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Schools receive $260,000 in School Nutrition Program equipment

School systems across South Dakota have been granted more than $260,000 in School Nutrition Program equipment grants for new equipment or to renovate/replace existing equipment. “Food service professionals all over our state work hard every day to provide students delicious, healthy meals,” said Cheriee Watterson, the Department of Education’s director of Child and Adult Nutrition Services.

Wixon completing threeweek rotation in Gregory

Chris Wixon is a second-year medical student, completing a 3-week rotation at Avera Medical Group Gregory. After finishing his pre-med degree at Mount Marty University in 2023, he went on to begin medical school at the University of South Dakota that fall.

Postpartum depression and anxiety

Oxytocin is a hormone that is released during childbirth, and this hormone participates in the role of bonding mothers and infants. Oxytocin has been called the “love hormone”. It makes one feel relaxed, affectionate and selfless. It can aid in the intensity of the hours right before your little one enters the world and can help with what I like to call the “It was all worth it moment.” Incredibly sweet and well-meaning people look at your exhausted face and say, but it was all worth it right? The crazy thing is that in our oxytocin filled state, it does feel that way! But why doesn’t it stay that way?

School days added but graduation is locked in

Superintby Patty Connealy Superintendent Sara Anderson led the board through the new wellness center/locker room addition as the “Gorilla Good News” portion of the regular meeting of the Gregory School District Board of Education at 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2023.

Highway department items dominate commissioner meeting

The Gregory County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in the Gregory County Courthouse. Corrections and changes noted Before moving on to new business, the following corrections were made to the January 17 minutes: $22,474.34 is the correct amount abated for the assessment freeze for the elderly and disabled citizens, and bid letting for chip seal, chip seal hauling, and asphalt will be held at 9:30 a.m., March 21, to give the highway superintendent time to determine quantities needed for the 2023 season.

First Fidelity Bank & Gregory Community Foundation meets challenge

The First Fidelity Bank & Gregory Community Foundation has received a $6,250 matching grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) after raising over $50,000 from generous donors. $6,250 was matched from the Lillibridge Family Fund held at the SDCF.

P.E.O. to host Voices of Veterans on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Dallas Legion Hall

Please join the members of PEO on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Dallas Legion Hall to further your understanding about the veterans’ perspective and experiences. Veterans, their family and friends, and students of history are invited to attend the “Voices of Veterans” event coming up on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Social hour is at 6:00 p.m. with speakers beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Dallas Legion Hall.

Cook joins police department

Gregory’s police department is back to full staff with the addition of Ryan Cook. Originally from Gregory, Cook moved to Yankton with his family after he completed eighth grade, but their ties to the area were never severed; maintaining a farm required frequent trips back.

Circuit Court

Joshua Louis Chasing Hawk, 41, Sioux Falls, SD, disorderly conduct, court costs $100.00, surcharges $28.50, 30 days in jail, suspended 19 days; aggravated assault - serious bodily injury, dismissed - motion by prosecutor; impersonation to deceive law enforcement officer, dismissed - motion by prosecutor; conditions: pay to the Clerk of Courts all ordered fines, costs, and court-appointed attorney fees pursuant to the payment plan; obey all federal, state, and local laws and municipal ordinances for 180 days; voluntarily submit to a PBT or UA at the request of any law enforcement officer or court services officer for a period of 180 days, and pay for any costs associated with that testing; submit to a warrantless search by law enforcement of your person, home, or vehicle for the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, and controlled substances, for a period of 180 days; not enter any bars for 180 days, that being any business establishment that sells alcoholic beverages as its primary business.

Magistrate

C ounty C ourthouse N ews Magistrate C ourt Willard A. Menard, 58, Sioux Falls, SD, fail to maintain financial responsibility, dismissed - motion by prosecutor; no drivers license, dismissed - motion by prosecutor..