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Gregory Co. FFA’s district officers attend training

Gregory County FFA members Aubree Miller and Avery Zeisler, as elected officers for District IV, attended District Officer Training and Legislative Breakfast in Pierre, South Dakota, January 1718. District IV includes FFA chapters from Wagner to Winner and Chamberlain to McCook Central.

Determan named to the NWC dean’s list

Coy Determan, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. Determan, of Gregory, SD, is a sophomore majoring in exercise science.

Butch Smizer retires after 48 years of government service

Harlan (Butch) Smizer retired from the United States Post Office on December 1, 2023, after 48 years of government service—44 as a mail carrier and four years in the United States Navy. Smizer graduated from Burke High School in 1974.

Natalie Smith earns scholarship for organizing blood drive in Gregory

Natalie Smith earned a $500 scholarship that will be paid to her school of choice. LifeServe awards up to $500 in scholarship funds to students who organize a successful blood drive during the summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day) or winter (December and January) scholarship periods. To be eligible for the scholarship award, students must recruit donors, act as the chairperson for the blood drive, and register 25 donors ($250 awarded) or 40 donors ($500 awarded). Individual scholarships are offered to any student seeking or currently achieving a higher level of education.

Silver Threads announces change in administration

Jim Frank, manager of Silver Threads Assisted Living, announced Friday, January 26, that effective Monday, January 29, he will be the administrator with his wife Dulce as assistant administrator. This change will be in effect until they hire a new administrator.

If only three, what would they be?

The long-awaited 2023 Farm Bill is delayed. Some in Congress say it may get done, or at least get started by this spring, but others say it’s most likely to be held up until after the November election, meaning it would be completed during the lame duck session.

Gregory Public Library promotes 1000 Hours Outside initiative

Ever on the forefront of programming variety, the Gregory Public Library is now promoting a new initiative that actually takes participants out of the library and into the great outdoors. “1000 Hours Outside is the global platform for those who wish to reclaim childhood, reconnect families, and live a fuller life,” according to the organization’s website.

RIVER COUNSELING SERVICES

Bethany Eggers, MA, LPC-MH Winter is a season that brings chilly temperatures, shorter days, and a change in mood for many people. As the days get shorter and darkness sets in earlier, some individuals find themselves feeling down and lacking energy.

GHS students brings home Q107.3 Radio Quiz Bowl Championship

On January 6, three seniors, Trey Murray, Eli Barreto, and Nathan Fortuna, headed to the Pepsi Cola Theatre in Mitchell to compete in the quiz bowl finals sponsored by the Q107.3 radio station. They started their journey in September, when they were chosen by their teachers to represent Gregory, and brought it to an end winning $1,000 for their school a few weeks ago.

Is 2024 your time to run for local office?

With the presidential primaries front and center in the news these days, local matters might take a back seat, but local elections are where your views can be heard more clearly. This is where you can either confirm your support for how things are run or jump into a race to make a change. Whether you live in city limits or outside, an opportunity exists to get involved.