The Gregory High School golf team made a good showing at regions in Mitchell on May 21, and advanced five golfers to the state tournament in Brookings, June 7 and 8. The boys placed second as a team, qualifying the whole team to go to state. Pictured above, l to r, Trey Murray shot an 80 for 4th, Kade Braun placed 23rd with a 98, Jessy Jo VanDer- Werff shot a 96 to finish in 5th place for the girls team, Eli Fogel carded a 75 for 3rd place, and Kade Stukel finished in 8th with an 89.

The above photos are from the Memorial Day service held at Gregory’s IOOF Cemetery. The Dallas American Legion hosted a program that morning, and a service was held at each local cemetery..

Gregory native Robin (Kerner) Cushing was promoted by senior officials and her family to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) during a ceremony held at the USS Constitution on May 6, 2021. Her parents, Vernon and Charlotte Kerner, were in attendance and were the ones to place the new Army rank on Cushing’s Army Service Uniform during her promotion. Cushing recognized her mom and dad for their support during her military service, and commented on their Midwestern grit that kept her going when the mission got tough on deployments.

by Patty Connealy Most people would agree that the view from the top of the buttes in Gregory is a spectacular one. At one time, not too long ago, that stunning vista was shared from time to time on KELO-LAND news during the weather segment via a video camera placed up there.

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.