When it was time to start classes in the rural school, which was usually at 9:00 AM, the teacher would step out on the front steps of the school and enthusiastically ring that polished vintage teacher’s brass bell. With the wooden handle firmly in hand, that bell was able to produce a sound which could be heard half-a-mile away. We were always told that the argument that “we didn’t hear the bell” was not a valid excuse.

Being a stay-at-home mom is an honorable occupation, but one that is not available to many women because of financial considerations. But times have changed.

The city election will be held Tuesday, April 13, and the only item on the ballot is for a city council seat in Ward III, in which incumbent Guyla Husman is being challenged by James Sargent. Shana Flakus’ term in Ward I ends this year, but neither she nor any contenders filed to run for the vacancy. Cory Graber, in Ward II, is running unopposed.

The Gregory/Dallas Chamber of Commerce and Gregory High School National Honor Society hosted three Easter egg hunts for different age groups in downtown Gregory on Saturday. Lots of children, along with parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and various other adults showed up to enjoy the beautiful Easter weekend morning.

On Thursday, March 11, Gregory County 4-H held their annual Youth In Action day contest. The morning kicked off with Special Foods at 10:00 a.m., being judged by Ann Schwader. Check out the Facebook page “Gregory County 4-H” to watch videos of youth preparing and presenting their dishes. Public Presentations began at 1:00 p.m., being judged by Kristy Ring. Each presenter’s presentation is on the Facebook page as well and can be watched. Our youth’s recipes can be picked up in our office or can be checked out in our April newsletter.

Andes Central-Dakota Christian, 5-0; Burke, 4-1; Kimball-White Lake, 3-2; Colome, 2-3; Platte-Geddes, 1-4; Gregory, 0-5 1. Kennedy Leiferman, Kimball/ White Lake; 2.