Golden West customers have been getting in a good finger workout since June, when 10-digit dialing became mandatory across most of the United States. Regardless of how much you embrace change, there are going to be a few questions whenever you’re getting used to a new process or procedure.

Sam’s Farm Festival has undergone a few changes since its inception a year ago. A popular local attraction, the festival, which is open every Sunday in October, features a large variety of activities, vignettes, food, and a small gift shop. Every direction you turn has something different to investigate - a llama, chickens, a pig, a garden in which children may “plant” seeds, a stock tank full of corn to play in, a general store with an ice cream counter where play money is freely doled out, practice steers to rope with hoola hoop rings, set-ups for photo opportunities, and much, much more.

The #2 ranked 9A Gregory Gorillas left it all on the field in a heartbreaking last-minute loss to #8 ranked 9AA Parkston Friday night in the school’s Homecoming matchup. The Gorillas were first to get on the board when Rylan Peck found his target with Eli Fogel, who connected for an 80-yard touchdown run barely five minutes into the game.

With two runners in the top ten and another in the top 15, the Gorilla boys cross country team won the team title at the Cougar Invite in Burke on Thursday, September 29. Fin Adams finished in fourth place with a time of 18:09, followed shortly by Luke Sinclair at 18:21 in fifth.

The Gregory Police Department is seeking a certified officer to replace Dean Rivers, 52, who was dismissed last month due to complications with his credentials. “I prefer to have three (officers) because I can do more of my duties like admin and training,” said Police Chief Doug Catts.

Homecoming night for the Lady Spikers was a fun one. We went five sets with Bon Homme. We had lost to them at their own tournament a few weeks back and didn’t want a repeat loss; they rallied well! We finally seemed to hit a better stride for these past few matches. We have had to make adjustments all season to find it. Sapphire Kenzy had been out with a concussion, and we were able to put her back into the game for Homecoming. She is solid back row player, whom we need. We tried to run a 6-2 offense, but didn’t get enough practice time to make it run smoothly. Therefore, we went back to our 5-1 option with Jordan Svatos. This system seemed to work better until Jordan was injured. Again we made some changes, and the girls were able to overcome all the chaos of multiple substitutions and get a win.