The Gregory volleyball season started at home against Kimball/ White Lake on Thursday, August 25, 2022. “Our fall practice had been getting long and we were excited to play our first match.

East met west on Friday night for a battle over the bridge, when the Gregory Gorillas traveled to Platte to meet the Panthers for their second game of the season. Despite it being week three of the high school football season, both teams only had one game under their belts due to a week one bye.

Gregory County 4-H had six kids participate in the South Dakota State Fair this year, held Thursday, September 1 - Monday, September 5. Two more Gregory area kids, who live in Tripp Co. also participated. The results are as follows: Charles Adams, Market Goat, Market Meat Goat Doe, Blue: Market Goat, Market Meat Goat Wether, Blue; Market Goat, Market Meat Goat Wether, Blue.

We will never rise above or go beyond what we believe and what we speak. It’s a spiritual revelation to comprehend that words have power, and where there is privilege, there is also responsibility. I realize that we have much to pray about, but this request is crucial if we are to live a holy life of integrity and respect. “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3. Since what we say is what we think, it would be wise to monitor what we listen to and what we speak. Communication not only shapes our views while influencing our thoughts and behavior, but words also expose who we really are; we can learn a great deal about a person when we hear them talk. The word “fire” produces a variety of emotional responses when used in different environments. For example, pleading for fire when we are rubbing two sticks together is a positive response, especially when we are camping out in the cold weather and are hungry. However, screaming the word fire while in a crowded theater brings a negative reaction of fear and panic. As James chapter three points out, an evil tongue may be small, but it can destroy the world.

The Sons of the American Legion will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 15, at the Legion Post in Gregory. The meeting will start at 8:00 p.m. and all members and potential members are encouraged to attend.

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