Gregory County 4-H put on a jewelry making workshop on Thursday, May 26, at the Burke Old Community Room. The first session of the day went from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and was for ages 5 to 8 years old. The second session of the day went from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and was for ages 9 and up. The youth made their own earrings, necklaces, and keychains. Kendra Krcil hosted this event and supplied all the materials for the activity.

As they are just under ten days until their annual health fair, they are adding another segment to the event. In light of all 500 Jeep Renegade tickets being sold, they are moving the Jeep drawing up to June 10 starting at 11:00 a.m. in front of long term care. While you do not need to be present to win the Jeep, you may want to be present to win the added $500.00 maintenance package to go with the Jeep. The $500.00 package was donated by the following community partners, and includes oil changes from Frontier Motors, an auto detail by Storms Car Care, fuel by the Gus Stop, and car washes by Town and Country Sales (Burger’s Car Wash).

Kaelynn Rezac and Dyreese Spotted Elk were two of the volunteers who helped load vehicles with Feeding South Dakota boxes on Friday, May 27. Area youth are encouraged to help with the distribution as a way to give to the community. If interested, contact Ed Nebola at 830-8282 or Marlene Rezac at 831-9315. Feeding South Dakota commodities will be distributed next on Friday, June 17.

Several of us took time during the Memorial Day holiday to visit cemeteries and remember those who have served our country as well as dear family members and friends who have been laid to rest. Each headstone represents a life that had an impact, especially to those who love, remember, and miss that person. Life after loss can feel impossible and even undesirable when we are in the depths of grief.

Gregory County 4-H visited the Busy Bees Daycare in Burke on Wednesday, May 25, at 10 a.m. The daycare kids learned about bees, did a bee activity, and played a few different fun games..

Lake Area Technical College President, Mike Cartney, announces the current President’s List. The President’s List is a record of outstanding students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their educational program. The President’s List is limited to full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0.