Gregory County 4-H held its second quarterly county-wide meeting on Wednesday, May 18th, at the Burke Civic Center. At these meetings, all the 4-H clubs in Gregory County get together and have one big meeting, open to 4-H and non-4-H youth. This meeting was all about how to show small animals including cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, and many others. Some of the members demonstrated how to show chickens and one member brought their dog and gave a presentation and demonstration of how to train a dog for the dog show and what a dog does during the dog show. Our next quarterly club meeting will be on Sunday, September 11th, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Burke Civic Center.

Since February 20th, 2022, the Winner Regional Health and Wellness Foundation has embarked on the Driven to Serve Campaign. The Campaign focuses on funding for a 3D Mammography for Winner Regional Health, with an initial cost of upwards of $300,000.00 for equipment and service agreement. Throughout the past few months, various avenues have been taken to secure the necessary funding to bring this to Winner Regional Health - from submitting grants, selling tickets for the new 2021 Jeep Renegade, to securing donations. The Winner Regional Health and Wellness Foundation is humbled by the generosity and support of the Tripp County Community Foundation for granting the Campaign $20,000.00 towards the new 3D mammography. This award is a clear example of the Tripp County Community Foundation focusing on how to positively impact the community through putting healthcare front and center. With their support, this moves the needle closer to making this a reality for the surrounding communities. The 3D mammography will allow for advanced breast cancer screening, and help guide appropriate treatment, while removing the need for unnecessary trips and added expenses traveling to Sioux Falls or Rapid City to receive similar services. The Siemens 3D mammography is state-of-the-art, providing a more comfortable experience right here in your community. As we move forward towards securing the remaining dollars for the equipment, we are hoping to have the new equipment here within the next couple of months. If you have any questions about the timeline or would like to support this mission, please contact Brady Kerkman at (605) 842-7231.

The recycling bins placed on the east side of city hall are an asset to the community, and individuals who recycle are helping the environment. Most people follow the rules, but please remove lids from plastic bottles/containers as these product need to be compacted into bundles.

Travis Harford, left, and Guhner Kepler, right, recently became certified firefighters after completing over 100 hours of classroom and hands-on training. Travis and Guhner both joined the Gregory Volunteer Fire Department in the spring of 2021. (Submitted photo)

Over the past two years, America has seen some of the most concerning attacks on freedom in our history. Governments seized previously unimagined power over our day-to-day lives. Churches were forced to close, forsaking freedom of religion. Big Tech and government alike attempted to police speech, something that is supposed to be free for all. And though the Supreme Court seems poised to advance the right to life of all people,

MAGISTRATE COURT Rebecca Danielle Stading, 25, Lincoln, NE, speeding on a state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50. Guhner Lei Kepler, 28, Gregory, SD, speeding on a state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.