Your Country 1260 Mailbag The Country 1260 Mailbag is a great way to sell or buy items. Everything for sale on the Mailbag is $300 or less. It’s a great way to advertise a yard sale or to sell off items that you don’t need. Drop off or send your Mailbag items to us, we will not take mailbag items over the phone. Make sure that the item is legible so that we can easily read it on the air. Our address is KWYR Mailbag, PO Box 491, Winner, SD 57580 and our email address is kwyroffice@gwtc.net. Thanks a lot for your participation in making the Mailbag possible. The Mailbag is read at 10:20am Monday through Friday. The Mailbag will be updated on KWYR.com on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Happy Shopping And Swapping!
For Sale/Wanted/Found
3/9 Wear N Wares Thrift Store at 610 Main St. in Gregory will be having a weekly special beginning Tues March 10th through Friday March 13th. All men’s clothing is 50% off.
3/5 For sale 5 – 23 by 59 – double pane Anderson White Vinyl Clad Windows asking $100 for all five. Contact Butch at 605-830-1471 or 605-830-0634.
3/3 For sale a New Halogen Table-Top Oven 12 quart size. Asking $35! Call 605-842-6845.
2/26 For Sale a full size Hide A Bed Brownish Cream color. Very good condition. Clean, always covered. Just don’t use anymore. Asking $275. Call 605-840-4691 and if no answer leave a message.
2/17 For sale Chicken plucker like new only used 3-times. Asking $300. Mortar mixer holds two bags, comes with new spare engine, asking $275. Call John 605-557-3005.
2/15 Found a hunting chair, if you lost one call 605-840-0253 if it’s yours.
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Notices/General Information
3/13 It’s time to sign up for the 3rd Annual Tripp County Junk Jaunt! It will be held on Saturday, May 23rd from 9am to 3pm. Deadline to sign up is Friday, May 1st. For more information or if you’d like be vendor at the hall. Call Shirley at 605-840-1061. .
3/13 The Gregory American Legion and Auxiliary District meeting that was scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, March 21st. Registration at 10:30am, meeting at 11am and lunch at 1pm.
3/13 An account has been set up for the family of Brett Oliver after his tragic accident to help with funeral arrangements. The account is at First Fidelity Bank in Gregory. Checks can be made out to Betty Stevicks. All funds go directly to the Oliver family.
3/9 Top O’ the evening to ya! Shake the shamrocks, follow the rainbow, and bring your appetite – because a grand St. Patrick’s Day supper is on the way! Join in a hearty, traditional Happy St. Patrick’s Day feast of Corned Beef and Cabbage at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 902 South Main Street in Chamberlain. The meal will be served Tuesday, March 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or just in the mood for a delicious meal, you won’t want to miss out on this bit of Irish cheer! Tickets are pre-sale only and are limited. For tickets, call Kathi Anderson at 605-682-0862, or stop into Downtown Styles or Thrivent on Beebe Avenue. Bring your friends and family for a cozy, flavorful evening – good food, good company, and maybe even a little luck of the Irish!
3/6 Th Gregory County Historical Society will meet on Wednesday March 11th at 7pm at the Burke Civic Center Community Room. A presentation will be given on “The Women of WWII”.
3/5 The Burke Thrift Store in Burke, SD will be holding a $5 sack sale on marked winter clothing. Coats are half price and shoes & purses are a dollar off! Sale is on now through March 21st. The Burke Thrift store is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays 10am to 4pm.
3/4 The Clearfield Hall Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th at 7pm at the Clearfield Hall. All are welcome to attend.
3/4 St. Joseph’s Spring Dinner. Sunday, March 22nd from 11am to 1pm at Mary Vale Hall in Gregory. Dinner Menu: Roast Beef, Mashed potatoes, Beef Gravy, Vegetable, Buns, Salads, Pies, Beverages. Ages 13 and up $15.00, Ages 6 to 12 $5.00, Ages 5 and under free.
3/3 Bingo, Saturday, March 7th at the Colome American Legion at 7pm. Serving Soup & Bars starting at 6pm. (Tripp County Riding Club Fundraiser) Cash Prizes. Bring an item for the Backpack program and receive a free bingo card. Suggested items: Box of cereal, fruit cups or applesauce, SpaghettiO’s or Ravioli, Canned soup (w/pop-top), Individually packaged snack items, jar of peanut butter, breakfast bars, easy mac, tuna packets. Join us for a night of fellowship and fun! Sponsored by Colome Catholic Daughters.
3/2 Missouri Valley Mutual Insurance Company of Burke, SD will hold their 112th Annual Policyholders Meeting on Tuesday, March 17th at 1:15 PM at the Civic Center in Burke. Plan to attend this informative business meeting. Drawings for Cash Prizes and a lunch will be served at the close of the meeting. Call 605-775-2636 for details.
3/2 The Rosebud Arrow Rod and Gun Club will be hosting a South Dakota Enhance Carry Class at the gun club in Winner. It will be on Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 to 5:30. This is for first Time and Renewal Permits. Preregistration is required. Contact John at 605-840-9478 with any questions and to have a registration form e-mailed to you.
3/1 Bloom & Glow with Lemongrass Spa Open House. Come smell and test the New Spring Collections! Thursday, March 5 from 4-6pm. Colome First Fidelity Bank room. Questions, call Teresa Yeaman @ 605-840-1063. Hope to see you there!
2/20 THE TRIPP CO 4-H PROGRAM IS LOOKING TO FILL A 4-H SUMMER ASSISTANT POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD, HAVE 4-H EXPERIENCE AND WORKING WITH YOUTH. JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE HOST EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, CLERICAL TASKS AND HELP WITH 4-H EVENTS. TO APPLY OR FOR INFORMATION.CALL 605-842-2858 OR EMAIL CHELSEA.HUTCHISON@SDSTATE.EDU CLOSING DATE IS MARCH 13TH!
2/18 HELP A GREAT ORANGIZATION AND HAVE A LOT OF FUN! DURING THE ANNUAL GREGORY FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ST. PATRICK’S DANCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH FROM 8PM TO 12 MIDNIGHT AT THE GREGORY AUDITORIUM WITH DUSTIN EVANS PLAY YOUR FAVORITE TUNES! BIGGER CASH RAFFLE TOO! PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE GREGORY FIRE DEPTMENT!
2/10 Presho will celebrate its 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Saturday, March 28th. The Shamrock Shuffle 3 mile fun run will begin at noon at Jet Lanes on Main St, you can register up to two hours before it starts, and it includes a long-sleeve T-shirt. The parade will begin at 2:00 on Main St. No registration is needed to be in the parade and a Waterford Crystal trophy from Ireland will be awarded to the top float. Following the parade, the band Neo Johnsons will perform at Jet Lanes. You can also hear music on the bagpipes, drums and tin whistles and you can kiss a chip of the Blarney Stone!
2/10 South Dakota State University Extension will be hosting a Gardening Workshop on Tuesday, March 17 at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center from 6 -7pm. Gardeners in western South Dakota face a variety of growing challenges, including large daily temperature fluctuations, intense weather events such as high winds, hail, and early or late snowfall, and a limited number of freeze-free days. This workshop will equip gardeners of all experience levels with an understanding of crop physiology and practical, research-based strategies to optimize vegetable and fruit production for the upcoming season. Topics will include seed-starting, transplanting, soil fertility, varietal selection, irrigation requirements, protected cultivation, integrated pest management, and harvest strategies tailored to local environmental conditions. This one hour workshop will be offered in seven communities and is open to participants of all gardening skill levels. The class will be taught by Nick Volesky, SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist based in Rapid City, Resources on gardening and horticultural topics will be available, and participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion to spark ideas within their communities.
1/28 The Director of Equalization in Winner wants to remind Owner occupied and Elderly Tax Freeze forms have mailed out. If you did not receive yours, Please let them know! If want more information on how to qualify for these, stop in the office or call Janice Weber at 605-842-2300. Owner occupied is due back in the office on March 15th and Elderly Tax Freeze is due back on April 1st 2026.
11/14 Come play bingo at the Witten Community Hall on Saturday’s Mar 21st and April 18th at 7pm. Proceeds will go to maintaining the hall. Everyone is welcome!
10/23 Skatetowne in Colome will begin open skating sessions on November 2. Hours are from 2 o’clock to 4 o’clock every Sunday. The cost is three dollars per skater. Private parties can still be booked by calling Betsy Shippy 605-842-5621.
6/23 ROCS Dining Services in Winner is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to participants’ houses. This would be Monday through Friday and probably take an hour or so. (This could be a paid position if you qualify for the NICOA program.) This would be a great opportunity for businesses, church groups and other organizations to help the community. Please call Diane at the Winner Senior Center, 605-842-2587 or Kaylene at 605-469-5363. We are also looking for volunteer drivers in Wessington Springs, Chamberlain and Kimball.
4/30 Cottonwood Creek Animal Rescue is looking for foster and adoptive homes for several dogs they have brought into the rescue. For more information, please go to their Facebook page: Cottonwood Creek Animal Rescue or contact Katie at 605-840-4329.
7/16 CCI in Winner is looking for Volunteers to share their talent or passionate about something? They are open to tours, crafts, music, volunteering opportunities and more. Contact Emily at CCI in Winner today at 605-842-1708 to get on their calendar!
8/6 We are having BINGO at the Senior Center both Tuesday and Wednesday from now on. The only reason it would be canceled is for weather and when the Senior Center is closed for a holiday. We are asking $2.00 per day.