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Kim Vanneman was recently honored for her contributions to South Dakota during the 2023 South Dakota State University Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community recognition banquet held at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center on the SDSU campus Sept. 15.

Mental health and boundaries are closely interconnected. Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial for maintaining good mental health. Here is a breakdown of the relationship between the two: Boundaries and Self-Care: Setting boundaries is an act of selfcare that helps protect your mental and emotional well-being. When you establish clear limits on what is acceptable or tolerable for you in different situations and relationships, you create a space where you can prioritize your own needs and protect yourself from excessive stress or harm.

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Harvest is right around the corner for many people, and some have already begun. Word was that many farmers are going to try and get into their bean fields Monday, Sept. 18. If we compare this year’s harvest to a typical year, we are ahead of schedule. This is caused by the lack of rain and the high heat we got in the last half of August. As harvest is starting up I want to wish everyone a safe and happy harvest!

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Magistrate Court

Tori Jo Moos, 24, Fairfax, SD, speeding on state highway, fine $59.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges

$28.50.

James Thedore Kirwan, 81, Bonesteel, SD, seat belt violation, dismissed by prosecutor.

Bennett Bill Haines, 74, Dallas, SD, seat belt violation, fine $25.00.

Trae Wayne Edoff, 24, Bonesteel, SD, fail to report accident to police officer, fine $54.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50; driving while license is canceled, fine $104.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges

The Gregory County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Gregory County Courthouse. Travel approved Travel requests were approved for Julie Bartling and LaNeal Schonebaum to attend the auditor’s election conference October 18-19 in Pierre and for Shelby Jones to travel with the county health nurse to attend the WIC staff meeting October 19 in Mitchell.

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the wake of the devastating invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists, Governor Kristi Noem issued a statement of support for the people of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Beloved people of Israel: your friends and allies in America stand with you. We support you in defending the homeland given to your people by God. These barbaric actions have shocked the conscience of the world. We share your anger at the viciousness of these attacks and the death, pain, and suffering it has caused, and we support your right to use all measures necessary to prevent future attacks.

Erin Tobin recently announced her intention to seek re-election to the South Dakota Senate, where she has served since first being elected in 2020. As a mother, nurse, and entrepreneur, Tobin is uniquely positioned to address the issues facing South Dakota head on, and brings to Pierre a conservative, problemsolving mindset.