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If someone tells you they’re thinking about suicide Let’s say you’re having an open, honest conversation with someone about mental health – you can find tips on how to do that – and they feel comfortable enough with you to reveal that they’re having thoughts of suicide. You probably feel an immense amount of pressure. How should you respond? What can you do to connect them to help?

Nestled just a few miles southwest of Gregory is the Bohemian National Cemetery. It is a picturesque setting, fenced off from the surrounding farmland, lined with trees, some of which are ancient cedars that were likely planted when the cemetery was established in 1909. Among those trees are monuments to the families, particularly those of Bohemian heritage, who helped settle the area as well as their descendants and many who came along later.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that 21 officers, including nine tribal law enforcement officers, will graduate from the state’s tribal prioritized law enforcement class course on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Taylor Jacot (pronounced jay COT) has moved her massage practice, West River Massage, to Gregory. Her new location is next to Brain, Nerve & Spine in what many will remember as the Wild West Room, at 114 E. 6th Street.

Gregory Community Fellowship Meal to be held The Gregory Community Fellowship Meal will be held at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium community room on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. This month is sponsored by Rosebud Electric. The meal is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

Recently, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income and resources.

The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally were $1,399,501. Taxes collected included state sales tax, tourism tax, municipal sales tax, and municipal gross receipts tax.

Sully Flats Huntng Lodge located north of Burke, SD, was the site of the 9th Schochenmaier Cousin Reunion. Donna Skalla and Marvin & Caroline Schochenmaier hosted the August 23–24, 2024 event. American and Canadian flags were prominently displayed. A 2024 reunion T-shirt was available for those who pre-ordered. Guests were asked to wear them for Saturday activites.

Calling all South Dakota nonprofits with ideas for humanities projects! The South Dakota Humanities Council is accepting applications until October 15 for grants up to $10,000. What are the humanities? Broadly, humanities refer to the study of human society and culture and include academic disciplines such as history, sociology, philosophy, language arts, foreign languages, and the history, criticism and theory of the arts, both performing arts (e.g., theater, music, dance) and visual arts (e.g., painting, sculpture, photography).

Ray and Mary Stevicks would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Dianna Rose Stevicks who was born on August 5, 2024, at 6:17 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs.