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Proclamation Declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month
WHEREAS, nearly one in five adults and one in five adolescents in the United States live with a mental illness; and
WHEREAS, Mental health impacts a person’s emotional, social, environmental, financial, and overall well-being, with significant disparities among racially and ethnically diverse communities; and
WHEREAS, suicide is now the second leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-olds, with teenagers experiencing a 17.3% increase in the use of anxiety medications since 2010; and
WHEREAS, one third of the United States population lives in a county designated as a mental health professional shortage area; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 44% of residents detained in jails are suffering from mental illness, often with co-occurring substance use disorders; and
WHEREAS, Stanley County and all counties serve as a safety net for residents in need, first responders, and operator of crisis lines, public hospitals, and detention centers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED, that Stanley County Board of Commissioners declares May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Stanley County to highlight the critical role of the county in providing crucial behavioral health resources to its residents; and Be It Further
PROCLAIMED, The Stanley County Board of Commissioners continues its commitment to partner with our community members to ensure that all mental health services are accessible, valuable, and culturally appropriate for all residents.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 7th day of May, 2024.
By: Craig Heller, Commission Chairman By: Dana Iversen, Commission Vice-Chairman
By: Mike Kenzy, Commissioner By: Sonny Harrowa, Commissioner
By: Gary Grittner, Commissioner ATTEST:
Philena Burtch, Auditor
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Outdoor Alert Sirens
Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Management would like to remind residents in Fort Pierre and Stanley County that on Thursday April 11th, Outdoor Alert Sirens will be tested at 10:00 a.m. This is a TEST ONLY. After the April 11th test, Outdoor Alert Sirens will be tested on the last Tuesday of the month starting in May through October 2024. This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week (April 8 through 12) and Hughes/Stanly County Emergency Management along with the National Weather Service and Public Safety Officials encourages everybody to prepare for Severe Weather.
If you have any questions about the Outdoor Alert Sirens or your preparedness needs, please contact Troy Blevins, Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Management at 605-773-7454 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Troy will be at the Stanley County Courthouse on Thursday April 11 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions anyone may have. For more information on Severe Weather Preparedness Week please visit the link below.
https://www.weather.gov/abr/SDSevereWeatherPreparednessWeek
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2023
Bill Konst has worked as Treasurer for one year. Congratulations! Your hard work and determination has made a positive impact to the County.
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Stanley County Courthouse is lit up in green. This is for Operation Green Light for Veterans. Stanley County has great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country and our community in the Armed Forces.
November 1-11, 2023, the Stanley County Courthouse will be lit up in green to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom. We encourage everyone to display a green light in a window of their business or residence.
I read a quote the other day, “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all and thank them all!” I don’t know who wrote it, but it says a lot.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2022
Justin Jones has worked for the highway department for 6 years. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2021
Keva Hedman has worked for the highway department for 4 years. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and keeping the crew in line. You are a positive asset, and very much appreciated.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2020
Jackie Husted has worked for 4-H/Extension for 34 years. Congratulations! Thank you for all your hard work, your passion for the work you do and your dedication to 4-H. You are a very important part of a very successful program that benefits so many of our youth.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2019
Bev Stoeser has worked as Register of Deeds for 32 years. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work, dedication and knowledge.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2018
Bonnie Nickels has worked for the County Health Nurse/WIC for 40 years. Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2017
Tom Richardson has worked for the highway department for 33 years. Congratulations! Thank you for your knowledge, hard work and dedication.
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Congratulations to Beverly Stoeser for 30 years of service to Stanley County in the Register of Deeds office. Bev started in the Register of Deeds office in 1987 and has been an elected official since 1991. Thank you for your knowledge and dedication, you are a positive asset.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2016
Philena 'Phil' Edwards has worked in the Auditor's office for 4 years. Congratulations! Thank you for all you do.
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Stanley County Employee of the Year 2015
Pat Prince has worked for the highway department for 12 years. Congratulations! Thank you for all you do and for your dedication.
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This mural was painted by Natalie, an 8th grader in Advanced Art Class, Georgia Morse Middle School.
She completed it May 2016.
If you would like to admire her creativity and talent, it is hanging at the grandstands main entrance,
Stanley County Fairgrounds.
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Rooster Rush 2016
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Rooster Rush 2017
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