shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com August 28, 2018 • Page 7 Leaders Recognized For Their Service To South Dakota's Veterans PIERRE, S.D. – County and tribal veterans’ service officers (CTVSO) and staff from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) were recognized for their dedication to serving veterans and veterans’ families at an awards program Monday, Aug. 20, in Pierre. The annual event, organized by the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, was held in conjunction with the veterans' benefits training conference for CTVSOs. “Our County and Tribal Veterans Services officers serve as counselors, ministers, lawyers, fellow veterans and much more,” said Larry Zimmerman, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. “Veterans’ needs vary from mental to physical health needs. These award winners are the best of the best. They care for each and every person that walks through their doors.” “Do we, or can we, say thank you enough? At least from my perspective I cannot and do not,” said Aaron Pollard, Deputy Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. “These awards, which are selected by the recipient’s peers, serve as a way to say thank you for what they have done and are doing. As I’ve stated in the past, everyone who touches the lives of veterans and their families deserves recognition, but there are those who stand tall and go above and beyond the rest of the pack.” Sheila Carpenter, veterans service claims assistant for Hughes, Stanley and Sully Counties, was awarded the 2018 Partner of the Year award. Sheila was recognized for her compassion, commitment, knowledge and professionalism when assisting South Dakota’s veterans. Tom Sparrow, county veterans service officer for Turner County, received the 2018 Outreach of the Year award for being instrumental in recognizing veterans of all eras, making contact with veterans wherever he goes and thanking them for their services. Most recently, Tom worked to honor over 150 World War II veterans in numerous counties. Aaron Walberg, veterans service officer for Brown County, received the 2018 County Veterans Service Officer of the Year award. Aaron was recognized for his outstanding commitment to enhance Five Sites Re-Certified Under South Dakota Certified Ready Sites Program PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) announced today that five communities in South Dakota have re-certified the lives of veterans by securing their benefits in a their development sites under the South Dakota Certified timely fashion and submit- Ready Program. The communities include: Aberdeen, Arlington, Colman, Madison and North Sioux City. ting flawless claims. "One of the best ways to get your community on a Mike Maske, SDDVA business's short list is to have a site that is ready for defield officer was awarded the SDDVA 2018 Employee velopment," said GOED Commissioner Scott Stern. "The Certified Ready program assures companies that they of the Year award. Maske are receiving the most accurate, detailed information was recognized for his commitment to the Depart- about the site including availability, utilities, access and environmental concerns." ment’s partners and our In 2016, the CRS program added additional requireveterans. ments—soil borings and an archaeological assessment— Sen. Mike Rounds, a to the certification requirements. As a result, several member of the United sites that were formerly certified needed to undergo States Senate Commitadditional work to be re-certified. tee on Veterans Affairs, However, with the new certifications comes new marjoined the CTVSOs and the keting opportunities. SDDVA staff Wednesday GOED is partnering with ISG, an architectural firm that morning via video conferrecently expanded its operations to downtown Sioux ence. Rounds thanked Falls, to draw new attention to South Dakota's certithis team of leaders for fied sites. The newly re-certified sites will receive a full the job they do and for assessment to best utilize their site, have drone footage communicating with him and his team regarding the shot to highlight the sites amenities, and will receive digichallenges they are facing tal and/or print marketing materials tailored to the site. "This is really unlike anything we have ever done within the VA footprint. before," Stern added. "It is going to be exciting to see the potential of our state's certified sites blasted out and marketed in a whole new way." For more information, go to sdreadytopartner.com/ crs.html. Symposium, New State Historical Society Book Celebrate State’s Political Culture Veterans Day At The PIERRE, S.D.— Although South Dakota is known for its agrarian conservatism, there is more to the state’s political tradition than simply Republicans or Democrats. The authors of a new book from the South Dakota State Historical Society explore the state’s identity in “The Plains Political Tradition: Essays on South Dakota Political Culture, Volume 3” edited by Jon K. Lauck, John E. Miller and Paula M. Nelson. The volume will be released Sept. 8, during a free symposium at Augustana University’s Center for Western Studies in Sioux Falls. Throughout the event, to be held from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CDT, authors and other panelists will explore South Dakota’s political history and the development of its modern political culture. In this final volume of “The Plains Political Tradition” series, the editors gather essays from 15 historians and other scholars who identify major influences on the political culture of South Dakota. Against a backdrop of agricultural ups and downs, varied religious beliefs, worldwide conflict and powerful personalities, the authors examine ingredients critical to the success and failure of civic movements, legislation, and political campaigns and careers. “The Plains Political Tradition” can be pre-ordered for $24.95, plus shipping and tax, directly from the South Dakota Historical Society Press at sdhspress.com or by calling 605-773-6009. More information on the Plains Politics Symposium and Book Launch can be found at augie. edu/center-for-western-studies. Ways To Save Money At The State Fair HURON, S.D. - The South Dakota State Fair offers several ways to save money during the fair. Save on gate admission by purchasing your grandstand tickets on or before Wednesday, Aug. 29. Tickets purchased by then include gate admission. Grandstand tickets can be purchased by calling 866.605.3247, online at www.sdstatefair. com or at the grandstand ticket office. 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