May 28, 2019 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Noem Announces Interim Admission Passes Available For Read & Win During The SD State Fair Secretary Of Social Services HURON, S.D. – Admission passes are now available for the Read & Win program during the 2019 South Dakota State Fair. While appealing to children of all ages from across the state, this unique program encourages students to read during the summer in order to earn free admission to the 2019 SD State Fair. The fair offers multiple ways to showcase youth achievement through livestock shows, art projects, and various innovative creations. In an effort to honor outstanding achievement academically, the state fair is partnering up with schools and public libraries to promote reading. The Read & Win program can complement a current reading program or serve as the foundation for a new reading program. Registration information can be found online at www.sdstatefair.com or by contacting the State Fair office in Huron at 605.353.7340. To be eligible for free youth passes, register no later than Monday, Aug. 20. The Read & Win program is sponsored by Ag Performance. The 2019 South Dakota State Fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. Channel Seeds Preview Day will be Wednesday, Aug. 28. This year’s theme is “There is no Time Like Fair Time.” For more information on State Fair events, contact the fair office at 800.529.0900, visit sdstatefair.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $25.6 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 115,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect and preserve South Dakota agriculture for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. MV Shopper MV Shopper M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y In Print and Online! • 665-5884 PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that Amy Iversen-Pollreisz will serve as Interim Secretary of Social Services. This follows the resignation of current Secretary of Social Services Greg DeSautel, which is effective May 22. “I’m thankful for the ways Amy has served South Dakota through her various roles at DSS over the years,” said Noem. “I’m confident she’ll continue moving the department in the right direction during this interim period.” “I am honored to serve the department in this capacity,” said Iversen-Pollreisz. “I look forward to continue working with Governor Noem and the diligent staff at the Department of Social Services.” Iversen-Pollreisz currently serves as deputy cabinet secretary for the Department of Social Services where she has led extensive system change initiatives and infrastructure development for behavioral health services. Previously, she served in various roles within the Department of Human Services, including work as the director of the Division of Mental Health. She also served as an elementary school counselor in Stanley County. Iversen-Pollreisz is a Pierre resident. M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y Gi ing Back champions for our community Keep Yankton Beautiful Since its inception twenty years ago, Keep Yankton Beautiful has been working hard to do just that! Our name is our mission, and we’re proud to be the sole South Dakota affiliate for Keep America Beautiful. As a small non-profit with no government funding, we rely solely on the generous contributions from both individuals and businesses. With help from our donors, volunteers, and hardworking board of directors, we’re able to improve and enhance our city with community involvement, recycling education and promotion, cleanup efforts, and beautification projects. While we are probably best known for our annual Great American Cleanup in April (which was another great success with over 300 participants gathering several thousand pounds of trash), we stay busy all year long! Most recently, we were partners for the 11th Annual Missouri River Watershed School Festival on May 2nd in Riverside Park. Hundreds of local students enjoyed an educational morning in the park learning about the ecology of the Missouri River from 20 presenters. We also participate in the annual Missouri River Cleanup, which takes place on the first Saturday of May every year. 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