shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com January 7, 2020 • Page 3 A Year Of Progress By Gov. Kristi Noem Families across South Dakota have started taking down Christmas trees and kids are getting ready to start a new semester at school. With another holiday season nearly behind us, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many things we’ve accomplished this year. In 2019, we expanded internet connection to 4,800 households and more than 100 businesses. Progress in this area means producers can access cuttingedge technology that requires highspeed broadband capabilities, students can quickly upload and download assignments for advanced online courses, and folks in remote areas can pursue online businesses opportunities, allowing them to hire locally while selling globally. We also launched a new meth campaign that has sparked thousands of conversations about meth around our state and nation. I’ve heard story after story of families who say that because of our ads, they’ve been able to talk with their kids about the dangers of meth for the first time. Since we started the campaign, nearly 100 people have called or texted our hotline and more than a dozen have been referred to treatment through the hotline. This year, we saw more families getting outside together to learn about our outdoor traditions. One area of growth that we were pleased to see was an increase in trapping numbers. People are recognizing the need to protect our strong outdoor heritage, participating in our efforts to create wildlife habitat, providing public access, and introducing kids to the adventure of the outdoors. In 2019, we also focused more attention on mental health. I allocated roughly $500,000 to mental health initiatives, some of which will be used to increase care coordination services available to local school districts. We’re also moving forward to fund a mental health court in southeastern South Dakota, which will focus on clients with mental health needs, providing them both treatment and care coordination services. My hope is to get to the root of mental health issues early on so youth and adults can transition out of the justice system. On these issues and many others, I relied on your input and am so grateful for those who have called, written, or emailed me with their thoughts. In an effort to be the most connected and transparent governor South Dakota has ever had, my office has made thousands of phone calls and written countless emails and letters to South Dakotans this year. It truly has been an honor to serve you in 2019, and I look forward to tackling new challenges in the year to come. On behalf of my entire family, I wish you all the best in 2020! PIERRE, S.D. – Three more South Dakota properties were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society. The properties listed in November are the Doland Commercial Historic District in Doland, the Jefferson School in Huron, and the Midland Depot in Midland. The National Register is the official federal list of properties identified as important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. The State Historic Preservation Office of the State Historical Society works in conjunction with the National Park Service, which oversees the National Register program, to list the properties. “South Dakota’s history is rich in American Indian culture, pioneer life, and change,” said Jay D. Vogt, state historic preservation officer and director of the State Historical Society at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. “The more than 1,300 state individual properties and districts listed on the National Register are from the Aberdeen important for their role Chamber of Commerce, in South Dakota’s culture, Distinguished Service heritage, and history. And Award from the Aberdeen when properties get listed, Mayor’s Committee, and it shows that their owners Lion of the Year by the take pride in their role in Aberdeen Lions Club. preserving that culture, She earned her heritage, and history.” specialist and doctoral Buildings, sites, degrees in educational structures, and objects administration from the at least 50 years old University of South Dakota. possessing historical She also holds degrees significance may qualify from Northern State for the National Register, University and St. Cloud according to Vogt. State University. She began Properties must also her career in education maintain their historic in 1970 as a high school location, design, materials, teacher in Minnesota and and association. Listing on South Dakota. Her resume the National Register does also includes time spent not place any limitations as an adjunct faculty on private property member teaching special owners by the federal education at Northern government. State University. Following is more Kaiser’s retirement information about these from the Board of Regents’ newly listed properties. system is official May 21, Doland Commercial 2020. A search has begun Historic District, Doland for new administrative Located on the west leadership at the School side of N. Humphrey Dr. for the Blind and Visually between 1st St. and 2nd Impaired and the School St., the Doland Commercial for the Deaf. Historic District also includes the buildings on the four corners of Retirement Ahead For Superintendent Of SD Special Schools PIERRE, S.D. – Marje Kaiser, a long-time educator in South Dakota and the superintendent of the state schools for the blind and visually impaired and the deaf, has announced her plans to retire this year, capping a 45-year career in special education. “Marje Kaiser has devoted her professional life to educating students, supporting families, and serving South Dakota,” said Regents President Kevin Schieffer. “The Board of Regents has benefited greatly from her outstanding leadership and service to students and their families. We wish her all the best as she pursues new opportunities in her retirement.” Kaiser’s service to students with special needs began in 1975, when she was hired as a deafblind program specialist at the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Soon after, she became the program’s coordinator and, in 1986, was named superintendent of the Aberdeen school. In 2010, Kaiser added another administrative role to her portfolio, serving as superintendent of the South Dakota School for the Deaf in Sioux Falls. “I’ve been privileged to work with professionals at both schools who exhibit the highest level of professionalism. I am so proud to have worked with them and with our colleagues at the universities,” Kaiser said. “I can look back at the progress that we’ve made and feel comfortable that the two special schools will continue to serve students to the best of their abilities.” Kaiser has been an active participant in her profession and her community. In 2009, she received the William H. English Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the Council of Schools for the Blind. Among many recognitions, she has received the Woman of Spirit Award SDSU Extension To Host ‘Communicating With Farmers Under Stress’ Workshop Jan. 10 BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension will facilitate a “Communicating with Farmers Under Stress” workshop Friday, Jan. 10, at 11:00 AM CST in the Huron Regional Medical Center Auditorium. SDSU Extension will present the workshop in partnership with Community Counseling Services, the Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau and the Huron Regional Medical Center. Numerous factors may cause stress for farmers, as many of them face financial problems, price and marketing uncertainties, farm transfer issues, production challenges and more. Many people know farmers who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, indecision or suicidal thoughts and want to help but are unsure of what to say or do. Additionally, it can be challenging Where imagination becomes reality • ••• In Print and Online! Call 665-5884 church and served as a school from 1927 until 2013 and, therefore, remains significant under the historic themes of education and architecture. Midland Depot, Midland The Midland Depot was built in the 400 block of Main St. by the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW) in 1907. The last passenger train went through Midland on October 24, 1960. The depot was purchased by the Midland Pioneer Museum Association and moved 600 feet to the northwest, its current location, in 1973. The building was repurposed as a museum and houses many historical artifacts pertaining to Midland’s history. The depot was nominated for its significance under Transportation, Exploration/Settlement, and Architecture. The Midland Depot illustrates the historic trend of railroad development across South Dakota in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It also highlights the towns that were established in association with railroad development. The CNW developed four architectural plans for its depots. The Midland Depot is plan number 4, the “Standard Combination with Living Rooms Overhead.” Eleven of these were built along the line, all nearly identical. Many of South Dakota’s depots have been demolished or severely altered. Only five woodframe depots in the state are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Midland’s depot is in excellent condition and remains much as it was when constructed in 1907. For more information on the National Register or other historic preservation programs, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2217; telephone 605-773-3458 or website history.sd.gov/ Preservation (click on National Register of Historic Places in the right column). New Year Of Sobriety Checkpoints Begins In January Always LOW Liquor Prices! •• www.missourivalleyshopper.com 2nd St. The period of significance noted in the National Register nomination is 1900-1969. However, because a fire in 1913 destroyed most of the original wood-frame buildings, many of the current buildings were rebuilt that same year. The brick buildings that now comprise the district were built to be fireproof and permanent. The district is historically significant in the area of commerce. It demonstrates the economic development and permanent settlement of Doland and how it became the commercial hub of the surrounding agricultural area. The presence of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway allowed the town to attract businesses which enabled it to become an important regional trade center. Jefferson School, Huron Jefferson School, located at 855 Utah Ave. SE in Huron, was built in 1927. The property is listed under the Schools in South Dakota (1999) Multiple Property Listing for historic significance in the context of education. It represents the development of education during the school standardization and consolidation movements in Huron. The school’s excellent integrity makes it an important structure for conveying these developments. Jefferson School is also eligible for its architectural significance. Designed by renowned Huron architect F.C.W. Kuehn, the school embodies distinctive characteristics that define the standardized consolidated school. These include the flat roof, decorative brick cladding, two main entrance towers, and symmetrical U-shaped floorplan. In addition, the school also has distinct Art Deco features throughout its elevations. The school is currently owned by the Huron Church of the Open Bible and is being used for religious purposes. Properties owned by religious institutions are usually not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. However, the school was built on the grounds before the PIERRE, S.D. – Another year of sobriety checkpoints starts throughout South Dakota in January. The checkpoints are done each month in different counties as a way to discourage to deliver difficult news to farmers. This drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South workshop will help you recognize and Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol respond when you suspect a farmer or with the help of local law enforcement. farm family member might need help. So far in 2019, there were 158 checkpoints conducted statewide. That included The workshop is approximately 4 12,710 vehicles checked, 169 DUI arrests made and 84 alcohol citations issued. hours in length and is specific to agriCounties that have checkpoints scheduled for January are: Beadle, Brown, Butte, nd rd th th th th business professionals and service December 2 &Mix, 9 & 10 , 16 &Fall River, Hughes, Kingsbury, Lincoln, Lyman, McCook, Charles 3 , Codington, Day, 17 • 1-3:00PM providers who work with farmers, Bring Your Cameras! 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