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On June 10-13, transportation professionals will gather in Rapid City for the 2018 Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Annual Conference. The theme for the conference is “Great Faces Connecting Great Places”. WASHTO 2018 will be attended by State Department

of Transportation Directors, Chief Engineers and executive leadership from the 18 western most states in the country, as well as executives from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration. Other notable attendees are national transportation leaders from the private sector and academia.

Approximately 500 attendees will be on hand to experience WASHTO 2018, which will feature informative breakout sessions, technical tours and information covering all areas of interest in highway transportation.Leading the charge to plan the conference are Pete Longman (Road Design), Steve Palmer (Rapid

City Area), Brad Remmich (Project Development) and June Hansen (Legal Office). This group started working about two years ago planning the conference. Since then, they have added about 40 additional DOT staff persons to chair various subcommittees of the event planning and work the conference. The conference will be held at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center with the Rushmore Plaza Holiday

Inn serving as the primary hotel. Attendees will also be staying at several other hotels in the vicinity. There are pre-conference and evening events to showcase the Black Hills and South Dakota.

The conference attendees will get to dine at the Game Lodge, attend the lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore and explore historic Deadwood. If you want to learn more about the WASHTO 2018, check out the website: www.washto2018.com.The conference logo was designed by Abby Mueller from Mitchell Region. Her logo also

incorporated elements from a design submitted by John Villbrandt (Mobridge Area Engineer) and Kristi Sandal (Public Information Officer). Abby’s logo is the centerpiece of the promotional efforts for the conference. The planning committee wants to thank all the people who submitted logo designs. SDDOT has some great faces ready to show our guests some great places.

WASHTO 2018 Conference Is Comingby June Hansen, WASHTO Committee

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ArcMap provides two ways to view a map: data view and layout view. Each view allows you to view and interact with the map, but in different ways. Data view provides a geographic window for exploring, displaying, and querying the data on your map. You work in real-world coordinates and measurements in data view. Here are simple definitions of each view.Data View: an all-purpose view in ArcMap for exploring,

displaying, and querying geographic data. This view hides all map elements such as titles, north arrows, and scale bars.Layout View: a view in ArcMap that shows the virtual page

upon which geographic data and map elements, such as titles, legends, and scale bars, are placed and arranged for printing.Most things are the same in the data and layout views like

the TOC, main toolbar & Catalog window. The key difference is the scale. The Data View scale is set to 40,000. In the Layout View the scale is set to 7,505. The scale (really a ratio) in the Layout View changes depending on the page size. The sheet size is seen on the numbers on the sides of the View frame. It is important to remember that font size, line weight and line symbology are affected by the scale in the Layout.Try this and see the scale change:Open ArcMap and add the county boundaries from

Datahound. Look at the Data View scale (1:1,888,292) and

then open the layout view. If the layout default is portrait 8 ½ by 11, the scale

is 1:4,039,492. Changing the layout to landscape and resizing to

fit, the scale is 1:2,567,029. The scale will change again when you change

sheet size. You’re the chef when it comes to map making. The

views are just the ingredients, you make it great.

ArcGIS Tips & Tricks

by Roger Brees, GIS Data View and Layout View in ArcMap: Similar but different

Criteria used for annual Shipshape Award (2012 - )The Operations Shipshape award was started in 1988, in preparation for South Dakota’s 1989 centennial celebration, as a way to clean up shop yards for that event. The Shipshape Award honors one maintenance unit in each of the four Regions that keep orderly and attractive maintenance yards. The region engineer nominates at least three from their region for the award. The two person Operations review team makes an impromptu visit to each nominated maintenance yard during the

summer. Each yard is scored by each member of the review team using a scale from 0.0 to 10.0 and then averaged together for a final score to determine a winner in each of the four regions. The winning shops receive a certificate to display in their individual shops.One plaque is presented for “Outstanding Maintenance Unit Statewide” and goes to the maintenance unit with the highest individual score statewide.Criteria for the assessments include: orderliness, neatness, cleanliness and overall appearance. See photos of the winners on pages 4 and 5.

Operations Support Shipshape Awards

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Innovation Team Updateby Phil Clements

Here is an update on the 10 projects that the Innovation Team is working on.Landowner Information - This project kicked-off on

November 16 and will look at how SDDOT can make it easier for employees to find contact information for landowners.Contours on Plan Sheets - The project team kick-off

meeting was held on August 9. The team discussed the pros and cons of including contours on plan sheets and, sent out a survey to determine if and how stakeholders would like to see contours shown on plans. The project team met to review the survey results and selected 4 pilot projects to test this innovation.Project Move Checklist - The project team kick-

off was on August 14, with one goal – to improve the process of revising a project schedule and/or project scope. The team joined efforts with a similar initiative and helped to create and review some tools that will hopefully reduce mistakes made when projects are revised. When the final review of tools is complete, the project Champion, Mark Leiferman, will be sharing those with all staff. Keep your eyes open for the email!!!Design and Procedures Manual - The project

team met on October 30 to discuss what design and procedure manuals are needed within each office in the P&E Division. The team is working on completing a spreadsheet to identify needs. If there is a manual or procedure document that we don’t currently have and it would be useful to you or others in the P&E Division, please let one of the Innovation Project Team Members know. Members of the project team include: Shane Carnahan, Paula Huizenga, Jennie Fuerst, Steve Kerr, Ken Marks, Scott Rabern, Chad Howard, Karen Olson, Megan Steever, Thomas Druyvestein, and Melissa Dockter. Drone Technology Opportunities - This committee

is actively engaged in determining how the use of unmanned aerial vehicles could benefit the SDDOT. We are reviewing potential drone applications, costs, limitations, and regulations and expect to develop an implementation strategy.Naming Convention for Electronic Files – We

hope to name a champion for the “Naming Convention for Electronic Files” group in the near future. Once a champion is in place we expect to assemble a team and have meetings to work on this task. Succession Planning/Continuity of Operations -

Project team kickoff was on 10/30/2017. The team is working on defining what succession planning and continuity of operations mean to the department. A

survey was drafted to gain input on what documentation we have for positions.Development of Additional Smart Mobile Apps - A

technology work group has been established to tackle the development and management of smart mobile apps. Currently the work group is establishing priorities for apps, devices, use policies, and support.Develop an Organizational Chart with Pictures - A

meeting is currently scheduled for November 28th. A core group has been identified for this initiative, but finding a champion has been a challenge. It is our hope to have a champion identified after the November 28th meeting. Volunteers would be gratefully accepted.Safe Driving practicesIn the months to come, we would like to highlight an

innovation within the DOT newsletter. Winter driving season is almost upon us. We have already seen a few days where the winter driving practices have already been put into play. It is appropriate that we talk about Winter Weather Driving.Whether you are driving in a state vehicle or cruising

along in your own “roadster”, it is important to remember your winter driving mindset. Carol Evans, along with the Central Office Safety Committee has made available a Winter Driving pamphlet. The information in this pamphlet includes:1) Information on plowing operations2) Driving tips on snow and ice3) Don’t crowd the plow!4) What travel advisories and weather warnings

mean and how they are communicated.5) What supplies you should have in your vehicle

for winter travel6) Ice storms and their impacts7) What do I do if I am stranded in my vehicle?8) Should I be driving in this storm?9) Where to get up to date information on travel.Nothing is more tragic than motor vehicle crashes

during the holidays. Too often we get into a huge hurry, we are focused on the upcoming Christmas party or what to get little Johnny or Susie for a Christmas present. When it comes to winter driving, we need to keep our heads in the game for our sake and the sake of those around us.From all of us on the Innovation team, have a Safe and

Happy Holiday Season!

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Operations ShipShape Awards

The winner from the Aberdeen Region as well as the Outstanding Maintenance Shop Statewide is Brookings.

l to r: Jeff Senst, Craig Christeson, Mike Thielen, Joe Hanson, Martin Hartze, Joseph Haraldson, Rick Reichling, Matt Brey

Aberdeen Region

Pierre Region

The winner for the Pierre Region is

Herreid.l to r: John

Forman, Dale Weisbeck, Steve Deibert, Jason

Kraft

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The winner from the Mitchell Region is Beresford.l to r: Rod Gall, John Sackett, Allen Brown, Jerry Hansen, Brian Dubois, Lyle Norling, Craig

Smith

Mitchell Region

Operations ShipShape Awards

The winner for the Rapid City Region is Faith.Todd Seaman, Austin Frankfurth, Jarvis Palmer, Jesse King, Lane Foster, Joel Larson

Rapid City Region

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The mentoring program has been piloting an extra mile mentoring leadership book club. It’s a creative way to have discussions about leadership topics in an open forum. Each book discussion has had a leader who also selected the book. Jeff Senst (Aberdeen Region Engineer), Mike Carlson (Rapid City Area Engineer) and Karla Engle (Chief Legal Counsel) have been the discussion leaders for the past three book club discussions. The group size is limited to 35 participants to increase participation

by all in attendance. It’s human nature to not feel as comfortable speaking out in bigger groups. This small group atmosphere has sparked some lively and innovative conversations.

It’s much like any other book club. The participants read the book and then gather in Pierre for group discussion on the book. Many times, conversations intertwine the book’s premise with the real-world experiences of working at the DOT. Those discussions are often the most beneficial because it takes the abstract concept and gives it a practical application. The next book club is being led by Jeff Senst. Jeff’s selection, The Energy

Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you’ll enjoy the ride of your life!If you are interested in participating in the book club to enhance your

leadership skills or get a taste of the mentoring program, this is your opportunity. If you are interested, you have two options to attend the book club meeting. The first will be held on April 17, 2018 (1pm – 4pm CDT) and the second on April 18, 2018 (9am-noon). Travel to Pierre will be required to participate in either club meeting. If you are at all unsure if you can travel to Pierre for the book club meeting, please let someone else participate that can commit to that date. Books will be provided to participants and sent to you as soon as they arrive early February.Again, the book club is limited to 35 people split between the two sessions. Participation is on a first-

come, first-serve basis. Please get approval of your supervisor to participate prior to signing up. If you would like to participate, please email Josh Bench-Bresher at josh.bench-bresher@state.sd.us and indicate which book club meeting date you would like to attend. The deadline to sign-up is Jan. 19, 2018.

Mentoring Corner

by June Hansen, Mentoring Program Co-Coordinator

Extra Mile Mentoring Leadership Book Club

Upcoming Mentoring Events:

Upcoming Mentoring Events:

January Mentoring Event – TBA – Legislative Hearing & Debrief Date/Time pending legislative schedule

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The Department has had the opportunity to receive some initial feedback from the Performance Excellence Network (PEN) evaluator team. The major theme from the evaluation is the opportunity to develop systematic processes that include cycles of evaluation and improvement utilizing data and information. There are several challenges to this opportunity; where to start, what does a systematic process look like and how do you go about developing one.

The Department has multiple processes currently defined in policies, manuals, memorandums, standards or simply knowledge of how it was done the last time. In the past our approach to improve a process was generally initiated to solve a known or perceived problem within the process. A work group is formed, issues are discussed, changes are made, and we move forward. Through the years we have been able to develop and successfully implement processes to deliver our mission. However, even if we have a systematic process in place, it is rare that we have a systematic method to evaluate and improve the process. In other words we need to continual make improvements to the process on a regular and ongoing basis.

In the business world the concept of a formalized process improvement methodology has been around for many years, dating back to World War II. There has been multiple approaches developed with the initial efforts focused on efficiency and quality. Eventually by the 1990’s more systematic approaches were developed, some of the well-known include Six Sigma or Lean. The direction of the Department is not to choose Six Sigma or Lean, it is to develop an approach that allows continually improvement of the effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of our key

processes. The approach we have begun utilizing is known as Plan Do Check Act (PDCA). This approach utilizes many tools and aspects of Six Sigma and Lean.

In order to fully recognize the benefit of process improvement, it has become clear that a better understanding of the formal process improvement tools available is needed. In addition to the knowledge of the tools there is also a need to educate and train staff so they are able to develop their skills to improve the processes they work on each and every day.This past October the Department piloted what

is being called the Phase I Process Improvement Workshop with approximately 20 participants. The workshop provided some high level discussion to better understand the history and the importance of process improvement. With this understanding to build upon, the next step was to utilize some of the methodologies and tools to analyze and improve three SDDOT processes.Based on the feedback from the participants a

second Phase I Workshop is being planned and the first Phase II Workshop. Phase I will focus on supervisors and managers while Phase II will start to dive into the “how to” of process improvement. The target audience for Phase II will be process owners and improvement team members that will be evaluating and improving processes.The Executive Team is working to set the overall

direction of process improvement through the Phase I and Phase II workshops. The intent is to develop an understanding, common terminology and skills to allow staff already working within work groups to be more effective and efficient in their efforts.

Process Improvementby Craig Smith, Mitchell Region Engineer

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Inductees Into the Aviation Hall of FameFour people were inducted into the SD Aviation Hall of Fame during ceremonies held at Black Hills Airport - Clyde Ice Field on September 7, 2017.

Ron BeckerRon Becker was born July 6, 1940. He had been interested in airplanes since he was a young boy. His first flight was in September, 1956, when he was 16 years old. He began taking flying lessons before he graduated from high school in Mobridge in 1958. When given the choice between buying a car and taking flying lessons, he chose the latter. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army and served for two years. He was stationed in both Korea and North Dakota. During his time in North Dakota, he worked at the missile sites near Parshal, ND. After his discharge from the Army in 1961, he moved back to Mobridge and married Shirley Rathke. He worked as the manager of TSC stores in Mobridge and Lemmon. During this time, he and friend bought and restored a 1939 Stinson. He continued his flying lessons and earned his private certificate in 1969. He enjoyed flying his family around to visit relatives. In 1971, he moved his family to Pierre to manage the store there. At that time, he again became involved in aviation. He earned his commercial certificate and CFI, instrument and CFII ratings within two years. At that point his log book shows many names of students he instructed for several years. He flew as a charter pilot for Singleton Aviation and Ice Flying Service. In 1980, Ron began working as a pilot for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. In 1982, he became their chief pilot, and in 1988, the Aviation Services program manager. Ron was instrumental in forming the South Dakota Pilots Association, as well as the South Dakota Flight Instructors Association. On Monday, April 1993, Ron died when the MU2B-60 airplane he was piloting crashed due to catastrophic engine failure near Zwingle, IA. The plane was returning from Ohio, where state government and economic development leaders were in discussions with John Morrell & Company officials to keep a Sioux Falls meat-packing plant from closing. Inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame on September 9, 2017.

David Holger HansenDavid Holger Hansen was born on July 11, 1947 at Plankinton, South Dakota to Holger and Lois (Beeman) Hansen. Following his graduation from Southern State College, Dave entered the US Army and served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division – the Screaming Eagles – from February 1969 to February 1970. His call sign was Black Widow 38. Dave’s Huey helicopter was shot down during an ambush in late May 1969 southwest of Khe Sahn. He came home from Vietnam with the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star with V device, the Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters, several other military commendations, and a desire to keep flying. Upon returning home, Dave continued to serve as a helicopter pilot in the South Dakota National Guard, attaining the rank of WO3. Dave joined the South Dakota Highway Patrol in October 1973 and began his fixed-wing training at the request of his supervisors. Dave flew a Cessna 182 for the Highway Patrol for 17 years. As part of his Governor’s security duties, Dave began to fly full-time for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. On a daily basis he flew government officials across the state and nation. On Monday, April 19, 1993, Dave died when the MU2B-60 airplane he was co-piloting crashed due to catastrophic engine failure near Zwingle, IA. The plane was returning from Ohio, where state government and economic development leaders met with John Morrell & Company officials to keep a Sioux Falls meat-packing plant from closing. Dave finished his flying career with over 7,600 hours of rotor-wing and fixed-wing time. Inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame on September 9, 2017.

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Forrest D WixonForrest Wixon’s first military flight was in 1954 as an ROTC Cadet. He flew with the ROTC commander in an AT-6 at SD State University followed by two orientation flights in a F-94B. In April 1956, he began pilot/officer training as a USAF Aviation Cadet, flying the T-34A, T-28A (props) and T-33 jet graduating in September 1957. In September 1957, Forrest started with the SDANG. During eleven years of flying with the SDANG, he flew the T-33, F-94AC, F-89D/J, F/TF-102A and a few hours in the C-47 and B-25. Forrest flew as a charter pilot, on a part time basis for Ice Flying from 1976 to 1983 and for Capital City Air Carrier from 1995-2006. He also flew air freight for CCAC from 1997-2003. Forest provided flight instruction from 1986 to 2017, on an independent basis and for Capital City Air Carrier. He taught approximately 130 South Dakotans how to fly. Instruction was provided in a variety of aircraft from the J-3 Cub up to and including the Beechcraft Bonanza. In addition, Forrest was a member and pilot of the SD Wing of the Civil Air Patrol from 1987 to 1989 and 1998 to 2013. He flew as an instructor and a Mission Pilot. Aircraft flown included the T-41, C-172, C-182, and C-182 NAVIII. A variety of missions were completed including search and rescue, and the monitoring of the Missouri River from Pierre to Sioux City during the flood of 2011. Forrest and three friends founded the Cherokee Aero Club after purchasing a Piper Cherokee-140 in 1985. He was the club check pilot in addition to holding the title of the Maintenance Officer for the next 20 years. During the same 20 years, he served as either the vice president or president. Club membership fluctuated between four and 10 members. Inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame on September 9, 2017.

Thomas Brownfield Roberts, Jr.Thomas Brownfield Roberts, Jr. left a legacy of leadership and service to his nation and community through aviation. It continues to bear fruit today from his contributions to the early days of SD Aviation and the birth of the SD Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. His passion for flying began after WWI as an owner of several aircraft, but his aviation vision and organizational skills earned him leadership as the first chair of the Aeronautics Commission in 1935, and first Commander of the organizing Civil Air Patrol Win in 1941. As Chair of the Aeronautics Commission, he enabled the establishment of airports and air service across the state. After WWII his avid voice and leadership facilitated the first Municipal Airport in Pierre, SD. In business, he was the President of the State Publishing Company and the Pierre Daily Dakotan. In the community, a member of the Pierre Kiwanis Club, Izaak Walton League, Ducks Unlimited, Masonic orders and Shrine, and the state Republican party. Among his duties on December 1, 1941, when Congress authorized the CAP, was to train pilots and cadets to enter active military service. Though not involved in the well-known anti-submarine patrols off United States coasts, he commanded courier missions, ferrying of military aircraft parts, messages, and forest patrols in the Black Hills working with the forest service to spot fires, some caused by Japanese Incendiary balloons and search and rescue missions. Lt. Col. Roberts exemplified the high character ideals of the CAP and State aviation. He was respected for his organizational skills, aviation passion, impeccable integrity and wisdom by friends and business associates. Lt. Col. Roberts posthumously received the Civil Air Patrol Congressional Gold Medal for Service during World War II in December, 2016 from U.S. Senator John Thune and was inducted into the CAP Hall of Fame in April of 2017. Inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame on September 9, 2017.

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Many members of the Custer area were honored and thanked for their work on the Legion Lake Fire.From Rich Zacher, Custer area engineer: Fire officials and the South Dakota Highway Patrol were

very complimentary on the response of our staff. Barricades were set on both state and county roads to restrict access into the fire area. Portable variable message boards were deployed at eight different locations along with messages to divert traffic on the interstate message boards from Kadoka west.Thos helping in the effort were:

Jon Suomala – Region Traffic Engineer & Tom Horan – Region Operations Engineer452 - Leland Douglas469 - Steve Frost, Tom Beetem, Jeremie Mackie, Gary Price,491 - Ray McLaughlin, Kim Salzsieder, Rod Linstron, Andy Jacobs, Tom Manes, John Ertel, Randy Kieborz, Micheal Demaray, Barry Marcy492 - Todd Benzel, Tony March, Lon Waltman, Shane Stewart, Gene Plant, John Nelson, Don Gerard, Matt Dunn, Matt Hughes

Custer Staff Honored

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Happy Holidays!

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2. PREFERRED TIME TO CONSTRUCT SNOWMAN IS DURING A WARM AFTERNOON DIRECTLY FOLLOWING A SNOWFALL. AT THIS TIME SNOW APPROACHES ITS MELTING POINT AND BECOMES MOIST AND COMPACT MAKING IT VERY SUITABLE FOR PACKING. USING MORE COMPACT SNOW ALLOWS FOR EASIER CONSTRUCTION OF SNOWMAN’S LOWER BODY, TORSO, AND HEAD BY SIMPLY ROLLING SNOW UNTIL IT REACHES DESIRED SIZE.

3. SIZE OF SNOWMAN IS DETERMINED BY ABILITY OF CONTRACTOR TO SAFELY LIFT TORSO AND HEAD ONTO LOWER BODY. ADDITIONAL HELP MAY BE REQUIRED BY PARENTAL SUBCONTRACTOR. FINAL SNOWMAN SIZE IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW OF THE ENGINEER.

4. OTHER ACTIVITIES MAY BE GOING ON DURING SNOWMAN CONSTRUCTION. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE CAUTIOUS OF MISDIRECTED SNOWBALLS, SLED TRAFFIC, AND ADDITIONAL SNOW RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA.

KEYNOTES:1. LOWER BODY (FOUNDATION)

MATERIAL: SEE GENERAL NOTE 1. SIZE: 2’-0” DIAMETER TO 3’-0” DIAMETER – SEE GENERAL NOTE 3.

2. TORSO (HEART AND SOUL) MATERIAL: SEE GENERAL NOTE 1. SIZE: 2/3 DIAMETER (+/-) OF LOWER BODY.

3. HEAD (CHARACTER) MATERIAL: SEE GENERAL NOTE 1. SIZE: 2/3 DIAMETER (+/-) OF TORSO.

4. ARMS MATERIAL: CUT OR BROKEN BRANCH OR PIECE OF WOOD FROM LOCAL TREE OR SHRUB. SIZE: TO BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD.

5. HEAD COVER TYPE: TOP HAT MATERIAL: SILK COLOR: BLACK ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATES: STOCKING CAP, BALL CAP, WESTERN HAT, HARD HAT, STRAW HAT, SUN HAT, BEENIE, VISOR, FEDORA, PORK PIE HAT, PITH HELMET, FOOTBALL HELMET, OR BASEBALL HELMET.

6. EYES/MOUTH/BUTTONS MATERIAL: WESTERN BITUMINOUS COAL, ORIGINATING FROM POWDER RIVER BASIN WITH A HIGHER HEATING VALUE (HHV) OF AT LEAST 8600 BTU/lb, LESS THAN 0.5% SULFUR, LESS THAN 6.75% ASH, AND LESS THAN 29% MOISTURE. SIZE AND CONFIGURATION: TO BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD. COLOR: BLACK ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATES: CHARCOAL, STONES, BUTTONS.

7. NOSE MATERIAL: CARROT (GARDEN VARIETY) SIZE: 6” TO 8” IN LENGTH. ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATES: CHARCOAL, STONE, BUTTON.

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Christmas at the Capitol

Photos by Keith Hemmelman, Pierrehttp://hemmelman.zenfolio.com/sdchristmas2017

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BABIES

Richard “Dick” Fuller of Armour passed away Nov. 22. Dick is ther father of Director of Operations Greg Fuller.

Mark Leiferman 30 Road DesignDoug Sherman 30 WinnerClarence Gauer 30 IpswichRick Baker 30 Sioux FallsJason Kraft 20 Mobridge

Longevity (December)

Condolences

Amelia Grace HudsonDOB: 10/04/17Weight: 7lbs 3ozLength: 19"Siblings: Big brother CarterSpent 53 days in Sanford NICU, graduated 11/26/17!Parents: Robert and Kristan HudsonRobert is a highway maintenance worker in Sturgis.

Jaymie William OlsonDOB: 11/21/17Length: 20 1/4"Weight: 8 lbs 8 ozMom: Ashley OlsonSibling: Big brother JasonThis is the 8th grandchild for Ray Olson, lead highway maintenance worker in Winner.

New EmployeesBryan Lautt Highway Maintenance Worker Sioux Falls 11/27/2017

Staff at the Clark shop decorated one of their trucks for Christmas! Thanks for the photo share LeRay Swedeen!