02 Broadcaster Press October 22, 2013 www.broadcasteronline.com Meet Bryan Beringer By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net INTERESTED IN A NEW CAREER? REGISTER FOR THE WELDING BOOT CAMP This Welding Boot Camp will introduce basic welding skills to prospective workers seeking careers in manufacturing. The 35 hour course will focus on the MIG welding process and include education on shop safety, steel cutting methods, shop related math skills, and the various welds needed to be successful in the local workforce. The ideal students for this class are recent high school graduate seeking the skills to enter the workforce or the adult worker considering a career change. Immediate employment opportunities are available upon successful completion of this course. Those with a general interest in learning the basics of welding are also welcome to attend. The course will meet three times a week in the evenings at the Vermillion High School shop beginning October 29, 2013 and continue through December 18, 2013. Tuition is $250. Tuition reimbursement is available for those who obtain welding jobs with Clay County employers. Bryan Beringer has been involved in law enforcement as a member of the Vermillion Police Department since 2008, and his career took on a new dimension at the beginning of the 2013 school year in the Vermillion School District. Bryan, an officer with the Vermillion Police Department, also serves as a resource officer for the district. He is based at Vermillion Middle School, and joins Deputy Paul Pederson of the Clay County Sheriff ’s Department. Pederson also serves as a resource officer for the Vermillion School District, with an office at Vermillion High School. Bryan grew up in Pierre, and is a 2002 graduate of Riggs High School there. From 2003 through 2004, he served in Iraq as a member of the South Dakota Army National Guard. After returning to South Dakota in 2004, he BroadcasterOnline.com “Get Connected!” Diversified Agronomy • Crop Consulting • Custom StripTill Advance registration is required. Class size limited to first 10 applicants. To register for the class or to receive additional information, contact the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development at 605-624-5571 or vcdc@vermillionchamber.com This class is being offered through a partnership of the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company, Masaba Mining Equipment and the Vermillion School District. Ribbon Cutting Celebration! BBQ Blues Smokehouse, located at 5 Market St. in downtown Vermillion, recently held their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. Owners Kathy and Denny Kainrath invite you to come in and enjoy their homemade sides, sauces and delicious smoked meats. BBQ Blues Smokehouse is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Once again they are located at 5 Market St. in downtown Vermillion and can be reached via telephone at 605-624-4269. Business email is: kainrden@yahoo.com moved to Vermillion to study criminal justice at the University of South Dakota. “I’m still working on that … I haven’t graduated yet,” he said. Bryan’s local law enforcement career began in 2005, when he was hired as a jailer for the Clay County Jail. “In 2008, I was hired by the police department,” he said. Bryan is happy with the new dimension that’s been added to his job with the Vermillion Police Department. His position as school resource officer was made possible with the help of Police Chief Matt Betzen. “We decided that four schools was a lot for one resource officer, and it made sense for us (the Vermillion Police Department) to step up and help make sure that the schools are safe and secure,” Bryan said. A sense of service attracted Bryan to a career in law enforcement. “I’m pretty big on serving your community and your state, of giving more of yourself,” he said. Joey Hanson Crop Consultant CERTIFIED CROP ADVISOR Elk Point, SD (C) 605.659.4783 joeybhanson@yahoo.com “And I really like the idea of protecting where I live. You can’t save the world, but maybe you can keep your little corner of it safe. “When the school resource officer position opened, I really like the idea of serving (in that role). The students have a job, and that’s to become educated, and if we’re expecting these people to become the next generation of leaders, we need to help them do that,” Bryan said. “They shouldn’t have to worry about their safety when they come to school.” The majority of his time is spent at the middle school. “Deputy Pederson and I have sort of split up (the district) east and west,” he said. “He has the high school and Jolley (Elementary) and then I’m here and at Austin Elementary. “I’ve had a lot of fun getting to know all of the students,” Bryan said. “I like all of them, and I hope they are enjoying my being here.” Sell it Local! Use The Broadcaster Classifieds! 624-4429 One & two bedroom apartments. Wakonda Apartments, 611 First St. Wakonda, SD 57073. Laundry. Rental assistance available to those who qualify. For appointments or applications please call 605-624-5218 or visit www.oakleafpm.com. Equal Housing Opportunity Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Rita’s Purse-o-Nalities, 6 W. Main, Vermillion, recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new store. Rita’s is a “girly” store and Vermillion’s new store is their second location with their first store starting in Yankton five years ago. Their first store has been very successful offering lots of bling, purses, jewelry, watches, ear piercing and just a lot of fun items and bling for everyone! Rita’s Purse-o-Nalities offers a family atmosphere as it’s a mother and daughter run store, owner Rita Houska and daughter Mandi. Rita’s is located at 6 W. Main in Vermillion and can be reached at either 605-658-1122 or via email at ritagraves62@hotmail.com. Their website can be found at www.ritaspurse-o-nalities.com Rita’s Purse-o-Nalities hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.