Broadcaster Press 9 September 4, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Sheila Carpenter Receives 2018 SDDVA Partner Of The Year Award PIERRE, S.D. – Sheila Carpenter of Pierre has been named the 2018 South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Partner of the Year. Carpenter was recognized by her peers at SDDVA’s annual benefit conference Monday, Aug. 20, in Pierre. Sheila Carpenter, veterans service claims assistant for Hughes, Stanley, and Sully Counties, was awarded the 2018 Partner of the Year award for her compassion, commitment, knowledge and professionalism when assisting South Dakota’s veterans. Key Achievements of the Partner of the Year: • Best overall service provided by support staff of a County or Tribal Veteran Service Officer. • Outstanding customer service in assisting veterans and their families. • Great office management. • Utilizing new technologies that benefit our network. er-based coverage and providing transitional medical “Sheila Carpenter is excellent in her role as claims benefits and premium assistance to ensure health care assistant,” said Larry Zimmerman, Secretary of the South coverage for individuals as they enter the workforce. Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. “The reality is The program will also promote preventative care and help increase identification and treatment of behavioral she is excellent in all that she does whether it is working with veterans and their families or volunteering in her health and chronic conditions. community.” “While the program impacts less than 1,500 South Carpenter’s office serves over 1,500 veterans in Dakotans, we believe it 66 have a significant effect on Book will Challenging Sudoku Puzzles by KrazyDad Hughes, Stanley and Sully counties. those participants who gain the training and skills they The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and need to support and strengthen their families,” said its partners assist South Dakota veterans in receiving Sudoku #1 Sudoku #2 Valenti. South Dakota Career Connector began operating on a over $650 million in annual benefits. 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