8 Broadcaster Press October 1, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com Deb Bowman: A Genuine Public Servant Gov. Noem Announces Nearly $47 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved nearly $47 million for waBy Sen. Mike Rounds family—her husband Randy, a “face” on the policy deciher empathy was so deep ter, wastewater, watershed and solid waste projects. The board There’s a difference beher children Brooke and Jes- sions that were made and and pure that she carried met today in Pierre. tween public servants and samine and her grandkids— reminded governors, legisla- the weight of the vulnerThe $46,933,000 total includes $925,000 in grants and bureaucrats, and we have our hearts ache. At just 65 tors and state employees able through long hours $46,008,000 in low-interest loans, with $550,000 in principal known or dealt with both. years old, Deb passed away that the monetary and and personal anguish. Yet forgiveness. Our office spends an incred- on September 17, 2019, after policy decisions we make despite many times being The grants and loans awarded by the board are administered ible amount of time and a fairly recent lung cancer impact real people and dismissed as the lone, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources energy helping constituents diagnosis. Years earlier, Deb families. She was a tough unpopular voice, she’d take (DENR). bust through the federal bu- became a kidney transplant and relentless advocate for a drive around the Capitol, “I am pleased to announce that this financial assistance is reaucracy and unfortunaterecipient and I believe that those less fortunate. And, think over her argument, available,” said Gov. Noem. “These grant and loan awards will ly, we often bump heads experience and the other she inspired understanding and show up with a new result in upgraded storm water, wastewater and drinking water with federal bureaucrats. It hardships in her life shaped about the role society and line of reasoning. She was systems, new landfill cells and equipment, and enhanced protecis time-consuming and agher view of public service. state government played persistent. tion of the environment.” gravating for constituents. Deb was a loyal friend when it came to children, When I think of the rare Grants were awarded to: After experiences like these, who worked with me while I the poor and the elderly. public servant like Deb, I’m •Belle Fourche, $105,000 for landfill scale replacement we unfortunately have a served as governor. She was Often, Deb would be reminded of Matthew 23:11; •Custer Fall River Waste Management District, $80,000 to tendency to stereotype all a tremendous asset on my outright arguing a position “The greatest among you purchase a landfill compactor government employees in 2002 transition team, as a with me and she’d say; “Oh must be a servant.” Deb •James River Water Development District, $500,000 for South that manner. senior advisor and cabinet now come on Governor, was a phenomenal public Central Watershed Implementation Project Thankfully, that’s not secretary. Prior to that, Deb that’s ‘bullcrap’, have you servant – for all the right Loans were awarded to: always the case. There are was an advisor to Goverconsidered…” Needless to reasons. •Hartford, $1,334,000 for wastewater collection system examples of legitimate pubnors Mickelson and Janklow say, Deb won those debates Deb could have been the expansion lic servants, often behind and she went on to serve multiple times and our state CEO of any organization and •Lennox, $1,375,000 for drinking water, wastewater and storm the scenes, who truly seek Governor Daugaard before is better off for it. made a bunch more money. sewer improvements to make the lives of our her retirement in 2014. She understood that her She was intelligent, a hard •Lincoln County Rural Water System, $750,000 for drinking citizens better. One of those It is not hard to undervalue was not mimicking the worker, a professional, a water system improvements special individuals is Deb stand how four governors opinions being expressed leader. She chose public •Sioux Falls, $41,625,000 for wastewater treatment system Bowman. saw the same value and pas- around the table. She service, and in doing so she improvements Deb Bowman was the sion in Deb. It is a testament brought compassion to her was a friend, to me and to Loans with principal forgiveness were awarded to: truest, most sincere (and to the legacy she has left. advocacy and I believe, it many. •Pierpont, $132,000 loan, with $118,000 in principal forgivebrutally honest) public Deb was a fierce conmade me a better governor. Thank you, Deb, for ness, for drinking water meter replacement servant I’ve had the honor versationalist. Her ability Her service was not without showing all of us what a •Ree Heights, $432,000 loan, with $432,000 in principal forof knowing. to identify with those less sacrifice. On top of time true public servant looks giveness, for drinking water system improvements For those of us who fortunate was her signature away from her family and like. A Grant and loan package was awarded to: knew Deb, especially her quality. She was able to put the strain upon her health, •Tri-County Landfill Association, $600,000 to construct a new landfill disposal cell, which includes a $240,000 grant and a $360,000 loan The grants and loans were awarded from DENR’s Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program and Solid Waste Management Program. PIERRE, S.D. – The National Ascreated 14 Registered Apprenticeship of female apprentices. The Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, sociation of State Workforce Agencies Programs, while three organizations “Apprenticeships give people opfunded in part by revenues from the Petroleum Release Compen(NASWA) presented its State Excellence implemented National Apprenticeship portunities to experience new jobs sation Tank Inspection fee and the sale of lotto tickets, provides award to the Department of Labor and Programs. and expand the workforce,” said state Regulation (DLR) for the Start Today “Apprenticeships help bridge our Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia grants and loans for water, wastewater and watershed projects. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental ProSD Incentive program, an initiative to skills gap and equip folks with the Hultman. “We have a pool of untapped tection Agency fund the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund expand the number of Registered Aptools they need to work high-paying, workers ready to learn new skills, and Program, which provides low-interest loans for public drinking prenticeships in South Dakota. in-demand jobs right here in South Danow is a great time for businesses to water system projects. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Over the past three years, DLR kota,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “This take advantage of this opportunity.” received $1.6 million in apprenticeship program has been successful because To apply for Start Today SD Incentive Environmental Protection Agency fund the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for grant funding. The vision of the grant employers provide their own innovative funding, visit starttodaysd.com. Intent wastewater, storm water, water conservation, and nonpoint is to provide South Dakota businesses solutions, resulting in a higher-skilled to submit letters are due Sept. 30. with a proactive strategy to engage inworkforce. We’ll continue working DLR was presented with the prestig- source projects. Principal forgiveness is a subsidy option that results in a reduced loan repayment amount for the borrower. dividuals in their communities, improve to bolster our work-based learning ious NASWA State Excellence award at The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants and skill sets, and meet workforce needs. programs and expand career opportuni- the 83rd Annual Meeting / 2019 Workloans for solid waste disposal, recycling and waste tire projects. In 2018, 40 organizations applied for ties.” force Summit & UI Directors’ Conference The Legislature annually appropriates dedicated water and the Start Today SD Incentive funding. Of The Start Today SD initiative has so in Boston, Massachusetts. waste funding for the Consolidated and Solid Waste programs those, 17 were chosen to receive a total far resulted in 300 new apprentices and through the Governor’s Omnibus Water Funding Bill. of $490,000. In just four months, this an increase of 15 percent in the number South Dakota Apprenticeship Program Receives National Excellence Award SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10/4 FRIDAY 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 7 p.m. Yotes Got Talent & Royalty Reveal Aalfs Auditorium 9/30 MONDAY 8 p.m. CAB Presents: Hypnotist Erick Kand Aalfs Auditorium 7 p.m. Campus Tours Nolop Family Dedication Ceremony Farber Hall 3 p.m. Gallagher Center Kick Off Celebration Muenster University Center Hoy Patio I.D. 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