2 Broadcaster Press December 31, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com Dave Says Starting Off On The Right Path Together Dear Dave, I’m getting married next summer. My fiancé and I are in agreement about how to handle money, and we both follow your plan. Do you recommend pre-marital counseling? If so, what do you feel are some of the important areas of agreement for couples before they get married? Allison Dear Allison, Congratulations! I’m glad you’re Dave both on the same page with your finances, too. I’ve worked with thousands of couples and numerous marriage counselors over the years. In that time, I’ve learned fights over money—and the resulting problems from those disagreements—are probably the biggest cause of divorce in America. In my opinion, in-depth pre-marital counseling is an absolute must. The idea of entering into something that’s supposed to be a lifelong commitment, without thoroughly addressing all the issues—and potential issues—is a really bad idea. With that said, it’s been my experience that couples have a high probability of a successful marriage if they agree on four things, in detail, before the big day—kids, money, religion, and in-laws. With kids, the big question RAMSEY is do you want them? If so, how many and when? Are you going to let them run wild, or are you going to provide structure and make them behave? When it comes to money, something it sounds like you two are already in agreement on, get all your cards out on the table, and construct an intelligent game plan for your finances that you both agree on. Staying away from debt, living on a written, monthly budget, and saving for the future are important parts of this. Also, be in agreement on religion. Statistically speaking, two people from the same faith have a better chance of making a marriage work. And finally, when it comes to your future in-laws, you need to learn who they are and what you’re getting into. What are they really like? What are the boundaries when it comes to their influence on your lives? All these topics should be discussed at length, dealt with, and agreed upon before the rings are exchanged. God bless you two, Allison! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com. State Historical Society Director Vogt Receives Presidential Recognition PIERRE, S.D. – President Donald J. Trump has announced his intent to appoint Jay D. Vogt of Pierre, director of the South Dakota State Historical Society, as an expert member of the President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). As an independent federal agency, the ACHP works with federal agencies to promote historic preservation and oversees the historic preservation review process. It also advises Congress and the President on historic preservation policy. The members of the ACHP provide advice and policy direction to the federal agency with the same name. “A presidential appointment is a great honor, and I look forward to serving on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation,” said Vogt, also South Dakota’s State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). “Although I was selected because of my experience in historic preservation, I feel like I am representing South Dakota and the heartland of America on the Council. As an expert member, I intend to bring a thoughtful and practical voice to the council’s discussion.” “Jay has been a long-time team player in the national preservation program,” ACHP Chairman Aimee Jorjani said. “He brings a wide range of experience to his appointment at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and I look forward to his perspective from a unique part of the country for the benefit of the ACHP’s work.” Vogt has previous experience working with the ACHP. The SHPO interacts with the ACHP on federal preservation projects in the state. While serving as president of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) from 2005 to 2009, Vogt represented the NCSHPO as a voting member on the ACHP. He was co-chair of the Preserve American expert panel “Improving the Preservation Program Infrastructure,” which recommended that the ACHP have a full-time chair. With the latest amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the ACHP has its first full-time chair in Jorjani, of Virginia. The NHPA provides that appointed expert and public members shall service for a term of four years and under that law, may not serve more than two terms. Vogt has been the South Dakota SHPO since 1996 and director of the State Historical Society since 2003. The State Historical Society is headquartered at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. For more information call 605-773-3458 or visit history.sd.gov. Governor Noem Announces Staff Changes For The New Year PIERRE, S.D. Governor Kristi Noem today announced the addition of Maggie Seidel as Senior Advisor and Policy Director, as well as the departures of Joshua Shields, Chief of Staff to the Governor's Office, and Emily Kiel, Communications Director. Seidel joins the team after having served as Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Communications for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. Prior to that she worked for the Charles Koch Institute, the Consumer Bankers Association as well as conservative Members of Congress from Nebraska, Virginia, Texas, and New Jersey on Capitol Hill. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from George Mason University. "I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the Governor's team," said Seidel. "Her vision for South Dakota and its wonderful people is one that should be replicated across the country. Her commitment to preserving liberty and long-term, sustainable economic growth is inspiring, and I look forward to helping her advance her agenda on behalf of the people of the state of South Dakota.” “Josh has been an integral part of my leadership team over the last year, and we will miss him," said Noem. "I am very thankful for his dedication and hard work for the people of South Dakota. Josh worked longer hours than most of us realize, and his expertise and insight has been so helpful to me personally. I'm certain God will continue to bless him and his family.” “It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve my home state of South Dakota," said Shields. "I am thankful for the opportunity the Governor provided me to help make a difference on behalf of the citizens of our great state. While there is more work to be done, we have accomplished much in the first year of Governor Noem's tenure, and the team is well-equipped to build on that success in year two.” Prior to serving as Chief of Staff, Shields was the Chief of Policy & Communications in the Governor’s Office. Previously, Shields worked in politics, policy, and communications in varying capacities including with then-Congresswoman Noem. Shields also served as Noem's campaign manager for her first congressional run in 2010. Governor Noem's Communications Director, Emily Kiel, also will be pursuing new endeavors in the New Year. “Emily has been fantastic to work with this year,” said Noem. “The people of South Dakota are blessed that she will continue to serve them in state government.” During the transition, Seidel will assist with the day-to-day management of the communications team. Tony Venhuizen, who is outside legal counsel to the Governor's Office and previously served as Chief of Staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard, will take on additional duties, on a temporary basis, for the 2020 Legislative Session. Venhuizen will focus on legislative relations and administrative matters. The Wheelchair By Daris Howard Jack had loved cars since he was young. Now that he was retired, he especially loved the cars from his youth— vintage or antique cars, they were now called. The biggest and best antique car rally was coming up, and the minute the tickets became available, Jack purchased one. He could hardly wait for the big day. His ticket was going to be his Christmas present to himself. But just before the car show, he slipped and fell, putting him in a wheelchair. Jack was not about to let that stop him. He had a son who lived in the town where the rally was being held. Jack was sure his son would be willing to take him to the show. He called to find out. “David, if I can get down to your place, could you get me to the car rally?” Jack asked. “Sure, Dad,” David replied. “I’d love to go to it with you, but I have to work that day.” “That’s okay,” Jack replied. “If you can just get me there, I can spend the day, and then you can pick me up after work.” They worked out all the details. Jack would take the bus down to the town where David lived, arriving the night before the rally. Jack would stay at David’s house, and David would take him to the car rally on his way to work. Jack checked with the bus line, and they were willing to help him on and off. They would also fold up his wheelchair and put it into the luggage storage area. He was able to get a ride to the bus from a friend and was soon settled in for the four-hour trip. David was waiting at the bus stop when Jack arrived. David’s wife had a nice meal for them, then Jack retired early. He wanted to be alert for the next day and not miss a second of it. The next morning, after a robust breakfast, Jack was ready to go to the rally. David helped Jack into his car, and they were off. When they got to the rally, the doors were not yet open, and there was already a line. David helped Jack out of the car and into the wheelchair. Jack knew David was supposed to be to work at eight. “David, you go to work. I’ll be fine.” “Don’t you want me to help you at least get into the rally?” Jack shook his head. “I’m in line. I’ve got my ticket. What could go wrong?” With one last assurance, David went to work. David worked all day and then came back to get his father. But Jack wasn’t at the exhibit hall. Instead, David found out Jack was across the street at the nursing home. As David helped Jack into his car, he asked how the day went. “What I want to know is who the idiot is who decided to build a nursing home next to an exhibit hall!” Jack said. “Why?” David asked. “When I got to the door and was going to show them my ticket, I couldn’t find it. While I searched for it, someone decided I must have escaped from the nursing home. They wheeled me all the way there before I was able to find my ticket. They still checked with the nursing home manager to make sure I hadn’t escaped before they took me back.” “But you got back and went to the show all right, didn’t you?” David asked. “Yes, but there were more than a dozen times during the day that someone thought I escaped. Sometimes they called the nursing home, and a staff member came, and sometimes the person thought they would be helpful and take me back themselves. I swear I spent half of my day trying to straighten things out so I could stay in the exhibit.” “Is that why you were at the nursing home when I picked you up?” David asked. “Not totally,” Jack said. “There was one car I really wanted to ride in, so I may have let on to the owner that I’d escaped from the nursing home, hoping he would feel sorry for me and give me a ride back. Even though it was just across the street, I figured he’d lengthen the ride around town, and I was right.” “You let the car owner think you had come from the nursing home so he’d give you a ride?” David asked in surprise. “Isn’t that sneaky?” “All I can say,” Jack replied, “is if a man is dealt a bad hand, he should use it to his advantage.” Holiday Closures Set For Disaster Recovery Centers SIOUX FALLS, SD — County Courthouse, 720 Disaster Recovery Centers 5th St., Alexandria, SD. (DRCs) in South Dakota Closing Dec. 28. will be closed on Tuesday, You do not need to Dec. 24; Christmas Day, visit a DRC to register Dec. 25; and New Year’s for federal assistance. Day, Jan.1, 2020. Except Applicants can register: for the holiday closures, •Online at centers are open Monday DisasterAssistance.gov through Saturday 9 a.m. to •By calling the disaster 6 p.m. until further notice. assistance Helpline at The Hanson County center 800-621-3362 or TTY: 800in Alexandria will end 462-7585. 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