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CONTACT US We Say Phone: (605) 665-7811 Wage Against The Machine (800) 743-2968 THUMBS DOWN News Fax: to the South Dakota Legislature for passing a youth minimum wage that will be lower than (605) 665-1721 the new minimum wage approved by voters last No- Advertising Fax: vember. The youth wage would be set at $7.50 an hour (605) 665-0288 and would not be tied to the rate of inflation or other Website: variables. While we recognize a certain logic to estab- www.yankton.net lishing this wage for people under 18 and who, thus, ––––– probably won’t be supporting families, the fact is this legislation flies in Subscriptions/ the face of what the voters proclaimed rather convincingly at the polls Circulation in November. Just more than three months later, lawmakers are already Extension 104 whittling away at it. (As of this writing, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has yet [email protected] to say whether he would veto the legislation.) One has to wonder now Classified Ads what other bills will be introduced in future sessions to water down the initiated measure that the public embraced at the polls. Extension 108 [email protected] News DEPT. Running Time Emails, Transparency Extension 114 [email protected] THUMBS UP to the Yankton United Way and the Sports DEPT. EMBE program out of Sioux Falls, which holds the Extension 106 state charter for the national program, for sponsor- [email protected] ing the “Girls On The Run” program at Yankton’s Beadle and Lincoln Elementary schools. The new ... And Excitement! Advertising DEPT. program, for 3-5 grade girls, focuses on healthy living Extension 122 and exercise as keys to a bright future. In addition, BY KELLY HERTZ upgrade the law to address modern, real-time [email protected] the Connecting Kids Youth Scholarships provided by the United Way [email protected] issues. HB 1153 passed the state House this week Business Office made it possible for all who were interested to be able to participate. and is due to be considered by the Senate State Extension 119 United Way organizers say they already are planning on expanding It was actually kind of exciting this week Affairs Committee today (Friday). [email protected] the program to other schools in Yankton next fall. What a great way when the New York Times broke the story that So, serving as a convenient case study if New Media: to support the youth of the community. Hillary Clinton used her own personal email nothing else, Clinton’s problem this week is Extension 136 account instead of a government account during nicely timed. Granted, she may have not have re- [email protected] her time as secretary of state. alized she was actually breaking the federal rules COMPOSING DEPT. Video Links By using her own account, she — although whenever a spokesperson effectively placed an untold number of says their boss followed the “spirit” Extension 129 THUMBS UP to the video visit program at Mike and the “letter” of the rule or law, it’s [email protected] electronic missives beyond the reach of Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The program, the public scrutiny and historical archiv- usually a sign they knew precisely * * * only one of its kind among South Dakota corrections ing. She in effect did public government where the sunlight ended and the gray facilities, allows inmates to remain connected with MANAGERS business beyond public access and shadows of ambiguity commenced. The their loved ones using Skype and computer stations behind a veil of protective and conveni- fact is, she should have know better. Gary L. Wood at the prison. According to prison officials, the con- ent secrecy. (She has since requested Clinton has left herself at the mercy Publisher tinued connection with family and friends will better that the State Department release all of the eyes of various beholders: allies Michele Schievelbein prepare inmates for their release. The program also seeks to increase her emails for public inspection.) and enemies, conspiracy mongers and Advertising Director the likelihood the prisoners won’t re-offend after their release and This revelation resulted in an explo- character assassins who can take this return to prison. The program, implemented in February 2014, has sion of headlines and social media out- misstep and shape it any way they Tonya Schild grown during its first years and looks to expand the amount of avail- bursts working hard to fan the flames Kelly want. Business Manager able time for visits. The program could also be implemented at other of controversy with a presidential elec- Perhaps that’s only fair. After all, Michael Hrycko South Dakota prisons, according to MDSP officials. tion cycle already cranking up. And it’s HERTZ the use of a private email account Circulation Director been quite odd to hear people tossing potentially allowed Clinton — or any- around words like “transparency” and one else who uses private electronic Tera Schmidt Young Volunteers “accountability” like they were either new-found communications to do business — to poten- Classified Manager THUMBS UP to two area high school seniors, Allie toys or handy new weapons. tially shape the reality of those messages and Kelly Hertz But it was “exciting” (or about as exciting as manipulate the information however one sees Thiesse of Yankton and Katie Winckler of Scotland, such things can possibly get) because people Editor for their outstanding volunteerism. Thiesse was fit. usually don’t get so amped up about open gov- That should tell you just how undeniably James D. Cimburek chosen the first of this year’s three recipients from ernment issues, which is probably why we keep across the nation to receive the Hugh O’Brian Youth precious public information really is. It’s why Sports Editor having issues with open government. (I realize, laws addressing open meetings and govern- (HOBY) scholarship. The application requires a too, most of this was due to the fact that Clinton Beth Rye minimum of 250 hours of service — and Thiesse ment transparency are so essential. They’re was involved. If the same story came out about the only leverage the people have in finding out New Media Director has doubled it with more than 500 hours. She has completed a wide Ag Secretary Tom Vlsack ... well, you know.) variety of projects, but she has shown a particular passion for help- what’s really going on behind closed doors or Kathy Larson I was glad to see so many people talking beyond public view. Composing Manager ing children and teenagers with cancer. Winckler, who and orthotics, about this while they had the chance. This will along with donations, to benefit others. The projects has exceed her As I said, this will fade away in a few days, probably be mostly forgotten by next week except for those who wish to keep it alive to Kristina Tunink expectations, as she has collected approximately 30 artificial legs, because that’s the way open government issues District Manager orthotics and $3,000 in donations. further a political narrative. For the rest of us, it usually play out. will vanish with the changing news cycles as we But it is important. It’s not because Clinton become obsessed by, say, the color of the next * * * is likely to be running for president any moment DAILY STAFF dress that overwhelms the Internet. now. It’s not because a government official — ei- But for this fleeting moment, please appreci- Melissa Bader ONLINE OPINION ther accidentally or deliberately — tried to skirt Cassandra Brockmoller ate how important government transparency The results of the most recent Internet poll on the Press & Dakotan’s Web site are matters of government transparency. Instead, really is to all of us — and how much it matters Brandi Bue as follows: this incident puts a focus on electronic com- Rob Buckingham munication, a realm in which restlessly evolving in Washington, in Pierre, in Lincoln or in the Caryn Chappelear LATEST RESULTS: technology is far outpacing our static laws that chambers of government just down the street. Randy Dockendorf Should South Dakota legislators receive a pay increase? cover it. The information that our lawmakers work with Jeannine Economy No...... 79% For South Dakotans paying attention to is ours to see, not theirs to hide. The laws pro- Jordynne Hart Ye s ...... 16% what’s going on in Pierre, this should at least tecting that information are important, because Jeremy Hoeck Not sure...... 5% mildly ring a bell. And it should sound a lot like the consequences are, too. Shauna Marlette TOTAL VOTES CAST ...... 375 House Bill 1153, a measure that would expand Robert Nielsen The Press & Dakotan Internet poll is not a scientific survey and reflects the opinions the reach of open meeting laws to cover emails You can follow Kelly Hertz on Twitter at twit- Diana Smallwood only of those who choose to participate. The results should not be construed as an ac- ter.com/kelly_hertz/. Discuss this story at www. curate representation or scientific measurement of public opinion. and texts that government officials use while Cathy Sudbeck conducting public business. It’s an effort to yankton.net/. Sally Whiting ——— JoAnn Wiebelhaus CURRENT QUESTION: Brenda Willcuts Should high school transgender athletes be allowed to choose which sports Letters To The Editor they wish to participate in? * * * To cast your vote in the Press & Dakotan’s Internet poll, log on to our website What’s Going On? Published Daily at www.yankton.net. P&D Letter Policy Donna Rumbaugh, Parker Monday-Saturday I want to address changes to the Turner The Press & Dakotan invites its readers to Periodicals postage IN HISTORY County zoning regulations. It appears to me, write letters to the editor. We ask that a few simple paid at Yankton, South after comparing the 2008 and 2014 regulations, guidelines be followed: Dakota, under the act of By The Associated Press the Italian agent who’d just won her freedom Today is Friday, March 6, the 65th day after a month in captivity. The White House that something “fowl” is going on here. l Please limit letters to 300 words or less. Letters March 3, 1979. of 2015. There are 300 days left in the year. called the shooting a “horrific accident” While Matt Olson, Turner County State’s should deal with a single subject, be of general inter- Weekly Dakotian Today’s Highlight in History: On and restated its promise to investigate fully. Attorney, has claimed the county decided to do est and state a specific point of view. Letters are ed- established June 6, 1861. March 6, 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Actress Teresa Wright died in New Haven, in Dred Scott v. Sandford that Scott, a slave, Connecticut, at age 86. Hans Bethe, the a complete revision of the zoning ordinances, ited with brevity, clarity and newspaper style in mind. Yankton Daily Press and was not an American citizen and could not winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in physics apparently the sections regarding concentrated l In the sense of fairness and professionalism, Dakotian established April sue for his freedom in federal court. who’d played a central role in the building of animal feeding operations and the housing eli- 26, 1875. On this date: In 1834, the city of York in the atomic bomb, died in Ithaca, New York, the Press & Dakotan will accept no letters at- Postmaster: Send Upper Canada was incorporated as Toronto. at age 98. gibilities got more attention than the rest. Actu- tacking private individuals or businesses. In 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio, Five years ago: Voters in Iceland re- ally, the section regarding concentrated animal address changes to Yankton Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day soundingly rejected a $5.3 billion plan to l Specific individuals or entities addressed in let- Daily Press & Dakotan, siege. repay Britain and the Netherlands for debts feeding operations regulations was mutilated. ters may be given the opportunity to read the letter 319 Walnut, Yankton, SD In 1853, Verdi’s opera “La Traviata” pre- spawned by the collapse of an Icelandic What was seven pages long could now probably prior to publication and be allowed to answer the let- miered in Venice, Italy. bank. The Louisville Cardinals gave Freedom fit on three. Is this coincidental that all these 57078. In 1933, a national bank holiday de- Hall a memorable send-off by upsetting No. 1 ter in the same issue. clared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt Syracuse 78-68. changes came about after Sonstegard Foods l Only signed letters with writer’s full name, ad- * * * aimed at calming panicked depositors went One year ago: Ukraine lurched toward showed interest in building a CAFO to house 6 into effect. Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, breakup as lawmakers unanimously declared million chickens and locating it only a couple dress and daytime phone number for verification will be Memberships wounded in an attempt on Roosevelt’s life they wanted to join Russia and planned to accepted. Please mail to: Letters, 319 Walnut, Yankton, The Yankton Daily the previous month, died at a Miami hospital put the decision to voters; President Barack miles outside of Parker? at age 59. Obama condemned the move and the West Sonstegard claims he chose the site in SD 57078, drop off at 319 Walnut in Yankton, fax to 665- Press & Dakotan is a In 1935, retired Supreme Court Justice imposed the first real sanctions against Rus- 1721 or email us at [email protected]/. member of the Associ- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., died in Washing- sia. Actress-singer Sheila MacRae, 92, died August, at which time the old zoning laws were ated Press, the Inland ton two days before his 94th birthday. in Englewood, New Jersey. in place and his CAFO would not meet the Daily Press Association In 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the Today’s Birthdays: Former FBI and standards. The regulations that would allow and the South Dakota first full-scale American raid on Berlin during CIA director William Webster is 91. Former it to meet the zoning laws were changed in movement of odors. Newspaper Association. World War II. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Also, there are lines and lines of conditions The Associated Press In 1953, Georgy Malenkov was named is 89. Former Soviet cosmonaut Valentina September. If Mr. Sonstegard knew our zoning is entitled exclusively premier of the Soviet Union a day after the Tereshkova is 78. Former Sen. Christopher laws wouldn’t permit him to build his chicken relating to the handling of manure that are just death of Josef Stalin. “Kit” Bond, R-Mo., is 76. Actress-writer gone. No longer is there anything that specifies to use of all the local In 1965, actress Margaret Dumont, per- Joanna Miles is 75. Actor Ben Murphy is empire at the time, why choose that site, unless news printed in this haps best remembered for playing the foil in 73. Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is he knew that changes were coming? how the waste is to be disposed! A change was newspaper. Marx Brothers comedies, died in Hollywood 71. Singer Mary Wilson (The Supremes) is Items in the zoning laws that were put there also made to the Aquifer Protection District. at age 82. 71. Rock musician Hugh Grundy (The Zom- The 2008 ordinance prohibited sewage disposal * * * In 1967, the daughter of Josef Stalin, bies) is 70. Rock singer-musician David Gil- to protect the people and natural resources Svetlana Alliluyeva (ah-lee-loo-YAY’-vah), mour (Pink Floyd) is 69. Actress Anna Maria of Turner County apparently were no longer ponds, but now only public sewage disposal SUBSCRIPTION appeared at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi Horsford is 68. Actor-director Rob Reiner is necessary. One of these deletions was the ponds are prohibited. and declared her intention to defect to the 68. Singer Kiki Dee is 68. Fox News reporter Olson stated there was nothing in the 2008 RATES* West. John Stossel is 68. Composer-lyricist Ste- requirement to protect ground and surface (Payable in advance) In 1970, a bomb being built inside a phen Schwartz is 67. Rock singer-musician waters. Deleted from the regulations were con- regulations regarding a dry manure chicken Carrier Delivery Greenwich Village townhouse by the radical Phil Alvin (The Blasters) is 62. Sports cor- barn which is false. On page 43 of the 2008 Weathermen accidentally went off, destroy- respondent Armen Keteyian is 62. Actor Tom ditions relating to the disposal of dead animals. 1-month...... $12.09 ing the house and killing three group mem- Arnold is 56. Former child actress Suzanne Also deleted were regulations regarding the ordinance, it clearly shows there was a chart 3 months...... $36.27 bers. Crough is 52. Actor D.L. Hughley is 51. Coun- requirement of trees and shrubs to reduce wind that was deleted. 6 months...... $72.53 In 1983, in a case that drew much noto- try songwriter Skip Ewing is 51. 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