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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA VERMILLION — The University of South Dakota will award degrees to more than 560 graduates at the 37th Winter Commencement Exer- cises at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the DakotaDome. Chief Justice David E. Gilbert- son of the South Dakota Supreme Court will deliver the keynote ad- dress “What Next?” to USD gradu- ates. Gilbertson is a native of northeast South Dakota and a 1975 graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law. He was ap- pointed to the South Dakota Supreme Court in April 1995 to rep- resent the 5th Supreme Court Dis- trict. The longest serving chief justice of the state Supreme Court, Gilbertson has been elected to three, four-year terms as chief jus- tice beginning in 2001. Prior to serving on the state Supreme Court, Gilbertson engaged in pri- vate practice from 1975 until his appointment to the circuit court bench in 1986. Additionally, he served as deputy state’s attorney and as an attorney for several mu- nicipalities and school districts. Before earning his Juris Doctor from the USD School of Law, Gilbertson received his undergrad- uate degree from South Dakota State University in 1972. In addition to Gilbertson’s keynote address, USD’s 37th Win- ter Commencement Exercises in- clude performances by the USD Chamber Singers, and the confer- ring of degrees by Regent Harvey Jewett and USD President James W. Abbott. A list of degree recipients and their hometowns is provided below. Area graduates included: NEBRASKA • Coleridge — Laura Jean Neiman, Associate of Science, Nursing; • Hartington — Christina M. Noecker, Master of Science, Occu- pational Therapy; • Ponca — Sydney Aris Eiler, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Ed- ucation; Timothy Michael Ryan, Master of Arts, Special Education; • St. Helena — Nicole Drahota, Master of Science, Physician Assis- tant Studies; ——— SOUTH DAKOTA • Alcester — Katie Ann Seivert, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; • Beresford — Michelle Lee Gustafson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Clara Rose Merriman, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Justin Dean Norling, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Robin Renae Schmid, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Jon Sorensen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; • Centerville — Keri Anne Hansen, Master of Science, Occu- pational Therapy; • Dakota Dunes — Jodi Lynn Nowowiejski, Master of Arts, Eng- lish; • Dante — Jillian Rae Nedved, Master of Science, Physician Assis- tant Studies; • Davis — Heath Andrew Hult, Bachelor of Business Administra- tion, Management; • Delmont — Chelsey Lynae Harrington, Bachelor of Arts, Com- munication Studies; • Elk Point — Nicholas Solomon Cox, Bachelor of General Studies; Molly Brooke Donnelly, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Tory Charles Norby, Bachelor of Science, Communica- tion Sciences & Disorders, Psychol- ogy; Alex Reid Pedersen, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Annie Christine Staum, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Melanie Irene Westin, Bachelor of Science, Social Work, Alcohol & Drug Stud- ies; • Freeman — Elizabeth Ann Wek, Master of Arts, Addiction Studies; • Hurley — Elizabeth Mary Ann Soukup, Master of Science, Admin- istration; • Menno — Jessica Ann Block, Bachelor of Business Administra- tion, Management; AliJoan Hertz, Associate of Science, Nursing; • North Sioux City — Brenda Stephanie Dick, Bachelor of Sci- ence, Biology, Psychology; Richard Wesley Michaelson, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Joshua Scott Vetos, Bachelor of Science, Con- temporary Media & Journalism; Alyssa R. Whear, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; • Parker — Douglas Lee Nielsen, Bachelor of Science, Crim- inal Justice; • Parkston — Jennifer Ann Murtha, Master of Professional Ac- countancy; Jennifer Ann Murtha, Bachelor of Business Administra- tion, Accounting; Nikki Reiff, Mas- ter of Science, Occupational Therapy; Natalie Ann Zirpel, Mas- ter of Science, Occupational Ther- apy; • Platte — Samantha Jo Burma, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hy- giene; Avery Yerrington Tooley, Master of Business Administration; • Springfield — Heather Ranee Adkins, Master of Professional Ac- countancy; • Tripp — Laine Hale, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; • Tyndall — Kelsey Elizabeth Van Gerpen, Bachelor of Arts, An- thropology; • Vermillion — Ryan Charles Angelo, Bachelor of Science, Con- temporary Media & Journalism; Ryan Richard Eichelberg, Bachelor of Arts, History, Political Science; Jackson Dean Freidel, Bachelor of Business Administration, Manage- ment; Ya Juan Gong, Master of Sci- ence, Chemistry; Jeffrey Allan Heier, Jr, Bachelor of Business Ad- ministration, Management; Char- lene Irwin, Master of Arts, Special Education; Justin Lawrence Francis Kuku, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Kimberly Marie LaMie, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Joseph Matthew Miller, Bachelor of Sci- ence in Education, Physical Educa- tion; Matthew Joseph Peabody, Master of Arts, English; Gabrielle Maude Richard, Bachelor of Sci- ence, Addiction Studies; Anne Marie Salazar, Master of Business Administration; Uma Sambasivam, Master of Science, Chemistry; To- bias Schantz, Bachelor of Arts, Po- litical Science; • Wagner — Janet M. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Chase Michael Kuhlman, Bachelor of Science in Education, Mathemat- ics Education; • Yankton — Jerrod Wesley Daisy, Bachelor of Business Admin- istration, Marketing; Hannah Marie Dykstra, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Katherine Nicole Ekeren, Bachelor of Business Administra- tion, Health Services Administra- tion; Amanda Lee Frohling, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Alan Engebretson, Bachelor of Sci- ence in Nursing; Cassandra D. Goe- den, Associate of Arts; Michael Jay Gurney, Bachelor of Arts, Native Studies, History; Tessa Lynn Hansen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Benjamin Lee Hausman, Master of Arts, Political Science; Jeffrey Keith Herrboldt, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elemen- tary Education, Special Education; Amanda Jean Holdahl, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Tanya Hu- bert, Bachelor of Business Admin- istration, Economics; Kara Mae Iverson, Master of Science, Occu- pational Therapy; Cody James Jut- telstad, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Branis lava Knezevic, Doc- tor of Philosophy, Counseling, Psy- chology & Education; Stephanie Maurene Kramer, Bachelor of Sci- ence, Social Work; Randee Dell Lanphear, Bachelor of Arts, Crimi- nal Justice; Christopher Michael Marlow, Bachelor of Science, His- tory; Erick C. Messler, Master of Arts, Psychology; Collin Thomas Michels, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish; Collin Thomas Michels, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Amy M. Nel- son, Master of Science, Occupa- tional Therapy; Travis Paul Neukirch, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Angela Chris- tine Novak, Bachelor of Science, Addiction Studies; Cody Sage, Bachelor of Business Administra- tion, Management; Jordan Thomas Schild, Bachelor of Science, Chem- istry; John Thomas Silvernail, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education; Elly Jo Smith, Bachelor of Business Administra- tion, Accounting. SCHOLASTICS BY RANDY BYLANDER Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Along with the snow, sleet and cold, you should be thinking about winter safety this year. Winter presents many safety challenges both indoors and out. Being prepared and following simple safety tips can help you stay safe and warm this win- ter season. ——— KEEPING YOUR HOME SAFE AND WARM Following these safety tips can pre- vent injuries and deaths related to heat- ing your home. • Install a smoke alarm near bedrooms and on each floor of your home. Test it monthly. If it has a 9-volt battery, change the battery once a year. • Install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm near bedrooms and on each floor of your home. If your alarm sounds, press the reset button, call emergency services (911 or your local fire department), and immediately move to fresh air (either out- doors or near an open door or window). Know the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, fatigue, dizziness and short- ness of breath. If you experience any of these symptoms, get fresh air right away and contact a doctor for proper diagno- sis. • If you use a kerosene heater, use only the fuel recommended by the manu- facturer. Never put gasoline in a kerosene heater — it could explode. Before you re- fuel the heater, turn it off and let it cool down. Refuel outside only. • Make sure heating equipment is in- stalled and operating properly. • When using a kerosene heater, keep a door open to the rest of the house or open a window slightly. This will reduce the chance of carbon monoxide build-up in the room. • Have your fireplace, chimney and flue inspected each year and cleaned if needed. Open the flue and use a sturdy fireplace screen when you have a fire. Burn only untreated wood; never burn paper or pine branches — pieces can float out the chimney and ignite your roof or nearby trees. • Never use your range or oven to heat your home, even for a short time. • Make certain roof vents are unob- structed after a heavy snow. ——— SURVIVING A WINTER STORM To survive a snow or ice storm, follow these safety tips. • Be prepared. Have a contingency plan in case of power failure. Keep a multipur- pose, dry-chemical fire extinguisher nearby when using alternative heating sources. • Keep these items available at all times: extra blankets, flashlights with extra batteries, matches, first aid kit, manual can opener, snow shovel and rock salt, and special needs items. • Stock a few days’ supply of water, re- quired medications and food that does not need to be refrigerated or cooked. • Monitor the temperature of your home. Infants and persons over age 65 are especially susceptible to cold. If it’s not possible to keep your home warm, stay with friends, family or neighbors. • Dress in several layers to maintain body heat. Covering up with blankets can also conserve heat. ——— WALKING ON SNOW AND ICE Walking through snow or on icy sur- faces can be hazardous. To prevent in- juries, follow these safety tips. • Wear appropriate footwear with good traction. • Take your time — plan ahead. • Watch your step. • Use common sense. ——— CLEARING SNOW AND ICE Clearing snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks is hard work. To prevent in- juries, follow these safety tips. • Dress warmly, paying special atten- tion to feet, hands, nose and ears. • Wear appropriate footwear with good traction. • Avoid shoveling snow if you are out of shape. If you have a history of heart trouble, do not shovel snow unless your doctor says it’s OK. • Do light warm-up exercises before shoveling and take frequent breaks. • If possible, push snow in front of you. If you have to lift it, pick up small amounts and lift with your legs, not your back. • Don’t drink alcohol before or while shoveling snow. • Use rock salt or de-icing compounds to remove ice from steps, walkways and sidewalks. Sand placed on walkways may also help prevent slipping. • If you use a snow blower, follow these safety guidelines: • Read the owner’s manual before starting your snow blower. Make sure you understand all the recommended safety steps. • Make sure all people and pets are out of the way before you begin. • Do not put your hand in the snow blower to remove impacted snow or de- bris. Turn the machine off and wait a few seconds. Then use a stick or broom han- dle to remove the material. • Do not leave the snow blower unat- tended when it is running. • Fill up with fuel before you start, when the engine is cool. ——— DRIVING SAFELY IN WINTER WEATHER Snow, ice and extreme cold can make driving treacherous. These safety tips can help make winter car travel safer. • Before winter arrives, have your car tuned up, check the battery and antifreeze levels and check your tire tread or put on snow tires. • Keep emergency gear in your car for everyday trips: • cell phone • flashlight • jumper cables • sand or kitty litter (for traction) • ice scraper, snow brush and small shovel • blankets • warning devices (e.g., flares, reflectors) • For long car trips, keep food, water, extra blankets and required medication on hand. • Avoid driving in snow or ice storms. If you must travel in bad weather, drive slowly. Let someone know what route you’re taking and when you plan to arrive so they can alert authorities if you don’t arrive. • If your car is parked outside, make sure the exhaust pipe and the area around it are free of snow before you start the car. Snow packed in or around the exhaust pipe can cause high levels of carbon monoxide in the car. • Don’t sit in a parked car with the en- gine running unless a window is open. Do not let your car run while parked in a garage. • If your car stalls or gets stuck in snow, light two flares and place one at each end of the car, a safe distance away. Make sure snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Then stay in your vehicle and open a win- dow slightly to let in fresh air. Wrap yourself in blankets and run your vehicle’s heater for a few minutes every hour to keep warm. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital hopes these safety steps help you enjoy a safe winter season. Bylander is the Director of Planning and Facilities at Avera Sacred Heart Hospi- tal. 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