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Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan PAGE 10B Saturday, October 4, 2008 DISCOVERYDedication2008 PHOTO: JAY GRAVHOLT By the summer of 2008, the Discovery Bridge had taken its place as a fixture on the Yankton and Missouri River landscapes, as the top photo, submitted by Jay Gravholt, shows. Even when crews were working to reinforce the Meridian Bridge in June (left), the future was already looming in the western distance. While the old Meridian Bridge still summons a stately charm from the past, the new Discovery Bridge offers a path to the future that is still eye-popping, as the photo at right, submitted by Catherine Clatworthy, shows. Yankton has sometimes been called the bridge city, but it can now think of itself as a city of bridges. And this area can rest assured that a vital highway link at Yankton will continues to be in service for many, many decades to come. P&D FILE PHOTO PHOTO: CATHERINE CLATWORTHY PROGRAM From Page 2B Michels will introduce the special guests. Besides the speakers already mentioned, comments will be delivered by the following: John Kingsbury, Ponca, Neb., of the Nebraska Highway Commission; John Craig, director of the Nebraska Department of Roads; Ralph Marquardt, Yankton, of the South Dakota Transportation Commission; Darin Bergquist, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Transportation; Dan Timmons, vice president of Jensen Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa, the prime contractor; Nate Franzen, president of the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce; Orville Davidson, vice president of the Pan American Highway Association; The program will conclude with two musical selections Amber Koch Collier of Hartington, Neb., singing God Bless America and the group Sweetwater providing the closing music. BYB Committee Member Bob Cappel will provide instructions for the audience in proceeding across the bridge. The first car to officially cross the bridge will transport Yankton resident Dave Spencer, who submitted the winning name for the Discovery Bridge, and BYB committee chairman Jim Black, according to Noecker. We welcome anybody with antique cars who would like to drive over, Noecker said. We have a 1924 Model T that is going to haul a couple of people across (the bridge). However, the procession is not limited to vintage cars. Audience members can cross the bridge in other vehicles or by foot. The Discovery Bridge dedication committee is also welcoming those present for the opening of the Meridian Bridge 84 years ago, Noecker said. There are probably going to be at least four to six people attending (the ceremony) who were around for the 1924 dedication of the Meridian Bridge, he said. The dedication ceremony is just the beginning of the day s festivities, Noecker said. At the end of the program, we will start on the Nebraska side and cross over to South Dakota, he said. There will be events going on in downtown Yankton, and the (Territorial Capitol Building in Yankton) is also having something for the occasion. The dedication ceremony has been in the planning stages since last spring and has hit the home stretch, Noecker said. He and Edwards spent this week distributing posters and promoting the event in area communities. We encourage people to come to this, to take advantage not only of the events of the morning but also what will be going on downtown and at the (territorial capitol), Noecker said. There are a lot of events throughout the day. CONGRATULATIONS YANKTON O N T H E N E W D I S C OV E RY B R I D G E Avera Sacred Heart. Bridging generations of health care for 111 years. www.AveraSacredHeart.com
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Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan PAGE 10B Saturday, October 4, 2008 DISCOVERYDedication2008 PHOTO: JAY GRAVHOLT By the summer of 2008, the Discovery Bridge had taken its place as a fixture on the Yankton and Missouri River landscapes, as the top photo, submitted by Jay Gravholt, shows. Even when crews were working to reinforce the Meridian Bridge in June (left), the future was already looming in the western distance. While the old Meridian Bridge still summons a stately charm from the past, the new Discovery Bridge offers a path to the future that is still eye-popping, as the photo at right, submitted by Catherine Clatworthy, shows. Yankton has sometimes been called the bridge city, but it can now think of itself as a city of bridges. And this area can rest assured that a vital highway link at Yankton will continues to be in service for many, many decades to come. P&D FILE PHOTO PHOTO: CATHERINE CLATWORTHY PROGRAM From Page 2B Michels will introduce the special guests. Besides the speakers already mentioned, comments will be delivered by the following: John Kingsbury, Ponca, Neb., of the Nebraska Highway Commission; John Craig, director of the Nebraska Department of Roads; Ralph Marquardt, Yankton, of the South Dakota Transportation Commission; Darin Bergquist, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Transportation; Dan Timmons, vice president of Jensen Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa, the prime contractor; Nate Franzen, president of the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce; Orville Davidson, vice president of the Pan American Highway Association; The program will conclude with two musical selections Amber Koch Collier of Hartington, Neb., singing God Bless America and the group Sweetwater providing the closing music. BYB Committee Member Bob Cappel will provide instructions for the audience in proceeding across the bridge. The first car to officially cross the bridge will transport Yankton resident Dave Spencer, who submitted the winning name for the Discovery Bridge, and BYB committee chairman Jim Black, according to Noecker. We welcome anybody with antique cars who would like to drive over, Noecker said. We have a 1924 Model T that is going to haul a couple of people across (the bridge). However, the procession is not limited to vintage cars. Audience members can cross the bridge in other vehicles or by foot. The Discovery Bridge dedication committee is also welcoming those present for the opening of the Meridian Bridge 84 years ago, Noecker said. There are probably going to be at least four to six people attending (the ceremony) who were around for the 1924 dedication of the Meridian Bridge, he said. The dedication ceremony is just the beginning of the day s festivities, Noecker said. At the end of the program, we will start on the Nebraska side and cross over to South Dakota, he said. There will be events going on in downtown Yankton, and the (Territorial Capitol Building in Yankton) is also having something for the occasion. The dedication ceremony has been in the planning stages since last spring and has hit the home stretch, Noecker said. He and Edwards spent this week distributing posters and promoting the event in area communities. We encourage people to come to this, to take advantage not only of the events of the morning but also what will be going on downtown and at the (territorial capitol), Noecker said. There are a lot of events throughout the day. CONGRATULATIONS YANKTON O N T H E N E W D I S C OV E RY B R I D G E Avera Sacred Heart. Bridging generations of health care for 111 years. www.AveraSacredHeart.com
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