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MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, July 11, 2008
CONTACT: Mitch Krebs or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:
Friday-Monday, July 11-14, Philadelphia, PA – Gov. Mike Rounds will attend the National Governors Association Centennial Meeting. The four-day meeting will celebrate a century of state leadership while also addressing issues of critical importance such as energy, education, environment, health care, economic development and homeland security. For more information, visit www.nga.org or contact Mitch Krebs, 773-3212.
Sunday, July 13, Spearfish Canyon, 1-4 p.m. (MDT) – South Dakota’s newest state day use area, Roughlock Falls Nature Area in Spearfish Canyon is hosting an open house. The activities will start at 1 p.m., with the dedication starting at 2 p.m. at the upper picnic area. Dedication ceremony speakers include Jeff Vonk, Secretary, SD Department of Game, Fish and Park, Susan Johnson, President, Spearfish Canyon Foundation, Rich Haddock, VP Environment, Barrick Gold Corporation, and Jerry Krambeck, Mayor, City of Spearfish. Roughlock Falls Nature Area is located one mile west from the Scenic Byway at Savoy on FDR 222 in Spearfish Canyon. For more information, contact the park at (605) 584-3896 or visit the website at www.sdparks.info.
Sunday-Saturday July 13-19, Court Services, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents Week - Gov. Mike Rounds and Chief Justice David Gilbertson have issued a joint proclamation in honor of those individuals who work with people on probation, parole and juvenile aftercare in South Dakota. For more information, contact the Department of Corrections at 773-3478 or the Unified Judicial System at 773-3474.
Monday, July 14, Sioux Falls, 10 a.m. – The Department of Labor’s Board of Accountancy will be holding a meeting by conference call. To view the meeting agenda and for conference call locations, visit http://www.state.sd.us/dol/Boards/accountancy/meetings_and_agendas.htm. For more information, call (605) 367-5770.
Tuesday, July 15, Huron, 8:30 a.m. (CDT) – Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources staff will be among speakers during environmental and manure management training for livestock producers at the Crossroads Convention Center, 100th Fourth Street S.W. The training provides producers required to obtain a state water pollution control permit for livestock operations information on proper manure management and how to comply with the permit. Producers not needing a permit may also be interested in attending to learn about manure management. To pre-register for the training, contact Candy Willms, (605) 688-5141. For more information, visit www.state.sd.us/denr/DES/Surfacewater/MMTraining.htm.
Tuesday, July 15, Mitchell – The Office of Tourism is sponsoring the South Dakota Agritourism Conference on the campus of Mitchell Technical Institute. The conference is meant to help farmers, ranchers, and tourism professionals learn more about agritourism and how to make it profitable. The conference also will include information on marketing opportunities through the SD Office of Tourism and regional tourism associations, a session on liability issues for business owners, and a panel discussion featuring local agritourism business owners. Contact Wanda Goodman at (605) 773-3301 or wanda.goodman@state.sd.us for more information.
Tuesday, July 15, Rapid City, 12:15 p.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will greet attendees at the Council of State Governments 63rd Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference being held at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn/Civic Center. For more information, contact Mitch Krebs, 773-3212.
Tuesday, July 15, DDN locations, 1-5 p.m. (CDT) - The SD Council on Developmental Disabilities has rescheduled its quarterly meeting via DDN sites in Pierre, Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Watertown, Elk Point, Pine Ridge, Redfield and Yankton. The agenda includes presentations on transportation and childcare, discussion of a logo, and state plan amendments. For more information, contact Arlene Poncelet, 773-6369.
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 15-16, Aberdeen, 1 p.m. (CDT) - The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) will be meeting at the Ramada Inn. From 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., during the meeting, the SILC will be hosting a "time for conversation". The Council wants to hear from people about their experiences with independent living services in South Dakota. The meeting will continue on the 16th from 8:30-11:45. For more information, contact Shelly Pfaff, 945-2207.
Tuesday, July 15, Spearfish 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor’s Northern Hills Career Center will hold a Job Search Assistance Program at 1300 North Avenue. It is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and keep employment. This no-charge seminar is open to the public and will cover networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications, and proper interview techniques. For more information please, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, July 15, Aberdeen, 7 p.m. (CDT) - The SD Department of Transportation will be holding a STIP (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program) public meeting at the Ramada Inn. To view meeting information and a list of projects for the Aberdeen area visit http://www.sddot.com/pe/projdev/planning_stip.asp.
Wednesday, July 16, Pierre, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CDT) - The SD Department of Labor’s Pierre Career Center will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 116 West Missouri Avenue. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the topics included are networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications, and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling (605) 773-3372. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, July 16, Pierre, 11 a.m. (CDT) - The SD Department of Transportation's Railroad Board will be holding its monthly meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hanson Building. To view the meeting agenda visit http://www.sddot.com/geninfo_hearings.asp. For more information, contact Sharon Anderson, 773-3574.
Wednesday-Thursday, July 16-17, Milbank, 1 p.m. (CDT) - DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet at the Community Room in the Milbank Visitors Center, 1001 East 4th Avenue. The board agenda on Wednesday includes a public hearing to consider a proposed revision to allow the secretary to waive the minimum 100 feet of surface casing requirement for oil and gas wells, two oil and gas hearings involving applications from Luff Exploration Company, and a tour of Big Stone Power Plant. The board agenda on Thursday includes taking public comments, and a prehearing conference and motions hearing in the matter of the Air Quality Permits for Otter Tail Power Company. For a complete agenda, visit www.state.sd.us/denr/Boards/2008/bme0708.pdf. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, 773-4216.
Wednesday, July 16, Sioux Falls, 7 p.m. (CDT) - The SD Department of Transportation will be holding a STIP (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program) public meeting at the Ramkota Hotel. To view meeting information and a list of projects for the Sioux Falls area visit http://www.sddot.com/pe/projdev/planning_stip.asp.
Thursday, July 17, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. (CDT) - The Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold their monthly meeting at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, Third Floor Conference Room. For more information, contact the Board of Pardons & Paroles, 367-5040.
Thursday, July 17, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor’s Aberdeen Career Center, located at 420 S. Roosevelt Street, will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) which is free and open to the public. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. Some of the topics included are networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications, and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling (605) 626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, July 17, Pierre, 9 a.m. – The Department of Labor’s Electrical Commission will be holding a meeting at the Days Inn, 520 West Sioux Avenue. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://www.state.sd.us/dol/Boards/electrical/about_commission.htm. For more information, call (605) 773-3573.
Thursday, July 17, Mitchell, 7 p.m. (CDT) - The SD Department of Transportation will be holding a STIP (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program) public meeting at the Mitchell Technical Institute Technology Center. To view meeting information and a list of projects for the Mitchell area visit http://www.sddot.com/pe/projdev/planning_stip.asp.
Fridays, Spearfish, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (MDT) – The Department of Labor will have a Veterans’ Representative available on the campus of Black Hills State University every Friday throughout the summer. They can assist with career services and are located in the BHSUCareerCenter, 3rd Floor of Student Union.
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