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MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, September 29, 2006
CONTACT: Mark Johnston or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
News Tips for the week of October 2, 2006
PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:
Saturday, September 30, Belle Fourche, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (MDT) -- The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Belle FourcheCommunity Center, 1111 National St, to demonstrate child seat use and installation. Project 8 reminds all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles -- if the kids are less than 4’9” tall; they need to be in a booster seat. For more information, contact Melissa Stech, 773-6949 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8.
Saturday, September 30, Aberdeen, 2-6 p.m. (CDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Ken's Super Fair Foods, 2105 6th Ave SE, to demonstrate child seat use and installation. Project 8 reminds all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles -- if the kids are less than 4’9” tall; they need to be in a booster seat. For more information, contact Melissa Stech, 773-6949 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8.
Saturday, September 30, Yankton, 4:30 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Welcome Home Ceremony for the SD National Guard Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery at the Yankton Summit Activities Center, 1801 Summit Street. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Monday, October 2, Custer State Park, 11:30 a.m. (MDT) - The South Dakota Office of Tourism broadcasts a live television satellite feed of the Buffalo Roundup from Custer State Park. The satellite window is a live feed that runs 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (MDT) and features roundup footage and taped interviews. The window can be accessed at Galaxy 11 (Ku), Transponder 13-Analog, Orbital slot: 91 degrees WL, Downlink frequency: 11960 Horizontal. For more information, contact Wanda Romkema, (605) 773-3301 or wanda.romkema@state.sd.us or (605) 280-1162 from September 29 through October 3. Visit www.mediasd.com/special/sat/asp for more information about the Buffalo Roundup satellite feed.
Monday, October 2, Brookings, 7 p.m. (CDT) - South Dakota Public Broadcasting will honor two Brookings people, SDSU’s Carol Peterson and the late Dr. Scotty Roberts, at an event at the SDSU Campanile Room. The two will be named “Champions of Change” for their contributions to improving healthcare. The event, open to the public, is part of the network’s project based on the upcoming “Remaking American Medicine” series from PBS. The event is a partnership between SDPB Education & Outreach and the television series “On Call.” It includes a screening of the first episode in the PBS series and a discussion. The four one-hour PBS programs are scheduled to air on SDPB Television at 9 p.m. CT/ 8 MT on Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. In South Dakota, SDPB’s “Power to the Patients” project focuses on patient rights and responsibilities. For details, call 800-456-0766, e-mail EdServices@sdpb.org or go to SDPB.org and click on “Learning” and “Outreach.”
Tuesday, October 3, Aberdeen, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (CDT) - Nearly 120 students from the Aberdeen area are joining South Dakota Department of Transportation workers to learn more about the career opportunities during Construction Career Awareness Day. As part of the activities, students will get to try their hand navigating construction equipment through an obstacle course. The event is in the ExpoCenter at the Brown County Fairgrounds. For more information, contact June Hansen, 773-3265.
Tuesday-Wednesday, October 3-4, Pierre, 10 a.m. (CDT) – DENR staff will host two days of Visible Emission Evaluation Certification at the National Guard Armory, 3400 East Highway 34. The free "FallSmokeSchool" field certification is open to those from industry, municipalities, consultants or anyone who would like to be certified to evaluate visible emissions (smoke/dust). For a school agenda or to register, visit www.state.sd.us/denr/DES/AirQuality/aasmoke.htm. For more information, contact Barb Regynski, DENR, 773-3151.
Tuesday, October 3, Clear Lake, 12:30 – 4 p.m. (CDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Deuel County Clinic, 701 3rd Ave S, to help educate and demonstrate child seat use and installation. Project 8 reminds all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles -- if the kids are less than 4’9” tall; they need to be in a booster seat. For more information, contact Melissa Stech, 773-6949 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8.
Tuesday, October 3, Aberdeen, 2 – 5 p.m. (CDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Aberdeen Fire Station, 111 2nd Ave SE, to help educate and demonstrate child seat use and installation. Project 8 reminds all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles -- if the kids are less than 4’9” tall; they need to be in a booster seat. For more information, contact Melissa Stech, 773-6949 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8.
Tuesday, October 3, Huron, 4 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will participate in a community forum with US Department of Transportation Undersecretary Jeff Shane on the topic of the DM&E rail upgrade project. The event will be held at the Crossroads Hotel and Convention Center. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Tuesday, October 3, Huron, 6 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Huron Development Corporation joint annual meeting banquet being held at the Crossroads Hotel and Convention Center. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Wednesday, October 4, Pierre, 11 a.m. (CDT) - The SD State Railroad Board is meeting to discuss expansion and support of the DM&E Railroad Line. The meeting will be in Room 207 of the Becker-HansenBuilding. The meeting can also be accessed via conference call by dialing (605) 773-3011 prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Roxanne Rice, 773-3574.
Wednesday, October 4, Pierre, 2 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Social Services will hold a public hearing on the revision to the FFY 2007-2008 State Plan for Community Service Block Grant. The hearing will be held in the KneipBuilding, 700 Governors Drive and is to obtain final comments on the proposed changes. Interested persons may obtain copies of the proposed changes by contacting Jordon Kitts, Program Specialist for the Community Assistance Program, 773-4678.
Wednesday, October 4, Wagner, 4 – 6 p.m. (CDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the EarlyChildhoodCenter in Wagner, 401 Walnut, to help educate and demonstrate child seat use and installation. Project 8 reminds all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles -- if the kids are less than 4’9” tall; they need to be in a booster seat. For more information, contact Melissa Stech, 773-6949 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8.
Thursday, October 5, Sioux Falls, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (CDT) - Nearly 430 students from the Sioux Falls area are joining South Dakota Department of Transportation workers to learn more about the career opportunities during Construction Career Awareness Day. As part of the activities, students will get to try their hand navigating construction equipment through an obstacle course. The event is in the ExpoCenter at W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds. For more information, contact June Hansen, 773-3265.
Thursday, October 5, Pierre, 10 a.m. (CDT) - The Governor's Office of Highway Safety Roadway Safety Committee is meeting to work on a $100,000 three-year motorcycle safety grant plan. The meeting is at the Budget Host State Motel, 640 North Euclid. For more information, contact Brooke Bohnenkamp, 773-3178.
Thursday-Friday, October 5-6, Aberdeen, 1 p.m. (CDT) – The South Game, Fish and Parks Commission will hold its October meeting at the Ramada Inn. Commissioners will be updated on the HuntSAFE Instructor of the Year Awards, the pheasant hunting season forecast, fisheries management, avian influenza sampling, fish hatchery renovation and prairie dog control efforts. The commission’s full agenda can be viewed at www.sdgfp.info.
Thursday, October 5, Britton, 1-3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding CareerCenter office hours. These office hours are available for both job seekers and businesses interested in receiving employment services at no cost, including veteran services, training programs and unemployment insurance. Parties interested in using these services can go to the Marshall County Community Hall or call (605) 448-2682 during these office hours.
Thursday, October 5, McLaughlin, 1:30-4 p.m. (CDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the McLaughlin Ambulance Garage to help educate and demonstrate child seat use and installation. Project 8 reminds all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles -- if the kids are less than 4’9” tall; they need to be in a booster seat. For more information, contact Melissa Stech, 773-6949 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8.
Thursday, October 5, Rapid City, 5 p.m. (MDT) – DENR Geological Survey Program staff will present information regarding Black Hills hydrology and source water protection issues in the Black Hills area. The presentation will be during a "Leadership Rapid City" meeting at the Rapid City Fire Station at 10 Main Street. For more information contact Foster Sawyer, DENR, 394-2229.
Thursday, October 5, Sioux Falls, 7 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Community Celebration for new Augustana College President Rob Oliver at the Sioux Falls Convention Center Exhibit Hall. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Friday, October 6, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. (CDT) – The Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) will hold its quarterly meeting at the SD Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, 2900 West 11th Street. The meeting is open to the public. View the agenda at the SBVI web site, http://www.state.sd.us/dhs/sbvi/. For more information, contact Gaye Mattke, 773-4644.
Friday, October 6, Rapid City, 8 a.m. (MDT) – The Department of Labor’s Board of Accountancy will hold a Rules Hearing and Board Meeting at Western Dakota Technical Institute in the MickelsonBuilding, Conference Room A located at 800 Mickelson Drive. A copy of the agenda can be found at http://www.state.sd.us/dol/Boards/accountancy/meetings_and_agendas.htm. For more information, contact (605) 367-5770.
Friday-Saturday, October 6-7, Pierre, 8 a.m. (CDT) – The South Dakota School Age Care Alliance (SoDakSACA) will be holding its annual state conference at the RamkotaRiverCenter. Persons working with children and youth in their out-of-school hours are encouraged to attend. For more information and a registration form, go to the SoDakSACA website www.sodaksaca.org; or contact Candy Kalil, 342-6464.
Friday, October 6, Spearfish, 9:45 a.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the 2006 South Dakota Municipal League Annual Conference being held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Friday, October 6, Spearfish, 11:15 a.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will visit SpearfishEastElementary School where he will join elementary students and participate in the South Dakota Schools Walk Program. The program is sponsored by the Coordinated School Health Program in the Departments of Health and Education to fight against childhood obesity. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Friday, October 6, Spearfish, 12:30 p.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Spearfish Kiwanis Club meeting. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Saturday, October 7, Rapid City, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (MDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at StorybookIsland, 1301 Sheridan Lake Road, to help educate and demonstrate child seat use and installation. Project 8 reminds all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles -- if the kids are less than 4’9” tall; they need to be in a booster seat. For more information, contact Melissa Stech, 773-6949 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8.
Saturday, October 7, Mitchell, 11 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Dedication Ceremony of the McGovern Library at the DakotaWesleyanUniversity campus. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
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