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CONTACT: Mark Johnston or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
News Tips for the week of April 3, 2006
PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:
Saturday, April 1, Oacoma, Noon (CST) – DENR staff will be among speakers at a South Dakota Auto Recyclers meeting at the CedarShoreConferenceCenter. The DENR topics involve hazardous waste rules and industrial storm water regulations. For more information on these topics, contact Vonni Kallemeyn, DENR, 773-3153.
Sunday-Thursday, April 2-6, western South Dakota – The South Dakota Office of Tourism, along with visitor industry partners, will host 28 international group tour operators on a familiarization tour of western South Dakota. Tour operators from Benelux, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom will visit BadlandsNational Park, WindCaveNational Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial and attractions in Deadwood, Wall, Keystone and Rapid City. For more information, contact Nicole Nordbye, 773-3301 or nicole.nordbye@state.sd.us.
Monday, April 3, Pierre, 10 a.m. (CDT) - The SD Banking Commission holds its regular meeting in the Division of Banking Conference Room at 217-1/2 W. Missouri Avenue. For more information, contact Roger Novotny, Director, Division of Banking, 773-3421.
Monday, April 3, Sioux Falls, 11 a.m. (CDT) – The SD Dept. of Transportation will kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week with a media event at the Sioux Falls Area Office, 5316 W. 60th Street. Deputy Secretary Kevin Tveidt will talk about the importance of watching for workers during the summer construction season. For more information, contact Laura Schoen Carbonneau, 773-5103.
Monday, April 3, Pierre, 12:15 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will address college students attending the Future Business Leaders of America state conference being held at the Ramkota River Center. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Tuesday, April 4, Rapid City, 9 a.m. (MDT) - Celebrity Reading Program. Maj. Gen. Michael Gorman, adjutant general, will read to the second grade class at Grandview Elementary, 3301 Grandview Drive, as an invited guest in support of the school's Celebrity Reading Program. For more information, contact Maj. Orson Ward, 737-6721 or Grandview Elementary, 394-1829.
Tuesday, April 4, Pierre, 10 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak to citizens who are attending the Enrollment Tour of the Medicare Part D Bus. The event will be held in the Capitol Rotunda. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Tuesday, April 4, Yankton, 10:30 a.m. (CDT) - First Lady Jean Rounds will speak to the fifth graders at Stewart Elementary School, 208 W. 21st Street, about the dangers of alcohol use. This Reach Out Now Teach-In event is one of many that other schools and organizations throughout the country will hold during the week of April 3-7, and through the month of April, which is Alcohol Awareness Month. The Reach Out Now National Teach-In is a nationwide program sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to help prevent underage drinking. For information about the national Reach Out Now Teach-In program or to find an organization in South Dakota that is conducting Teach-Ins, visit the SAMHSA website at www.teachin.samhsa.gov. For more information, contact Emily Currey, 773-3165.
Tuesday, April 4, Pierre, 1 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the South Dakota Highway Safety Conference being held at the RamkotaRiverCenter. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Tuesday, April 4, Vermillion, 1 p.m. (CDT) - First Lady Jean Rounds will speak to the fifth graders at JolleyElementary School, 224 S. University, about the dangers of alcohol use. This Reach Out Now Teach-In event is one of many that other schools and organizations throughout the country are holding during the week of April 3-7, and through the month of April, which is Alcohol Awareness Month. The Reach Out Now National Teach-In is a nationwide program sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to help prevent underage drinking. For more information about the national Reach Out Now Teach-In program or to find an organization in South Dakota that is conducting Teach-Ins, visit the SAMHSA website at www.teachin.samhsa.gov. For more information, contact Emily Currey, 773-3165.
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 4-5, Pierre, 1 p.m. (CDT) – The SD Departments of Transportation and Public Safety, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration are hosting a Transportation Safety Conference at the Ramkota River Centre. Gov. Mike Rounds, SD Dept. of Transportation Secretary Judy Payne, and SD Office of Highway Safety Administration Director, Roy Meyer are among the presenters. For more information, contact Laura Schoen Carbonneau, 773-5103.
Tuesday, April 4, Aberdeen, 2 p.m. (CDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to help 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 to educate and demonstrate child seat use and installation, from 2-5 p.m. 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, April 4, Sioux Falls, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) – A follow-up regional meeting to the
Alliance for Full Participation Summit will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W 8th St. This meeting is one several being held around the state in an effort to build on the lessons gained from the Summit, to follow-up with Summit participants and to hear from other self-advocates, parents and professionals about South Dakota’s system of services for people with developmental disabilities. People with developmental disabilities and their families who may need assistance with costs to attend the sessions should call the SD Council on Developmental Disabilities, 773-6369 or 1-800-265-9684.
Wednesday, April 5, Mystic Lake, Minn. – Tyler Sharp, trade sales and marketing representative with the South Dakota Office of Tourism, will market South Dakota to group tour operators and travel agents at the Midwest Group Tour Expo. For more information, contact Nicole Nordbye, 773-3301 or nicole.nordbye@state.sd.us.
Wednesday-Thursday, April 5-6, Oacoma – DENR staff will be among speakers at the South Dakota Water and Wastewater Association’s 2006 Annual Wastewater Seminar. The seminar will be held April 5-6 at CedarShores in Oacoma. For more information on the topic, visit www.sdwwa.org, or contact Dave Van Cleave, 394-4174.
Wednesday, April 5, Pierre, 10 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will address more than 600 students attending the Dakota Radio Group’s “Think and Drive, Stay Alive 2006” Program, being held at the Riggs High School Theater. The program will also be heard live on KGFX (1060-AM), KPLO (94.5-FM) and River 92.7-FM. For more information, contact Mark Johnston, 773-3212.
Wednesday, April 5, Winner, 10 a.m. (CDT) – Officials with the South Dakota Office of Tourism will meet with representatives from the Winner Chamber of Commerce and community leaders to discuss marketing a southern route to the Black Hills. The meeting is part of Tourism’s “Comin’ to Your City Tour” unveiled at the 2006 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. For more information, contact Nicole Nordbye, 773-3301 or nicole.nordbye@state.sd.us.
Wednesday, April 5, Madison, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) – The S.D. Dept. of Labor’s MadisonCareerCenter will be hosting a job search assistance program at the CareerCenter office at 223 S. Van Eps Avenue. Topics to be covered include: searching for job openings, writing résumés and cover letters, and preparing for job interviews. Please contact the CareerCenter at 256-5300 to register or for more information.
Wednesday, April 5, Aberdeen, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) - A follow-up regional meeting to the Alliance for Full Participation Summit will be held at the Ramkota, 1400 8th Ave NW. This meeting is one several being held around the state in an effort to build on the lessons gained from the Summit, to follow-up with Summit participants and to hear from other self-advocates, parents and professionals about South Dakota’s system of services for people with developmental disabilities. People with developmental disabilities and their families who may need assistance with costs to attend the sessions should contact the SD Council on Developmental Disabilities, 773-6369 or 1-800-265-9684.
Thursday-Friday, April 6-7, Pierre, 8:30 a.m. (CDT) - The Game, Fish and Parks Commission will hold its April meeting at the Pierre Ramkota Inn. A public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. with regard to preference retention and elk and upland game seasons, as well as dog training rules. Recommendations will be made for establishing the 2006 archery deer and antelope, muzzleloader and youth deer, mountain lion, nonresident waterfowl, special Canada goose and tundra swan hunting seasons. For more information, contact Jeanette Gourneau, 773-3718, or visit http://www.sdgfp.info/Commission/Index.htm.
Thursday, April 6, Pierre, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor’s South Dakota Workforce Development Council will hold its public meeting in Kneip Conference Room 3, 700 Governors Drive. To view the agenda, visit http://www.state.sd.us/dol/WIA/April%202006WDCMeeting.pdf. Individuals needing assistance, special accommodations, or materials in an alternative format pursuant to the American Disabilities Act should notify Kari Porch at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. For more information, call 1-800-952-3216.
Thursday, April 6, Pierre, 10 a.m. (CDT) - The Nonpoint Source Task Force will hear reports on several projects currently being funded with Clean Water Act Section 319 grant funds when the task force meets at the Matthew Training Center in the Joe Foss Building, 523 East Capitol Avenue. The task force will hear reports on projects involving Herman, Madison, and Brant lakes; Bachelor Creek; and Belle Fourche. For more information, contact Dr. Dennis Clarke, DENR, 773-4254. For a complete agenda, visit www.state.sd.us/denr/Boards/2006/npstf0406.pdf.
Thursday, April 6, Sioux Falls, Noon (CDT) – Billie Jo Waara, director of the South Dakota Office of Tourism, will speak about South Dakota vacation ideas at a brown bag luncheon at the Siouxland Libraries Main Library. For more information, contact Nicole Nordbye, 773-3301 or nicole.nordbye@state.sd.us.
Thursday, April 6, Mobridge, Noon (CDT) - The Governor’s Child Seat Program: Project 8 is designed to help educate South Dakota’s parents and guardians about proper child seat use and installation. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Mobridge Police Garage from 12-3 p.m. to 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, April 6, 2006, Pierre, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) - A follow-up regional meeting to the Alliance for Full Participation Summit will be held at the Ramkota, 920 W. Sioux Ave. This meeting is one several being held around the state in an effort to build on the lessons gained from the Summit, to follow-up with Summit participants and to hear from other self-advocates, parents and professionals about South Dakota’s system of services for people with developmental disabilities. People with developmental disabilities and their families who may need assistance with costs to attend the sessions should contact the SD Council on Developmental Disabilities, 773-6369 or 1-800-265-9684.
Thursday, April 6, Mitchell, 7:30 p.m. (CDT) - Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Central Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting being held at the MitchellCornPalace