8 Broadcaster Press August 29, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com State Treasurer To Return to State Fair The State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division will set up a booth at State Fair to return unclaimed property to the rightful owners. They will be located in the Expo Building on the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 through Sept. 3, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4. Unclaimed property refers to accounts in financial institutions, businesses and government agencies that have had no activity for three years or longer. Currently, the Unclaimed Property Division is holding over $379 million in unclaimed funds. This year alone we have already given back over $27 million. The state holds the money in a custodial capacity until the money can be returned to the rightful owners. “Our goal is to put money back into the hands of South Dakotans,” Treasurer Rich Sattgast said. “That money ultimately makes its way into our economy which is good for our state.” To check for unclaimed property, visit www. sdtreasurer.gov or call the unclaimed property hotline at 1-866-357-2547 to talk to an unclaimed property representative directly. Tree Stands Allowed On Public Land August 25 PIERRE, S.D. -- Archery hunters can start setting up tree stands on public lands beginning Friday, Aug. 25. Permanent tree stands and climbing devices are prohibited on lands owned, leased or controlled by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) as well as the Fort Meade Recreation Area. Portable tree stands and climbing devices that do not use nails, wire or bolts for attachment are allowed from Aug. 25 through Feb. 15, 2018. The name and address or the year and current big game tag number of the owner or user must be on the that was built on courage, dedication and patriot- stand and legible from the ism.” ground. Tree stands may be Representatives from the South Dakota stabilized with one screw-in Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Service T. Organizations, the Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Tree stand hunters are Home, as well as county veterans service officers urged to use safety harnesses will have informational booths in the Veterans whenever hunting from an Building on Flag Avenue. Veterans are encourelevated blind. Every year, aged to stop by the booth and learn more about South Dakota hunters are benefits and programs available to them as well. injured from tree stand falls, To show appreciation for their service, the Fair and falls from tree stands are will give all veterans and active military personnel the number one deer hunting free gate admission on Aug 31. injury in the United States. Veterans Day At The South Dakota State Fair PIERRE, S.D. – At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, as Veterans Day at the South Dakota State Fair, calling on all South Dakotans to honor those men and women who fought bravely for our freedoms. At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, the South Dakota State Fair will host a “Salute to Veterans” program. The program will be held on the Northwest Energy Freedom Stage (Recreation Avenue). Larry Zimmerman, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be the keynote speaker. “Whether in peace or at war, the important role of our veterans cannot be denied. They are men and women from all walks of life that have one thing in common --- a love for this great country,” said Secretary Zimmerman. “No matter where or when veterans have served, they’ve always served with distinction and their service to this country is a bridge