Broadcaster Press 3 January 2, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Average Gas Day County Resident South Dakota’s First Flu Death Of Season Prices Jump 7 Cents PIERRE, S.D. – A Day County resident in the 70–79 age group is South Dakota’s first influenza death of the 2017– 2018 season, the Department of Health reported today. To protect patient confidentiality, additional information about the deceased is not being released. Average retail gasoline prices in South Dakota have “Our sympathy is with the family. Their loss serves as risen seven cents per gallon in the past week, averaging a reminder to us all that influenza can be a very serious $2.42/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey Dec. 26 of 628 gas outlets in South Dakota. This compares illness,” said Dr. Joshua Clayton, state epidemiologist for with the national average that has increased one cent per the department. Clayton noted that flu activity in South Dakota ingallon in the last week to $2.43/g, according to gasoline creased to regional in the last week. To date, the state price website GasBuddy.com. has reported 301 lab-confirmed cases of flu and 46 fluIncluding the change in gas prices in South Dakota related hospitalizations. during the past week, prices yesterday were 22.0 cents Each year, an average of 33 South Dakotan deaths is per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are reported to the Department of Health following influenza 3.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 6.5 cents per gallon during the last infections. To protect against flu complications, annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone age 6 month and stands 14.9 cents per gallon higher than this months and older. Groups like pregnant women, children day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices younger than 5 years, people over 65 years and people on Dec. 26 in South Dakota have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.20/g in 2016, $1.92/g in 2015, $2.20/g in 2014, $3.08/g in 2013 and $3.17/g in 2012. Areas near South Dakota and their current gas price climate: Sioux Falls -- $2.35/g, down 2.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.37/g. North Dakota -- $2.45/g, down 3.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.48/g. Nebraska-- $2.41/g, up 3.0 cents per gallon from last Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Reveweek's $2.38/g. nue’s motor vehicle division will reissue its exempt entity "The Great Lakes has seen a flurry of gas price and tribal license plates in 2018. increases over the last week as several refinery issues Exempt entity plate holders can renew their annual have surfaces, pulling the national average up nearly vehicle registrations after Jan. 1, 2018, to receive the new single-handedly," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum plates. The exempt entity plate reissue will be the first of analysis for GasBuddy. "Without such ill-timed disrupits kind since 2007. tions, we'd see a plentiful portion of falling pump prices, Exempt entity plates are generally designated for vehibut now, the bitter taste of rising prices during the holicles owned by federal, state, tribal, county and municipal day lingers for many. But with the New Year set to roll in governments, but are also used for public schools, nonaccompanied by a strong cold front, I'd expect gasoline profits, mass-transit vehicles and fire departments. demand to weaken, thus softening the outlook for gas The tribal license plates are also being reissued in prices in the weeks ahead and eventually delivering lower 2018, but the reissue does not include the Cheyenne gas prices. Offering a brief glimpse into 2018: motorists River Sioux tribal plate and all tribal veteran plates that won't be loving what they see, but the devil's in the dewere released July 1, 2017. tails." GasBuddy will be releasing its Annual Fuel Outlook The tribal license plates are available to all South for 2018 on Jan. 3. Dakotans, and may be obtained via your local county For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights. treasurer’s office, online at http://mysdcars.sd.gov or at GasBuddy.com. any self-service terminal located around the state. Exempt Entity, Tribal License Plates To Be Reissued In 2018 Encouraging S.D. Youth To Engage In The Outdoors BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota's outdoors are filled with opportunities for youth to explore, experience and engage with nature. As the new SDSU Extension Youth Outdoor Education Field Specialist, Katherine Jaeger will develop and provide programming to actively involve youth in the outdoors - from camping, hiking, conservation to resource management and much more. "The choices we make everyday impact the natural world," explains Jaeger, who previously served as the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Lincoln County. "Youth are the next generation's stewards of conservation. If we start them young, by providing education on and experiences with nature and the outdoors, no matter what career field they choose to go into - it can have a positive impact on their choices." In her new role, Jaeger will also develop and deliver 4-H Youth Development camping programs; assist with 4-H Shooting Sports programs and events; and partner with community organizations to develop and deliver materials, resources and training focused on engaging and connecting youth to outdoors activities and natural resources education. "Katherine is well prepared for this role," said Donna Bittiker, SDSU Extension State 4-H Program Director. "She brings experience from her previous position as a 4-H Youth Program Advisor with SDSU Extension as well as her prior experiences leading youth camping programs in other states." Prior to joining SDSU Extension in 2016, Jaeger's career centered around providing outdoors and natural resource programming to youth. Jaeger has a Master's Degree in Natural Resource Science and Environmental Management from the University of Minnesota. "I worked for three different outdoor learning centers which focused on the outdoors and taught mostly upper elementary and middle school students about the environment, ecology, herpetology - basically the world around them," she said. "I am excited to be able to impact youth across this state on a topic I am very passionate about." In doing so he pulled ahead of Post Cereals in sales, a change that has never been reversed. bp Since 1934 Find the right job for you! Check Out The Broadcaster Help Wanted Section! 201 W Cherry Vermillion 624-4429 Clay County Fair Board Annual Meeting Thursday, January 11th, 2018 6 pm 515 High St. Vermillion Clay County Extension Office sdclaycountyfair@gmail.com PIERRE, S.D. – The retention rate at South Dakota’s four technical institutes is 78 percent, an all-time high. Since 2012, the retention rate has increased four percent. The state Board of Technical Education heard a report on the retention rates at its meeting earlier today. “Students and staff at our state’s technical institutes should be proud of this retention rate,” said Nick Wendell, executive director of the Board of Technical Education. “The students behind these numbers represent a growing workforce, trained with the skills and credentials South Dakota employers need.” Southeast Technical Institute received board approval of a one-year veterinary assistant diploma and a two-year associate of applied science veterinary technician degree starting in fall 2018. Veterinary assistants help in evaluation and treatment of basic health, injuries and/or illness of large and small animals. They also provide office support and customer service, typically working in animal hospitals, clinics or other animal facilities. In addition to the duties of veterinary assistants, veterinary technicians can perform medical tests under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to assist in diagnosing animal injuries and illnesses. They can also provide support to biomedical researchers and other scientists. Veterinary technicians can work in agricultural production settings, labs, research facilities, animal hospitals and clinics. The board also approved an expansion of Lake Area Technical Institute’s agricultural aviation program into a standalone associate of applied science aviation program with three options: agricultural aviation, professional helicopter pilot and professional fixed-wing pilot. The expanded offerings would be available beginning in summer 2018. The new degree options are designed for students interested in a career in the commercial pilot industry. 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