Broadcaster Press 3 May 22, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com BOTE Hears Graduate Outcomes Report And Approves New Technical Institute Programs Campfire Permits Required On Private Land RAPID CITY S.D. — South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Division is reminding the public that a campfire on private land within the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District requires a permit. To obtain a permanent residential campfire permit, please contact South Dakota Wildland Fire Division at 605-3938011. Specify what county you are requesting the permit for and you will be directed to the respective field office. A free inspection of the requested campfire and area will be performed before a homeowner is issued a permit. All permits are valid for three years and kept on file. After three years, the permitted area will automatically be re-inspected. The landowner does not need to contact South Dakota Wildland Fire to schedule a renewal inspection. The location of the campfire must be at least 10 feet from any overhanging branches, stumps, logs and trees. Non-combustible materials fastened or mortared together, and in good condition, are required for the construction of the campfire. The campfire must be located on the campfire pad and will be immobile. Steel campfires must be staked down or otherwise fastened to the pad. Visit the South Dakota Division Wildland Fire website at http://wildlandfire.sd.gov/camppermits/campfirepermits.aspx to find out if you’re in the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District, required specifications and more information. Follow South Dakota Wildland Fire on Twitter @SDWildlandFire and on Facebook by searching SD Wildland Fire. Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $25.6 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 115,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect and preserve South Dakota agriculture for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at http://sdda. sd.gov or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Croymans Named New Army Guard Assistant Adjutant General RAPID CITY, S.D. - Brig. Gen. Thomas Croymans is the new assistant adjutant general for the South Dakota Army National Guard. A transfer of authority ceremony took place between Croymans and the outgoing assistant adjutant general, Brig. Gen. Kevin Griese, at the Joint Force Headquarters Readiness Center on Camp Rapid, May 6. As the assistant adjutant general, Croymans is responsible to the South Dakota National Guard's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Tim Reisch, for strategic planning, strength management, troop readiness and mobilization support of the state's nearly 3,200 Army National Guard Tell them you saw it in the Soldiers. Croymans, of Aberdeen, replaces Griese, of Pierre, who served in the position since July 2013. "Brig. Gen. Griese has done a truly fantastic job leading the Army National Guard for almost five years," said Reisch. "I can't thank him enough for his dedication and hard work. Brig. Gen. Croymans is absolutely ready for this key assignment and I am confident he will continue to push the Army Guard to new heights." www.broadcasteronline.com "It's truly an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to serve this great organization and the best Soldiers in the entire Army National Guard," Croymans said. "It's been quite a journey from being the dispatcher at the 740th (Transportation Company) in Milbank to the assistant adjutant general in Rapid City. As each new assignment and opportunity came along, I always made 201 W. my skills Vermillion it my goal to improveCherry, and abilities as a Soldier and a leader in order to contribute to my unit and my organization. That philosophy has not changed." www.broadcasteronline.com Croymans began his military career in October Broadcaster! Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! 624-4429 Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! 624-4429 Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! 201 W. Cherry, Vermillion 624-4429 www.broadcasteronline.com 1975 enlisting in the 740th Transportation Company in Milbank. He spent the first 14 years of his career as an enlisted Soldier - attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He received his commission as a second lieutenant through the South Dakota Military Academy Officer Candidate School in December 1989 and was assigned as a transportation officer. He has held various command and staff positions to include commander of the 1742nd Transportation Company, 88th Troop Command, 139th Brigade Support Battalion and 109th Regional Support Group. At the state headquarters level, Croymans served as the chief of staff, director of the joint staff and most recently as the land component commander. Croymans has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from South Dakota State University and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. "I'm looking forward to working closely with the staff at JFHQ, and the leadership in the field, to develop strategies and policies that enhance readiness, provide opportunity and positively affect the culture," Croymans said. "Further, I look forward to getting out and visiting with Soldiers, observing training and doing everything in my power to ensure that our Soldiers and families are cared for and ready." In his civilian career, Croymans is the regional roads engineer for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Great Plains Region. "I look forward to the challenges and increased responsibility of being the ATAG and at the same time, am excited about the future," Croymans said. 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The study hopes to help biologists better estimate walleye population abundance, mortality and exploitation in the next three years. “A tagging effort like this one is a big undertaking,” said GFP resource biologist Hilary Meyer. “We can learn a great deal from these tagged fish, including movement and harvest patterns. In addition to the metal tags, we hope to tag fish with internal acoustic-telemetry tags to give us real time fish locations.” The information gathered from the study will assist in the management of Lake Sharpe walleye fishing regulations. View a video of the walleye tagging on Facebook. RAPID CITY, S.D. – At its meeting May 16, the state Board of Technical Education heard a report on job placement of technical institute graduates. Technical institute graduates continue to enjoy strong job placement. Each technical institute surveys graduates six months after graduation. Of fall 2016, spring and summer 2017 graduates, over 90 percent responded, with almost 98 percent of respondents reporting they are employed, in the military or continuing their education. Just over 82 percent of respondents are employed in their field, in South Dakota. “There is high demand for a skilled workforce in South Dakota,” said Nick Wendell, executive director of the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. “With placement numbers like these, we see that South Dakota technical institutes are well positioned to meet the need. Once students walk across that stage and toss those mortarboards, there are many great, well-paying opportunities awaiting them.” The board also approved two new programs at Western Dakota Technical Institute: Construction Technology and Farm and Ranch Management. According to WDT’s program proposal, the Construction Technology program would combine classroom, lab and internship learning opportunities in a wide variety of construction-related skills. State and national employment of construction laborers is projected to grow through 2024. The Farm and Ranch Management program proposal explains that the program is intended to prepare students for new challenges and opportunities, including the evolving use of computer software programs and drone technology. Additionally, technical certificates were approved in the Information Technology program at Southeast Technical Institute: Computer Technology, Java Programming, Network Administration and Web Programming. Technical certificates are short-term career pathway programs that result in the award of a formal certificate. Students seeking a technical certificate might be recent high school graduates wanting to enter the workforce; working individuals looking to add value to their company and advance in their career; or non-traditional students who do not yet have postsecondary credentials. 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