News Tips
Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
(605) 773-3212
www.sd.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Joe Kafka at 605-773-3212
News Tips for Aug. 11-17, 2012
Monday, Aug. 13, 2:05 p.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will appear on South Dakota Perspective, broadcast on KGFX and other affiliate stations of the Dakota News Network, followed by U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. CDT, Pierre, Emergency Operations Center, 1302 E. Highway 14 – Governor’s Drought Task Force meeting. Contact Jamie Crew, 605-773-4073.
Monday-Thursday, Aug. 13-16 – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture pesticide container recycling collections will take place in Chamberlain, Menno, Tyndall, Wagner, Corsica and Platte this week. For locations and times, visit: http://sdda.sd.gov/Ag_Services/Agronomy_Services_Programs/Pesticide_Container_Recycling_Waste/recyclelocations.aspx For more information, contact Brad Berven with the state Department of Agriculture at 605-773-4012.
Monday, Aug. 13, Wanblee from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Monday, Aug. 13, Sioux Falls, from 6 – 8 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Commission on Child Support will conduct a public hearing to gather input on potential changes to South Dakota’s child support guidelines and related statutes at Palisades Rooms 1 & 2 of the Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 West 8th Street. The hearing is not intended for comments involving individual child support cases or visitation. Deadline for public comments is Sept. 1, 2012. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Monday – Wednesday, Aug. 13-15, Ellsworth Air Force Base, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT – The Transition Assistance Program assists separating and retiring military personnel in their transition from military to civilian life. This three day workshop is located in the Airman and Family Readiness Center (Rushmore Building) and will include information on employment services and programs, resumes, interviews and applications, and Veterans benefits information. Contact: Lee Mai 605-394-2303 or Kenneth Mark Northrup 605-394-2304.
Tuesday, Aug. 14 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
- Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
- Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
- Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
- Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
- Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
- Webster from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Tuesday, Aug. 14, Teleconference, 10 a.m. CDT – DENR’s Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet. The agenda includes setting the election for a vote on Miner County’s withdrawal from the James River Water Development District, an application for funding from the Ellsworth Development Authority, amendments to a DENR waste tire grant and Tri-County Landfill loan, request to change the repayment security pledge from Northville, rescission of funding for Richmond Lake Sanitary District, a request from Interior to change their grant percentage, Great Plains Gypsum grant default and settlement agreement, a request for additional funding from Summerset, and repeal of obsolete statutes. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2012/bwnr0812.pdf For more information, contact Elayne Lande at 605-773-4216.
Tuesday, Aug. 14 – Thursday, Aug. 16: The Department of Labor and Regulation will be hosting Job Search Assistance Programs (JSAP) at the following locations. The JSAP is a workshop for people recovering from job loss or enhancing their job search skills. Trained instructors speak on modern-day techniques used to successfully find employment. Topics covered are: résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more.
- Tuesday, Aug. 14, Rapid City, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Aug. 15, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Thursday, Aug. 16, Vermillion, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) – at 1024 W. Cherry St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900, by Tuesday, August 14, before 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
- Thursday, Aug. 16, Mitchell, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST) – at 1321 N. Main St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-995-8060. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
Tuesday, Aug. 14, Pierre, 1:00 p.m. CDT --The Aeronautics Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a conference call meeting. Staff will be available in Room 202C of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda visit www.SDDOT.com For more information contact Coleen Kusser at 605-773-3574.
Wednesday, Aug. 15, Pierre, 11:00 a.m. CDT --The Railroad Board of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will conduct a meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-Hansen Building at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda visit www.SDDOT.com For more information contact Coleen Kusser at 605-773-3574.
Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. MDT, Porcupine - Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the dedication ceremony for the Rockyford Elementary School.
Wednesday, Aug. 15 -- Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
- Wanblee from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
- Woonsocket from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
- Britton from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
- Clear Lake from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CDT
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Wednesday, Aug. 15, Sioux Falls, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT – The Department of Labor and Regulation, VFW Post 628, American Legion, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Disabled Veterans of America will be sponsoring a Veterans' Job Fair at the VFW Post 628. Veterans who are under-employed, unemployed or seeking new employment are encouraged to attend. Resumes and references are recommended. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Wednesday, Aug. 15, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. CDT – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Board of Accountancy will be holding a meeting at 100 West 8th Street. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://accountancy.sd.gov/board.aspx For more information, call 605-367-5770.
Wednesday, Aug. 15 – Thursday, Aug. 16 - The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a Veterans’ Outreach on the following dates.
- Wednesday, Aug. 15, Fort Meade, 10 a.m. – noon MDT at Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88. For questions or additional information, please call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Thursday, Aug. 16, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. Call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
- Thursday, Aug. 16, Rapid City, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. MDT at the National American University main building, second floor lobby area outside the Book Store. Call Lee Mai at 605-394-2303 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, Aug. 16, Pierre, 9 a.m. CDT – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Plumbing Commission will be holding a meeting at 700 W. Sioux Ave. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/plumbing/pccommission.aspx For more information, call 605-773-3429.
Thursday, Aug. 16- Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
- Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
- Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
- Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
- Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
- Plankinton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
- Hayti from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT
- Webster from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
- Lemmon from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15-16, Deadwood, Historic Franklin Hotel, 10 a.m. MDT – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet. The agenda includes a request from Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC for approval of Dr. Michael K. Madden as socioeconomic contractor for their large-scale mine permit application; a small-scale mine permit application from Teresa Fox and final determination of special, exceptional, critical or unique lands; and a tour to the Fox mine site, Wharf Resources overlook, and Deadwood Standard area. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2012/bme0812.pdf For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at 773-4216.
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at 10:30am CDT, Elkton - Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Basin Electric Deer Creek Station dedication ceremony at 20615 484th Avenue.
Thursday, Aug. 16, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. CDT - The Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold its monthly meeting at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, Third Floor Conference Room. For more information, contact the Board of Pardons & Paroles, 605-367-5040.
Friday, Aug. 17, Pierre, Floyd Matthew Training Center, Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave., 9 a.m. CDT - DENR’s Water Management Board will meet. The agenda includes continuation of a public hearing involving a flood control permit application from the South Dakota Department of Transportation. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2012/wmb0812.pdf For more information, contact Eric Gronlund, DENR, at 605-773-3352.
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