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            Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

605-773-3212

www.sd.gov

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, July 11, 2014

CONTACT:  Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212

 

                            

News Tips For July 12 – 18, 2014

 

Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s Public Commitments; Public Meetings:

 

Monday, July 14, 2 p.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on KGFX South Dakota Perspective with Jeri Thomas.

 

Monday, July 14, 2 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Board of Funeral Service will meet via teleconference. See http://funeralboard.sd.gov for an agenda and public access information. Contact Executive Secretary Carol Tellinghuisen at 605-642-1600 or proflic@rushmore.com.

 

Tuesday, July 15, 1 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), which works closely with local emergency planners, will meet over Digital Dakota Network sites in Pierre, Mitchell, Rapid City and Brookings. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/schedule.aspx. For more information, contact Trish Kindt, DENR, at 605-773-3296.

 

Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – 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, located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. 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, July 16, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Capitol Complex Restoration & Beautification Commission will meet in LCR #1 in the State Capitol, 500 E. Capitol Ave.  The meeting agenda is available at: http://boa.sd.gov/CapitolBeautificationCommission.aspx.  For more information contact Mike Mueller, SD Bureau of Administration, 605-773-3688, mike.mueller@state.sd.us. 

 

Thursday, July 17, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Department of Labor and Regulation will hold a South Dakota Electrical Commission meeting at the State Capitol Building, Room 412 on the fourth floor. Anyone interested in attending part or all of this meeting for informational purposes is welcome. Additional information available at http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/electric/eccommission.aspx.

 

Thursday, July 17, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold its monthly meeting at the State Penitentiary, Third Floor Conference Room. For more information, contact the Board of Pardons and Paroles, 605-367-5040.

 

 

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Monday, July 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Wanblee - 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, July 14, to Thursday, July 17 – Pesticide container recycling collection will be available in locations around the state. For more information, please contact the Dept. of Ag at 605-773-3724.

  • Monday, July 14, 9 a.m. – 2p.m. CDT, Miller, Nelson’s Seed Service
  • Tuesday, July 15, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Watertown, Codington County Weed & Pest Shop
  • Wednesday, July 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Clark, Clark Fire Hall
  • Wednesday, July 16, 1 – 4 p.m. CDT, Redfield, Spink County Fairgrounds
  • Thursday, July 17, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Huron, SD Wheat Growers

 

Tuesday, July 15 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, July 15, to Saturday, July 19 – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and County Veterans Service Officers will be hosting Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open Houses at the following locations. For more information contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.

  • Tuesday, July 15, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. CDT, Pierre – Senior Citizens Center (401 W. Pleasant Drive)
  • Wednesday, July 16, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Woonsocket – Prairie View Apts. – Building #2 (303 S. First Ave.)
  • Wednesday, July 16, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, Fort Thompson – Veterans Memorial Lodge (33831 BIA Route 4)
  • Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, De Smet – Laura Wilder Pageant (405 Ingalls Ave. SW)

 

Tuesday, July 15, to Thursday, July 17 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host Job Search Assistance Programs (JSAP). 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: resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, July 15, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 1401 Lazelle St., Meade Room or call 605-641-0965 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, July 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at 106 SE. Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Wednesday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – at 205 E. Oak. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
    • Wednesday, July 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, July 17, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, July 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Mitchell – at 1321 N. Main St. For more information, call 605-995-8060 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, June 15, 9 a.m. CDT, Aberdeen – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will be hosting Basic Tax Seminars for businesses in South Dakota. The Sales & Use Tax workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop for Contractors' Excise Tax starts at 1 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the conference room at the Department of Labor and Regulation Office located at 420 South Roosevelt St. For more information, contact Jean Person, education coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605-773-3311.

 

Wednesday, June 16, 9 a.m. CDT, Mitchell – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will be hosting Basic Tax Seminars for businesses in South Dakota.  The Sales & Use Tax workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop for Contractors' Excise Tax starts at 1 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the community room at the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital located at 525 N. Foster. For more information, contact Jean Person, education coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605-773-3311.

 

Wednesday, July 16, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – Modern Woodmen Financial Services will be conducting a job fair at the Department of Labor and Regulation office, 2330 N. Maple Ave. This is a walk-in interview session and is open to the public. Positions available are two managing partners, and five financial services representatives. For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296.

 

Wednesday, July 16, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd St. E., Ste. 1. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call during these office hours. For more information during office hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, July 16 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Thursday, July 17 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Thursday, July 17, 2 – 4 p.m. CDT, Wagner – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at City Hall, at 60 S. Main Ave. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may schedule an appointment. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Flandreau – The Department of Labor and Regulation holds itinerant office hours, by appointment only, at the Flandreau Social Services office located at 218 E. 2nd Ave. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost should call 605-256-5300 to arrange an appointment during office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Madison – The Department of Labor and Regulation would like any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training to call Brenda Franken at 605-256-5300 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

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