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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, March 17, 2017

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

 

                            

News Tips For March 18 – 24, 2017

 

Public Meetings:

 

Monday, March 20, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Animal Industry Board will be holding a meeting in the AIB Conference Room, 411 S. Fort Street. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=8. For more information, please call 605-773-3221.

 

Monday, March 20, 9 a.m. CDT, Aberdeen – The South Dakota Board of Education will meet at Northern State University, Student Center Centennial Rooms A & B West, 1200 South Jay Street, Aberdeen. A proposed agenda that includes a call-in number and access code will be posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=32.

 

Monday, March 20, 8:30 – 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Cosmetology Commissions will hold a meeting in the Sharpe Conference Room, Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave. Any interested persons may attend the meeting. To join the meeting via teleconference, please call the Commission office at 605.773.6193 no later than March 17. Questions should be directed to Kate Boyd at 605.773.6193 or kate.boyd@state.sd.us. To view the meeting agenda and materials, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=21.

 

Tuesday, March 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Ft. Pierre – The Statewide Independent Living Council will hold their quarterly meeting at the AmericInn in Ft. Pierre. For more information contact Eric Weiss at 605-773-3195.

 

Wednesday, March 22, 9 a.m. MDT, Deadwood – The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will host its quarterly meeting in Deadwood. The meeting will take place at Deadwood City Hall, located at 102 Sherman St. For more information, visit the Commission on Gaming’s webpage at http://dor.sd.gov/Gaming/

 

Thursday, March 23, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Internal Control will meet in room 414 of the Capitol Building on Thursday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=164.

 

Thursday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=96. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday, March 23, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Real Estate Commission will hold a meeting in the Sharpe Conference Room, Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave. Anyone interested in sitting in on any part or all of this meeting is welcomed to do so. For more information, contact Melissa Miller at 605-773-3600 or melissa.miller@state.sd.us. To view the meeting agenda and materials, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=84

 

Friday, March 24, 9 a.m. CDT – The Board of Accountancy will hold a meeting via conference call. For more information, call Nicole at 605-367-5770. To view the meeting agenda and materials, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=4.

 

Friday, March 24, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Ft. Pierre – The South Dakota Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired will hold their quarterly board meeting at the Holiday Inn Express in Ft. Pierre. For more information, please visit http://dhs.sd.gov/servicetotheblind/newsandevents.aspx.

 

Friday, March 24, 9:30 a.m., Pierre: The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Room 412 of the State Capitol, 500 E. Capitol Avenue. On the agenda is a Lucky for Life Rules Hearing, update on the 2017 Legislative Session, election of chair and vice chair, Video Lottery Security Review results, an administrative hearing on a license denial, and sales, marketing and video lottery reports. View meeting materials at http://lottery.sd.gov/about/commission/ or http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605-773-5770.

 

Friday, March 24, 7 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, will hold its quarterly Family Support Council meeting at the Deadwood Gulch, 304 Cliff St., Deadwood, Friday, March 24, 2017. The meeting will continue Saturday, March 25, 2017, 8:30 a.m. MDT. For more information, contact John New 605-773-3438.

 

 

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Monday, March 20, 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 Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, March 21, to Thursday, March 23 – 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, March 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave.  For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday March 22, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Wednesday, March 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – at 10 E. Hickory St. Suite 3. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
    • Thursday, March 23, 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, March 22 for more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, March 21, 2 – 6 p.m. CDT, Watertown – Watertown Radio and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation have teamed up to host the 6th Annual Watertown Radio Spring and Seasonal Job Fair at the County Fair Banquet Hall, 14 2nd St. SE. This event is open to all area employers and job seekers. For more information contact Watertown Radio at 605-886-8444, or Lisa Johnson with the Watertown Job Service at 605-882-5131.

 

Tuesday, March 21, to Thursday, March 23 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org. Itinerant office hours will be held at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, March 21, 8: 30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 29775 Main Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, March 21, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle, Melanie Garstenschlager or Samantha McGrath at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, March 21,9 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, Mar. 22, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement or call 605-345-4781 during these hours and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, March 23, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle, Melanie Garstenschlager or Samantha McGrath at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, March 22, 1 – 5 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the City Hall, 60 S. Main. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, March 21 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

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

 

Wednesday, March 22 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Thursday, March 23 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT
  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  •  Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT

 

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