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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, November 4, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For Nov. 12 – 18, 2016

 

Public Meetings:

 

Monday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m. CST, Pierre – The Public Safety Improvement Act Oversight Council will meet at the Pierre Community Work Center on Monday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=72.

 

Monday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m. CST, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Developement and Initiative) Credit Committee meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. at 711 E. Wells Ave. Call Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-GOED (4633) for more information.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Education will meet at Southeast Technical Institute, Mickelson Center Room 101, 2320 N. Career Ave. A proposed agenda that includes a call-in number and access code is posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=32.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m. CST, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair Foundation will be holding a meeting in the Nordby Exhibit Hall. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1:45 p.m. CDT, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair Commission will be holding a meeting in the Nordby Exhibit Hall, immediately following the SD State Fair Foundation meeting. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=39. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. CST, Chamberlain – The Fire Marshal’s Advisory Board will meet at St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, 1301 N. Main St.  A draft agenda can found at: http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/FMAB%20Meeting%20Chamberlain%20-%20Agenda.pdf.  Attendees also can dial into the meeting at 1-866-906-7447; access code – 2594262. For more information, contact Paul Merriman at 773-3562.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The Corrections Commission will meet at the South Dakota State Penitentiary at 1600 North Drive in Sioux Falls. A meeting agenda and materials will be posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=17. For more information, please contact the Department of Corrections at 605-773-3478.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Railroad Board of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting via conference call. Staff will be available in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. in Pierre. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=88.  For more information contact Tessa Wenner at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. MST, Deadwood – The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will hold a meeting at the City Commission Chambers of Deadwood City Hall. For more information please contact Nancy Sperry at 605-773-6050. Meeting agenda and materials can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=46.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. CST – The Board of Minerals and Environment meeting on Thursday has been rescheduled as a telephone conference call. The call will begin at 10 a.m. CST. All contested cases scheduled to be heard by the board have been continued to the January 2017 meeting. Interested parties who wish to participate in the telephone conference call should contact the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at (605) 773-3886 before 3 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Agenda items are available through the Boards & Commission Portal at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=67. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at (605) 773-4216.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Housing Authority will meet on Thursday in the SDHDA Board Room in Pierre. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=51.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 12 – 4 p.m. CST, Pierre – The Department of Social Services’ Behavioral Health Advisory Council will hold a quarterly meeting at RedRossa Italian Grille located at 808 W. Sioux Ave. For more information or to view the agenda, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=55.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CST, Pierre – The Department of Social Services’ Advisory Council on Aging will have a council meeting by conference call. Individuals interested in participating in this conference call should contact the Division of Adult Services and Aging at 605-773-3656. For more information or to view the agenda, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=6.  

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. For an agenda and more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=74.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m. CST – The South Dakota Board of Regents Building Committee for the SDSU Student Wellness Center Addition Project will meet via teleconference with the purpose of approving the Facility Design Plan. Contact Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455 prior to the meeting for information about telephonic access; public access to the teleconference is also available at the Board of Regents’ office in Pierre, located at 306 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 200. The committee’s supporting documents may be found online at https://sdbor.edu/the-board/committees/building-sdsu/Pages/default.aspx

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, to Friday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Nursing will meet in the Board offices at 4305 S. Louise Ave., Suite 201. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Gloria Damgaard at 605-362-2760 or Gloria.Damgaard@state.sd.us for more information.

 

Friday, Nov. 18, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – The South Dakota Board of Technical Professions will hold a meeting in the Board office at 2525 W. Main St., Suite 211. Questions can be directed to Kathryn Patterson at 605-394-2510 or Kathryn.patterson@state.sd.us. For more information and meeting materials, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=37.

 

Friday, Nov. 18, 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 Kellie Beck at 605-773-3265.

 

 

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Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. MST, EAFB – SDDVA Secretary Larry Zimmerman will speak at the Tribute to the Troop Veterans Day Program. The ceremony will be held at EAFB Air and Space Museum (1600 N. Canyon St.). The public is welcome to attend.

 

Saturday, Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. MST, Spearfish – SDDVA Secretary Larry Zimmerman will be the keynote speaker at the BHSU Military Appreciation football game.  The ceremony will be held at Lyle Hare Stadium (1615 St. Joe St.). The public is welcome to attend.

 

Monday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST, 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, Nov. 15 – 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. MST
  • Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

 

Tuesday, Nov. 15, to Thursday, Nov. 17 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both jobs 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, Nov. 15, 8: 30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST, 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, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, 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.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, 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 or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12 – 3 p.m. CST, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 Second St. E., Suite 1.  For more information during office hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Nov. 17, 1 – 4 p.m. MST, 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 or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 16, to Thursday, Nov. 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:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Lake Andes  – at 3rd and Lake St. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Sisseton – at 10 E. Hickory St. Suite 3. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
    • Thursday, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 for more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 16 – 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. MST
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST

 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – Orion Food Systems will be conducting on-site interviews at 811 E. 10th St. Position areas include day and night bakery production, USDA production and sanitation. Orion offers competitive pay, great benefits and a fun clean work environment. For more information, call 605-367-5300.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17 – 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. CST
  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

 

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