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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, Aug. 23, 2013

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

 

                            

News Tips For Aug. 24 – 30, 2013

 

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

 

Monday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on the Greg Belfrage Show on KELO radio. For more information, contact Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212.

 

Monday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on “Ask the Governor,” a 30-minute, listener call-in program on KCCR Radio.  For more information, contact Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212.

 

Thursday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Huron, South Dakota State Fairgrounds, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the State Fair Salute to Veterans program, and he and the First Lady will present the Governor’s Award and First Lady’s Special immediately after the program.

 

Monday, Aug. 26, Pierre, 1:30 p.m. CDT – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Workforce Development Council (WDC) will hold its quarterly meeting at 700 Governors Drive, Kneip Conference Room 3. The WDC oversees implementation of workforce training programs in South Dakota. Individuals needing assistance, special accommodations or materials in an alternative format pursuant to the American Disabilities Act should notify Kari Porch prior to this public meeting at 605-773-5017. Additional information can be found at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Governor’s Employment Works Task Force, created to study employing people with disabilities, will hold its second meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at RedRossa, Hills Conference Room, east annex entrance, 800 W. Sioux Ave., Pierre, S.D. For more information about the meeting, please contact Marilyn Hanson with the state Department of Human Services at 605-773-5990 or toll free at 800-265-9684.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Railroad Board of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will be holding a meeting via conference call. To view the meeting agenda visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information contact Coleen Kusser at 605-773-3574.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre -- The Aeronautics 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 welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information contact Coleen Kusser at 605-773-3574.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m. CDT, Flandreau – The South Dakota Board on Geographic Names will hold a meeting in the Wacouta Room of the Royal River Casino and Hotel, 607 S. Veterans Street, Flandreau.  The public is welcome to attend. A copy of the agenda can be found on the SDBGN website:  http://www.sdbgn.sd.gov/. For more information contact JR LaPlante at 605-773-3415.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre -- The Aeronautics 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 welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information contact Coleen Kusser at 605-773-3574.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. CDT – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve a facility design plan for the student recreation center at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Contact Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting for information about telephonic access to this meeting; public access to the teleconference is also available at the Board of Regents’ office in Pierre, located at 306 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 200. The committee’s supporting documents may be found online at http://www.sdbor.edu/theboard/committees/SDSMT.htm. For more information, contact Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

Thursday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. CDT – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve the facility bid documents for the Medary Commons/Enrollment Services Center project at South Dakota State University. Contact Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting for information about telephonic access to this meeting; public access to this teleconference is also available at the Board of Regents’ office in Pierre, located at 306 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 200. The committee’s supporting documents may be found online at http://www.sdbor.edu/theboard/committees/SDSU/index.htm. For more information, contact Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

 

You might Also Be Interested To Know:

 

Monday, Aug. 26, to Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – Pizza Ranch will be conducting a job fair at the Department of Labor and Regulation office, 111 New York Street. This is a walk-in interview session open to the public. Positions available for their new south side location include: greeters/restaurant attendants, delivery drivers, cooks and dishwashers. For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296. Additional information can be found at www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Monday, Aug. 26, to Wednesday, Aug. 28 – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affair will be conducting the annual Veterans Benefits School for County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers at the Ramkota Hotel, Pierre, SD.  For more information, contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.

 

Monday, Aug. 26, 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.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27 – 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

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

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, to Wednesday, Aug. 28 – 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, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.      
  • Wednesday, August 28, Yankton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CDT) – at 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124. For more information call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, August 28, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, to Thursday, Aug. 29 – 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, Aug. 27, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle, Kevin Dary, Joy Rehfeld or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Thursday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. 1. For more information or to schedule a visit, please call 605-347-6253 during these office hours or 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Aug. 29, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Wednesday, Aug. 28, to Thursday, Aug. 29 – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org. The representatives will be available at the following locations:

  • Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Surbeck Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, commons area. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT, Hot Springs – at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.   

 

 

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 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.

 

Thursday, Aug. 29 – 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
  • Webster from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT

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

 

Thursday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Huron – SD Secretary of Veterans Affairs Larry Zimmerman will participate in the South Dakota State Fair Salute to Veterans at 10:30 a.m. CDT at the NWE Freedom Stage. For more information, contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.

 

Thursday, Aug. 29, to Monday, Sept. 2, Huron – SD Department of Veterans Affairs staff, along with County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers and representatives from the veterans service organizations will have an informational booth in the Veterans Building (Flag Avenue) at the State Fair. Veterans are encouraged to stop by. For more information, contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.

 

Thursday, Aug. 29, to Monday, Sept. 2, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair will be held. For a list of events and more information, visit www.sdstatefair.com or call 605-353-7340.

 

Thursday, Aug. 29, Huron – The Century/125th Farms Event will be held at the SD State Fair at 10 a.m. CDT. For more information, visit http://www.sdfbf.org/public/349/all_about_agriculture/century_farms

 

Saturday, Aug. 30, Huron – The SD Dept. of Agriculture Legislative Beef Show will be held at 10:30 a.m. CDT at the 4-H Complex at the SD State Fair. For more information, call Ty Eschenbaum at 605-773-5146.

 

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 can be found at www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

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