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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, February 6, 2015

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

 

                            

News Tips For Feb. 7 – 13, 2015

 

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

 

Monday, Feb. 9, 12 p.m. CST, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak to the Pierre-Ft. Pierre Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs at the Ramkota in Pierre.

 

Monday, Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. CST, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Associated General Contractors Legislative Dinner at the Ramkota in Pierre.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m. CST, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the biennial Governor's Awards in the Arts banquet at the Ramkota in Pierre.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m. CST, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak to the South Dakota Bankers Association at the Ramkota in Pierre.

 

Thursday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. MST, Spearfish – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Spearfish Chamber Annual Banquet at the Spearfish Convention Center in Spearfish.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. CST, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development Initiative) Board meeting will be held at 711 E. Wells Ave. at 2:30 p.m. Contact Cassie Stoeser or Kim Easland at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Thursday, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a conference call meeting. Staff will be available 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 Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m. CST, 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.

 

Thursday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. CST – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board will meet via teleconference at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in the meeting may listen at the 2nd Floor Conference Room, Department of Public Safety, Sutherland Building, 118 W. Capitol Ave., Pierre, S.D. A draft agenda that includes a call-in number and access code can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/. For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh, state 9-1-1 coordinator, 605-773-8145.

 

Thursday, Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. CST – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve the guaranteed max price for the Cow/Calf Research and Education Unit at South Dakota State University. Contact Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455 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/SDSU/index.htm. Media contacts: Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

Friday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. MST, Deadwood, Comfort Inn – The Governor's Snowmobile Advisory Council will meet Friday, Feb. 13. For more information, go to http://gfp.sd.gov/to-do/snowmobile/council.aspx.

 

 

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Monday, Feb. 9, 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 Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The Department of Labor and Regulation conducts outreach to Southeast Tech at the Mickelson Center 2320 N. Career Ave. A workforce training specialist is available during that time to answer questions about the Department of Labor and Regulation Workforce Training program and discuss available services. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 10 – 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. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

For more information, contact Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165

 

Tuesday, Feb. 10, to Thursday, Feb. 12 – 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, Feb. 10, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 10, 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, Feb. 10, 1 – 3 p.m. CST, Redfield – at the Spink County Court House, third floor for more information during these hours, call 605-472-0435 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1 – 3 p.m. CST, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement for more information during these hours, call 605-345-4781 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, Feb. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST, Watertown – at 2001 9th Ave. SW., Ste. 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
    • Thursday, Feb. 12, 1 – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Derek Dalen at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 11, to Thursday, Feb. 12 – 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, Feb. 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Fort Meade – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a Veterans’ Outreach Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) at Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST, Hot Springs – at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Rocky Jensen at 605-394-6819. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Wednesday, Feb. 11 – 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. MST
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST

For more information, Contact Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165

 

Thursday, Feb. 12, to Friday, Feb. 13 – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will be holding Commercial Applicator trainings. For more information, please call 605.773.3724.

 

Thursday, Feb. 12 – 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:

  • Thursday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, North Sioux City – at 504 River Drive. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-242-5445 before 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10. Additional information at www.sdjogs.org.   
  • Thursday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Huron – at 333 9th St. SW., in the Huron Campus Center, Hohm Conference Room. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Thursday, Feb. 12 – 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. MST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Armour, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

For more information, Contact Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165

 

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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