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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 26, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For Feb. 27 – March 4, 2016

 

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

 

Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the mobilization ceremony for the South Dakota Army National Guard's 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade out of Sioux Falls at the Harrisburg High School.

 

Monday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m. CST – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Credit committee will meet at 711 E. Wells Ave. at 10 a.m. CST. Contact Cassie Stoeser at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Tuesday, March 1, 8 a.m. CST – The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet via teleconference to approve members on the presidential search and screen committee for Northern State University, a new residence hall building project at Dakota State University, a lease agreement for Placer Hall at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, and a joint powers agreement between the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Department of Transportation. The teleconference will begin at 8 a.m. CST. Contact Tracy Mercer or Molly Weisgram 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 Ave., Suite 200.   

 

Wednesday, March 2, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. CST, Fort Pierre – The South Dakota Independent Living Council will meet at the AmericInn in Fort Pierre on Wednesday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=56.

 

Wednesday, March 2, 2 p.m. CST, Chamberlain – The South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet in the Rooster Rush meeting room of the AmericInn. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Marcia Walter at 605-668-9017 or sdbce@iw.net for more information.

 

Thursday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. CST – DENR’s Water Management Board will meet via teleconference. For a complete agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=106. A limited number of phone lines will be available. Interested parties who wish to participate should call DENR at 605-773-3352 before 5 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, March 2. For more information, contact Eric Gronlund, DENR, at 605-773-3352.

 

Thursday, March 3, 10 a.m. CST – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board will meet via teleconference.  A draft agenda can be found at: http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=2. For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh at 773-8145.

 

Thursday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The Addiction and Prevention Professionals Board will be holding a board meeting at 3101 W. 41st St., Ste. 205. To view the agenda or to find additional information, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=29. 

 

Thursday, March 3, to Friday, March 5 – Beginning March 5 at 1 p.m. CST, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission will meet at the RedRossa Convention Center in Pierre. A public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. CST discussing the finalizations of January's meeting. The GFP Commission serves as the advocate and liaison between the department and its stakeholders - the people of South Dakota. The Commission meets monthly (except for February and September) and consists of eight members; which are appointed by the Governor for four year terms. The full agenda for the March meeting can be found here: http://gfp.sd.gov/agency/commission/default.aspx. For more information, please contact wildinfo@state.sd.us or call 605-773-3718.

 

Thursday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, 9 a.m., CST, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners will meet in the Board offices at 101 N. Main Ave., in the conference room, suite 215. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Margaret Hansen at 605-367-7781 or sdbmoe@state.sd.us for more information.

 

 

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Saturday, Feb. 27, to Sunday, Feb. 28, Watertown, Codington County Extension Complex – An unclaimed property representative will be present at the Watertown Home Show. Stop by to see if you're owed a portion of the $344.6 million in unclaimed funds.

 

Monday, Feb. 29, 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, March 1 – 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 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Fort Thompson, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Clark, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST

 

Wednesday, March 2 – 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 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Faulkton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

 

Wednesday, Feb. 24, to Tuesday, March 1 – 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, Feb. 24, 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, Feb. 24 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Friday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Vermillion – at 904 East Cherry, Vermillion. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
  • Tuesday, March 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 24, to Thursday, March 3 – 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:

  • Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. – 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. 25, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111.  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.
  • Tuesday, March 1, 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 Monday, February 29 for more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, March 1, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111.  For more information on programs and services, call Debra Farrar or Dawn Fitzgerald at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, March 3, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111.  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.

 

Thursday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. CST, Huron, Huron Event Center, 100 Fourth St. S.W. – DENR staff will be among speakers during an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations. The training fulfills the training requirement for producers to obtain a state water pollution control permit for concentrated animal feeding operations. Training includes information on proper manure management and how to comply with the state permit. Producers not needing a permit may also be interested in attending to learn about manure management practices that protect water quality. To pre-register for the training, contact Candy Rogness at (605) 688-5141. For more information, visit http://denr.sd.gov/des/fp/ManureManagementTraining.aspx.

 

Thursday, March 3 – 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
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Lemmon from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (MST)
  • Webster from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CST)
  • Armour from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CST)
  • Plankinton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CST)
  • Lower Brule from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CST)

 

Friday, March 4, to Sunday, March 3, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Convention Center and Arena – An unclaimed property representative will be present at the Sioux Empire Home Show. Stop by to see if you're owed a portion of the $344.6 million in unclaimed funds. You may find extra spending money for your next home renovation project! Admission charged.

 

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