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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, May 27, 2016

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

                             

News Tips For May 28 – June 3, 2016

 

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

 

Monday, May 30, 11 a.m. CDT, Winner – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will be the guest speaker for the Memorial Day cemetery service at the Winner City Cemetery. Lunch will follow at the Winner American Legion, 311 Jefferson St.

 

Monday, May 30, 11:30 a.m. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend and speak at Dell Rapids Post 65 American Legion Memorial Day Program at the Veterans Memorial Park in Dell Rapids.

 

Monday, May 30, 2 p.m. CDT, Colome – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will be the guest speaker for the Memorial Day service at the Colome American Legion, 208 Main St. A wreath laying ceremony will follow at the Colome Cemetery.

 

Tuesday, May 31, 12 – 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend and speak at the LifeSource Donor Family Recognition Luncheon at the Clubhouse Hotel and Suites.

 

Thursday, June 2, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Brookings – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Governor’s Agricultural Ambassador Award Luncheon at the Swiftel Center. 

 

Thursday, June 2, 5:15 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the 74th Annual SD American Legion Boys State convention at Northern State University.

 

Friday, June 3, 9 – 9:30 a.m. CDT, Vermillion – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the 70th Annual American Legion Auxiliary SD Girls State convention at the Alfs Auditorium, University of South Dakota.

 

Tuesday, May 31, 2 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Grant Committee will meet at 711 E. Wells Ave. Contact Cassie Stoeser, Governor’s Office of Economic Development Finance Director, at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Wednesday, June 1, 2 p.m. CDT, Chamberlain – The South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet in the Deer Trail 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, June 2, 9 a.m. CDT, 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.

 

Thursday, June 2, 1:30 p.m. CDT – The Petroleum Release Compensation Board will meet via teleconference. Agenda items are available at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=73. For more information, contact Vicki Hanson, DENR, at 605-773-3769.


Thursday, June 2 – Friday, June 3, Pierre – The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet at 9 a.m. June 2 in Room 412 of the State Capitol, 500 E. Capitol Ave., for its regular commission meeting. On the agenda is a public hearing on proposed rules for the EZ Match lotto game option, discussion on Lottery requests for proposals, and video lottery, sales and marketing reports. The meeting will recess after the morning session and move to the Highlands Meeting Room of the RedRossa Italian Grille, 808 W. Sioux Ave., in Pierre for a strategic planning meeting. The commission will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. The Friday, June 3 session will begin at 8:30 a.m. 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.

 

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Tuesday, May 31 – 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 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Canton from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

 

Tuesday, May 31 – Thursday, June 2 – 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, May 31, 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, June 1, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd 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, June 2, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Britton – at Marshall County Community Hall. For more information during these hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, June 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 include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

  • Wednesday, June 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at 116 W. Missouri Ave. For more information, call 605-773-3372 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  

Wednesday, June 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.

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

 

Thursday, June 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.

  • Kyle from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Canton from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Webster from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Armour from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Plankinton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lower Brule from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

Friday, June 3, 1-3 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Rehabilitation Center for the Blind (SDRC) invites any South Dakota resident who has a visual impairment or can’t see to use technology, to participate in the First Friday Computer and Assistive Technology Training at the SDRC facility located at 2900 W. 11th St. This month’s training will focus on the iPhone. There is no cost to attend the class. Registration is required due to limited class size. Register by Wednesday, June 1. Contact JoMarie Laughlin at 1-800-658-5441; 605-367-5260 or JoMarie.Laughlin@state.sd.us.


A walk-in tech support clinic will be held the same day from 8-11 a.m. at SDRC. Experienced staff will be on hand to answer questions.

 

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