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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, October 24, 2014

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

 

                            

News Tips For Oct. 25 – 31, 2014

 

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

 

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the 16th Annual Good Shepherd Fundraiser at 300 N. Main Ave. in Sioux Falls.

 

Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard and First Lady Linda Daugaard will attend the 125th First Ladies Ball at the Ramkota in Pierre.

 

Monday, Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Accountancy will hold a meeting at the Department of Legislative Audit at 427 S. Chapelle St., in the conference room. To view the meeting agenda, visit www.accountancy.sd.gov. For more information, call Nicole at 605-367-5770.

 

Monday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. CDT – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board will meet by teleconference from 11 a.m. to noon. The agenda includes approval of one contract dealing with the NextGen 911 Project and a status update on another contract involving that project. Anyone interested in the meeting may listen at the 2nd Floor Conference Room, Department of Public Safety, Sutherland Building, 118 W. Capitol Avenue, Pierre, S.D. A draft agenda that includes a call-in number and access code can be found at:

http://dps.sd.gov/sd_911/sd_911_board_meeting_agendas.aspx

For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh, state 9-1-1 coordinator, 605-773-8145.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 28, Pierre, 1 p.m. CDT – The Aeronautics 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 Coleen Kusser at 605-773-3574.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Chamberlain – The State Fire Marshal’s Advisory Board meets at St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N. Main St., Chamberlain, S.D. Among topics on the agenda include updates from the Fire Marshal’s Office, fire department billing services and National Volunteer Fire Council membership. A copy of the draft agenda may be accessed at http://dps.sd.gov/emergency_services/state_fire_marshal/advisory_board.aspx.

For more information, contact Fire Marshal Paul Merriman, 605-773-3562.

 

 

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Monday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Murdo – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and Jones County Veterans Service Officer will be hosting an Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open House at the Jones County Court House (310 Main Street).

 

Monday, Oct. 27, 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, Oct. 28 – 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. MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

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

 

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Belle Fourche – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and Butte County Veterans Service Officer will be hosting an Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open House at the Butte County Court Commission Room House (839 Fifth Ave.).

 

Tuesday, Oct. 28, to Thursday, Oct. 30 – 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, Oct. 28, 8 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.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 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 Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, 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.
  • Thursday, Oct. 30, 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 Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will be hosting a retail job fair at the DLR local office located at 811 E. 10th St. The job fair will feature both seasonal and permanent positions. Job seekers are encouraged to attend to learn more about retail career opportunities and for a chance to share their resumes with local retailers. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Wednesday, Oct. 29, to Thursday, Oct. 30 – 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, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, 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 Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 30, 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 James Perry at 605-394-2326. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org. 

 

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. CDT, Lower Brule – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and Lyman County Veterans Service Officer will be hosting an Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open House at the Community Center (187 Crazy Horse Ave.).

 

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – Area residents will have an opportunity to explore a variety of wellness topics and health screenings on the campus of the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC). The second annual community health and wellness fair will take place Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT on the SDDC campus at 17267 W. 3rd St. in Redfield. For more information, please call SDDC at 605-472-4210.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, to Thursday, Oct. 30 – 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, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Suite 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 30, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Vermillion – at 1024 W. Cherry St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28.  


Wednesday, Oct. 29, 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, Oct. 30 – 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. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

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

 

Thursday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – A Disability Employment Awareness Month luncheon will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. MDT in the Dakota Ballroom of the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn at 750 Cathedral Drive in Rapid City. State Sen. Alan Solano will speak about the advantages of working together on behalf of people with disabilities. He is well known in Rapid City as the chief executive officer of Behavior Management Systems – an agency that provides important services to people with disabilities in the Black Hills. The goal is to introduce employers to the supports and technical assistance available to help them as they hire, train, promote and retain a diverse workforce, as well as promote relationship building between employers and the human service staff who work with and advocate for people with disabilities. The Workforce Diversity Network, vocational rehabilitation agencies, local Society for Human Resources Management affiliates, S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation, Goodwill, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative and other providers will be represented. For more information, please contact Margie Helgeson at 605-394-2261.

 

Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 pm. CDT, Mitchell – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and Davison County Veterans Service Officer will be hosting an Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open House at the Mitchell Technical Institute (1800 E. Spruce St.).

 

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.