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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, April 29, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For April 30 – May 6, 2016

 

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

 

Tuesday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Watertown – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be the keynote speaker at the 14th Annual Lake Area Tech Governor’s Luncheon at Lake Area Tech Student Center in Watertown.

 

Friday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. MDT, Custer – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Grand opening of the Custer State Park Visitor Center.

 

Monday, May 2, 9 a.m. CDT – The Board of Accountancy will hold a meeting via conference call. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=4. For more information, call Nicole Kasin at 605-367-5770.

 

Monday, May 2, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Credit Committee will meet at 711 E. Wells Ave. at 11 a.m. CDT. Contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Monday, May 2, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The State Board of Internal Control will meet in the Mickelson Criminal Justice Center Amphitheater on Monday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=164.

 

Wednesday, May 4, 12:30 p.m. MDT, Lead – The Council of Economic Advisors will meet at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center on Wednesday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=118.

 

Thursday, May 5, 8:15 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota State Conservation Commission will be holding a meeting at the Pierre Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room at 800 W. Dakota Ave. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=19. For more information, please contact the Department at 773-3623.

 

Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Floyd Matthew Training Center, Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. – DENR’s Water Management Board will meet. For a complete agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=106. For more information, contact Eric Gronlund, DENR, at 605-773-3352.

 

Thursday, May 5, to Friday, May 6, Custer State Park – Beginning May 5 at 1 p.m. MDT, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission will meet at the Creekside Lodge in Custer State Park. 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; who are appointed by the Governor for four year terms. The full agenda for the May meeting can be found at http://gfp.sd.gov/agency/commission/default.aspx. For more information, please contact wildinfo@state.sd.us or call 605.773.3718.

 

 

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Monday, May 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. MDT
  • Phillip, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

 

Monday, May 2, to Thursday, May 5, Pierre, ClubHouse Hotel and Suites, 808 W. Sioux Ave. – DENR staff will be among speakers at a Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification course. The four-day course is being hosted by the South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association (SDSWMA). It is designed for those responsible for day-to-day management of landfill operations, landfill inspectors, solid waste facility foremen, solid waste directors, public works directors, lead equipment operators, landfill designers, landfill permit writers, grant writers and individuals seeking a better understanding of solid waste facility operations. Attendees will learn about issues to be considered when planning, operating and closing a landfill; basic landfill siting restrictions and how to comply with design requirements; compliance inspections and basic regulatory standards; characteristics of solid waste; leachate and landfill gas management; and more. For a complete agenda, visit http://www.sdswma.org/2015/12/26/swana-manager-of-landfill-operations-course-may-2016/. For more information, contact Carolyn Trautman, SDSWMA executive director, at 605-216-3256.

 

Tuesday, May 3, to Wednesday, May 4 – 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, May 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Avenue.  For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, May 3, 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 Monday, May 2 for more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, May 4, 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.

 

Tuesday, May 3, to Thursday, May 5 – 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, May 3, 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.
  • Tuesday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111.  For more information on programs and services, call Debra Farrar or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, May 4, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd street 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, May 5, 1 p.m. – 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.
  • Thursday, May 5, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, 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, May 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. MDT
  • Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Fort Thompson, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Clark, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

 

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

 

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