NEWS TIPS
For Immediate Release: Friday, Sept. 25, 2015
Contact: Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard
605-773-3212,  http://sd.gov


News Tips For Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2015

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

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:00 a.m., CDT, Mitchell – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will provide reamrks to students at the Mitchell Technical Institute's Career Expo at the Davison County Fairgrounds.

Thursday, Oct 1, 5:10 p.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on the Fred & Tom Show on WNAX, 570 AM.

Thursday, Oct. 1  – Friday, Oct. 2 – Beginning Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. MDT, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission will meet at the Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center in Spearfish. A public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. MDT discussing the finalizations of August'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 October 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, Oct. 1, 1:00 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development Initiative) Credit Committee meeting will be held at 711 E Wells. Contact Cassie Stoeser at 605-773-3301 for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month in South Dakota, a breakfast event will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at 7:30 a.m. CDT at the Sanford Research Center, 2301 E. 60th St. N., in Sioux Falls. The event will feature an employer/expert panel focusing on the successes and challenges of hiring people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act and accommodations in the workplace. For more information, contact Vicki Nelson at 605-367-5330 or Julie Briggs at 605-367-5260.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit  http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=96. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

Thursday, Oct 2, 4:45 p.m. MDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on 1380 KOTA Radio.


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Saturday Sept. 26, 9 a.m.- 4 pm. CDT, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair will be holding the South Dakota Women’s Expo. More information can be found at this website http://www.sdwomensexpo.com/ or contact the State Fair office at 605-353-7340.

Monday, Sept. 28, 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 Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 – 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 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
•    Canton from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
•    Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 12 p.m. CDT, Spearfish – The Board of Social Work Examiners will be holding a teleconference board meeting. The public will have access to the meeting at 810 N. Main St., Ste. 298 and at 2210 W., Brown Place, Sioux Falls, or by calling 605-642-1600 to arrange for a dial in number. To view the agenda of to find additional information, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=91.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours at 1401 Lazelle St, Meade Room or call 605-641-0965 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. 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.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – DENR staff will host two days of Visible Emission Evaluation Certification in Pierre. The “Fall Smoke School” classroom session will be held at the Joe Foss Building, 523 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre. The field certification will be held at the National Guard Armory, 3400 East Highway 34, Pierre. Certification is open to those from industry, municipalities, consultants, or anyone who would like to be certified to evaluate visible emissions (smoke/dust) to ensure emissions are in compliance with state and federal air quality standards. For agenda information or to register, visit http://denr.sd.gov/des/aq/aasmoke.aspx. For more information, contact Barb Regynski, DENR, at 605-773-3151.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, North Sioux City – The Department of Labor and Regulation will host a walk-in interview event for Machine Operators for Interbake, 504 River Drive, North Sioux City.  

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton  – The Department of Labor and Regulation will host a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 3113 Spruce Street, Suite 124. 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. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 – 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 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

Thursday, Oct. 1 – South Dakota State Park’s 2016 park entrance licenses go on sale. Permits can be purchased online at campsd.com, at state park offices and at a number of local businesses. Permits are valid Oct. 1, 2015 through May 19, 2017. For more information, call 605-773-3391.

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

Thursday, Oct. 1 – Friday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Infection Control Council will meet at the Best Western Ramkota, 3200 W. Maple Street. See the conference agenda at http://doh.sd.gov/documents/Calendar/SDICCconf.pdf for more information or contact Angela Jackley at 605-773-5348.

Friday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Kadoka – 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.

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