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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, Sept. 20, 2013

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

 

                            

News Tips For Sept. 21 – 27, 2013

 

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

 

Monday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. MDT, Belle Fourche, City Hall – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the grand opening for the Industrial Rail Park and groundbreaking for Permian Tank and Manufacturing's new plant. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Community Hall. The 10 a.m. program includes comments by the Governor, Mayor Gary Hendrickson, Belle Fourche Development Company President Scott Peterson, Permian Tank chief executive Jon Cohen and vice president Dan Edling. Activities will move to the Permian groundbreaking at the Industrial Rail Park at 11 a.m.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m. MDT, Rapid City, Duke Corning Armory on Camp Rapid – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the welcome home ceremony for the South Dakota National Guard 1978th Contingency Contracting Team.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. MDT, Hot Springs, 2500 Minnekahta Ave. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard, Lt. Gov. Matt Michels and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Larry Zimmerman will speak at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs.

 

Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. MDT, Custer State Park – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend the 48th Annual Buffalo Roundup, which will take place near the corrals along Wildlife Loop Road. Parking areas open at 6:15 a.m. MDT and close at 9 a.m. Spectators will need to decide upon their preferred viewing/parking area prior to Monday morning. Visitors who want to watch from the North viewing area should travel down the Wildlife Loop Road from the State Game Lodge side. Those wishing to view from the South viewing area should travel down the Wildlife Loop Road from the Blue Bell side. The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. For safety reasons, spectators are asked to remain in the viewing areas until all the buffalo are corralled around noon. The public is then invited to take free shuttles into the corral area where testing, branding and sorting of the buffalo will begin at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Custer State Park at 605-255-4515.

 

Monday, Sept. 23, to Friday, Sept. 27, Rapid City – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet to take public comment and hold a contested case hearing on Powertech (USA), Inc.’s application for a large-scale mine permit. The board will meet Monday through Thursday, Sept. 23-26, at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Sylvan I and II Room, 2111 N. LaCrosse, Rapid City. The board will meet Friday, Sept. 27, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Alpine Ponderosa Room, 444 N. Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2013/bme0913.pdf. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at 605-773-4216.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Rapid City, Black Hills Correctional Transition Center – The South Dakota Corrections Commission will meet at the Black Hills Correctional Transition Center at 2725 Creek Drive in Rapid City. The agenda can be found at http://doc.sd.gov/about/commission/meetings.aspx. For information on how to join the meeting via teleconference, contact the Department of Corrections, 605-773-3478.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota public university system will hold a teleconference and media availability to announce fall 2013 enrollment figures for the state’s six public universities. Call 866-410-8397 to access the conference shortly before 10 a.m. Participants must dial the number and then enter the conference code 6228778364 to join the teleconference. Executive Director & CEO Jack Warner will review enrollment data; university presidents will also be available on the teleconference to discuss their campus numbers and respond to questions. Reporters are invited to join in this media availability in person. Dr. Warner and the six public university presidents will be in Pierre that day and available for interviews in the Board of Regents’ conference room (2nd floor), located at 306 E. Capitol Ave. Contact Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet beginning at 10 a.m. in Room 412 of the State Capitol, 500 East Capitol Avenue. On the agenda is a report on Union Gaming Analytics’ video lottery survey, an update on Scientific Games International’s DSL project and comments from executive director Norm Lingle. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605-773-5770 or visit www.lottery.sd.gov.

 

Thursday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre, First Floor, the MacKay Building, 800 Governors Drive, Conference Room 1 – Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission will be conducting a telephone conference meeting. For public access to listen via telephone, please dial 866-410-8397, and then enter conference code: 8381998525.

 

Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 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 Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda, visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information, contact Carol Postulka at 605-773-3265.

 

Friday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) will hold its quarterly meeting at the S.D. Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, 2900 W. 11th St., in Sioux Falls on Friday, Sept. 27, beginning at 10 a.m. CDT. This meeting is open to the public. To view the agenda, go to the SBVI website at http://dhs.sd.gov/sbvi/boardsbvi.aspx. For more information contact Gaye Mattke at 605-773-4644.

 

Friday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. CDT, Digital Dakota Network – The DENR Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet over Digital Dakota Network sites in Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Brookings, Spearfish, Mitchell and Watertown. Some key agenda items include a public hearing to amend administrative rules Chapter 74:05:05 Director Areas in Water Development Districts; public hearing to adopt the Brownfields Revitalization and Economic Development Program Workplan; amendments to the 2012 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan, State Water Plan, 2013 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan, 2013 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan, and Joint Powers Agreements for State Revolving Fund application and administration and Davis-Bacon wage rate reviews for Black Hills Council of Government and South Eastern Council of Governments; State Fiscal year 2013 South Dakota Conservancy District report to the Interim Bond Review Committee; and authorization to request State Revolving Fund bond counsel services bid proposal from Perkins Coie LLP. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2013/bwnr0913.pdf. For more information, contact Elayne Lande at 605-773-4216.

 

Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. CDT, Chamberlain – The Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, will hold its quarterly Family Support Council meeting in Chamberlain at Dakota Milestones, 117 E. Beebe Ave., from 7-9 p.m. CDT, Friday, Sept. 27. The meeting will continue Saturday, Sept. 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact John New at 605-773-3438.

 

Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. CDT, Oacoma – the South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet at Cedar Shore Resort in the Oacoma Meeting Room. The meeting begins at 8 a.m., followed by new doctor matriculation at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Marcia Walter, executive secretary, at 605-668-9017, or see the agenda at http://chiropractic.sd.gov/calendar.aspx.

 

 

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Saturday, Sept. 21, 5 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Britton – The Youth Waterfowl Hunting Camp will be held at the Hickman Dam Game Production Area south of Britton; contact Casey Dowler at 605-448-5500.

 

Saturday, Sept. 21, Sisseton – The Youth Step Outside Program will be held at the Diamond Game Production Area (follow signs from Sisseton); ages 8-16, limited to 100 students, pre-registration is required; contact Dean Shultz at 605-698-3852.

 

Monday, Sept. 23, 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.

 

Monday, Sept. 23, to Thursday, Sept. 26 – 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:

  • – at the Lake Area Technical Institute, Student Services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Rick Gully at 605-882-5131. Additional information is also available at .Monday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Watertown www.sdjobs.org
  • Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, commons area. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at Black Hills State University in the Student Union Building Room 3, in the Vet’s Headquarters. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Sept. 26, 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 Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 3 – 7 p.m. CDT, Watertown – The Department of Labor and Regulation and Watertown Radio will hold a job fair at the Watertown Event Center – Kota Done. The fair is open to all employers hiring for potential employees from temporary, to seasonal, to full-time and part-time openings. To register go online at http://www.gowatertown.net/ . For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org or call Lisa Johnson with the Department of Labor and Regulation at 605-882-5131 or Tim Sheehan with Watertown Radio at 605-886-8444.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. CDT, Fargo, ND -- The South Dakota Department of Revenue is hosting a Border Issues Seminar for business owners who conduct business in North Dakota and South Dakota. The Sales & Use Tax workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop for Construction Contractors starts at

1 p.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the basement meeting room of the JC Penney’s wing at the West Acres Mall, 3902 13th Ave. South, Fargo, North Dakota. For more information, contact Jean Person, education coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605-773-5445.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. CDT, Huron – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will be hosting Basic Tax Seminars for businesses in South Dakota. The Sales & Use Tax workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop for Contractors' Excise Tax starts at 1 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the conference room at the Beadle County Extension Service Office, 1110 3rd St. SW. For more information, contact Jean Person, education coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605-773-5445.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

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

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, to Friday, Sept. 27 – 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 to be 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:

  • – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit .      Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City www.sdjobs.org
  • Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Madison – at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. For more information, call 605-256-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday Sept. 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-668-2900 before 5 p.m., Sept. 23. 
  • Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Mitchell – at 1321 N. Main St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-995-8060. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Friday, Sept. 27, 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., Wednesday, Sept. 25.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, to Thursday, Sept. 26 – 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:

  • – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle or Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid Citywww.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St. Suite #1 or call 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Sept. 26, 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 Kevin Dary or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org. 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Fort Pierre – The annual South Dakota Mosquito Control Workshop will be held at the AmericInn in Ft. Pierre. For more information contact Lon Kightlinger, Department of Health, at 605-773-3737.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9 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 the Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88, Fort Meade. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 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, Sept. 26 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Webster from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT

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

 

Friday, Sept. 27, to Saturday, Sept. 28, Rapid City – SD Department of Agriculture staff will attend the SD Stockgrowers’ Convention. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Saturday, Sept. 28, to Sunday, Sept. 29, Custer State Park – The Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival will bring two days of music, art, crafts and fun for the entire family to Custer State Park. The festival kicks off both Saturday and Sunday with a pancake feed at 8 a.m. Entertainment of dancers, cowboy poets and western and Native American performers starts at 8:30 a.m. MDT. Visitors can explore the arts and crafts booths near the State Game Lodge from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park’s famous Buffalo Chip Flip contest will take place both days. For more information, contact Custer State Park at 605-255-4515.

 

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. For additional information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

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