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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, Nov  9, 2012

CONTACT:  Tony Venhuizen or Joe Kafka at 605-773-3212

 

                            

                                   News Tips For November 10-16, 2012

 

Monday, Nov. 12, T.F. Riggs High School theater, 10:45 a.m. CST – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at a Veterans Day ceremony.

 

Monday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m. CST, Pierre – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will appear on South Dakota Perspective, broadcast on KGFX and other affiliate stations of the Dakota News Network.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. CST, Ramkota, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard speaks at the opening of the annual housing conference of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 13, Rapid City, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST – ASI will conduct a Job Fair at the Department of Labor and Regulation office, 111 New York St.  This is a walk-in interview session open to the public.  Positions available include: 14) Consumer Advocate - Inbound.  For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 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. MST

- Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST

- Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST

- Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

- Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

- Webster from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST

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

 

Tuesday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Nov. 15 – 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, Nov. 13, Rapid City – 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area.  For more information call Lynette Engle, Kevin Dary, Joy Rehfeld or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org
  • Tuesday, Nov. 13, Redfield, 1 – 3 p.m. CST – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, please call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org
  • Wednesday, Nov. 14, Webster, 1 – 3 p.m. CST – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, please call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org
  • Thursday, Nov. 15, Rapid City, 1 – 4 p.m. MST – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area.  For more information call Lynette Engle, Kevin Dary, Joy Rehfeld or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org

 

Tuesday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Nov. 16 – 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, Nov. 13, Madison, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  CST – at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. For more information, call 605-256-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org

  • Wednesday, Nov. 14, Sisseton, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at 205 E. Oak.  For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org    
  • Thursday, Nov. 15, Brookings, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  CST – at 1310 Main Ave. S. Ste. 103. To register call 605-688-4350. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
  • Thursday, Nov. 15, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14.  For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
  • Thursday, Nov. 15, Rapid City, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST – at 111 New York St., Ste. 107C.  For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org
  • Friday, Nov. 16, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. CST – at South Dakota State Penitentiary. It is provided at no charge and restricted to inmates referred by the state Department of Corrections.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 14, through Nov. 15 – 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, Nov. 14, Rapid City, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MST – 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 also available at www.sdjobs.org
  • Thursday, Nov. 15, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – noon MST – at the Black Hills State University. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
  • Thursday, Nov. 15, Rapid City, 1:30 – 4 p.m. MST – at the National American University main building, second floor lobby area outside the Book Store.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Lee Mai at 605-394-2303.  Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org
  • Thursday, Nov. 15, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST – 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 also available at www.sdjobs.org

 

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m. CST, Parker – Gov. Dennis Daugaard speaks at the open house for Fox Run Farm, 27386 458th Avenue.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. CST, Ramkota Inn, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will introduce former FBI Director Louis Freeh  at the 31st Annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Children’s Charity.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 14, Wanblee from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST - 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.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 14, Canton from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST - The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be hosting an educational session regarding the Long-Term Care Partnership Program. The session will include basic information on long-term care, the costs related to it, how to plan for long-term care needs, what Medicare and Medicaid will cover and how the Long-Term Care Partnership Program can help. The session is free and open to the public at the Lincoln County Courthouse, in the lower level multipurpose room, 104 N. Main St., Canton, SD 57013. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Thursday, Nov. 15, Telephone Conference Call, 10 a.m. CST – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet by telephone conference call. The agenda includes findings of fact, conclusions of law and order in the matter of an oil and gas case involving Peter K. Roosevelt’s request to establish a field for producing oil and gas in Fall River County. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2012/bme1112.pdf .  Interested parties who wish to participate in the telephone conference call should contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at (605) 773-3886.

 

Thursday, Nov. 15 - 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. MST

- Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST

- Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

- Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

- Plankinton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

- Hayti from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST

- Webster from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST

- Lemmon from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST

- Wanblee from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST

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

 

Thursday, Nov. 15, Mitchell from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CST - The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be hosting an educational session regarding the Long-Term Care Partnership Program. The session will include basic information on long-term care, the costs related to it, how to plan for long-term care needs, what Medicare and Medicaid will cover and how the Long-Term Care Partnership Program can help. The session is free and open to the public at the Mitchell Public Library, 221 N. Duff St., Mitchell, SD 57301. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Friday, Nov. 16, Pierre, 5 p.m. CDT- Feedback from producers on drought disaster relief is due to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. Send all comments to South Dakota Department of Agriculture, 523 E Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501 or call 605-773-5425.

 

Friday, Nov. 16, Rapid City, 8 a.m. MST – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Board of Technical Professions will meet at 2040 W. Main St., Ste. 304.  To view the meeting agenda, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/btp/default.aspx . For more information, call 605-394-2510. 

 

 

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