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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, May 18, 2018

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

 

                            

News Tips For May 19 – 25, 2018

                                          

Public Meetings:

 

Monday, May 21, 10 a.m. CDT – The Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board will hold a special meeting via teleconference with a public listening place in Conference Room 5 on second floor of the MacKay Building, 800 Governors Drive. A proposed agenda that includes a call-in number and access code is posted at http://doe.sd.gov/ofm/exordincost.aspx.

 

Tuesday, May 22, 2 p.m. CDT – The Interstate Adult Offender Supervision state council will meet via teleconference. For a proposed agenda and more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=201. For the number to participate in the teleconference, contact the Board of Pardons & Paroles office at 605-367-5040.

 

Tuesday, May 22, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Aeronautics Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting via conference call. Staff will be available in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. in Pierre. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=5. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Appraiser Certification Program Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at the Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave., in the Sharpe Conference Room. For more information or to request accommodations for the meeting, contact Sherry Bren at 605-773-4608.

 

Wednesday, May 24, 9 a.m. CDT – The Board of Certified Professional Midwives will meet via teleconference. For the agenda and public access information visit: https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=207.

 

Thursday, May 24, 9:00 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/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=96. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

 

 

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Monday, May 21, to Thursday, May 24 - The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Field Service Officers will be at the following County and Tribal Veterans Service Offices to assist with veteran related claims, issues, and questions:

Monday, May 21:

  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Burke – 221 E. 8th St. 605-280-4306
  • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Gettysburg – 205 W. Commercial #103 605-280-4308
  • 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Mitchell – 1420 N. Main St. 605-360-7819
  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – 725 N. LaCrosse St. #200 605-280-4307

Tuesday, May 22:

  • 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  CDT, Miller – 415 W. 1st Ave. 605-280-4306

Wednesday, May 23:

  • 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Chamberlain – 300 Courtland St. #102 605-280-4306
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Howard – 301 N. Main St. 605-360-7819
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Martin – 105 E. Hwy 18 605-280-4308
  • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Plankinton – 401 N. Main 605-280-4306
  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – 725 N. LaCrosse St. #200 605-280-4307

Thursday, May 24:

  • 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Elk Point – 209 E. Main St. 605-360-7819
  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Huron – 450 3rd St. SW #103 605-280-4306
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Rosebud – Veterans Affairs Bldg. 605-280-4308

 

Tuesday, May 22, to Thursday, May 24 – 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 include 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 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Mitchell – at 1321 N. Main St. For more information, call 605-995-8060 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, May 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Vermillion – 904 E. Cherry St. A presentation on financial health will be offered by the Wells Fargo at Work Program as part of JSAP. For more information or to register, please call 605-677-6900. For more information, please visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday May 24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 605-367-5300.

 

Tuesday, May 22 to Wednesday, May 23 – 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, May 22, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Court House, third floor. For more information during these hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, May 22, 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.
  • Wednesday, May 23, 1 – 4:30 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the City Hall, 60 S. Main Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607, ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, May 23, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement. For more information during these hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, May 22 – 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
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT

 

Wednesday, May 23, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Department of Labor Employee Retirement Board will hold a meeting at the Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave., in the Sharpe Conference Room. DDN sites are scheduled at the following locations: 

  • Aberdeen, Department of Labor and Regulation, 420 S. Roosevelt St.
  • Rapid City, Department of Labor and Regulation, 2330 N. Maple Ave., Suite 1
  • Sioux Falls, Department of Labor and Regulation, 811 E. 10th St.

Meeting agenda and materials can be viewed at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=147. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Kamps at 605-773-3095.

 

Wednesday, May 23 – 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.

  • Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

 

Thursday, May 24 – Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. This workshop will be offered at the following locations:

  • Thursday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MDT, Deadwood – at the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce, 501 Main St. For more information or to register, call 605-394-5120.

 

Thursday, May 24 – 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.

  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT
  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT

 

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