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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, March 15, 2013

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

 

                            

 News Tips for March 16-22, 2013

 

Saturday, March 16, 2013, 8:30 a.m. (CDT) - The Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities will hold its quarterly Family Support Council meeting at the Department of Human Services, 3800 East Highway 34, Pierre, S.D., beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday March 16, 2013. For more information contact John New at (605) 773-3438.

 

Monday, March 18, Conference Call, 11 a.m. (CDT) – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve a facility design plan for the Architecture, Math, and Engineering Building project at South Dakota State University. Contact Molly Weisgram by 5 p.m. Friday, March 15, for information about telephonic access to this meeting; public access is also available at the Board of Regents’ office in Pierre, located at 306 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 200. The committee’s supporting documents may be found online at http://www.sdbor.edu/theboard/committees/SDSU/index.htm. Media contacts: Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

Monday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Miller - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Miller Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Monday, Mar. 18, Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (MDT) - 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, Mar. 18, Harrisburg, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (CDT) - 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 Legion Hall, 203 Prairie St., Harrisburg, SD 57032. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar 605-773-3165.

 

Monday, March 18, through Thursday, March 21 – 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:

  • ·       Monday, March 18, Watertown, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CDT) – 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 www.sdjobs.org.
  • ·       Wednesday, March 20, Rapid City, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (MDT) – at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Surbeck Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326.  Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.  
  • ·       Thursday, March 21, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (MDT) – 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.   
  • ·       Thursday, March 21, Wagner, 2 – 4 p.m. (CDT) – at the Wagner City Hall, 60 S. Main Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Mike Murphy at 605.668.2913 or visit www.sdjobs.org. Walk-ins also welcomed.

 

Monday, March 18, 1 p.m. (CDT) – The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety will host a workshop for representatives of law enforcement and community organizations planning to seek Highway Safety grant funding. The workshop is in the Department of Transportation building 5316 W. 60th Street, Sioux Falls. For more information, contact Pat Englehart, 605-773-4949.

 

Tuesday, March 19, Aberdeen, 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. (CDT) – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation along with Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Aberdeen Development Corporation, Absolutely! Aberdeen, Aberdeen Area Human Resources Associations, Aberdeen News Company, New Tec, Inc., Hub City Radio, Dakota Broadcasting, LLC and Northern State University will be sponsoring 2013 Aberdeen Area Job Fair located at Aberdeen Civic Arena 215 S. Washington.  The job fair is for anyone seeking full- or part- time positions, permanent, temporary or seasonal employment. This job fair has free admission and is open to the public. Job fairs give job seekers a chance to showcase themselves, share their resumes, check out available jobs and meet with multiple local employers. Over 40 employers are expected to attend, for a complete list of employers that will be attending visit www.sdjobs.org  and go to local office in Aberdeen for more information on the 2013 Aberdeen Area Job Fair.

 

Tuesday, March 19, 3-5 p.m., (CDT) Pierre- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host an open house to celebrate 110 years of service to South Dakota producers at the Joe Foss Building, 3rd Floor, 523 E Capitol Ave. Enter to win supper with Secretary Walt Bones by donating $2 for one ticket or $5 for three tickets to Feeding South Dakota. Must attend open house to enter. For more information, contact Jamie Crew at 605-773-4073.

 

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Presho - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Presho Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Tuesday, Mar. 19 - 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

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

- Wagner from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT

- Miller from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

- De Smet from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

- Howard from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

- Wessington Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

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

 

Tuesday, March 19, through Thursday, March 21 – 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, March 19, Sturgis, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – at our Sturgis office. For more information or to schedule a visit, please call 605-347-6253 during these office hours or 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • ·       Tuesday, March 19, Rapid City, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (MDT) – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle, Kevin Dary, Joy Rehfeld or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.  
  • ·       Wednesday, March 20, Mobridge, 12 – 3 p.m. (CDT) – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd St. E., Ste. 1. For more information or to schedule a visit, call 605-380-8930 during these office hours or visit at www.sdjobs.org. 
  • ·       Thursday, March 21, Sturgis, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – at our Sturgis office. For more information or to schedule a visit, please call 605-347-6253 during these office hours or 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • ·       Thursday, March 21, Rapid City, 1 – 4 p.m. (MDT) – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle, Kevin Dary, Joy Rehfeld or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Tuesday, March 19, through Friday, March 22 – 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, March 19, Rapid City, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • ·       Wednesday, March 20, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • ·       Wednesday, March 20, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – at 1200 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • ·       Thursday, March 21, Rapid City, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MDT) – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.     
  • ·       Friday, March 22, Vermillion, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) – at 1024 W. Cherry St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 20. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • ·       Friday, March 22, Sioux Falls, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CDT) – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, March 20, Fort Meade, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (MDT) – 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. Two representatives will be available to answer questions and offer services. Kevin Klunder will be available from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Mark Northrup will be available from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. For more information, or to speak with Kevin, please call 605-642-6900; to speak with Mark, please call 605-394-2304. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, March 20, 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 are a rules hearing, report of fiscal year sales revenues, a video lottery update, and brief comments from Secretary of Revenue Andy Gerlach. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605.773.5770 or visit www.lottery.sd.gov

 

Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Winner- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Winner Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Wednesday, March 20, AmericInn Teton Island Conference Center, Fort Pierre, 7:30 a.m. (CDT) – The 25th Annual Environmental and Ground Water Quality Conference will be held. The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) hosts the conference, which will consist of exhibits and presentations covering subjects related to South Dakota’s environment, ground water, hydrology, geology, mining, and mineral resources. The conference is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brian Walsh, DENR, (605) 773-3296, or visit http://denr.sd.gov/des/gw/GWQConference/GWQConference2013.aspx.

 

Wednesday, Mar. 20 - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

- Wanblee from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

- Woonsocket from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

- Britton from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

- Clear Lake from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

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

Thursday, March 21, 4:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will sign Senate Bill 186, which establishes Good Earth State Park at Blood Run in Lincoln County. Cherapa Place conference room, North Cherapa Place, Sioux Falls.

 

Thursday, March 21, 1 p.m. CDT - The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety will host a workshop for representatives of law enforcement and community organizations planning to seek Highway Safety grant funding. The workshop is in the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center, Classroom A-B, 1302 E. Highway 14, Pierre. For more information, contact Pat Englehart, 605-773-4949.

 

 

Thursday, March 21, Pierre, 8 a.m. (CDT) – The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Commission will be holding a meeting at the South Dakota National Guard Museum, 301 E. Dakota Avenue.  The public is welcome to attend.  To view the meeting agenda visit   http://mva.sd.gov/veterans%20commission%20meetings.html.  For more information contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.     

 

Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Chamberlain- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Chamberlain Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Thursday, March 21, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (MDT) Spearfish-The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host a Tree Farm Inspector Training Workshop at the Hudson House. Contact John Hinners at 605-353-7187 for more information.

 

Thursday, March 21, Pierre, Matthew Training Center, 523 E. Capitol Ave., 10 a.m. (CDT) – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet. The agenda includes a contested case proceeding in the matter of applications from Quartz Operations for permits to drill oil and gas wells near Wasta. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2013/bme0313.pdf. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at 773-4216.

 

Thursday, March 21, Fort Pierre, AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 312 Island Drive, 1 p.m. (CDT) - The Petroleum Release Compensation Board will meet. The agenda includes a report on the financial status of the fund, EPA state fund assessment and approval, PRCF actuarial analysis, reimbursement for disposal of contaminated soils at privately-owned petroleum contaminated soil sites, underground storage tank removal eligibility, an update on underground storage tank training, a summary the 2013 Legislature, and an executive session to discuss litigation. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2013/prc0313.pdf. For more information, contact Vicki Hanson, DENR, at (605) 773-3769.

 

Thursday, Mar. 21 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Friday, March 22, 8:45 a.m., CDT, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the National Association of Social Workers, South Dakota Annual Conference. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 909 W. 33rd St., Sioux Falls.

 

Friday, March 22, Rapid City, 8 a.m. (MDT) – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Board of Technical Professions will be holding a meeting 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.  

 

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. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

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