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Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
(605) 773-3212
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Joe Kafka at 605-773-3212
News Tips For Dec. 15-21, 2012
Monday, Dec. 17, noon CST, State Capitol – Gov. Dennis Daugaard, Lt. Gov. Matt Michels and Attorney General Marty Jackley will meet in the Governor’s reception room to sign the Certificate of Vote and Certificate of Ascertainment, officially casting South Dakota’s electoral votes for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Monday, Dec. 17, Pierre, Governor’s Mansion – Public tours to view Christmas finery in the Governor’s Mansion will be held on Monday, Dec. 10, and Monday, Dec. 17. Six holiday tours will be conducted each day, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. CST. There is a limit of 40 people per tour. Tickets (free) must be obtained in advance from the Pierre Chamber of Commerce, 605-224-7361. To see a video of the tour, with First Lady Linda Daugaard and Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill, go to: http://oahetv.com/CityLimits122012GovTour.htm
Monday, Dec. 17, Wanblee, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST - 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, Dec. 17, through Friday, Dec. 21 – 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:
- Monday, Dec. 17, 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 Friday, December 14. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
- Tuesday, Dec. 18, Sioux Falls, 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. CST – at South Dakota State Penitentiary. It is provided at no charge and restricted to inmates referred by SD Department of Corrections.
- Tuesday, Dec. 18, 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, Dec. 19, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Dec. 19, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Dec. 19, Mitchell, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST – at 1321 N. Main St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605.995.8060. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Dec. 19, 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, Dec. 20, Brookings, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST – at 1310 Main Ave. S. Ste. 103. For more information or to register, call 605-688-4350. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org
- Thursday, Dec. 20, Rapid City, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Friday, Dec. 21, Vermillion, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at 1024 W. Cherry St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605.677.6900 before 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19.
Tuesday, Dec. 18, Conference Call, 11 a.m. CST – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve a facility design plan and construction estimate for the Indoor Practice and Human Performance Facility at South Dakota State University. Contact Janelle Toman at 605-773-3455 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting 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.
Tuesday, Dec. 18– 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
- Wagner from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
- Miller from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
- De Smet from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
- Howard from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
- Wessington Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 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. MST
- Woonsocket from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
- Britton from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
- Clear Lake from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. CST, Pierre: The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Room 412 of the State Capitol, 500 East Capitol Avenue. On the agenda is discussion of a proposed declaratory ruling regarding retailer bonuses, upcoming Wild Card 2 game changes, a report of fiscal year sales revenues, and a video lottery update. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605.773.5770 or visit www.lottery.sd.gov
Wednesday, Dec. 19, Fort Meade, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a Veterans’ Outreach Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) at Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88. For questions or additional information, please call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Wednesday, Dec. 19, through Thursday, Dec.20 – 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:
- Wednesday, December 19, Mobridge, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd St. E., Ste. 1. For more information call 605-380-8930 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Tuesday, December 18, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. – 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
- Thursday, December 20, Rapid City, 1 p.m. – 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
Wednesday, Dec. 19 through Thursday, Dec. 20 – 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, December 19, Rapid City, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MST – 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, December 20, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST – 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, December 20, Rapid City, 1:30 p.m. – 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, Dec. 20, Pierre, 9 a.m. CST --The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a teleconference meeting. Staff will be available in room 205 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.
Thursday, Dec. 20– 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
- 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
- Plankinton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
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