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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, March 8, 2013

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

 

                            

                                               News Tips For March 9-15, 2013

 

Saturday, March 9, 9:30-11 a.m. MST, Crazy Horse Memorial - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service will host a mountain pine beetle spraying workshop at Crazy Horse Memorial. For more information, contact Brian Garbisch at 605-394-2395.

 

Monday, March 11, Teleconference, 10:30 a.m. CDT - The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet by teleconference. Agenda items include authorization to proceed with water district refinancing bond issue, selection of a state revolving fund investment manager, and an update on Mueller Pallets’ Solid Waste Management Program loan. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2013/bwnr0313.pdf.  Interested parties wishing to participate in the teleconference call should call 605-773-4216 by 9 a.m. on Monday, March 11. For more information, contact Elayne Lande at 605-773-4216.

 

Monday, March 11 – Wanblee, from 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, March 11, Rapid City from 4-6:30 p.m. MDT - 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 meeting is open to the public at the Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy St., Rapid City, SD 57701.

 

Monday, March 11, through Thursday, March 14 – 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 11, 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 13, Rapid City, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT – 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, March 14, 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.

 

Tuesday, March 12, Statewide,  10 CDT - The South Dakota Council of Juvenile Services will meet via the Statewide DDN network. For more information, contact the Department of Corrections, 605-773-3478. For the agenda, visit the Department of Corrections website at: http://doc.sd.gov/about/council/meetings.aspx

 

Tuesday, March 12 – 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. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT

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

 

Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. MDT, St. Onge - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the St. Onge Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Tuesday, March 12, through Thursday, March 14 – 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 12, 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.    
  • Tuesday, March 12, Mitchell, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT – at 1321 N. Main St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-995-8060. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, March 13, 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 13, Sisseton, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT – at 205 East Oak. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org.     
  • Wednesday, March 13, Yankton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT – at 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, March 14, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13.
  • Thursday, March 14, Watertown, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT – at 2001 9th Ave.  SW., Ste. 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.      
  • Thursday, March 14th, Huron, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT – at the Huron Community Campus, Fine Arts building, 939 Ohio Ave SW. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, March 12, through Thursday, March 14 – 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 12, 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 12, Rapid City, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area. 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 12, Redfield, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, March 13, Webster, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, March 14, 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 14, Rapid City, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area. 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.  

 

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.

 

Wednesday, March 13, 8 a.m. CST, POET, 4615 N. Lewis Ave., Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the annual meeting of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition.

 

Wednesday, March 13, 3:30 p.m. CST, Al Neuharth Media Center, USD, 555 Dakota Street – Gov .Dennis Daugaard will make a jobs and education announcement with Eagle Creek Software Services and USD.

 

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. MDT, Faith - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Faith Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Wednesday, March 13 – Wanblee, from 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.

 

Wednesday, March 13, Brookings, 12 – 5 p.m. CDT – The Department of Labor and Regulation, along with the Brookings Radio Station will be hosting their annual Access-Brookings Job Fair at the Days Inn Convention Center. The job fair is for anyone seeking full- or part-time positions, as well as permanent, temporary or seasonal employment.  The job fair has free admission and is open to the public.  This is a great opportunity for jobs seekers to showcase themselves, share resumes, check out available jobs and meet with multiple local employers. Over 35 employers are expected to attend. For more information, please call 605-688-4350 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Thursday, March 14, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. CDT - The South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold its monthly meeting at the State Penitentiary, Third Floor Conference Room. For more information, contact the Board of Pardons and Paroles, 605-367-5040.

 

Thursday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. MDT, Lemmon - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Lemmon Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Thursday, March 14 - 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. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
  • Armour from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

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

 

Thursday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. MDT, Lemmon - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Lemmon Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.

 

Friday, March 15, 1 p.m. MST, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Atrium, University Center, 4300 Cheyenne Boulevard, Rapid City – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the yellow ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Veterans Club at University Center.

 

Friday, March 15, 7:05 p.m. MST, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena, Rapid City – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will drop the opening hockey puck for the Rapid City Rush hockey team.

 

Friday, March 15, Madison, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding upcoming test dates for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). Testing will be held at the Madison Area Career Learning Center at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. The NCRC is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. If special circumstances need to be considered for different start times, individuals can set that up during the pre-registration. For more information about the NCRC or to register, please call 605-256-5300.

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