News Tips For June 8 - 14, 2013


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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, June 7, 2013

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

 

                            

News Tips For June 8 - 14, 2013

 

Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s Public Appearances; Public Meetings:

 

Monday, June 10, 2 p.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be the guest on KGFX Radio’s “South Dakota Perspective” show with Jeri Thomas.

 

Friday, June 14, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre, Capitol Rotunda – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the unveiling ceremony for the Trail of Governors. The bronze statues of former Governors Frank Farrar, Harvey Wollman and Bill Janklow will be unveiled during the event.

 

Tuesday, June 11, to Wednesday, June 12, Huron - The Council of Juvenile Services meets at the Crossroads Hotel and Huron Events Center. For the agenda, visit the Department of Corrections website at: http://doc.sd.gov/about/council/meetings.aspx. For more information, contact the Department of Corrections, 605-773-3478.

 

Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. MDT, Deadwood - The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will hold administrative hearings and their quarterly business meeting in the City Commission Chambers of the Deadwood City Hall, 102 Sherman Street. For more information, contact Larry Eliason, Executive Secretary, South Dakota Commission on Gaming, at 605-773-6050.

 

Thursday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. CDT, Pierre -- 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, June 13, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls - 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.

 

 

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Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Family Fishing at Family Fishing Park in Sioux Falls; Free; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Some bait and fishing equipment available.

 

Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mitchell, Cabela’s – Step Outside outdoor recreation activities for youth; Free at Mitchell Cabela’s; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT to Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Huron, State Fairgrounds – Outdoor Expo at State Fairgrounds in Huron; Free; 9-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. There will be a host of opportunities for young families to sample different aspects of Outdoor Recreation.

 

Saturday, June 8, to Sunday, June 9 – Kid’s Fishing Event, Pierre headquartered at Down’s Marine; Registration Required; Phone: 605-223-7681

June 11: Nature Day Camp: Kid’s Fishing; Lake Poinsett Recreation Area; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; 7-12 year olds, bring a sack lunch and join us for a Jr. Naturalist Fishing Day Camp! Fishing poles and bait will be provided; Parents, please pre-register your child by calling 605-983-5085

 

Monday, June 10, 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. CDT, Yankton, Kelly Inn and Convention Center – The Sanford Underground Research Facility is sponsoring an event for the public to talk live with physicists a mile underground in the Sanford Lab in the former Homestake gold mine in Lead, SD. The event is free to the public. To purchase optional lunch tickets, contact the Yankton Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Chris Bauer at cbauer@sanfordlab.org or visit www.sanfordlab.org.

 

Monday, June 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Wanblee - 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.

 

Tuesday, June 11 - 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

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

 

Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m. CDT, Yankton – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will be hosting Basic Tax Workshops for businesses in South Dakota. The Sales & Use Tax workshop is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The workshop for Contractors' Excise Tax starts at 1:00 p.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m. Both workshops will be held at the Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion Amphitheatre located at 409 Summit Street. For more information, contact Jean Person, Education Coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605-773-3311.

 

Tuesday, June 11, to Thursday, June 13 – 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, June 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Mitchell – at 1321 N. Main St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-995-8060. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.      
  • Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday June 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-668-2900 before 5 p.m. Monday, June 10. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at 1200 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.    
  • Thursday, June 13, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT, Watertown – at 2001 9th Ave. S.W., Ste. 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Huron – at the Huron Community Campus, Fine Arts building, located at 939 Ohio Ave. S.W. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Tuesday, June 11, to Thursday, June 13 – 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, June 11, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, June 12, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. 1. 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.

 

Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Fort Meade – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a Veterans' Outreach Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) at the Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will be hosting two Basic Sales Tax Workshops for businesses in South Dakota.  The first Sales & Use Tax workshop is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The workshop will repeat from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the conference room at the Department of Revenue Office in Sioux Falls located at 300 S. Sycamore Ave., Suite 102.  For more information, contact Jean Person, Education Coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605.773.3311.

 

Wednesday, June 12, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Angostura Recreation Area – Nature Day Camp: Kid’s Fishing; Angostura Recreation Area; 9:30 a.m. – Noon; Participants will learn how to tie a fishing knot, take part in a casting contest, learn some tricks for cleaning the catch, make fish prints to take home, and of course GO FISHING! Geared for kids ages 7-12. Wear clothes that can get wet and bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a snack. Meet at shelter house #2; Info at 605-745-6996

 

Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Wanblee – 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.

 

Thursday, June 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. 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 9 a.m. - 4 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, June 13, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT, Hot Springs – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. To schedule an appointment or if you have questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training, please call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Friday, June 14, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Family Fishing at Family Fishing Park in Sioux Falls; Free; 6-9 p.m. Some bait and fishing equipment available.

 

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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