Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

605-773-3212

www.sd.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, July 26, 2013

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

News Tips For July 27 – Aug. 2, 2013

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

Tuesday, July 30, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Fort Pierre – The Department of Human Services Statewide Independent Living Council will hold its quarterly board meeting from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at the AmericInn Conference Center on 312 Island Drive in Fort Pierre, S.D. The public is welcome. For more information contact Shelly Pfaff at 605-945-2207 or toll free at 800-210-0143.

Thursday, Aug. 1, to Friday, Aug. 2, Watertown – There will be a GFP Commission meeting in Watertown at the Ramkota Event Center; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. CDT on Thursday and 8 a.m. - noon on Friday.

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Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Family Park Open Fishing Event, Sioux Falls Family Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; some equipment and bait provided.

Saturday, July 27, Custer – Step Outside Program in Custer; hands-on experience with outdoor recreation activities for youth; contact Jacob Ehlert at 605-673-5508.

Saturday, July 27 Vermillion – Step Outside Program at the Vermillion Pistol Club; hands-on experience with outdoor recreation activities for you; contact Tony Stokely at 605-356-9491.

Monday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Pesticide Container Recycle Collection will be held at the Agriliance Warehouse from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CDT. For more information, contact Brad Berven at 605-773-3724.

Monday, July 29, 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, July 30 - 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
• Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT

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

Tuesday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – Pesticide Container Recycle Collection will be held at the Border States Coop from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT. For more information, contact Brad Berven at 605-773-3724.

Wednesday, July 31, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CDT, Rosholt – Pesticide Container Recycle Collection will be held at the Farmers Elevator from 9-11 a.m. CDT. For more information, contact Brad Berven at 605-773-3724.

Wednesday, July 31 – 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:

• Wednesday, July 31, 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, July 31, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
• Wednesday, July 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
• Wednesday, July 31, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, North Sioux City – at 504 River Drive. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-242-5445 before 5 p.m., Thursday, July 25. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

Wednesday, July 31, 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, Fort Meade. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

Wednesday, July 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – Rushmore Shadows Resort will be conducting a Job Fair at the Department of Labor and Regulation office, 111 New York St.  This is a walk-in interview session open to the public.  Positions available include 7 Phone Room Positions.  For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296. 

Wednesday, July 31, 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, August 1 - 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
• Armour from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT
• Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
• Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
• Plankinton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 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
• Gettysburg from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
• Highmore from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CDT

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

Thursday, August 1, 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.  Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326 for more information or to schedule an appointment.  Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.    

Thursday, August 1, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant office hours at our Sturgis office. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services may visit us at 941 E. Main St. Ste. #1 or call 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

Thursday, August 1, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Britton - The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding office hours at the Marshall County Community Hall.  These office hours are available for both job seekers and businesses interested in receiving employment services at no cost, including veteran services, training programs and unemployment insurance.  Parties interested in using these services can visit or call 605-448-2682 during these office hours.  Additional information on programs and services can be found at www.sdjobs.org.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Brookings – Pesticide Container Recycle Collection will be held at the Brookings Regional Landfill from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT. For more information, contact Brad Berven at 605-773-3724.

Friday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Family Park Open Fishing Event; Sioux Falls Family Park from 6-9 p.m.; some equipment and bait provided

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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