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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, Oct. 18, 2013

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

 

                            

News Tips For Oct. 19 – 25, 2013

 

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

 

Monday, Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m. MDT, Deadwood, The Lodge at Deadwood, 100 Pine Crest Lane – The Board of Social Work Examiners will hold their quarterly meeting. For the agenda, visit the Department of Social Services website at: https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealthservices/docs/SocialWorkers/Agenda10-21-13website.pdf. For more information, call 605-642-1600.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre --The Aeronautics Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda, visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information, contact Coleen Kusser at 605-773-3574.

Thursday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m. CDT – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve construction and bid documents for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) replacement project at the Physical Education Center/Frost Arena at South Dakota State University. Contact Tracy Mercer 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 Ave., Suite 200. The committee’s supporting documents may be found online at http://www.sdbor.edu/theboard/committees/SDSU/index.htm. For more information, contact Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455.

 

Thursday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre -- The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. 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, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will be hosting Basic Tax Seminars for businesses in South Dakota.  The Sales & Use Tax workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon.  The workshop for Contractors' Excise Tax starts at 1 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the conference room at the Department of Revenue Rapid City office, 1520 Haines Avenue, Suite 3. For more information, contact Jean Person, education coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605-773-5445.

 

Thursday, Oct. 24, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Fort Pierre – The Statewide Independent Living Council will hold its quarterly meeting at the AmericInn in Fort Pierre from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. For more information, contact Shelly Pfaff at 605-945-2207.

 

 

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Monday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Madison – The Madison Area Career Learning Center will be testing for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. The NCRC proves you have the workplace skills needed to succeed at your new job. For more information about the NCRC or to schedule your seat to test, please call 605-256-5300.

 

Monday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – At 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 202 E. Maple St., an event will be held to recognize employers of people with disabilities. A guest speaker and presentation of certificates will be featured after a catered meal. For more information, please contact Cindy Kirschman or Mike Hauge at 605-626-2398.

 

 Monday, Oct. 21, 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.

Monday, Oct. 21, 2 – 3 p.m. CDT, Yankton, Yankton Public Library, 515 Walnut St. – 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. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 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.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 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.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1 – 2 p.m. CDT, Miller, 415 W. 1st Ave., Hand County Courthouse Meeting Room – 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. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre, 1000 E. Church, Rawlins Municipal Library – 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. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 22, to Friday, Oct. 25 – 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 will include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Madison – at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. For more information, call 605-256-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Mitchell –at 1321 N. Main St. For more information, call 605-995-8060 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave., Ste. 1. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 24, 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 Wednesday, Oct. 23.  For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Friday, Oct. 25, 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. on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 22, to Thursday, Oct. 24 – 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, Oct. 22, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle or Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1 – 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, Oct. 23, 1 – 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, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St. Suite #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, Oct. 24, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org. 

 

Thursday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Plumbing Commission will be holding a meeting at 700 West Sioux Ave. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/plumbing/pccommission.aspx. For more information, call 605-773-3429. 

Thursday, Oct. 24. 5-7 p.m. CDT, Faulkton City Hall – GFP will hold an open house for Faulk County residents to offer comments and discuss wildlife management issues in this area. GFP is seeking input regarding this year's hunting seasons and any other topics dealing with GFP. A short PowerPoint presentation about Faulk County will be held at 5:30 pm. Topics of discussion can include deer, pheasants, coyotes, turkey and fish management but are not limited to these.

Thursday, Oct. 24 – 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

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

 

Thursday, Oct. 24, 1 - 2 p.m. CDT, Winner, 200 East 3rd, Tripp County Courthouse, Extension mtg. room – 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. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

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.

 

 

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