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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 14, 2014

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

 

                            

News Tips For March 15 – 21, 2014

 

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

 

Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Division of Developmental Disabilities will hold its quarterly Family Support Council meeting at the Department of Human Services building, 3800 East Highway 34, Pierre, S.D., beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014. For more information contact John New at 605-773-3438.

 

Monday, March 17, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy will hold a regular meeting at the Kneip Building, Conference Room #3, 700 Governors Drive in Pierre. To participate via teleconference, contact the board by 5 p.m. Friday, March 14. An agenda and meeting packet is available on the web at http://massage.sd.gov. Contact Executive Secretary Jennifer Stalley at 605-224-1721 or by email at SDBMT@midwestsolutionssd.com for more information.

 

Tuesday, March 18, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission will hold a meeting and hearing in Conference Room 1, first floor of the MacKay Building, 800 Governors Drive. A proposed agenda can be found at: http://doe.sd.gov/oatq/professionalpractices.aspx.

 

Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Railroad Board of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will conduct a meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) 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.

 

Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. CDT – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve a facility design plan for the Facility Infrastructure Project-Chiller Portion at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. 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/SDSMT.htm. Media contacts: Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455

 

Wednesday, March 19, 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 St. For more information, contact Larry Eliason, executive secretary, South Dakota Commission on Gaming, at 605-773-6050.

 

Friday, March 21, 1 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy will meet at Rapid City Regional Hospital in the Ron Trautman Room of the main campus. See http://doh.sd.gov/boards/pharmacy/pharmacyminutes/ for an agenda or contact Randy Jones, executive director, at 605-362-2737 for more information.

 

 

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Monday, March 17, to Thursday, March 20 – State Office of Emergency Management hosts a series of town-hall meetings on flood outlook and flood insurance. Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Weather Service (NWS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will provide information. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Marc Macy, Office of Emergency Management, 605-773-3231. The meeting schedule:

 

  • Monday, March 17, 7 p.m. CDT, Huron – Pyle Community Room, Huron Campus Center, 939 Ohio Ave. SW.
  • Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Eagle’s Nest at city offices (old CHS building), 225 3rd Ave. SE.
  • Wednesday, March 19, 7 p.m. CDT, Watertown – Classroom B, Codington County Extension Building, 1910 Kemp Ave. W.
  • Thursday, March 20, 5:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Oyate Community Center, 2421 W 15th St.
  • Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – Municipal Services Centre, Council Chambers (2nd floor), 625 5th St.

 

Monday, March 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST, 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, March 18 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

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

 

Tuesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 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:

  • Tuesday, March 18, 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.    
  • Wednesday, March 19, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office, 205 2nd St. E., Ste. 1. For more information on programs and services call 605-380-8930 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. #1. For more information, call Jamie Maine at 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, March 20, 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.

 

Tuesday, March 18, 12:30 – 5 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen  – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation along with Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Aberdeen Development Corporation, Absolutely! Aberdeen, Aberdeen Area Human Resources Associations, Aberdeen News Company, New Tec, Inc., Hub City Radio, Dakota Broadcasting, LLC and Northern State University will be sponsoring Aberdeen Area 2014 Job Fair located at Aberdeen Civic Arena, 215 S. Washington. The job fair is for anyone seeking full- or part-time, permanent, temporary or seasonal employment. It is free and open to the public. Job fairs offer a chance to showcase yourself, share your resume, check out available jobs and meet with multiple local employers at one time. Over 45 employers are expected to attend, for a complete list of employers attending, visit www.sdjobs.org and go to local office Aberdeen for more information.

 

Wednesday, March 19 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Woonsocket, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST

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

 

Wednesday, March 19, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Fort Meade – 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, March 19, to Thursday, March 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, March 19, 3 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the University Center lobby. 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, March 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at Black Hills State University in the Student Union Building Room 3, in the Vet’s Headquarters. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, March 20, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT, Hot Springs – 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 available at www.sdjobs.org.   
  • Thursday, March 20, 2 – 4 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the Wagner City Hall, at 60 S. Main Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 605-668-2900. Walk-ins welcome. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, March 19, to Thursday, March 20, 7:30 a.m. CDT, Fort Pierre, AmericInn Teton Island Conference Center – The 26th Annual Environmental and Ground Water Quality Conference will be held. The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) hosts the conference, which will consist of exhibits and presentations covering subjects related to South Dakota’s environment, ground water, geology, mining, and mineral resources. The conference is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brian Walsh, DENR, (605) 773-3296, or visit http://denr.sd.gov/GWQConference.

 

Thursday, March 20 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

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

 

Tuesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 20 – 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 to be covered 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, March 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Suite 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, March 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.     
  • Wednesday, March 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, March 19, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – at 205 E. Oak. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Thursday, March 20, 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

 

Thursday, March 20, 1 – 6 p.m. CDT, Yankton – The Department of Labor and Regulation will host a Job Fair at the Technical Education Center, 1200 W. 21st St. The job fair is for anyone seeking full- or part-time, permanent, temporary or seasonal employment. It is free and open to the public. Job fairs offer a chance to showcase yourself, share your resume, check out available jobs and meet with multiple local employers at one time. For more information, please visit 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 is available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

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