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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:  Thursday, April 17, 2014

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

 

                            

News Tips For April 19 – 25, 2014

 

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

 

Tuesday, April 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. CDT, Watertown – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Lake Area Tech Governor's Luncheon at the Watertown Event Center in Watertown.

 

Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Watertown – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the National Guard Association of SD state conference at the Ramkota Hotel in Watertown.

 

Monday, April 21, 3 p.m. CDT – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to approve a facility design plan for the football stadium project at South Dakota State University. Contact Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455 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. Media contact: Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455. Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the South Dakota Board of Regents (605-773-3455) in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

 

Tuesday, April 22, Pierre, 1 p.m. CDT – 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.

 

Wednesday, April 23, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet by teleconference beginning at 10 a.m. in Room 414 of the State Capitol, 500 E. Capitol Ave. On the agenda is the proposed video lottery promotions policy and Declaratory Ruling 91-2. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605-773-5770 or visit www.lottery.sd.gov.

 

Thursday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City, YMCA – A Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Meeting will be held. The Military Affairs Committee meets monthly and is introduced to various missions of Ellsworth Air Force Base and the South Dakota National Guard. The Military Affairs Committee strives to build lasting relationships between our military and business community. For more information, please contact Maj. Anthony Deiss at 605-737-6721 or cell 605-431-8753, or email ng.sd.sdarng.list.pao@mail.mil.

 

Thursday, April 24, Pierre, 9 a.m. CDT – 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.

 

Friday, April 25, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. CDT – The South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities will hold its quarterly meeting at the Best Western Ramkota Plus, 3200 W. Maple, Sioux Falls, S.D., from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT on Friday, April 25. For more information contact Arlene Poncelet at 605-773-6369.

 

Friday, April 25, Rapid City, 4 – 6 p.m. MDT – The Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired invites anyone interested in services to a public meeting at the Adoba Eco Hotel, 445 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, S.D., from 4-6 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 25. Please call 800-658-5441 at least one week prior to the meeting to request an interpreter or other accommodations. If you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to comment, you may do so by mailing written comments: Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired, 3800 E. Highway 34, c/o 500 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501. For more information contact Gaye Mattke at 605-773-4644.

 

 

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Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. CDT, Fort Pierre, Stanley County Fairgrounds –The 2014 pari-mutuel horse racing season, coordinated by the Verendrye Benevolent Association, begins at the Stanley County Fairgrounds. The first post time is 1 p.m. For more information contact Larry Eliason, Executive Secretary, South Dakota Commission on Gaming, 605-773-6050.

 

Monday, April 21, to Thursday, April 24 – 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, April 21, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at Southeast Technical Institute at 2320 N. Career Ave. A veteran representative will be available at this time. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Monday, April 21, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at University Center at 4801 N. Career Ave. A veteran representative will be available as this time. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, April 24, 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, April 24, 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, April 24, 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.

 

Monday, April 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.

 

Tuesday, April 22 – 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. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

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

 

Tuesday, April 22, to Friday, April 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 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, April 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, April 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. 
  • Wednesday, April 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.
  • Wednesday, April 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at 106 SE. Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Wednesday, April 23, 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.
  • Friday, April 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Vermillion – at 1024 W. Cherry St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 23.   

 

Tuesday, April 22, to Thursday, April 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, April 22, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Tuesday, April 22, 8 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.
  • Tuesday, April 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, April 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, April 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.

 

Wednesday, April 23, 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 Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, April 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.

 

Thursday, April 24, 8 p.m. CDT – Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Trudy Wastweet will appear on PBS for SD Focus to discuss spring planting, weather and the season ahead.

 

Thursday, April 24, Rapid City, 9 a.m. MDT – 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 a.m. to 12 p.m.  The workshop for Contractors' Excise Tax starts at 1 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Both workshops will be held at the department's Rapid City field office located at 1520 Haines Avenue, Suite 3.  For more information contact Jean Person, Education Coordinator, Department of Revenue, at 605-773-3311.

 

Thursday, April 24 – 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. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

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

 

Friday, April 25, 2 pm – 4 p.m. CDT, Wagner – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Charles Mix County Veterans Service Officer will be hosting an Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open House at Booms (HWY 46). For more information contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.

 

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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