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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, May 9, 2014

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

 

                            

News Tips For May 10 – 16, 2014

 

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

 

Monday, May 12, 4:15 p.m.  CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission will meet by teleconference. A proposed agenda that includes a call-in number and access code can be found at http://doe.sd.gov/oatq/professionalpractices.aspx.

 

Tuesday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. CDT – The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference and live webcast for its regular business meeting in May. An executive session is scheduled Tuesday at 9 a.m. CDT, followed by the regents’ business meeting at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of the informal budget hearing process and approval of South Dakota State University’s football stadium facility design plan. The board’s agenda and supporting documents may be accessed online at http://www.sdbor.edu/theboard/agenda/index.htm. The public may attend this meeting in the Board of Regents’ conference room (306 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 200, Pierre) or listen to a live webcast by accessing www.sdbor.edu at 9:30 a.m. CDT. For more information, contact Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

Tuesday, May 13, to Wednesday, May 14, Oacoma – The Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board will meet in Oacoma at Cedar Shore Resort to discuss a variety of topics, from peak season marketing plans to the outlook for the summer season. For more information contact Wanda Goodman at 605-773-3301 or Wanda.Goodman@state.sd.us.

 

Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m. CDT – A building committee of the South Dakota Board of Regents will meet by teleconference to discuss and approve the Facility Design Plan for the New Cow/Calf Research and Education Unit 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 to the teleconference 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 contacts: Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The next SD Board on Geographic Names is meeting Thursday, May 15, at 9 a.m. in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen Building, 700 E. Broadway. The agenda will be posted on the website: http://www.sdbgn.sd.gov/.

 

Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m. CDT – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet over Digital Dakota Network sites in Pierre, Aberdeen, Madison, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Vermillion and Watertown. The board is scheduled to address mining issues and hear oral mining reports from LAC Minerals, Homestake Mining Company, Wharf Resources and VMC, LLC. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2014/bme0514.pdf. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at 773-4216.

 

Thursday, May 15, 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.

 

Thursday, May 15, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at the Kneip Building, 700 Governors Drive, Conference Room #3. The Workforce Development Council (WDC), which oversees the implementation of workforce training programs in South Dakota, will hold its regular quarterly meeting.

 

Thursday, May 15, 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, S.D., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. For more information contact Eric Weiss at 605-773-3195.

 

 

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Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 11, Aberdeen, Brown County Fairgrounds – The 2014 pari-mutuel horse racing season continues at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The first post time is 1 p.m. each day. For more information contact Larry Eliason, executive secretary, South Dakota Commission on Gaming, 605-773-6050.

 

Monday, May 12, to Thursday, May 15 – 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.
  • Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the National American University main building, second floor lobby area outside the Book Store. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 12, to Thursday, May 15 – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and County Veterans Service Officers will be hosting Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open Houses at the following locations. For more information contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.

  • Monday, May 12, 4 – 6 p.m. CDT, Hayes – Hays Hall
  • Tuesday, May 13, 4 – 6:30 p.m. CDT, Blunt – Oahe Electric, 102 S. Canford
  • Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Huron – Campus Center, 333 9th St. SW
  • Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Milbank – Grant County Court House, 210 E. 5th Ave.
  • Wednesday, May 14, 4 – 6:30 p.m. CDT, Wilmot – Community Center, 516 Main St.
  • Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Leola – Municipal Building, 742 Sherman St.
  • Thursday, May 15, 2:30 – 5 p.m. CDT, Eureka – Prime Time, 717 7th Street
  • Thursday, May 15, 4 – 8 p.m. CDT, Centerville – American Legion, 921 Main Street

 

Monday, May 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.

 

Tuesday, May 13 – 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
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

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

 

Tuesday, May 13, to Wednesday, May 14 – 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, May 13, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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. 

 

Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday, May 15 – 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, May 13, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – 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.
  • Tuesday, May 13, 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 Jill Foster, Lynette Engle or Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.    
  • Tuesday, May 13, 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, May 14, 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, May 15, 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, May 13, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CDT, Eagle Butte – The Cheyenne River Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Statewide Independent Living Council, Division of Rehabilitation Services, and Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired will host a public gathering at the H.V. Johnston Cultural Center at Highwy 212 and 63 in Eagle Butte. This public meeting will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 15 – 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
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

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

 

Friday, May 16, to Sunday May 18, All South Dakota State Parks – The Department of Game, Fish and Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy South Dakota outdoors with the Parks' Open House Weekend and Free Fishing Weekend. During the annual three-day event, anglers can fish without a license anywhere in the state, and entrance fees are waived for visitors to South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas. Camping fees still apply. Fishing regulations and limits apply. For more information, visit www.gfp.sd.gov or call 605-773-3391

 

 

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