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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, December 4, 2015

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

 

                            

News Tips For Dec. 5 – 11, 2015

 

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

 

Monday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. CST, Pierre, Capitol Lake – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Wreath Laying Ceremony in Pierre on Monday. The ceremony will take place at the Capitol Lake Veterans Memorial.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. CST, Pierre, Capitol Building – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will give the annual budget address in the state House Chamber. South Dakota Public Broadcasting will broadcast the speech live on SDPB1 TV, SDPB Radio and SDPB.org. The budget address will re-air on SDPB1 TV at 10 p.m. CST and be archived on SDPB’s website.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City, Civic Center – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak about his proposed budget at the Rapid City Chamber Luncheon. Reporters planning to attend should RSVP to rsvp@rapidcitychamber.com.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 11: 30 a.m. CST, Aberdeen, Dakota Event Center – Gov. Dennis Daugaard speak at the Aberdeen Area Chamber Luncheon on Thursday about his budget proposal.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. CST – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on 1140 AM KSOO’s Viewpoint University with Rick Knobe.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 5:10 p.m. CST – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on the Fred & Tom Show on WNAX, 570 AM.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 4:45 p.m. MST – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on 1380 KOTA Radio.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, Frederick – First Lady Linda Daugaard will visit third-, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade classrooms at the Frederick Area School to read to students as part of her literacy initiative. Mrs. Daugaard will also use the visits to recycle gently-used books. She plans to collect and drop off donated books with each participating classroom.

 

Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet at the Holiday Inn Express Empire, Abbott Meeting Room. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Marcia Walter at 605-688-9017 or sdbce@iw.net for more information.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Economic Development Board meeting will be held at 711 E. Wells Ave. at 9:30 a.m. Contact Cassie Stoeser at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. MST, Spearfish – The Department of Social Services’ Board of Social Work Examiners will be holding a teleconference meeting at 629 Main St. and 2210 W. Brown Place in Sioux Falls. Persons interested in joining the meeting via conference call may do so by calling 605-642-1600 to arrange for a dial-in number. For more information, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=91.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. CST, Pierre, Floyd Matthew Training Center, Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. – The state Nonpoint Source Task Force will meet to consider six project applications for 319 Nonpoint Source grant funds. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2015/npstf1215.pdf. For more information about the project proposals, visit http://denr.sd.gov/dfta/wp/319apps/319applications.aspx or contact Barry McLaury, DENR, at 605-773-4254.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 8:30 a.m. CST, Pierre, Floyd Matthew Training Center, Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. – DENR’s Water Management Board will meet. For a complete agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=106. For more information, contact Eric Gronlund, DENR, at 605-773-3352.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. CST, Rapid City – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Workforce Development Council (WDC) will hold its regular quarterly meeting at Western Dakota Technical Institute, Dakota Lecture Hall. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=111. For more information about the WDC, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/workforce_training/wdc.aspx.  

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. CST, Oacoma – The Council of Juvenile Services will meet at the Cedar Shore Resort in Oacoma. For an agenda and more information, go to:

http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=59.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. CST – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board will meet via teleconference. A draft agenda can be found at: http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=2. For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh, state 9-1-1 coordinator, 605-773-8145.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m. CST, Pierre, Floyd Matthew Training Center, Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. - The Petroleum Release Compensation Board will meet. For a complete agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=73. For more information, contact Vicki Hanson, DENR, at 605-773-3769.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. MST, Lead, 630 E. Summit St. – The Science and Technology Authority will meet on Thursday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=89.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet beginning at 10 a.m. at the Lawrence & Schiller Production Center, 3924 S. Willow Ave. (use entrance on the south side of the building). On the agenda is a Strategic Plan update, a presentation on the results of a market research study conducted by Lawrence & Schiller, and sales/marketing reports. View meeting materials at http://lottery.sd.gov/about/commission/ or http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605-773-5770.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. CST – The Board of Accountancy will hold a meeting via conference call. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=4..  For more information, call Nicole Kasin at 605.367.5770.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 8 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. For an agenda and more information, go to:

http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=74.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, to Friday, Dec. 11, Pierre – Beginning Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. CST, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission will meet at the Red Rossa Convention Room in Pierre. A public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. CST discussing the finalizations of November’s meeting. The GFP Commission serves as the advocate and liaison between the department and its stakeholders – the people of South Dakota. The Commission meets monthly (except for February and September) and consists of eight members; which are appointed by the Governor for four year terms. The full agenda for the December meeting can be found here: http://gfp.sd.gov/agency/commission/default.aspx. For more information, please contact wildinfo@state.sd.us or call 605-773-3718.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m. CST, Pierre – The Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council will meet on Thursday in the Kneip Building, Conference Room 3, 700 Governors Drive. For more information, call 605-773-3101. To view the meeting information, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=107.

 

Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. CST, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m., Pierre – The Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, will hold its quarterly Family Support Council meeting at the Governor’s Inn, 700 W. Sioux Ave., Pierre, 7 – 9 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 11. The meeting will continue Saturday, Dec. 12, at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit the state Boards and Commissions website or contact John New at 605-773-3438.

 

Friday, Dec. 11, 8:45 a.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota State Historical Society Board of Trustees will be meeting at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr. A proposed agenda with a call-in number and password is posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=50. For more information, contact Jay D. Vogt at 605-773-3458.

 

Friday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. CST, Pierre – The Unemployment Advisory Council will meet on Friday in the Kneip Building, Conference Room 3, 700 Governors Drive. For more information, call 605-773-3101. To view the meeting information, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=99.

 

 

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Monday, Dec. 7 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Phillip, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

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

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8, to Friday, Dec. 11 – 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, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Avenue.  For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, Dec. 10, Watertown, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST – at 2001 9th Ave. SW., Suite 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
    • Thursday, Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, for more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Huron – at 333 9th St. SW, in the Huron Campus Center, Hohm Conference Room. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.   
    • Friday Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Vermillion – at 1024 W. Cherry St., Vermillion. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8, to Thursday, Dec. 10 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both jobs 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, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Redfield – at the Spink County Court House, third floor for more information during these hours, call 605-472-0435 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111.  For more information on programs and services, call Debra Farrar or Dawn Fitzgerald at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement for more information during these hours, call 605-345-4781 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111.  For more information on programs and services, call Derek Dalen at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

 

Thursday, Dec. 10 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

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

 

 

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