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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, June 10, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For June 11 – 17, 2016

 

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

 

Saturday, June 11, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will partake in the Outdoor University activities on the Capitol grounds which are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT on Saturday. Individuals and families can try kayaking, canoeing, fishing, rock climbing, bb gun shooting, archery and more at this free event. For more information, visit gfp.sd.gov/outdoor-learning/outdoor-university.aspx or call 605-773-3391.

 

Saturday, June 11, to Tuesday, June 14, Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend the  Western Governors’ Association 2016 Annual Meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

 

Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will serve as the emcee for the 75th Anniversary of the USS South Dakota Band Concert at 12th and Kiwanis Avenue in Sioux Falls.

 

Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. CDT, Beresford – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will be in Beresford, S.D., on Friday, June 17, to cut the ribbon at the new Dakota Metals facility. The 30- to 45-minute event will be held at 10 a.m. CDT at 501 N 16th Ave, Beresford, S.D. Guided tours and refreshments will be available.

 

Monday, June 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – The Department of Social Services, Social Work Board of Examiners will hold a board meeting at 629 Main St., and also at 2210 W. Brown Place, Sioux Falls. For more information about the Social Work Board of Examiners, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=91.

 

Monday, June 13, 4 p.m. CDT, Oacoma – The South Dakota Board of Abstracters will hold its meeting and election of officers at the Cedar Shore Resort, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Oacoma, SD 57365. The meeting agenda will be available one week prior to our meeting at http://www.sdjobs.org/bdcomm/abstracters/default.aspx. For more information, contact Viki Wilds at 605-558-1030 or sdabe@midconetwork.com.

 

Monday, June 13, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Barber Examiners will meet in the Kneip Room of the Governor’s Inn on Monday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=11.

 

Tuesday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. CDT – The Economic Development Board will meet in Pierre at 711 E. Wells Ave at 9:30 a.m. CDT. Contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Wednesday, June 15, 9 a.m. CDT – The Board of Accountancy will hold a meeting via conference call. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=4. For more information, call Nicole at 605-367-5770.

 

Wednesday, June 15, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Railroad Board 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 invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=88.  For more information contact Tessa Wenner at 605-773-3265.

 

Wednesday, June 15, 9 a.m. CDT – The South Dakota Board of Regents Building Committee for the SDSU Plant Science Research Support Facility will meet by teleconference to approve the bid for the project.  Contact Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455 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 https://sdbor.edu/the-board/committees/building-sdsu/Pages/default.aspx.

 

Wednesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m. CDT, and Thursday, June 16, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Brookings – The Council of Juvenile Services will meet at the Brookings Boys and Girls Club,1126 Southland Lane. For an agenda and more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=59.

 

Thursday, June 16, 9:30 a.m. CDT – The EDFA (Economic Development Finance Authority) Board Meeting will be held in Pierre at 711 E. Wells Ave. at 9:30 a.m. CDT. Contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Thursday, June 16, 8 a.m. CDT, 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/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=74.

 

Thursday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Housing Authority will hold a conference call meeting on Thursday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=51.

 

Thursday, June 16, 8 a.m. CDT, Lead – The Science and Technology Authority Board of Directors will meet at the Education and Outreach Building at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead on Thursday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=89.

 

Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Lottery will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at its new Sioux Falls office and validation center at 3605 S. Western Ave. A public Open House will also be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with giveaways, Spin ‘N Win opportunities and tours of the new facility from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605-773-5770 or kelly.thompson@state.sd.us.

 

Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m. CDT, Mina – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet at the Aberdeen Energy ethanol plant near Mina. Agenda items are available through the Boards & Commission Portal at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=67. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at 605-773-4216.

 

Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota State Board of Dentistry will meet in the South Dakota Housing Development Authority Conference Room, 3060 E. Elizabeth Street. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Brittany Novotny at 605-224-1282 or contactus@sdboardofdentistry.com for more information.

 

Friday, June 17, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Department of Social Services, Social Work Board of Examiners will hold a board meeting at RedRossa Italian Grille, 808 W. Sioux Ave., #200 in the Highlands Room. For more information and to view a copy of the agenda, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=22.

 

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Saturday, June 11, Statewide – Several state parks will be hosting events in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. The day is set aside annually to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. To view a list of events, visit gfp.sd.gov. For more information about National Get Outdoors Day, visit nationalgetoutdoorsday.org.

 

Sunday, June 12, 12 p.m. CDT, Oacoma – The South Dakota Board of Abstracters will conduct abstracters licensing testing at the Cedar Shore Resort, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Oacoma, SD 57365. Further information and application for testing is available at http://www.sdjobs.org/bdcomm/abstracters/default.aspx. For more information, contact Viki Wilds at 605-558-1030 or sdabe@midconetwork.com.

 

Monday, June 13, 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 Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, June 14 – 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. MDT
  • Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

 

Tuesday, June 14, to Wednesday, June 15 – 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, June 14, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, 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, June 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 1401 Lazelle St., Meade Room or call 605-641-0965 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, June 15, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd street E., Suite 1.  For more information during office hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, June 15, to Thursday, June 16 – 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:

  • Wednesday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – at 10 E. Hickory St. Suite 3. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Wednesday, June 15, 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, June 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Wagner  – at 106 SE Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, June 16, 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, June 15, for more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, June 15 – 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. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Thursday, June 16 – 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. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

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