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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, October 21, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For Oct. 22 – 28, 2016

 

First Lady Linda Daugaard’s Public Commitments; Public Meetings:

 

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. CDT, Redfield – First Lady Linda Daugaard will visit third-, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade classrooms at the Redfield Elementary 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.

 

Monday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Economic Development Board will meet in Watertown at Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 1901 9th Ave. Southwest at 1 p.m. CDT. Contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-GOED (4633) for more information.

 

Monday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board holds its annual meeting in the board room of the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners, 211 E. Prospect Ave., Pierre. A draft agenda can found at: http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/10-24-16%20DRAFT%20Board%20Mtg%20Agenda.pdf. Attendees can also dial into the meeting at 1-866-528-2256; access code – 499-9977. For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh at 773-8145.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Aeronautics Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting via conference call. Staff will be available in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. in Pierre. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=5. For more information contact Tessa Wenner at 605-773-3574.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Ramkota – The Housing Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a brief meeting in Pierre on Tuesday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=51.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Capitol Building – The Economic Advisors meeting will be held on Tuesday in the Capitol. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=118.

 

Thursday, Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – 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 invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=96. For more information contact Kellie Beck at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday Oct. 27, 8 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority Board will be holding a meeting in the SDDA Conference Room, 3rd Floor Foss Building. A complete agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=100. For more information, please contact the Department of Ag at 605-773-5436.

 

Thursday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. CDT – The South Dakota Board of Accountancy will hold a meeting via conference call. For more information, call 605-367-5770 or visit www.boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=4.

 

Friday, Oct. 28, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Department of Social Services’ Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists Board of Examiners will be holding a board meeting at 700 Governors Drive. To view the agenda or to find additional information, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=22.

 

Friday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Dolly Reed Plaza – The South Dakota Arts Council will meet. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=7.

 

 

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Monday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – Panera Bread will be conducting a Job Fair at the Department of Labor and Regulation office, 2330 N. Maple Ave. This is a walk-in interview session open to the public. Positions available include line cook, cashier; dishwasher, prep cook and front of house.  For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296.

 

Monday, Oct. 24, 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, Oct. 25 – 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, Oct. 25, to Thursday, Oct. 27 – 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, Oct. 25, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, room L212.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 25, 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.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Court House, third floor or call 605-472-0435 during these hours and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1– 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement or call 605-345-4781 during these office hours and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 27, 1 - 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, room L212.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1 – 5 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the City Hall, 60 S. Main. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. CDT, Yankton – The South Dakota Human Services Center will be holding a job fair at 3515 Broadway Ave. Multiple positions are available for mental health aides (CNA), counselors, nurses and more, offering benefits, paid vacation and holidays. Interviews will be conducted on the spot. Parties interested in attending should bring copies of their resumes and references. For more information, please call 605-688-3118.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 26, to Friday, Oct. 28 – 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, Oct. 25, 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.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 25, 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, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Suite 124. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 27, 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, Oct. 26. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Friday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Vermillion – at 904 E. Cherry St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 26 – 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
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Thursday, Oct. 27, 9 – 10 a.m. CDT, Mitchell – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will offer a Job Club meeting at 1321 N. Main St. The topics discussed will include interview skills, workforce training options, personal finance, online applications and more. For more information, please call 605-995-8060.

 

Thursday, Oct. 27 – 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. – 12 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Friday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, North Sioux City – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a job fair at City Hall, 504 River Drive. Attendees should bring copies of their resume and references, and be prepared to fill out applications. For questions or additional information, please call 605-242-5445. 

 

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