News Tips For May 14 -- 20, 2016

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

Thursday, May 19, 3 p.m. CDT -- Gov. Dennis Daugaard will interview with Jerry Oster on WNAX (570 AM) out of Yankton.

Thursday, May 19, 4:45 p.m. MDT -- Gov. Dennis Daugaard will interview with Ian Tromp on KOTA radio (1380 AM) out of Rapid City.

Saturday, May 14, 3 p.m. MDT, Faith -- Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will serve as the commencement speaker for the Faith High School graduation. This year's graduating class is the 100th senior class to graduate from Faith.

Friday, May 20, 4 p.m. CDT, Mitchell -- Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will serve as the guest speaker and emcee for the Boehnen Memorial Dedication at Mitchell Prehistoric Indian's Village.

Monday, May 16, 9 a.m. CDT, Aberdeen -- The South Dakota Board of Education will meet at Northern State University, Student Center Centennial Rooms A & B West, 1200 S. Jay St. A proposed agenda that includes a call-in number and access code is posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=32.

Tuesday, May 17, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre -- The Banking Commission will hold a telephonic meeting on Tuesday, May 17. For more information and view the agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=10.

Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Foss Building, Matthews Training Center -- The Juvenile Justice Native American Focus Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in Pierre. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=134.

Tuesday, May 17, 1 p.m. CDT, Huron -- The SD State Fair Foundation will hold their meeting at the Huron Event Center. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

Tuesday, May 17, 1:45 p.m. CDT, Huron -- The SD State Fair Commission will hold a meeting following the SD State Fair Foundation meeting at the Huron Event Center. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=39. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

Wednesday, May 18, 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, May 18, 1 p.m. -- 5 p.m. CDT, Pierre, Capitol Building, LCR 1 & 2 -- The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=134.

Wednesday, May 18, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre -- The Corrections Commission will meet at the Pierre Community Work Center, 3442 East Highway 34 in Pierre. For more information and an agenda, go to

http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=17.

Thursday, May 19, 8 a.m. CDT, Pierre -- The SD Value Added Finance Authority will hold their monthly meeting in the SDDA Conference Room, 3rd floor Foss Building and also via conference call. A public rules hearing will also take place to hear oral comments regarding the proposed rule change to the Value Added Finance Authority's Value Added Sub Fund Program. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=100. For more information, please contact the Department at 605-773-5436.

Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Floyd Matthew Training Center, Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. -- DENR's Board of Minerals and Environment will meet. 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.

Thursday, May 19, 1:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre -- The Appraiser Certification Program Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting in Pierre on Thursday, May 19, beginning at 1:30 p.m. CDT at the Kneip Building, Conference Room # 3, 700 Governor's Drive. For more information or to request accommodations for the meeting, contact Sherry Bren at 605-773-4608.

Friday, May 20, 8:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City -- The Board of Technical Professions will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in Rapid City on Friday, May 20, beginning at 8:30 a.m. MST in the Board's office, 2525 W. Main St., Suite 211. For more information, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=37 or contact Kathryn Patterson at 605-394-2510.

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Monday, May 16, 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, May 17, to Friday, May 20 -- 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 17, 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 18, 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 18, 8:30 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls -- at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, May 18, 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, May 18, 9 a.m. -- 3 p.m. CDT, Lake Andes -- at 3rd and Lake Street. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
Friday, May 20, 9 a.m. -- 3 p.m. CDT, Vermillion -- at 904 East Cherry, Vermillion. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 18.

Tuesday, May 17, to Wednesday, May 18 -- 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, May 17 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 May 17, 8 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. CDT, Wagner -- at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 29775 Main Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, May 18, 12 p.m. -- 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge -- at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd St. East, 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.

Tuesday, May 17 -- 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
Wagner, 8 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. CDT
Miller, 9:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. MDT
Desmet, 9 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. CDT
Howard, 9:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. CDT
Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. CDT

Wednesday, May 18, 10 a.m. -- Noon (CDT). Pierre -- An applications and interviewing training even will be held at the Pierre Department of Labor and Regulation office at 116 W. Missouri Ave. For more information, call 773-3372 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

Wednesday, May 18 -- 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, May 19 -- 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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