Broadcaster Press 7 September 15, 2015 www.broadcasteronline.com SCHOOL LUNCH MENU’S Menus listed below are for September 16 – September 22. Menus are subject to change without notice. Vermillion Schools Breakfast Available everyday: Breakfast entrée or choice of cereals with toast. Fruit or Fruit Juice, Milk choices Wednesday – A. Breakfast Pizza, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Thursday – A. Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Sliced Peaches, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Friday – A. Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Applesauce, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Monday – A. French Toast Sticks, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Tuesday – A. Pancakes with Syrup, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Applesauce, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Vermillion Elementary Schools Lunch Wednesday – A. Toasted Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup, B. BBQ Rib Sandwich, Baked Beans Thursday – A. Homestyle Beef Goulash, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie Friday – A. Pizza, B. Taquito, Baked French Fries Monday – A. Chicken Fajitas, B. Corn Dog, Refried Beans Tuesday – A. Home-style Beef Chili with Crackers, B. Baked Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Frosted Cinnamon Roll Vermillion High & Middle School Lunch Wednesday – A. Toasted Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup, B. BBQ Rib Sandwich, Baked Beans Thursday – A. Schoolin’ the Streets Cuban Sandwich (HS), Home-style Beef Goulash (MS), B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie Friday – A. Pizza, B. Taquito, Baked French Fries Monday – A. Chicken Fajitas, B. Corn Dog, Refried Beans Tuesday – A. Home-style Beef Chili with Crackers, B. Baked Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Frosted Cinnamon Roll Elk Point-Jefferson Breakfast Wednesday – Breakfast Pizza, Pineapple, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk Choices Thursday – Pancakes with Syrup, Sliced Peaches, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk Choices Friday – Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll, Applesauce, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk Choices Monday – French Toast Sticks with Syrup, Pineapple, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk Choices Tuesday – Home-style Sausage Gravy over a Fresh Baked Biscuit, Applesauce, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk Choices Continuing The Workforce Marathon A COLUMN BY GOV. DENNIS DAUGAARD Supplying our employers with needed workforce continues to be a major challenge for our state. Our low unemployment rate is a sign of economic strength, but it also means it’s difficult for employers to add more jobs even if they have the business to justify it. Still, whenever we face a challenge, South Dakotans roll up their sleeves and work together to find a solution. One year ago, I challenged all sectors – business, education and government – to work together to address workforce challenges. Using feedback and information gained from six regional workforce summits, we identified the key components of an effective workforce system. First, we need to prepare our youth to reach their true potential by providing the tools, information and opportunities to guide them in their career decisions. At the high school level, our Dual Credit Program has provided opportunities for juniors and seniors to enroll directly into college courses. This helps prepare them for their careers, and also provides credits toward both a high school diploma and a post-secondary degree. During the 2014-15 school year, nearly 2,000 students registered for 3,810 courses totaling 11,196 credit hours. Three out of every four earned A’s and B’s. Second, employers need mechanisms to help them recruit and retain quality workers. Certainly, training is needed to help citizens fill the skilled jobs in our state. At the same time, though, we should recruit workers from outside our state, welcoming new South Dakotans and encouraging the return of those who have left our state. Toward encouraging local communities to meet their own unique workforce needs, the Community Incentives Matching Program provided 1:1 grant dollars to help implement locally developed strategies. Fourteen grantees received a combined total of $1 million towards their sustainable local initiatives. Workforce strategies ranged from housing to internships and certification and training programs to English as a Second Language classes. Lastly, the foundation of an effective workforce system must be built around data and a common Turn Yo ur Clutter i nto Cash! language. The Department of Labor and Regulation is overhauling its entire SDWORKS job service system. When the overhaul is complete, to make decisions we will have realtime, skill-based supply and demand information, not just historical information. Additionally, the jobs database will use language describing jobs and job seekers in terms of actual skills and experiences, competencies, and preferences, not just job titles. This will allow job seekers, employers and education institutions to make better job matches by using common terminology. Looking at our progress, many other programs included in our South Dakota Workforce Initiatives are also doing exceptionally well. Collaborative efforts to fill our workforce gaps have grown and been successful. The South Dakota Workforce Initiatives annual report is a testament to the progress we’ve made. Read it at SouthDakotaWins.com. The challenge of supplying our employers with needed workforce cannot be overcome easily. This is a marathon, not a sprint, but we’re making progress. Elk Point - Jefferson Elementary School Lunch Wednesday – A. Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup, B. BBQ Rib Sandwich, Baked Beans Thursday – A. Home-style Goulash, B. Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Fresh Melon, Green Beans, Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie Friday – A. Pizza, B. Taquito, Golden Corn Monday – A. Fajita, B. Corn Dog, Refried Beans Tuesday – A. Home-style Beef Stroganoff, B. Baked Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Frosted Cinnamon Roll Elk Point-Jefferson High & Middle School Lunch Wednesday – A. Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup, B. BBQ Rib Sandwich, C. Sub Sandwich, Baked Beans Thursday – A. Homestyle Goulash, Breadstick, B. Grilled Chicken Sandwich, C. Sub Sandwich, Fresh Melon, Served at The Main Street Center & Town Square, “Meals on Wheels” Please call before 9:00am to schedule or cancel a meal at 624-7868. Menus listed below are Sept. 16 – Sept. 22. Menus are subject to change without notice. All menus are served with whole grain bread and 1% milk unless otherwise noted. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS), Huron, S.D., September 10, 2015– Applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are batched annually for funding consideration. October 16, 2015, is the date by which an operator or landowner must sign an application at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 funding consideration, according to Jennifer Wurtz, EQIP Program coordinator, with the NRCS. The EQIP program provides financial and technical assistance to help farmers and ranchers voluntary implement conservation practices to improve natural resources on working agricultural lands. Payment is provided for a variety of practices to address resource concerns such as water quality, grazing land health and productivity, soil erosion and soil quality, and wildlife habitat development. Applications for all NRCS conservation programs are accepted continuously, however the application batching date, or call for ranking, for FY16 EQIP funds is October 16, 2015. Wurtz says. “The batching deadline for this popular conservation program comes around quickly. I encourage any operator or landowner to apply early, not wait, and visit your local NRCS office to work on the development of a conservation plan. Having a conservation plan in place will aid in the development of a conservation program application down the road.” For information about technical assistance and conservation programs, visit www.nrcs. usda.gov/GetStarted. For more information about the EQIP or to apply, please contact your local NRCS office. HELP WANTED • Lunch Servers • Event Staff • Line Cooks • Hosts 1607 E. Hwy 50 Yankton, SD 57078 624-4429 Positions Available Include: • Service Technician • Service Clerk/Warranty Writer • Assembly, General Repair, Etc... Excellent Wages (DOE), Full Benefits, 401K 605-665-3872 ~ 53 YEARS IN BUSINESS ~ Send Resume to: sales@koletzkyimplement.com SOUTH DAKOTA HUMAN SERVICES CENTER Nurses We currently have employment opportunities for full-time and parttime RN’s, at the South Dakota Human Services Center, Yankton. Positions will participate with the interdisciplinary team to provide treatment for a facility serving psychiatric and chemical dependency patients including Adolescent and Geriatric Units. Competitive salaries and excellent benefit package. To apply go to http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus. Job ID’s #5056 & #5057. For more information contact the HR Office, SD Human Services Center 605-668-3118. Wednesday – Italian Sausage with Marinara Sauce and Spaghetti, Baked Acorn Squash, Tossed Salad, Pizzelle, Fresh Pear Thursday – Ham Loaf, Mashed Potatoes with Milk Gravy, Peas, Apricots Friday – Tuna & Noodles, Seasoned Spinach, Banana, Bread Pudding Monday – Liver and Onions, Baked Potato, Green Beans Amandine, Crunchy Cranberry Salad Tuesday – Taco Salad with Meat, Bean, Cheese, Salsa, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Tortilla Chips, Fresh Fruit NRCS Announces Program Signup For Equipment Advertise your Garage Sale to thousands of readers! Experienced Farm Equipment Service Technicians & additional staff needed at growing Southeast South Dakota New Holland Dealer a Bun, Corn Chips, Carrots Thursday – A. Macaroni & Cheese, B. Chicken Nuggets, Bread, Green Beans Friday – N/A Monday – A. Italian Pasta Bake with Breadstick, B. Cheeseburger, Green Beans Tuesday – A. Grilled Ham & Cheese, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans Irene-Wakonda High & Middle School Lunch Wednesday – A. Italian Meatball Sub, B. Hot Dog on a Bun, C. Italian Sub, Corn Chips, Carrots Thursday – A. Macaroni & Cheese, Bread, B. Chicken Nuggets, Bread, C. Roast Beef & Swiss Sub, Green Beans Friday – N/A Monday – A. Italian Pasta Bake with Breadstick, B. Cheeseburger, C. Ham & Cheese Sub, Green Beans Tuesday - A. Grilled Ham & Cheese, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, C. Cold Cut Sub, Baked Beans Dakota Senior Meals Please apply in person. WE ARE EXPANDING! Green Beans, Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie Friday – A. Pizza, B. Taquito Grande, C. Sub Sandwich, Golden Corn Monday – A. Fajita, B. Corn Dog, C. Sub Sandwich, Refried Beans Tuesday – A. Home-style Beef Stroganoff, B. Baked Chicken Nuggets, C. Sub Sandwich, Green Beans, Frosted Cinnamon Roll Irene-Wakonda School Breakfast Available every day: Breakfast entrée or Choice of cereals w/toast, Fruit, Milk Choices Wednesday – Waffles, Fruit, Milk Choices Thursday – Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk Choices Friday – N/A Monday – Apple Bosco Stick, Fruit, Milk Choices Tuesday – French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Milk Choices Irene-Wakonda Elementary School Lunch Wednesday – A. Italian Meatball Sub, B. Hot Dog on SOUTH DAKOTA HUMAN SERVICES CENTER Mental Health Aides Looking for an opportunity to help others? Come, make a difference and join our community of professional health care providers. The South Dakota Human Services Center, a 304-bed inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Yankton, is seeking full and part-time Mental Health Aides. This position performs personal care services to patients receiving treatment at the Center and includes a comprehensive employee orientation, including completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification. Excellent benefit package. To apply, go to http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus. Job ID #5000 or 5001. For more information, contact the HR Office at 605-668-3118. ...is looking for qualified individuals to join their team. Cook Full Time Certified Nurse Aides GREAT PAY, BENEFITS & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY INDUSTRY LEADER WITH IMMEDIATE OPENINGS American Foods Group, LLC is an industry leader who strives to provide its customers and partners with wholesome, safe food. We believe in caring for and helping our employees succeed. This philosophy has made AFG a great place to work and a trusted partner for years. 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