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Watch the “treasure” pile up when you advertise in the 1870 Ag Equipment 33rd Annual WJAG, KIX, Northeast Nebraska Farm and Equipment Show. Free Admission to show & all seminars! Demonstrations & Door Prizes. January 15 & 16th, 2020. Wednesday, 9am-5pm & Thursday, 9am-4pm, Chuck M. Pohlman Ag Complex, Northeast Community College, Hwy. 35 & Benjamin Ave., Norfolk. For more details: www.nebraskafarmshow.com 201 W Cherry Vermillion, SD Phone: (605) 624-4429 Fax: (605) 624-2696 USDA Invests $9.5 Million In Rural Broadband For South Dakota Families FLANDREAU, S.D., Dec. 12, 2019 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Dakota State Director Julie Gross announced USDA has invested $9.5 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve e-Connectivity for more than 1,750 homes in rural South Dakota. This is one of many funding announcements in the first round of USDA’s ReConnect Pilot Program investments. “Reliable, high-speed broadband internet e-Connectivity is essential to increasing access to specialized health care and education, connecting with friends and family, building or starting a business, or increasing productivity at your agricultural operation,” Gross said. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to being a strong partner in deploying this essential infrastructure in rural communities, because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.” Valley Telecommunications Cooperative will use $9.5 million in ReConnect grant funding to deploy a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in Brookings, Kingsbury and Moody counties in South Dakota. This investment is anticipated to reach 1,750 rural households, 27 farms, 17 businesses and one critical community facility. Background: In March 2018, Congress provided $600 million to USDA to expand broadband infrastructure and services in rural America. On Dec. 13, 2018, Secretary Perdue announced the rules of the program, called “ReConnect,” including how the loans and grants will be awarded to help build broadband infrastructure in rural America. USDA received 146 applications between May 31, 2019, and July 12, 2019, requesting $1.4 billion in funding across all three ReConnect Program funding products: 100 percent loan, 100 percent grant, and loan-grant combinations. USDA is reviewing applications and announcing approved projects on a rolling basis. Additional investments in all three categories will be made in the coming weeks. These grants, loans and combination funds enable the federal government to partner with the private sector and rural communities to build modern broadband infrastructure in areas with insufficient internet service. Insufficient service is defined as connection speeds of less than 10 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 1 Mbps upload. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align Time To Submit Notice Of Intent To Apply For 21st CCLC Grant Funding PIERRE, S.D. –Br is the time Now will o organizations linThe grant application2x1 be for schools and other adca sterononline, and applicants must first e. interested in 21st Century submitcom of Intent to Apply a Notice Community Learning Centers, or to the South Dakota Department 21st CCLC, grants to submit a Notice of Education by Jan. 10, 2020. of Intent to Apply. Applicants will then receive the The learning centers are intended information needed to access the to assist students from high-poverty online system. The deadline to apply and low-performing schools by is Feb. 21, 2020. providing academic enrichment The Notice of Intent to Apply opportunities and activities designed and guidelines for filling out the to complement regular school application are now available instruction. Funding comes from the and can be found at https://doe. federal government in the form of sd.gov/21CCLC/index.aspx. formula grants to the states. Grant award amounts range from $50,000 to $250,000 per year, and the length of a grant is five years. While funds are often awarded to schools, other organizations are also eligible to apply. The grants must specifically support programs offered outside of regular school hours. Contact Alan Haarstad at alan. haarstad@state.sd.us or Lauren Jahn 3x1 at lauren.jahn@state.sd.us or call 605-773-5238, with questions about the grant application process. Broadcasteronline.c om TODD’S Broadcasteronline.c om ELECTRIC SERVICE “The Line To Power” Design/Build • Fiber Cabling • Commercial • Residential Service Calls • Boom Truck with Auger • Trenching Serving the Beresford and Vermillion Areas the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and highspeed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www. rd.usda.gov. 4x1 1-800-560-2518 1221 Cornell St., Vermillion, SD • 605-624-5642 201 NW 13th St., Ste. 3, Beresford, SD • 800-560-2518 1320 Stories you missed this week because you’re not a Plain Talk subscriber Coverage of a fire that destroyed a rural home north of Vermillion. Fortunately, no was injured. Continued coverage of holiday music concerts being held in Vermillion. Letters to Santa written by local elementary school students Continued photo coverage of a variety of holiday concerts held in Vermillion as Christmas approaches. A story about the ongoing investigation of the death of an Irene man Dec. 9. The man’s body was found in an alley in Irene. It has been determined that the man was struck by a vehicle. And if you want to see: A story that takes a closer look at the contractors that were awarded bids for the new addition to Vermillion High School that, when completed, will house school administration offices and an alternative school classroom. A story about awards presented to several officers of the Vermillion Police Department at the Dec. 16 noon meeting of the Vermillion City Council. A story about the three-decade Christmas tradition at the Nora Store and how an instrument that was brought to the region to be considered as part of the National Music Museum is part of that tradition. Pick up this Friday’s Plain Talk! Local news since 1884! Here for you yesterday, today and tomorrow. 201 W. Cherry, Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-2695 Education Stepping Stones Childcare Center is accepting applications for a full-time childcare provider. 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Apply in person at: 3210 Broadway Ave Yankton SD, 57078 Employment Open House The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Gavins Point Project will be having an employment open house at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center on Monday, December 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Personnel will be on hand to answer questions about applying for student and non-student seasonal jobs and tips on filling out resumes on www.usajobs.gov. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED during the open house. Resumes must include a cover letter indicating any or all positions you wish to be considered for. It must also include current and past work experience including dates and supervisor contacts, along with list of references. Positions may include: Campground Ranger, Visitor Center Ranger, Biological Aide or Biological Technician, Powerplant Laborer, and Office Automation Assistant. Announcements will follow at a later time on www.usajobs.gov. For more information call (402) 667-2546. 1335 Other Employment 1335 Other Employment OPEN POSITIONS • Facility Worker - Custodial Monday - Saturday • 9:00pm - 5:30am For complete detailed descriptions and to apply, EEO/AA go to http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu