June 11, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com South Dakota Weekly Gas Price Update (June 3, 2019) - South Dakota gas prices have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 628 stations. Gas prices in South Dakota are unchanged versus a month ago, yet stand 7.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Broadcaster Press 3 Father’s Day Gifts For The Modern Dad Father's Day is a chance for people to show the special men in their lives just how much they're loved. Though it was first celebrated on June 19, 1910, it was not until decades later that President Richard Nixon made honoring fathers a nationwide holiday in the United States. While there are many different ways to honor dads, According to GasBuddy price reports, the it has become customary to offer gifts and other tocheapest station in South Dakota is priced at kens of affection. According to History.com, Americans $2.59/g today while the most expensive is $3.04/g, "The national average has fallen for its fourth now spend more than $1 billion each year on Father's a difference of 45.0 cents per gallon. The lowstraight week, probably not something motorists Day gifts. est price in the state today is $2.59/g while the would associate with the start of the summer drivMany modern fathers are more involved in their highest is $3.04/g, a difference of 45.0 cents per ing season," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petrochildren's lives and around the house than their own gallon. The cheapest price in the entire country leum analysis for GasBuddy. "More impressively fathers were. Gifts that cater to today's well-rounded today stands at $1.89/g while the most expensive is the surprise that may soon hit some motorists: dads are sure to be appreciated. is $5.86/g, a difference of $3.97/g. the nation's cheapest gas prices may soon fall · Cool duds: Modern dads are fashion-forward and back under $2 per gallon as oil prices have plum- might enjoy a piece of clothing or a gift card to their The national average price of gasoline has meted nearly $14 in the last 8 weeks, prompted by favorite retailer. If you know a store where Dad loves fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averag- worries about President Trump's tariffs on China to shop, stop in for some inspiration. ing $2.81/g today. The national average is down and now also Mexico, undermining the U.S. and · Pampering products: Mom is not the only one 8.9 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands global economy, and perhaps leading to a slowwho likes to indulge in some pampering from time to 13.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. down in oil demand at the same time as U.S. oil time. Put together a carefully curated basket of men's inventories have rebounded sharply. While there grooming products, or purchase a set from a bath and Historical gasoline prices in South Dakota and may be volatility and a return to higher prices body store like Lush. the national average going back a decade: should Trump make a deal to avoid tariffs on both · Fitness finds: If you haven't already gifted the speJune 3, 2018: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $2.94/g) the countries, for now, it's going to be a big win at cial man in your life with a fitness tracker watch, now June 3, 2017: $2.36/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g) the gas pump with prices in most areas likely to is the time to do so. Such a watch will tap into his love June 3, 2016: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.35/g) fall notably in the week ahead." of gadgets and provide some utility as he tries to be as June 3, 2015: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g) June healthy as possible. 3, 2014: $3.50/g (U.S. Average: $3.67/g) June 3, For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn· Cookbooks: The stereotype that dads are hopeless 2013: $3.84/g (U.S. Average: $3.62/g) June 3, 2012: sights.GasBuddy.com. in the kitchen has long since been refuted. Many men $3.58/g (U.S. Average: $3.58/g) June 3, 2011: are top-notch home chefs and will appreciate some $3.80/g (U.S. Average: $3.79/g) June 3, 2010: SOURCE: GasBuddy new recipes to try. Combine the cookbook with a new $2.65/g (U.S. Average: $2.70/g) June 3, 2009: culinary tool, like a cast-iron skillet or a mandoline $2.54/g (U.S. Average: $2.55/g) slicer, so he can try out his skills right away. · Support the team: If Dad is a sports fan, find a baseball cap or a jersey of his favorite team/player. Many sports stores only carry inventory for local teams. If Dad supports a team in a different state or country, do your shopping online at a site like Fanatics.com. · Craft beers: The craft beer movement has expanded exponentially in recent years. Visit with a local brewer and purchase bottles or growlers of a favorite brew. If you know the flavor profile that Dad favors, find a beer that suits that preference while also giving HURON, SD, June 5, 2019 –Act- that support rural homeownerin home repair funds to 36 very some new varieties so he can put together his own ing Assistant to the Secretary for ship, including: low-income residents. Of the Rural Development Joel Baxley • Direct home loans for veryloan funds, $151.3 million was in flight. kicked off National Homeownlow and low-income applicants. the form of loan guarantees to ership Month by highlighting Borrowers who qualify for the private lenders to support mortUSDA’s ongoing role to help resi- program, may qualify for paygage activity in rural areas. dents of America’s small towns ment assistance that can assist With offices in Aberdeen, and cities purchase homes in with their monthly payment. Huron, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid rural areas. • The 504 Home Repair City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and PIERRE, S.D. – The National Association of State “Homeownership provides Program provides 1% loans for Yankton, USDA Rural DevelopBoating Law Administrators has named Austin Nora strong foundation for hardvery-low income families to make ment staff can help homebuyers ton the 2019 Brook Brown Boating Officer of the Year. working people to build houserepairs to their homes. understand application proceNorton is a conservation officer for the South Dakota hold wealth and climb the ladder • The 504 Home Repair Produres for both the Direct Home Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and is stationed in Webof prosperity,” Baxley said. “By gram provides small grants for Loan and Guaranteed Rural ster. helping rural Americans achieve seniors, 62 or over, to help them Home Loan programs. Informa“Austin shows a genuine passion,” said Joe Keeton, the dream of homeownership, improve access to their homes tion online at www.rd.usda.gov/ GFP boating law administrator. “He has been willing USDA is supporting benefits that and remove health and safety sd or call (605) 937-4782. to take on the extra responsibility, knowing it would extend far beyond the home, hazards such as poor wiring or USDA Rural Development require a lot of extra training, much of which would reresulting in stronger, more prosplumbing. provides loans and grants to quire him to be away from his duty station and family.” perous rural communities.” • Guaranteed home loans for help expand economic opporKeeton noted that being a good boating officer USDA Single Family Housing low-to moderate income rural tunities and create jobs in rural takes dedication, discipline, and sacrifice. programs have served more homebuyers with zero down areas. With a portfolio of $225 “The hours worked are the hours when everyone than 4.4 million families in rural payment required. Partnerships billion, this agency's assistance else is out enjoying the lakes – weekends, evenings, America since President Truman with private-sector lenders alsupports infrastructure improve- and holidays. Austin has done a good job making himsigned the Housing Act in 1949. low rural families to buy modest ments; business development; self available when the lakes are busy,” Keeton added. Throughout June, USDA emhomes and is the key to opening homeownership; community About the Award: The National Association of State ployees will celebrate National up private-sector homeownerservices such as schools, public Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA) award is preHomeownership Month with ship opportunities. safety and health care; and high- sented annually to the boating law enforcement officer events across the Nation that In FY18, USDA’s Rural Home speed internet access in rural who has made outstanding contributions to the field of demonstrate USDA’s commitment Loan programs in South Dakota areas. For more information, visit boating law enforcement. to provide access to affordable invested nearly $162.4 million USDA Rural Development South The awards program consists of three levels: state, housing for rural Americans. in home loans for 1,085 South Dakota website. regional and national. State nominees are selected by Rural Development has sevDakota families to buy a home of the state boating law administrator. State nominees eral programs in South Dakota their own and provided $330,965 continue to regional competition, where they are Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Sioux Falls- $2.66/g, down 0.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.67/g. North Dakota- $2.75/g, down 2.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.77/g. Nebraska- $2.80/g, up 3.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.76/g. USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month Norton Named Brook Brown Boating Officer of the Year PRECISION PAINTING •Interior •Exterior •Commercial •Residential Quality Workmanship, Reasonable Rates Since 1983 CLINT TUCKER 624-4621 80 th Birthday Celebration Jean Amundson The family of would like to invite friends, neighbors, and past coworkers to her 80th Birthday Celebration! Eagles Club, 114 W Main St, Vermillion, SD Saturday, June 22, 2019 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Jean and the family request only your attendance. No gifts please. Come enjoy refreshments, cake and fellowship and wish Jean a Happy Birthday! reviewed, and one winner per region is selected by the three regional awards committees. Regional award winners are submitted to NASBLA’s Awards Committee for review and selection of the national award. The South Dakota award was renamed to honor a previous recipient and GFP conservation officer, Brook Brown. Brown lost his battle with cancer during the summer of 2012 and was well known for his contributions to the state’s boating enforcement and education efforts. 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