Broadcaster Press 7 November 26, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com South Dakota PUC Reminds Consumers To Exercise Caution On National Utility Scam Awareness Day USDA Invests Over $1.6 Million In The Expansion Of Rural Education And Health Care Huron, – U.S. Departupgrade and expand a disbraska. RD investments ment of Agriculture (USDA) tance learning system. New will bring interactive video Rural Development South equipment will be installed and computer equipment Dakota State Director Julie at ten locations in the Pine for telemedicine consultaGross today announced Ridge and Cheyenne River tions with specialty care that USDA is investing Reservations in Bennett, providers in the medically $1,664,940 for five proDewey and Oglala Lakota underserved four-state jects in rural communicounties in South Dakota. rural region. ties. USDA is providing The project will improve • Avera Health will PIERRE, S.D. - November the funding through the educational opportunities receive $454,960 to enable 20 was National Utility Scam Distance Learning and for an estimated 11,000 the Rural Emergency AcAwareness Day. To mark the Telemedicine (DLT) grant residents. cess and Support Project occasion, the South Dakota program. These invest• Horizon Health Care, to obtain telemedicine Public Utilities Commission ments will benefit over Inc. will receive $223,542 to equipment for 35 rural reminded consumers that purchase desktop telemed- facilities in South Dakota, the best way to handle scam 729,000 rural residents in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, icine videoconferencing North Dakota, and Minnecalls is to follow the simple North Dakota, and South units. The project service sota. The equipment will adage, “Don’t Know? Don’t Dakota. area includes one hub site improve health care access Answer!” “USDA is committed to and 18 end-user sites in for 64,000 residents of 35 Scam calls have become being a partnering in build- 15 South Dakota counties. counties and will allow common. These calls are made by criminals with ing strong communities,” The system will allow promedical personnel access the purpose of tricking you said Gross. “The funding vision of behavioral health to educational training. into giving them money or will be used for cuttingand substance abuse Interactive video teleconproviding personal informa- edge technology, allowing services to rural patients. ferencing equipment will tion they can use or sell for rural residents to remain The service area includes a allow rural sites to connect financial gain. The best way in their communities for population of 19,000. to the Avera eCARE Emerto avoid a negative outcome healthcare, and improving • Avera Health will gency Service network for from these interactions is to educational opportunities receive $390,459 to enable real-time assistance from avoid interacting at all. Don’t that will increase operatthem to provide medical board-certified emergency answer calls from unknown ing efficiencies, and save specialists across all spemedicine specialists. numbers and if you do anlives. When rural America cialties to approximately • Lewis & Clark Behavswer a call that seems suspi635,000 patients spanning ioral Health Services will cious, hang up immediately. thrives, all of America thrives.” 73 sites, across 35 counties receive $95,980 to enable “You are the first line of The projects funded in the four-state area of them to create a rural defense to stop someone from stealing your money or include: South Dakota, southwest telemedicine network at 24 personal information,” said • Oglala Lakota College Minnesota, northwest schools in 10 South Dakota PUC Chairman Gary Hanson. will receive $499,999 to Iowa, & northeast Necounties. Hub sites will “Do not let the scammers in by giving out ANY information or pressing a number on the phone or sending them Bitcoin, gift cards or money. Just hang up.” The PUC takes their role in educating consumers about the dangers of scam calls seriously. For handling suspicious calls, the commission offers these additional tips: If you answer the phone and are asked to press a button to stop receiving these calls, hang up. Scammers often use this trick to identify potential targets. Don’t respond to the caller, even to say “yes” or “no.” If you get an unexpected call from someone claiming to represent a company or government agency, hang Odd-Even Parking seaing curb-to-curb is crucial, lowing snow to pile up in up and call the number on sonally impacts the follow- because when snow is althese areas can create a your account statement, in ing areas: East/West streets lowed to accumulate in the hazard by forcing parked the phone book, or on the between Dakota and Plum street, the freeze-thaw cycars closer and closer company or agency’s official (Cedar & National); North/ cle can be very damaging to traffic as subsequent website to verify the authenSouth streets between to the pavement. Drainage storms deposit more snow. ticity of the request. Do not Clark and Main (Harvard, Broad problems also occur when Be mindful of months that call the number provided to the gutter ine 2x1 you by the caller or from the Yale, University, Willow & ca steronlarea is clogged . The most have 31 days. This results Pine). by snow and ice.com in two consecutive days of caller ID. This protocol allows for important factor is safety. no parking. Never give out personal information including acthe streets to be plowed Many streets are bordered count numbers, social from curb-to-curb. Plowby parking spaces. Alsecurity numbers, mother’s maiden name, passwords, birth date or other identifying information in response to unexpected calls. Be cautious when posting private information on social media. Some posts, particularly those including information about your location or upcoming plans, can make you vulnerable. For example, posting photos of your family vacation in real time can let burglars know your home is empty. It’s much safer to wait and Our Annual Year-End Consignment Auction Event will be held at the post about your travels once Wieman Auction Facility located at 44628 SD Highway 44, Marion, SD you’re home. or from Marion, SD, 1-mile South and ½ mile West on4x1 Highway 44 on: It’s important to remember that scammers are TH criminals who are skilled in deception. They often use technology to mask their location and identity, making it difficult for law enforcement This Auction will offer over 700 lots in total. A Large Assortment of Tractors (3 and government agencies – 4x4’s, 20+ MFD’s, 20+ 2 WD, 20+ collector tractors), 20+ Combines, Large to find them and enforce Assortment of Corn Heads, Bean Heads, Dummy Heads, Head Transports, Grain the rules and regulations Carts, Gravity Boxes, Augers, Planters, Tillage, Haying & Forage Equipment, regarding such practices. Skid Loader Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Fencing and more! Fortunately, progress is being made. Seasonal Odd-Even Parking Impacts Portions Of Vermillion Broadcasteronline.c om ANNUAL YEAR-END be in Yankton and Winner. Staff member travel time will be reduced. Gross’ announcement is in coordination with the recent announcement made by USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy who announced that USDA is investing $42.5 million in 133 distance learning and telemedicine projects in 37 states and two U.S. territories. Applicants eligible for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants include most State and local governmental entities, federally-recognized tribes, nonprofits, for-profit businesses and consortia of eligible entities. 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 the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Supporting the rural workforce was a cornerstone 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 high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Auction Real Estate and Personal Property Sunday, December 8th • 11:00 AM Auction Site: 208 E. 31st, Yankton Building to sell at 11:00 AM with personal property to follow 5000 sq.ft. Commercial building on 1.94 3x1 acres built in 1979. Located next to airport and Menards. Metal Building with office, 2 bathrooms, cement floors and overhead door. Legal: Lot 2 Gamco’s addition to Yankton County Yankton, SD. Owner: Dagman Hoxsie For BroadcasteronlineHazenshowing on real estate contact .cVermillion at 605-670-0422 Bye #11665 om at Dakota Realty, CONSIGNMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 , 9 A.M. CST Lunch by the Presbyterian Church Ladies In recent months, some telephone companies have rolled out verification tools to reassure customers that the number showing up on their phone is the number that called, not a fraudulent “spoofed” number. This week, congressional leaders announced they have reached an agreement on an anti-robocall bill that will give government agencies more ability to go after scammers. It will also require telecom companies to verify that phone numbers are real and block numbers for free. Find more information about avoiding telephone scams on the PUC’s website at https://puc.sd.gov/ scamcalls/. FOR FULL AUCTION AD, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.WIEMANAUCTION.COM Auctioneers Note: This is another large and interesting auction of consignments by Area Farmers & Dealers. Online bidding will be available at Proxibid.com with a 2.5% buyer’s premium and a $750 maximum per item. Older equipment starts promptly at 9 AM sharp with 2-3 auction rings all day. A 3rd auction ring will sell trucks-trailers-vehiclesaugers @ 11 AM. For more details/pictures, please call our office or visit us online at WiemanAuction.com. South Dakota sales tax will be charged. This ad is subject to additions and deletions. All consignments must have been approved by the Wiemans - sorry we are full! We have excellent loading and unloading equipment. Financing and trucking are available. We are in our 71st year of selling. We offer honest and fair treatment to all because we appreciate your business! Bring a friend and come prepared to buy! If you are driving a good distance – please call to make sure the item is here. Welcome to the “Machinery Mall of South Dakota!” Our next auction is March 4th, 2020. Wieman Land & AuctionMARION, SD 57043(since 1949) Co. Inc. 44628 SD HIGHWAY 44, AUCTION OFFICE: 800-251-3111 or 605-648-3111 MACHINERY OFFICE: 888-296-3536 or 605-648-3536 Email: Info@WiemanAuction.com Website: WiemanAuction.com EVENINGS: Mike Wieman 605-351-0905 • Ryan Wieman 605-366-3369 Kevin Wieman 605-660-1587 • Rich Wieman 605-660-0341 Derek Wieman 605-660-2135 • Nathan Timmermans 605-351-1273 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel pickup (silver) 2 wheel drive with topper and 5th wheel hitch, 98,000 miles, great shape; 1982 Chevy pickup, 2 wheel drive (diesel); 1995 Chevy van, tan, needs work; 1988 5th wheel camper - Prower Lynx by Fleetwood; utility trailer. Medal bender (Famco), propane tanks, Model A South Bend precision lathe, tools, bench grinder, hand sanders, floor jack, portable air compressor, push mower, power washer, patio set, steel cars on wheels, 18 h.p. Kabota riding mower (T 1880), Coleman power mate (54 series), 2 ton engine hoist, Ariens snow blower, pull behind tiler, extension latter, metal shelves, tackle box & fishing poles, commercial work desk (10), pickup tool box, washing machine (estate), battery charger, 5’ 3pt Bush hog shower, creeper, walnut wood pieces, wood burning stove, hand tools, Toro 5-140 snow blower, wood crates, Homelight weed eater, B/P electric edger, Dayton wire peed welder Model 32913A, Cultivator (Huskee), commercial compressor, sockets sets, drill press, mig welder Model 90070-71, band saw, medal bender, chop saws, Craftsman table saws, 14” bench band saw/stand, 3pt 2 bottom plow, 12” portable planner, refrigerator, deep freeze, riding mower, Stihl chain saw, 1850 Coleman portable generator, wood latter, propane heaters, Ham radio collection, guitar in case (like new), log chains, oak office air, Evinrude boat motor, electrical cords, 3pt 7’ Ford blade. Terms: 10% non-refundable earnest money deposit the day of auction, with balance due on closing -/+ days. Title insurance and closing cost will be split 50/50 between buyer and seller. Taxes will be prorated to the day of closing. Meridian Title Company of Yankton County will be the closing agent. Auctioneers are acting as agents for the seller. Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter. Auction Notes: Former business and ham radio operating equipment. Terms cash, good check, or card (4% processing fee on cards). Not responsible for accidents/theft. For pictures and more go to dakotarealty.com. Madsen Auction Service Gary Madsen • 605-638-0643 Auctioneer Jim Brady & Hazen Bye #11665 Sale day announcements take precedence.