Broadcaster Press 5 December 31, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com Vermillion Public Library Offers Free Automotive Repair Help Online Studies show consumers are keeping their cars longer. With more older cars on the road, repairs are on the rise. People in Vermillion, South Dakota interested in taking wrench into their own hands to save money, now have a resource to help. Clay County residents can access reliable automotive help online 24/7 through ChiltonLibrary, a resource available on the Vermillion Public Library website. Trusted by automotive enthusiasts for more than 100 years, ChiltonLibrary supports “do-it-yourselfers” of all skill levels. No other source contains more years, makes and models. ChiltonLibrary, from Gale, a Cengage company, provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today as well as many new vehicles! This continually updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures as well as troubleshooting guides and diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) simplify even the most complicated tasks. In addition to finding repair information, library users are able to: • Look up recalls and service bulletins • Find estimated labor time helping users confidently estimate repair costs • Prepare for ASE mechanic certification with test prep quizzes ChiltonLibrary supplies a solution for the “doit-yourselfer” that is easy to use no matter the skill level. With product enhancements such as mobile optimization and ReadSpeaker text-to-speech technology, ChiltonLibrary is a perfect solution for all vehicle needs. Repair, maintenance and specification tables provide critical data on thousands of domestic and imported models of cars and light trucks from 1940 onward. Clay County residents can access ChiltonLibrary from library computers or remotely by visiting the library’s website www.vermillionpubliclibrary.org. For questions or more information, please contact the library at 605-677-7060 or email vplstaff@ vermillionpubliclibrary.org. Book Chatter Continues At Vermillion Public Library The Vermillion Public Library continues to host this popular new “un-book club” in the Small Conference Room on the first Friday of every month at 1:45 p.m. Do you enjoy talking about the books you’re reading? Do you need help choosing your next book? Is there a specific book you want to rave about? Bring a book you’ve recently read and share it with the group! Help yourself to refreshments, get comfy, and prepare to listen, chat, and possibly take home your next favorite book from the Vermillion Public Library. All are welcome to this casual round table discussion. The Vermillion Public Library can be found at 18 Church Street in Vermillion. For more information, call the library at 605.677.7060, or visit www. vermillionpubliclibrary.org. Reading Resource For Kids The South Dakota State Library has made a new talking book resource, BookFlix by Scholastic, available to the state’s public & school libraries. This PreK-2 (approximate ages 0-8) resource supports beginning, ELL (English Language Learners), special needs, and struggling readers. BookFlix is accessible inside any library or school building, or outside your library or school with your library card. You can find BookFlix at library.sd.gov, within the Elementary School and Educators & Librarians category pages, or on the main eResources page at: http://library. sd.gov/LIB/ERD/index.aspx. BookFlix is structured with 125+ pairs of animated books, coupling classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related talking nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic. Benefits: • Build early literacy skills, vocabulary, and fluency • Support reading comprehension • Support visual and auditory learners with video adaption of fiction books • Form real world knowledge with digital nonfiction flipbooks • Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction Features: • Thematic • Natural voice read-aloud with word highlighting • Author biographies and videos • Related web links for extended learning • Interactive learning games • Lesson plans with follow up activities • Spanish translated pairs • Streaming The Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library is located at 18 Church Street, Vermillion. For further information, contact us by calling 677-7060, or by emailing vplstaff@vermillionpubliclibrary.org. Turn Yo ur Clutter i nto Cash! Advertise your Garage Sale to thousands of readers! 624-4429 Noem Responds To Presidential Executive Order On Refugee Resettlement PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Kristi Noem yesterday issued a letter of consent to Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo in response to an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump on Sept. 26, 2019, concerning enhanced state and local involvement in refugee resettlement. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, the strengthened screening process for refugees entering the United States can give South Dakotans increased confidence that those entering are coming for the right reasons,” said Noem. “For the communities that want to welcome these refugees, I support giving them that opportunity.” Lutheran Social Services is the South Dakota’s Refugee Resettlement Agency and asked Noem to sign a Arrrrre you advertising in the Broadcaster? Watch the “treasure” pile up when you advertise in the 201 W Cherry Vermillion, SD Phone: (605) 624-4429 Fax: (605) 624-2696 consent letter so they may continue providing these services. Along with enhancing state involvement in this program, the Department of State implemented proper controls and a high standard of screening. Adjudicators now have more time to screen applicants, may collect more data on applicants, are allowed more latitude in how they deny applicants, and have access to more national security databases to deepen the vetting process. Additionally, President Trump implemented a change to federal immigration policy by establishing a refugee admissions ceiling of 18,000 into the country. “These assurances and a responsible screening process ensure that South Dakota’s interests are best protected so we can support continued participation in the program,” continued Noem. Per the process outlined in Trump’s executive order, the decision to resettle is now in the hands of local authorities. “Signing this consent letter allows the discussion to continue community by community throughout our great state. I’ve always believed that the best decisions are made at the local level, so I appreciate the administration’s invitation to contribute in this way,” Noem concluded. South Dakota’s neighboring states have also consented to the executive order including North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. This consent letter will be in effect until December 2020. Understanding FEMA Assistance Decisions And Your Right To Appeal SIOUX FALLS, SD—If you received a letter from FEMA saying you are not eligible for federal disaster assistance, you may wonder what happened. The letter will explain why the decision was made. Missing documentation and not enough damage to essential living space are among the most common reasons one can initially be found ineligible. Examples of missing documentation may include an insurance settlement letter, proof of residence, proof of ownership of the damaged property or proof that the damaged property was your primary residence at the time of the disaster. The goal of FEMA housing assistance is to ensure people live in safe, sanitary and functional housing. FEMA assistance is not insurance. Your home may have suffered storm damage, but if it did not affect essential living space, you may not be determined eligible for assistance. FEMA considers the kitchen, bathrooms and occupied bedrooms as essential living spaces. If you think an error was made regarding your case, you have the right to appeal. The appeal must be in writing and include new information or documentation. Start the process and get assistance with your appeal letter by calling the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 or TTY: 800-462-7585. Lines are open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Help is available in most languages. Mail your appeal letter to: FEMA – Individuals & Households Program National Processing Service Center P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 Or you may fax it to: 800-827-8112 Attention: FEMA – Individuals & Households Program FEMA will send a written response to your appeal within 90 days. Noem, BFM Release Comprehensive Annual Financial Report PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and the Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) today released the State’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2019. The annual report includes the state government’s complete financial statements. “A culture of financial stability is the cornerstone of South Dakota – we don’t spend what we don’t have. This consistency allows us to invest in our future and strengthen our families,” said Noem. “I am committed to maintaining this fiscal integrity. My administration has made it a priority to retain our AAA public credit rating, maintain a strong level of reserve funds to address emergencies, and continue structurally balancing the budget.” The Department of Legislative Audit (DLA) audits the basic Highlights from the fiscal year financial statements and, for the 2019 CAFR include: 33rd consecutive year, has issued an •The State’s total net position unmodified “clean” opinion on the (net worth) is $7.0 billion – an CAFR. Also contained in the report increase of $188.6 million. is information about the State’s •The combined ending balance of economic conditions and outlook, the Budget Reserve and the General the profile of the government, major Revenue Replacement Fund was initiatives, and a financial analysis $189.1 million, an increase of $12.7 of the State’s funds. A discussion million. of those topics can be found in •The State has maintained its the “Letter of Transmittal” and AAA public issuer rating from “Management’s Discussion and Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings, Analysis.” and Moody’s for the past three fiscal “The employees of BFM, DLA, years. This represents the highest and the accounting offices of all rating possible from all three bond Broad casteronline rating agencies. 2x1 state departments have once again .comThe CAFR can be viewed online succeeded in issuing the CAFR before December 31, and I thank the at bfm.sd.gov/cafr, or for printed hardworking employees of the State copies, contact the Bureau of for this accomplishment,” Noem Finance and Management at 605-773concluded. 3411. Broadcasteronline.c om 3x1 Exploredcasteronline.c Broa om 4x1 Find the Right People Advertise your job openings in the Broadcaster. Open House (for the 2020-21 School Year) Monday, January 6th, 5:00-6:00 pm Austin School – Tanager Preschool Classrooms All interested 3 and 4 year olds and their families are invited to come meet the teachers and explore our tuition-based program. Registration opens on January 6th at Austin School Office. Please call 677-7010 or email Kimmarie.Johnson@k12.sd.us with any questions. 201 W Cherry Vermillion 624-4429