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SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LIFELINE/TRIBAL LINK UP ADVERTISING/OUTREACH ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2018 Company: Fort Randall Telephone Company Address: 722 West Highway 46 Wagner, SD 57380 Telephone number: (605) 384-3993, (320) 847-2211 Company contact: Bruce Hanson Study Area Code: 391660 Lifeline/Tribal Link Up Advertising/Outreach Activities: X Advertise in media of general distribution.* (See attached advertisement(s).) X Letter to existing and new customers regarding the availability of Lifeline/ Tribal Link Up.* (See attached letter.) X Company's Lifeline/Tribal Link Up information in directory. Company's Lifeline/Tribal Link Up information available on Company website. ((www.companywebsiteaddress.com) X Company's information posted on USAC website. Other (describe): *Required

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SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LIFELINE/TRIBAL LINK UP ADVERTISING/OUTREACH

ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2018

Company: Fort Randall Telephone Company Address: 722 West Highway 46

Wagner, SD 57380 Telephone number: (605) 384-3993, (320) 847-2211 Company contact: Bruce Hanson Study Area Code: 391660 Lifeline/Tribal Link Up Advertising/Outreach Activities: X Advertise in media of general distribution.* (See attached advertisement(s).) X Letter to existing and new customers regarding the availability of Lifeline/ Tribal Link Up.* (See attached letter.) X Company's Lifeline/Tribal Link Up information in directory. Company's Lifeline/Tribal Link Up information available on Company website. ((www.companywebsiteaddress.com) X Company's information posted on USAC website. Other (describe): *Required

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FORT RANDALL TELEPHONE COMPANY

Helping People Communicate Since 1951

Phone or Internet Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a Fort Randall Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of two programs that provide assistance to you in paying your monthly bill. This federally funded program will provide a credit each month on your monthly bill. Some limitations apply.

Please contact our office (605) 563-2863

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FCJR,RANDALL TELEPHONE COMPANY

Helping People Communicate Since 1951

Phone or Internet Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a Fort Randall Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of two programs that provide assistance to you in paying your monthly telephone or broadband bill. This federally funded program will provide a credit each month on your monthly bill. Some limitations apply.

Please contact our office (605) 589-3366

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FORT RANDALL TELEPHONE COMPANY

He/ping People Communicate Since 1951

Phone or Internet Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a Fort Randall Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of three programs that provide assistance to you in paying your monthly telephone or broadband bill. This federally funded program will provide a credit each month on your monthly bill. Some limitations apply.

Please contact our office (605) 384-3993

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~!!: Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company First and Frankiin. Keystone, Sooth Oai<ola 57751

Phone or Internet Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a Mt Rushmore Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of two programs that provide assistance to you in paying your monthly telephone or broadband bill. This federally funded program will provide a credit each month on your monthly bill. Some limitations apply.

Please contact our office (605) 666-4411

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Public Notices NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Charles Mix County Highway CHARLES MIX COUNTY

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 126TH S 3RD, P.O. BOX 338

LAKE ANDES, SOUTH DAKOTA

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Charles Mix County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bid for a 2010 140M AWD Cat Motor Grader w/Falls Snow Wing an Falls Front Lift Group approximately 6500 hours in the Charles M' County Commissioners room at the County Courthouse, Lake Ande South Dakota to be opened at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 14,2018. An bids received after 11:00 am will be returned unopened.

The Charles Mix County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities therein and reserves the right to award the contract to the highest responsible bidder as lliey so determine.

All bids are to be mailed to llie Charles Mix County Auditor, Box 490, Lake Andes, South Dakota 57356 and marked on the outside of a plain envelope stating that it is a "Bid for Motor Grader".

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ELDERLY ADVISORY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA Approval of January, March and May minutes

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PO Box 1153 Wagner, SO 57380

BUSINESS & CLAIMS COMIIJUEE Robert Flying Hawk, Chairman Jason Cooke, Vice Chairman Kenneth Cook, Treasurer Glenford msam" Sully, Secreta,y

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384-3804/384-3641 Fax: 384-5687

B&CC MEMBERS· Greg Cournoyer Jr,

Darrell Drapeau RobertKazena

Perry little Greg ZephiN

YANKTON SIOUX TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018@ 10:00 am Fort Randall Casino Bingo Hall, Pickstown, SD

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION

Ill. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

V. AGENDA: Approval of Art Standing Cloud (only applicant who completed paperwork) to fill the Gaming Commis­sioner seat. (applicant is eligible to run for Gaming Commissioner)

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ednesday, June 6, 2018

WAGNER C1TY Poot NOTICE

Depending on weather, outside temperature, temperature of the pool water

and repairs being done to the pool, the Wagner Swimming Pool

Will Tentatively Open June 11 1\ 2018 at Noon During the summer, if the outside teamperature is not at least

70 degrees at the time for daily opening, the pool will be closed for that day.

PHONE OR INTERNET DISCOUNTS FOR LOW-INCOME USERS

As a Fort Randall Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of three programs that provide assistance to you in paying your monthly telephone or broadband bill. This federally funded pro­gram will provide a credit each month on your monthly bill. Some limitations apply. Please contact our office (605) 384-3993.

TELEPHONE COMPANY Helping People Communicate Since 1951

PO Box 1153 Wagner, SD 57380

BUSINESS & CLAIMS COMMITTEE Robert flying Hawk, Chainnan Jason Cocke, Vice Chairman Kenneth Cook, Treasure< Glenford ~sam~ Sully, Secretary

384-38041384-3641 Fax: 384-5687

B&CC MEMBERS· Greg Cournoyer Jr.

OarrellDrspeau RobertKazena

PerryUtUe GregZf.phier

YANKTON SIOUX TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018@ 10:00 am Fort Randall Casino Bingo Hall, Pickstown, SD

(Continuation from November 15, 2017)

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION

Ill. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

V. AGENDA: Constitution revision committee Informational/Continuation

• Change the oath of office for 8 &CC; remove State of South Dakota Language. • Remove Secretary Language from Constitution. •Term Limits • Roles and Responsibilities, Separation of powers. • Organizational Chart to include all the boards, committees and commissions • Approval of Resolution • Other

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GROUND FLOOR (Basement)

Equalization (County Assessor)

Nurse

WIC

Restrooms

GIS

MAIN FLOOR (1st Floor)

County Commissioner's Room

County Auditor

Veterans Service Officer

Clerk of Courts

Register of Deeds

County Treasurer

TOP FLOOR (2"d Floor)

Courtroom Court Service -

Probation Officer

Judge's Chambers

Law Library

Restrooms

Cooperative Extension Service

Weed Supervisor

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ( Open over noon)

ELEVATOR AVAILABLE! USE EAST DOOR

Highway Department (located at Lake Andes

County Shop) ................... States Attorney - County Administrative Building

(West of Courthouse pari<ing lot) 390 Main Street

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Phone or Internet,a. Discounts ·

for Low-Income Users

As a Fort Randall Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of two programs that provide assistance to you in paying your bill.

This federally funded program will provide a credit each month on your phone bill. Some limitations apply; please contact our office

(605) 563-2863

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Phone or Internet Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a Fort Randall Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of two programs that provide assistance to you in

paying your monthly bill. This federally funded program will provide a

credit each month on your monthly bill. Some limitations apply.

Please contact our office (605) 563-2863

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Helping People communicate Since 1951

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Mt. Rushmore Telephon,e Company Ffrst and Franklin. Keystone. SOU th Dal<ota 57751

Phone or Internet Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a Mt Rushmore Telephone customer, you may qualify for one of two programs that provide assistance to you in paying your monthly telephone or broadband bill. This federally funded program will provide a credit each month on your monthly bill.. Some limitations apply.

Please contact our office (605) 666-4411

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He/ping People communicate Since 1951 - ·

Phone Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a South Dakota consumer, you may qualify for one of the two programs that provide assistance with paying your telephone or broadband bill. Data shows that many South Dakota consumers are not aware of their eligibility for these programs.

Lifeline: This is a federally funded program that will provide a credit ofup to $9.25 each month on your phone or broadband bill. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in one of the following programs:

Medicaid Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Programs

If you are not on the above programs, but your income is at or below 135% of the Federal. Poverty Guidelines, you may also apply for and receive the discount. You will need to attach proof of your income to your application.

Link-Up: This national program will pay up to 50% of your local telephone service connection and installation charges, up to a maximum of $30.

Eligibility requirements are the same as for Lifeline list above. Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Provides equipment for those who have hearing loss, speech, and/or mobility impairments that limit their use of a standard telephone.

To be eligible, you must: Have phone or broadband service or applied for phone or broadband service; and Meet income guidelines. Contact the Fort Randall Telephone for more information or an application

Persons in Family Unit 48 Contiguous State and D.C. 1 $16,389 2 $22,221 3 $28,053 4 $33,885 5 $39,717 6 $45,549 7 $51,381 8 $57,213 For Each Additional Person add $5,832

Contact Fort Randall Telephone Company for more information or an application (605) 563-2863

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He/ping People Communicate Since 1951

Phone Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a South Dakota consumer, you may qualify for one of the two programs that provide assistance with paying your telephone or broadband bill. Data shows that many South Dakota consumers are not aware of their eligibility for these programs.

Lifeline: This is a federally funded program that will provide a credit ofup to $34.25 each month on your phone or broadband bill. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in one of the following programs:

Medicaid Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Programs

If you are not on the above programs, but your income is at or below 135% of the Federal. Poverty Guidelines, you may also apply for and receive the discount. You will need to attach proof of your income to your application.

Link-Up: This national program will pay up to 50% of your local telephone service connection and

installation charges, up to a maximum of $30. Eligibility requirements are the same as for Lifeline list above. Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Provides equipment for those who have hearing loss, speech, and/or mobility impairments that limit their use ofa standard telephone.

To be eligible, you must: Have phone or broadband service or applied for phone or broadband service; and Meet income guidelines. Contact the Fort Randall Telephone for more information or an application

Persons in Family Unit 48 Contiguous State and D.C. 1 $16,389 2 $22,221 3 $28,053 4 $33,885 5 $39,717 6 $45,549 7 $51,381 8 $57,213 For Each Additional Person add $5,832

Contact Fort Randall Telephone Company for more information or an application (605) 384-3993

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~~ Mt . Rushmore Telephone Company First and Franklin. Kcystooo.\ Sooth Dakota 57751

Phone Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a South Dakota consumer, you may qualify for one of the two programs that provide assistance with paying your telephone or broadband bill. Data shows that many South Dakota consumers are not aware of their eligibility for these programs.

Lifeline: This is a federally funded program that will provide a credit ofup to $9.25 each month on your phone or broadband bill. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in one of the following programs:

Medicaid Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Programs

If you are not on the above programs, but your income is at or below 135% of the Federal. Poverty Guidelines, you may also apply for and receive the discount. You will need to attach proof of your income to your application.

Link-Up: This national program will pay up to 50% of your local telephone service connection and

installation charges, up to a maximum of $30. Eligibility requirements are the same as for Lifeline list above. Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Provides equipment for those who have hearing loss, speech, and/or mobility impairments that limit their use of a standard telephone.

To be eligible, you must: Have phone or broadband service or applied for phone or broadband service; and Meet income guidelines. Contact the Mt Rushmore Telephone Company for more information or an application

Persons in Family Unit 48 Contiguous State and D.C 1 $16,389 2 $22,221 3 $28,053 4 $33,885 5 $39,717 6 $45,549 7 $51,381 8 $57,213 For Each Additional Person add $5,832

Contact Mt Rushmore Telephone Company for more information or an application: (605) 666-4411

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~~ Mt . Rushmore Telephone Company First and F,anklin, KeyslOf'\O, South Dakola sns1

Phone Discounts for Low-Income Users

As a South Dakota consumer, you may qualify for one of the two programs that provide assistance with paying your telephone or broadband bill. Data shows that many South Dakota consumers are not aware of their eligibility for these programs.

Lifeline: This is a federally funded program that will provide a credit ofup to $34.25 each month on your phone or broadband bill. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in one of the following programs:

Medicaid Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Programs

If you are not on the above programs, but your income is at or below 135% of the Federal. Poverty Guidelines, you may also apply for and receive the discount. You will need to attach proof of your income to your application.

Link-Up: This national program will pay up to 50% of your local telephone service connection and installation charges, up to a maximum of $30.

Eligibility requirements are the same as for Lifeline list above. Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Provides equipment for those who have hearing loss, speech, and/or mobility impairments that limit their use of a standard telephone.

To be eligible, you must: Have phone or broadband service or applied for phone or broadband service; and Meet income guidelines. Contact the Mt Rushmore Telephone Company for more information or an application

Persons in Family Unit 48 Contiguous State and D.C 1 $16,389 2 $22,221 3 $28,053 4 $33,885 5 $39,717 6 $45,549 7 $51,381 8 $57,213 For Each Additional Person add $5,832

Contact Mt Rushmore Telephone Company for more information or an application: (605) 666-4411