A NEWSLETTER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS Congratulations to All the Graduates Graduations are cause for celebration, whether a student is graduating from high school, college, or another type of educational program. Venture Communications recognizes the hard work required to reach these important milestones, and we wish all the graduates in our communities good luck as they begin the next chapter of their lives. This is a reminder to all of us to keep learning, growing, and achieving. Cornerstone Group © 2024 In Touch MAY 2 0 24 Venture Communications P.O. Box 157 218 Commercial Avenue S.E. Highmore, SD 57345-0157 Phone: 605-852-2224 24/7 Support Office Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST Email venture@venturecomm.net Visit Us Online www.venturecomm.net HonoringYesterday’s Heroes on MEMORIALDAY Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have died in military service for the United States. Originally called Decoration Day, it was first observed in 1868 with flowers placed on the graves of soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Venture Communications joins our communities in paying tribute to all fallen soldiers and expressing gratitude for their brave contributions. Our office will be closed on Monday, May 27th.
Venture Commun i cat ions • 605-852-2224 • www. venturecomm.net Notice is hereby given that the persons or entities listed here have outstanding capital credit checks issued in 2017. The amounts of these outstanding checks will be forfeited to Venture Communications Cooperative six months after the first date of publication of this notice unless money is claimed and proper evidence of ownership is submitted to Venture Communications Cooperative within the six-month period. Capital Credit Forfeiture List Aas, Corinne Agns Albrecht, Dan & Tess Anderson, Jason R Anderson, Robert D Andresen, Richard D & Sandy Arcoren, Alfred & Verna B & L Business Enterpr. Barber, Tom Barse, Violet Bass, Eric Batross, Ted & Susan Bellew, Jeannie & Kevin Bettenhausen & Sandra Glazier, Michael Birdsall Sand & Gravel Co Boever, Robert & Sarah Boke, Shawna Boomsma, Mark Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Glacial Lakes Brenner, David & Carolyn Brown, Delores E. Brown, Jeffery A Brown, Jeremy Bryant, David Budack, Charlyne Patricia Campbell, Kimberlee Chex Services Inc Christensen, Chris & Misti Comdata Rcs County Line Salon Crown Technical Systems Dacotah Blue Sky & Paintball Supply Damgaard, Adeline Dauwen, Larry Dejong, Travis & Kristi Derby, Soloman & Monica Dfas-Pe/fpd-ditco Branch Diaz, Robert Dicken, Lorre Donner, Richard H & Verna Dow Chemical Eastman, Miranda Egan, Lynnette Ellingson, Cliff & Emily Erdmann, Robert & Martha Fallis, April Felts, Candida Flaa, Nathan Fogle, Justin & Summer Forgey, Patrick & Chandra Fossum, Ed & Chris Freidel, Angela Gangone, Frank Garrett, Ronald J Garvey, Gregory Gillaspie, Deetta Goss Jr, Rev Richard I Gray, Seth Gregg, K C & Katie Gupta, Vijay & Bhawna Haggerty, Ike Hair Expressions Hall, Caysee Hanson, Paul & Valerie Hart, Kristie R Haynes Harvesting Healey, Carol Heartland Red Roofs LLC. Heck, Terry & Michelle Heitmann, Duwayne Henschel, Tom & Vicki Henstein, Carol Herald, Marcus Herrick, Pete A Heuer, James Hirsch, Jeff Hites, Sharon Holman, Jesse & Kari Holzwarth, Michelle Hoven Review Inc Howell, Victoria Huffman, Linae Hurley & Associates Igt-Online Entertainment Systems Inc Ingebretson, Toni Jackson, Michael A Janis, Christine Joachim, Craig Job, Paul Johnson, Clyde Johnson, Gladys R Johnson, June E Johnson, Robin Kallstrom, Pearl Keller, Jeanne Kennison, Lynn & Merilee Keoke, Levette Knot Head's Bar & Grill Kurtz, Jason & Jennifer D L & L Weber Trust Larsen, Donald R Laughter, Robin Lehrkamp, Leo Lewis, Terri Litch, Earl H & Della M Little, Patrick Keith Lone Fight, Dr William Long Hollow Dev Corp Lundberg, Ronald R Mackey, Debora K Mac's Pc's Makin' Milk Dairy Manosca, Geoffrey A Martin, Mardell Martinson, Brenda Martinson, Penny McCumiskey, Shelly McDonalds Custom Meats McGaa, Aloma L McGeorge, Justin & Joy McGrath, Brian McKibben, Kevin & Rebecca McKnight, Aaron McKnight, Royal & Irene Mebius, Lynn Miklos, Jesse R Mitchell, Darin Mitchell, Hilda Montoya, Emily & Luis Nacua, Kerwin Nauman Flying Service Nelson, Casey & Crystal Nerland, Jon & Jackie Olson, Andrew Palacio, Olivia Paladin Group Inc Paszek, Edwin Patterson, Sharon Performance Yards LLC Peters, Anthony G Presbytery Of Dakota Ramirez, Dan & Autumn Ramirez, Julian Randa, Rory Or Terri Ready, Tina Red Nation Consulting Regan, Sue Bull Renville, Juanetta Renville, William & April Reyelts, Alan Richter, Ralph & Joan Roberts & Nancy Skrandies, Roger Roche, Patricia K Rogers, Jaime & Greg Rondell, Robert Roth, Robert & Samantha Rudder, Lyles Ruth, Michael & Gail Sandmeier, Aldeen & Jolene Sayers, Randy & Michell Say-Pin Quilts Schaller, Robert Michael Scharberg, Rhonda Schlagel, Angela Schlimgen, Todd Schmidt, Leona M Schmit, James & Teresa Schweigert, Mark & Leslie Schweitzer, Leslie Selwyn, Barbara A Sharp, Matt & Melissa Shefner, Allen Shipman, Crystal & Dennis Shottenkirk, Tom Simon, Michael Stack, Jodi L Staup, Barbara Steamway Country Cleaner Stevens, Nylda Stewart, Frank & Lori Tallbear & David S Edmunds, Kimberly Thorne, Joe & Melissa Thornes, C M Three Z's Steakhouse & Lounge Thrift, Clyde & Rene' Tillery, Leon Trejos, Mercedes Van Bockel, Rebecca & Justin Viking Motel Visa Dps/Plus Systems Wagner, Susan Waldner, James & Melissa Walters, Gary & Laura Webb, Brian & Deann Wells Estate, Duane Whipple, Linda & William Whitver, Frances Wieker, Karen Wilkinson, Cindy Williams, Ronald J & Phyllis Wilson, Sonja Wolfe, Tom Ziadat, Imad
Cornerstone Group © 2024 As announced in our December ‘23 newsletter, there will be another increase in your bill for our TV services coming on the July invoice. We understand these rising costs can be frustrating, which is why we encourage you to consider switching to video streaming services. To help you make the transition from traditional cable TV to video streaming, we partnered with Mitchell Technical College to provide video streaming classes exclusively for our customers. These classes will cover the benefits of streaming and how to navigate through the various streaming platforms. You’ll learn how to access and enjoy the content you love at a fraction of the cost. Now is the perfect time to explore video streaming by taking advantage of our free classes. Want to improve your digital literacy? We have a class for that, too! Highmore Schedule Classes will be held at the Venture Communications Office. May 14th – Digital Literacy – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. May 16th – Streaming – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. May 28th – Streaming – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hoven Schedule Classes will be held at the Dakota Haus Bar & Grill. May 16th – Digital Literacy – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. May 22nd – Streaming – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bowdle Schedule: Classes will be held at the Community Center. May 21st – Digital Literacy – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. May 29th – Streaming – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Selby Schedule Classes will be held at the Dakota Maid. May 28th – Digital Literacy – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. May 30th – Streaming – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call our office at 605-852-2224 to sign up. Class size is limited to 15 people. TV Increase Coming in July Venture Welcomes a New Employee We are excited to introduce a new member of our Venture Communications team in the Highmore community. Shelby Myers joined us in mid-March, becoming a member of the accounting department. We are thrilled to welcome such a talented individual to our team. 911 Surcharge to Increase During the 2024 State of South Dakota legislative session, a decision was made to increase the 911 emergency services surcharge to $2.00. This change will take effect from 7/1/24 through 7/1/26 on all voice users of telecommunication services. The proceeds will be used to support both one-time and ongoing costs of 911 systems in the State. As a voice service provider in South Dakota, Venture is mandated to collect and remit the 911 emergency surcharges to the SD Department of Revenue. It is also required that these charges be clearly stated in any billing statement, invoice or receipt.
Venture Commun i cat ions • 605-852-2224 • www. venturecomm.net Cornerstone Group © 2024 Discussions about what to consider when choosing an internet plan tend to focus on speed. That’s certainly understandable, given that the more the speed you have, the less time you’ll spend waiting for big files to load or video buffering to stop. However, the way families and businesses evaluate internet service is evolving beyond just speed to also include reliability. You can think of it this way: Internet speed is like the speed limit of a highway versus the number of lanes and the likelihood of roadblocks. How valuable is the ability to travel quickly if there’s congestion and unreliable conditions that often hinder you from doing so? For many businesses and homes, internet access is nearly as important as other utilities such as electricity, natural gas, and water. Having unreliable internet is stressful and counterproductive. If there’s downtime, businesses simply can’t operate in an efficient manner and productivity suffers. For families, unreliable internet can be an annoyance that occasionally prevents the enjoyment of streaming services and social media. For those who work from home, the consequences are more serious. It can severely limit the ability to complete projects and connect with colleagues. We’ve invested heavily in our fiber network, and we proactively monitor it to minimize service interruptions. Our network is also designed with redundant paths, meaning if a cable is accidentally cut, internet traffic can instantly be rerouted to another path to continue flowing. The internet reliability you experience from Venture Communications is further enhanced by the knowledgeable, professional support you receive from our local team of employees. After all, customer service goes hand-in-hand with reliability. Should issues develop—after all, no technology is foolproof—our goal is to get you back up and running as soon as possible. For complete details about the reliable, fast, and affordable internet plans we offer, call 605-852-2224 or visit www.venturecomm.net. Internet Speed Matters, But So Does Reliability Director Elections for 2024 scheduled In accordance with the bylaws of Venture Communications Cooperative, director elections have been scheduled for three districts where terms are to expire. Election notices will be mailed to each member in districts where an election is to be held. Any person who qualifies under the cooperative’s bylaws may run for the directorships, including incumbent directors. District Director Elections are scheduled as follows to elect one director from each district: June 5th, 2024 • District #4 Gettysburg and Lebanon Exchanges June 12th, 2024 • District #7 Britton Exchange June 6th, 2024 • District #8 Cresbard, Faulkton, Hoven, Onaka, and Tolstoy Exchanges Should there be only one petitioner in any of these districts, the scheduled election will be canceled. Notification of meeting cancellations will be published in local newspapers. Members should refer to the election notice for meeting details such as time, place, and petition deadlines. Please call 605-852-2224, or email krisr@venture.coop if you have questions concerning the elections.
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