Cornerstone Group © 2025 A NEWSLETTER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS In Touch MAY 2 0 2 5 Venture Communications P.O. Box 157 218 Commercial Avenue S.E. Highmore, SD 57345-0157 Phone: 605-852-2224 – 24/7 Support Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST Email: venture@venturecomm.net Website: www.venturecomm.net Follow Us on Facebook Check Out Our eBill Mobile App! It’s available for download in the App Store and Google Play. Congrats to the Grads Venture Communications congratulates all graduates and wishes them well as they continue their life journeys. We also want to recognize the parents of these graduates. Your support and guidance throughout childhood have enabled these young adults to get where they are today. Memorial Day Honors the Final March of the Last Battle Our office will be closed on Monday, May 26th. We remember the lives of our country’s fallen on Memorial Day. It’s a time to pay tribute to those who have died in military service for our country and an opportunity to express gratitude for the many sacrifices these men and women—and their families—made on our behalf. When we look at these boots, we think of brave steps forward. We owe a debt that can never be repaid. Special Events on TV State Track Championships May 29th – 31st Venture Special Events Channel 399 State Softball Championships June 5th – 7th Class A & B – Venture Special Events Channel 399 Class AA – Venture Special Events Channel 400
Here’s Why the Poppy Is a Symbol of Memorial Day On the last Monday in May, we observe Memorial Day to honor the men and women who have died while serving in our military. The symbolism of the poppy dates back to World War 1. The seeds of the common red field poppy were scattered in the wind and sat dormant in the ground, only germinating when the ground was disturbed—as it was by the brutal fighting in Europe’s battlefields. John McCrae, a Canadian soldier and physician, witnessed the war and wrote the famous poem, “In Flanders Fields,” in 1915. It reads, in part: “In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row.” In 1918, an American professor named Moina Michael wrote her own poem, “We Shall Keep the Faith,” inspired by McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields.” Her poem mentions wearing the “poppy red” to honor the dead, and with that, the tradition of adorning one’s clothing with a single red poppy was born. Venture Commun i cat ions • 605-852-2224 • www. venturecomm.net In accordance with the bylaws of Venture Communications Cooperative, director elections have been scheduled for four 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, 2025 • District # 1: Blunt, East Onida, Harrold, Onida, West Onida June 12th, 2025 • District # 6: Bowdle, Roscoe, Selby June 19th, 2025 • District #10: Rosholt, Rural Sisseton June 19th, 2025 • District #11: Sisseton 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. Director Elections for 2025 Have Been Scheduled
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Before You Dig, Know How Public and Private Utilities Differ We often remind you to call 811 before you dig to have underground utilities located, such as electric, water, gas, communications, and sewer lines. These are all public utilities and are responsible for maintaining their underground facilities. Part of that responsibility includes registering with 811 so their lines may be located for free. A private utility, however, is owned and maintained by the property owner and is not registered with 811. It’s the responsibility of the homeowner to have their private utilities located at their own expense. Common examples of private utilities include: • Sprinkler or irrigation systems • Electric running to a detached garage or shop • Lines connected to a propane tank or septic system • Gas lines underground for grills and outdoor fire pits • Electric dog fence If you have private utilities on your property, you must contact a private utility locating company to have those lines marked. This is in addition to calling 811 to have public utilities located. Cornerstone Group © 2025 Venture Commun i cat ions • 605-852-2224 • www. venturecomm.net According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), telemarketing scams bilk thousands of people each year. Some lose just a few dollars; others lose their entire life savings. While everyone’s a potential target, scammers often target older people because they may live alone, have a nest egg, or tend to be more polite and trusting. Scammers will say virtually anything to cheat people out of their money. They may sound very friendly—calling you by your first name, making small talk, and asking about your family. They may say you’ve won money or a fantastic prize. They may even claim to work for a company you trust, or send you mailings to convince you to call them about an offer. Here are a few examples of common telemarketing scams used to “hook” people: • Travel packages. “Free” or “low cost” vacations can end up costing a bundle in hidden costs. Some of these vacations never take place, even after you’ve paid. • Sham or exaggerated business and investment opportunities. Scammers rely on the fact that business and investing can be complicated and that most people don’t research the investment. • Charitable causes. Urgent requests for recent disaster relief efforts are especially common on the phone. • Extended car warranties. Scammers find out what kind of car you drive and when you bought it so they can urge you to buy overpriced—or worthless—plans. Remember, if you get a call from someone you don’t know who is trying to sell you something you hadn’t planned to buy, say "No, thanks." If they pressure you about giving up personal information—like your credit card or Social Security number—you can be certain it’s a scam. Hang up immediately and report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP or visit ftc.gov/complaint. You can reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive by being on the National Do Not Call Registry. Visit www.donotcall.gov for details. How to Protect Yourself From Common Telemarketing Scams
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