May 23, 2017 • Page 6 By Daris Howard shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Computer Repair My phone rang, and when I answered, it was Andy. “Hey, Daris,” he said, “can you come help me? My printer isn’t working.” It was the early days of the internet, and most people didn’t know anything about it yet. A teaching salary didn’t pay all of the bills for my family, so I worked evenings for a government contractor developing technologies that would help lead this revolution. The university where I worked decided to use my skills and have me set up and manage a web server for them. Though I still taught half time, the university felt the internet couldn’t take much time and made me computer tech for three buildings. I never had a free minute. During these days I met almost every person on campus. But about half of my tech-help time was spent in Andy’s office. Everyone has heard of the proverbial computer user who thought that his compact disk drive was a coffee cup holder. You might think that no one could be so naive, but Andy was. In fact, it was only about an hour earlier when I found this out. It started with his first phone call earlier in the day. “Will you come over and help me load some new software?” Andy had asked. “It came on some new kind of shiny disk, and I can’t figure out where it goes.” “Shiny disk?” I asked. “Yeah,” he replied. “It looks like a vinyl record, but it’s smaller and smooth.” “It’s probably a C.D. You just stick it in your C.D. drive.” I could sense his frustration as he said, “I guess I don’t have one on my computer.” I knew he did, because I had been the one who had installed it the previous week. I had very carefully explained what it was, too. I knew it would take longer to try to tell him what to do than it would to walk over there. Besides, odds were that he would put it in wrong. Once or twice each week I had to remove some three-and-a -half inch floppy disk that he had put in upside down in the floppy disk drive. I walked to his office, and when I stepped inside, to my surprise, the C.D. drive was open with a mug of pop in it. It was bent down so far it was almost ready to break. I pulled out the pop. “Andy, this is not a pop holder. It’s a C.D. drive.” “But I have a picture from P.C. Magazine that shows a coffee cup in it,” he said. He handed me the picture, and I sighed. “Andy, this picture is a cartoon. It’s supposed to be a joke.” I handed him the pop and asked him for the C.D. He handed it to me, and I showed him how it fit in the drive. I loaded the software and went back to my work. I hadn’t been back in my office for more than about twenty minutes when I received the call about the printer. “Did you check to make sure it was on?” I asked. “Of course,” Andy replied. “I’m not stupid.” I thought about all of the times I had found that his trouble was just that, he had forgotten to turn on some switch. But I didn’t say anything. Instead, I made my way back to his office. When I got there, I checked, and the printer was on. The light on the printer was green, and the printer had paper in it. Everything seemed okay, but then I remembered that this was Andy. I climbed underneath the desk and found the printer cable was disconnected from the computer. “Andy, did you disconnect the printer cable?” I asked. Andy shrugged. “It was in my way, and I couldn’t figure out what it was for.” I sighed, connected the cable, and then climbed out from under the desk. As I was preparing to leave, I saw the pop cup was back in the C.D. drive. I pulled it out and set it on his desk. I turned to him and said, “And the C.D. drive is still not a cup holder.” MV Shopper 665-5884 MV Shopper In Print and Online! M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y Applications Being Accepted For Community Access Grant Program PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for its Community Access, Industrial Park and Agri-Business Grant Program. The Community Access Program provides funds on a competitive basis to communities with populations under 5,000 for use in new projects involving the repair or replacement of important local roads such as the road to the elevator, to the school or hospital and in the main business district. The Community Access applications are due to the Department of Transportation by July 17, 2017. The application deadline is intended to provide successful applicants sufficient lead-time to complete design of projects prior to the 2018 construction season. Only applications for projects that have not been constructed will be considered. The Industrial Park and Agri-Business Grant programs provide funds to assist communities who have a new industry or agri-business and need new or expanded access to the facilities. Industrial Park and AgriBusiness applications will be considered three times each year. These applications are due April 15, July 15 and Oct. 15 of each year. The applications will then be reviewed by SDDOT as well as the Governor’s Office of Economic Development before being considered at the Transportation Commission meetings. Applications are available from: South Dakota Department of Transportation, Office of Local Government Assistance, 700 Broadway Avenue East, Pierre, SD 57501, or can be downloaded from the DOT website at: http://sddot.com/business/ local/economic/Default. aspx. If you need assistance in filling out your application, contact your local planning district or Paula Huizenga with the Office of Local Government Assistance at 605.773.6253. For complete road construction information, visit www.safetravelusa.com/sd or dial 511. USDA Certifies Another Rural Business Investment Fund WASHINGTON, May 18, 2017 – Acting Deputy Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA has certified the Innova Ag Innovation Fund IV LP as an investment pool for small and startup rural businesses. “This certification is another tool USDA provides to help rural businesses, to create jobs and to attract private-sector capital to rural communities,” Glendenning said. “Geography should not be a barrier to economic success. This pool will offer rural business owners the same access to capital as their counterparts in metropolitan areas.” The fund will support 30 to 45 companies that have the potential to generate more than $200 million in economic activity and create 600 jobs. It will provide capital for high-growth companies in the biosciences, technology and agricultural technology industries. The fund is the second USDA has certified under the Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP). RBIP funds support USDA’s strategy for rural economic growth. For a fund to receive USDA certification, its managers must demonstrate that they have venture capital experience and that they have successfully worked with community development organizations. The Ag Innovation Fund is being managed by Innova Memphis RBIC, LLC. Innova has three other funds that are not part of the Rural Business Investment Program. Those three funds collectively have invested $20 million in 75 startup companies, attracted $90 million of outside capital and created approximately 250 jobs. Farm Credit System members are contributing $31 million to the Ag Innovation Fund. The Farm Credit System is a nationwide network of banks and lenders specifically chartered to serve agriculture and the U.S. rural economy. 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; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. JOB OPPORTUNITY M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y The Yankton School District Is Hiring The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan is currently accepting applications for an 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR PART-TIME SPORTSWRITER ROUTE DRIVERS OPEN POSITIONS: The position will aid in covering a dynamic sports market that features an NCAA Division I college athletic program. The successful applicant will assist in the sports coverage, which will include taking area game reports, staffing area events and some feature writing. Strong writing skills and sports background are needed. Page design and photography skills are a plus. • Campus Planner/Architect • Field Technician • Facility Worker (Custodial) For complete detailed descriptions and to apply, go to http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: James D. Cimburek Sports Editor Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan 319 Walnut St., Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-7811, ext. 106 e-mail james.cimburek@yankton.net •Regular Routes starting at $20/hr. •Special Education Routes Starting at $25/hr. •Activity/Field Trips $14.50/hr. •Excellent Pay •Summers & Holidays OFF •YSD Offers Paid Training and CDL Cost Reimbursement EEO/AA PRODUCTION WORKERS EOE MANUFACTURING POSITIONS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! LEWIS & CLARK HYDRAULIC CO. has the following openings: • Assembly Starting Wage $16.55 • Machining Top Rate $21.53+ • Welding Plus 2nd Shift Premium – Second Shift – 3:30 pm to 1:30 am Temporary summer help - $13/hour Monday – Thursday. First Shift 7am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday Experience beneficial, but not required. Excellent wages and benefit package Check us out at www.princehyd.com L&M Radiator, worldwide manufacturer of heat exchangers has immediate openings. Ability to use power tools and forklifts necessary for all positions. Excellent benefits: health, life and disability insurance; vacations; and 401(k). Positions are open on both 1st and 2nd shift. 1st Shift is M-F from 7am to 3pm. 2nd Shift is M-TH from 3pm to 1am. Please apply at: Lewis and Clark Hydraulic Co. 2210 Kellen Gross Drive • Yankton, SD 57078 Or at www.princehyd.com Post offer / pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Apply online at: www.ysd.k12.sd.us/apps/pages/ysdemployment For assistance applying online come to the YSD Administration Building, 2410 West City Limits Road, Yankton, SD between 7:30am-3:30pm, Mon.-Fri. YSD is an EOE. Assistant Coach for Volleyball This position is a part-time, ten-month position with opportunities to include assisting the head coach with preparing and conducting practices, scouting, recruiting, scheduling of games, and other various athletic activities. Strength and conditioning experience is helpful. Please submit letter of application, resume, and list of three references to: Julie Dather, Director of Human Resources, at hr@mtmc.edu or mail to Mount Marty College, 1105 West 8th Street, Yankton, SD 57078 MMC is an EEO Employer www.mtmc.edu ASSEMBLERS Mechanically inclined assembler with 1 year related work experience. Mechanical, especially automotive and blueprint reading experience a plus. Apply online at ?rstnational.com EO • AA • Veteran • Disability Employer • Member FDIC TUBE MACHINE OPERATORS Strong mechanical ability with 1 year related work experience. Ability to operate machinery necessary. PAINT Strong industrial painting ability with 2 years of related work experience. STEEL PREP Responsibilities include knowledge of reading blue prints, ability to operate steel prep equipment such as press brake, shears, torches, hydraulic saw, drill presses, forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as needed. WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL Basic knowledge of forklift driving, steel materials and bolts. Must be able to keep inventory control and document current inventory. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/FRONT DESK Assist with Employee production surveys, Help production manager with updating SO changes, sales orders and vendor changes. Prepare drafting and assembly prints for production and outside vendors, and other duties as assigned. Must be 18 or older and have a HS diploma/GED. Applications can be completed by going to MESABI.COM, under Employment Opportunities, or email your resume to abowen@mesabi.com. Bene?ts available for full time employees • Health, Dental & Vision • 401k with Employer Match & Annual Company Contribution • Paid Time Off plus Bank Holidays • Learning & Career Development • Employee Banking Incentives • Community Involvement • Plus many more... Collections Representatives Sign on Bonus of $1,000 Available. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who possess negotiation skills to join our Collections team in Yankton, SD. Previous experience is not required, as we will train you for your new career. Starting wage $12 plus lucrative individual and group monthly incentive plan. Flexible work schedules and now featuring new work hours. Yankton, SD 605-665-4181 (call if you have questions)