USDA ANNOUNCES $66,000 FOR ALCONA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY

EAST LANSING, June 22, 2009 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Area Director Shelly Fuller will present a $66,000 ceremonial grant check to Alcona County on Friday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main Street, in Harrisville.  The money will be used for library equipment and emergency response vehicles.

The event is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. 

USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development provides equity, liquidity, and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/. 

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