USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT JOINS KINGLEY LIBRARY CELEBRATION

 EAST LANSING, June 20, 2009 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today presented a $612,000 ceremonial loan check to the Village of Kingsley for its new library.

 “USDA Rural Development is proud to partner with Kingsley on this new library,” said Acting State Director Frank Tuma.  “I congratulate local residents on their strong support for this project.”

 The 8,231 square foot facility will serve more than 1,400 rural residents and provides space for participation in the Traverse Area District Library programs.  The Rural Development loan was supplemented by $350,000 in local funds.

 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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