Three Oklahoma Projects Selected by US Agriculture Secretary for Recovery Act Award

STILLWATER - Rural Oklahoma communities, including several communities in Southeast Oklahoma, will be creating jobs and improving essential infrastructure, with the assistance made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Today, Ryan McMullen, State Director for USDA Rural Development, confirmed that three more Oklahoma projects have been selected to receive Recovery Act funds through USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program.

US Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, announced $196.6 million in Recovery Act projects in 42 states. McMullen reported that projects in the City of Stigler, the City of Antlers, and through INCA Community Services were selected by the Secretary to receive awards. According to McMullen, the Secretary has approved $100,000 for the City of Stigler to relocate and renovate their library. The building which currently houses the library was built in 1964 and has major mold issues rendering it not useable as a library. Additionally, the Town of Antlers will receive $83,179 in Recovery Act funds, which they will match with $28,250, to construct an airport terminal. The airport is currently used for business and private travel and often helps the forestry industry to meet their aerial spraying needs. The Secretary's announcement also includes $35,100 for INCA Community Services, Inc. They will commit $11,704 to match the Recovery Act grant.