NOVEMBER 2015
VOL. 16 NO. 7
Co-op
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Missing Members Can Still Claim Funds Capital credit refund checks issued in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012 and 2015 represent capital credits earned between 1982-1995 for members receiving electric service during that time period. These checks were returned for lack of a current address or simply went uncashed. If you know someone on this list, please have them contact our office.
Abbenhaus, Thomas J Ahlgrin, James H Albee, James F Allen Sr, Larry E Altstiel, Steve & Marsha Andersen, Alfred M & Sharon Andersen, James R & Sharon A Anderson, David Anderson, Gary R Anderson, Walter C & Martha Araiza, Mark Ark Of The New Covenant Arthaud, Kevin L & Bonnie Avenell, Randy Babl, Curt & Vicki Baker, Ed & Beverly Bakker, Pier (Estate) Beacom, E Kevin Becker, Jeanine Bennett, Russell D Benton, Douglas Berger, Lonnie & Kathy Bergland, Robert Berka, Marie Bernard, Curtis J Bierle, Robert Birney, Neil Bishop, Zelda Black, Jayne Blair, Doug & Janice Bobzin, Bill Boettcher, Lynn M Bohr, Thomas E & Bernice Bonetti, Naomi Borkowski, Ralph J & Kim Bostick, Steve E & Martha Bothwell, Mark & Kristy Bradshaw, Pennye Bretey, Gerald J Brewer, Charles W Brink, Leon
Due to Red Flag regulations to prevent identity theft, a change of address affidavit will need to be completed in order to reissue the check to a different address. This form is available online at www.byelectric.coop. If someone on this list has passed away, a family member or representative of the estate should contact us. The entire capital credit account can be
Brinker, Lawrence Brinker, Robert & Kathy Brock, Randy K & Lisa G Brown, Lawrence E & Bernice Buchheim, Richard W Bucholz, Annie Burt, Clay E & Tamra L Butler, David L & Linda L Byrkeland, Jim Canady, Vaughn E Carlson, Calvin L Carlson, Dan Carlson, Laddy Carman, Dan Carter, Steven J Cartwright, Keith Case, Earl Center Don, Chambon, Phillip & Patricia Chaney, Gary L Chapman, Jere L Chrans Fireworks Christensen, Duane N Christensen, Kevin & Tammara Christopherson, Ralph M Cihak, William J & Irene Coates, John & Fern Cokenower, Eugene C Colford, Thomas & Carmen Collins, William O Conklin, Kevin Conklin, Michael D Connell, Wally Cook, Joseph & Deborah Cooper, Cary H Corwin, Wm & Theresa Cosby, Jerry W & Wendy S Counsell, Mary (Estate) Crandall, Clay Cronin, Tim Culver, Vicky
cashed out ahead of schedule for a discounted amount. Capital credits to entities no longer active can be assigned to a person. Unclaimed capital credits are donated back to the cooperative when six years have lapsed and attempts to find the member have failed. Unclaimed checks from 2004, 2006 and 2008 will revert to the cooperative in April 2016.
Cummings, Geoffrey E Cunningham, Mark & Pamela Czech Inn (David, Burnison) Czech Stop (Nielson/ Schenk) Danley, Clark & Barbara Davis, Doug Davis, Monte & Judith Davis, Tim & Gwen Degen, Wayne Doering, Robert C & Shirley Dohmen, Jacqueline Donaldson, Daryel Dorman, James A & Jeanette Downs, E L Duarte, John C & Lorie J Dummett, David & Debbie Dupre, Eugene F & Debra Earp, Jack Eddy, Robert & Barbara Edelman, Scott & Sandy Edwards, Thomas W Elliott, Don R Ellis, Randy & Carol Engen, Paul D Evenson, Irene M FAA AFS Technical Support Faerber, Susan Farmers Home Administration Ferguson, Tim First Federal Savings and Loan Fischer, Darlis Fitch, Geraldine Flanagan, Steven G Flatau, Donald R & Deborah A Fletcher, Bradley J Flood, Renee
Fox, Peggy B Fuks, Alvin (Estate) Gallagher, James & Kay Gannon, Donald Genovese, Vincent Geyer, Marlene Glaim, David A & Marlys Goebel, Owen L Goeden, Gregory Graber, Reuben & Brenda Grantham, Thomas E Greiman, Gene Grewe, Alois H & Ferne Grier, Ted R Grosshuesch, Joleen Gunderson MD, Dale E Haas, Kevin J & Marilyn Haase, Jerald L & Glorene Haase, Theodore Haigh, Warren D Hall, Mark J & Janice Hall, Mike Hall, Randall & Susan Halla, Harvey C Halle, Laura L Halse, David & Pat Hammond, Bill Hansen, Allan D Hansen, Gene Hansen, Glen A Hansen, Leo D & Geraldine Hanson, Oliver G Hanson, Rick Hanten, Richard Harms, Phyllis A Hartman, William A Hathaway, Christopher & Leslie Hauck, Daniel Hauger, Chad W & David Lane Hausman, Duane & Norma Halva Hausmann, Mark R (Continued on Page 6)
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Board
Report
Disaster Drill Reviewed (USPS No. 018-973)
Bon Homme Yankton Electric Assn, Inc. PO Box 158 134 S Lidice Tabor, SD 57063 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
To Report an Outage Call: Local From Tabor, Tyndall and Yankton 605-463-2507 or Toll Free in South Dakota 1-800-925-2929 NOTICE: Electric bills must be paid by 10:00am on the 20th of each month to avoid a $10 late fee.
The board held the regular monthly board meeting on September 14, 2015. After moving on the agenda, the board approved the minutes of the previous meeting, reviewed the director expense reports and new and cancelled memberships. After review by the attorney, they approved the applications for capital credit retirements to estates. The board heard staff reports including financial, operations and manager's comments. They reviewed the list of completed construction and retirement projects. They accepted the monthly safety report which included a report on the annual table top drill required by the Emergency Response Plan. This year's drill focused on the response to the loss of power to substations and the steps involved in getting power restored. Attorney Sheila Woodward reviewed Director Duties with the board.
The board held an executive session to discuss personnel matters with no action taken.
Welcome New Members Springfield Lori A Dejong Tabor Brian K Ptak Sergio Mijangos Utica Nathan Goeken Yankton Duane Schroeder Blake Dunne Derek Appley Ryken's RV Park Daniel J Schrage Marina Bar & Grill Samantha Schieffer Nolery Martinez-Senan
Bon Homme Yankton Electric Cooperative Connections is published monthly by Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association, Inc., PO Box 158, 134 S. Lidice St., Tabor, SD 57063-0158 for its members. Families subscribe to Bon Homme Yankton Electric Cooperative Connections as part of their electric cooperative membership. Bon Homme Yankton Electric Cooperative Connection’s purpose is to provide reliable, helpful information to electric cooperative members on matters pertaining to rural electrification and better rural living. Subscription information: Electric cooperative members devote $6.00 from their electric payments annually for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions are available for $12 annually. Periodicals Postage Paid at Tabor, SD 57063 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Bon Homme Yankton Electric Cooperative Connections, Bon Homme Yankton Electric, PO Box 158, Tabor, S.D. 57063 TELEPHONE (605)463-2507: FAX (605) 463-2419. Design assistance by TDG Communications, Deadwood, S.D.
Statement of Non-Discrimination This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
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Safety
Tips
Generator Safety Before use, learn about the potential dangers associated with portable generators, such as their production of carbon monoxide (CO). CO is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless poisonous gas that is called the “silent killer” because it is virtually undetectable without the use of technology like CO alarms. Follow these tips to generate power AND safety when using a generator
By The Numbers: • African Americans accounted for 23 percent of fatalities, which is nearly double their proportion of the U.S. population. • Storms account for many of the fatalities associated with generator use, with ice/snow storms accounting for 46 percent. Hurricanes accounted for 29 percent. • 67 percent for the fatalities occurred when a generator was placed in the living area or basement of the home. • 26 percent of fatalities occurred when a generator was used inside an attached garage or shed. • Between 1992 and 2012, nearly 80 percent of the 931 CO deaths were associated with generators. • 50 percent of generator-related deaths occurred during November- February. • 30 percent occurred during March-April and SeptemberOctober. Tips for the Proper Installation and Use of Generators: • Never operate a generator inside your home or in other enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces, including garages. • A generator is a temporary power source and should never be used as a permanent solution • Never connect generators directly to household wiring without first installing a transfer switch. This prevents backfeeding, which could electrocute utility workers making repairs. • Make sure your generator is properly grounded and used with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). • Use only extension cords that have a three-pronged plug and are rated for the intended load. • Your home generator should be installed by a qualified electrician and bear the mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as UL, Intertek or CSA. • Install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO alarms with a battery backup inside the home. • Do not overload the generator. • The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends generators be positioned at least 20 feet from doors, windows and vents to prevent CO from entering the home Source: esfi.org
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Federal Courts Issue Stays on WOTUS The District Court of North Dakota issued a preliminary injunction in the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) case on Aug. 27 and, in a separate case on Oct. 9, the Sixth District Court of Appeals widened the stay nationwide. South Dakota joined 12 other states on Aug. 11, 2015, in the North Dakota case challenging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The states sought postponement of the impending implementation of the WOTUS Rule while the courts could fully address the states’ concerns. On June 29, 13 states filed in federal district court in North Dakota asking the court to vacate the new rule and bar the EPA and the USACE from enforcing the new definition. Several other states have filed in their respective regions. The states contended the new definition of WOTUS violated provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the United States Constitution. Then on July 30, 31 states requested that the EPA and USACE delay the effective date of the new rule defining “Waters of the United States” under the CWA. The rule was set to go into effect on Aug. 28, 2015. The states asked for least nine months in order to give the courts time to review the legal challenges to the rule.
Kids’ Corner Safety Poster
“Don’t leave bare wires laying around.”
Hannah Leona Bartscher, 10 years old
Hannah was 10 years old when she submitted this safety poster. She is the daughter of Jon and Tanya Bartscher, Mitchell, S.D. They are members of Central Electric Cooperative, Mitchell, S.D. Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to your local electric cooperative (address found on Page 3). If your poster is published, you’ll receive a prize. All entries must include your name, age, mailing address and the names of your parents. Colored drawings are encouraged.
Reader
Recipes
Crock Creations No Peek Beef Tips 2 lbs. beef tenderloin tips or stew meet 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
Slow Cooker Fresh Veggie Lasagna 1 pkg. brown gravy mix 1 cup water or ginger ale 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms
Place cubed beef into crockpot or 9x13-inch pan. In large bowl, combine soups, gravy mix and water or ginger ale; pour over beef. Add mushrooms; stir to coat. Cook on low in crock-pot for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. If cooking in oven, cover tightly with foil and bake at 300°F. for 3 hours. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or noodles. Mary Jessen, Holabird
Cranberry Sweet Potatoes 4 T. orange juice 2 T. butter 2 T. vegetable oil 2 T. brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup dried cranberries
In a crock-pot, mix together first 6 ingredients. Cover and cook on high while preparing potatoes. Stir potatoes into warm mixture. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. Add cranberries during the last hour of cooking. Stephanie Fossum, Hudson
Crock-Pot Apple Butter Apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 to 3 cups sugar, can substitute 1 cup honey for sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup water or apple cider
Fill crock-pot 3/4 full of apples. Add remaining ingredients; stir. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, stir. Reduce heat to low. Keep covered and cook for 8 hours or overnight – until butter is thick and dark brown. If it is runny, remove lid and cook until thickened. Place in sterile jars or containers. Store in refrigerator up to 6 weeks. Freeze for longer storage. Mary Ellen Luikens, Tea
Baked Beans 1 lb. maple sausage 4 slices bacon 1/2 green pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cans Bush’s original beans
1 can apple pie filling 1/2 cup Old West barbecue sauce 1 T. prime rib seasoning 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. yellow mustard
1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup low-sodium marinara sauce, plus additional for serving 1 medium zucchini, diced 4 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 bag baby spinach 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms Fresh basil leaves, optional
Spray crockery pot of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, mix together mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, oregano and garlic powder. Spread 2 T. of pasta sauce in bottom of pot. Sprinkle 1/2 of zucchini over sauce and top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Break 2 noodles into pieces to cover cheese. Spread 2 T. of sauce and then layer 1/2 of the spinach and 1/2 of the mushrooms. Repeat layering, ending with cheese and the remaining sauce. Firmly press ingredients into pot. Cover and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 hours. Allow lasagna to rest 20 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve. Spoon a little extra sauce over each serving and top with a basil leaf, if desired. Makes 6 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 240 calories; 10g total fat; 6g saturated fat; 60mg cholesterol; 380mg sodium; 21g carbohydrates; 3g dietary fiber; 16g protein Pictured, Cooperative Connections
Crock-Pot Harvest Soup 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 1 (29 oz.) can Veg-All vegetables 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 to 2 T. chopped jalapenos
6 beef bouillon cubes 1 (28 oz.) can green beans 1 (15 oz.) can corn 1 (7 oz.) can green chilies 1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
Place ground beef in crock-pot; add remaining ingredients. Do not drain any vegetables. Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours. Jane Ham, Rapid City
Crock-Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef or pork, or a mixture of both 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 (15 oz.) tomato sauce, divided 1-1/3 cups water, divided 1 can tomato soup, divided 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. thyme 3/4 cup long grain white rice, uncooked 1 head cabbage 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
Brown and drain sausage. Fry bacon and cut into small pieces. Saute green pepper and onion in bacon grease; drain. Combine all ingredients in crock-pot. Cook on low for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
Brown meat, onion, garlic and seasonings until no longer pink; drain. Over medium heat, add 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup water, 1/2 can tomato soup and tomatoes to meat mixture; mix well. Stir in rice. Chop cabbage into 4 wedges; remove core. Chop into chunks. Layer 1/2 meat mixture and 1/2 cabbage in crock-pot. Repeat layers topping with meat mixture or cabbage. Combine remaining sauce, water and soup. Pour over all. Cook on low 4 to 6 hours or until rice is cooked. Once done, turn off cooker, sprinkle with cheese and let set 10 minutes.
Donna Glanzer, Carpenter
Sandy Egly, Blunt
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Please send your favorite holiday, soup and bread/ breakfast recipes to your local electric cooperative (address found on Page 3). Each recipe printed will be entered into a drawing for a prize in December 2015. All entries must include your name, mailing address, telephone number and cooperative name.
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Missing Members Continued Hawkins, Harold N Hayford, Calvin Hegert, David Hegert, Hank & Nancy Heissler, Adam J & Marsha Held, Gordon R & Doris Helmers, Tim Helsley, Robert Henry, Norman R Henshall, Donna M Hess, Glenn A Hesse, Steve Heusinkveld, Chester Hlavac, Betty G & Emil Hodgkin, Charles & Mary Jane Hoebelheinrich, Steven R & Nan Hofer, Kandace Holmgren, John & Rachael Holtz, Milton E & Alice M Honkomp, Joseph R Honner, Mayme Hood, Jim Hornstra, Ruby F Hotra, Michael & Ann Hoxeng, Julian Hudson, Lee & Mary Kay Huth, Stanley J Ishmael, Chad Jackson, Gerry & Brenda Jennings, Roy & Ruth Jensen, Christine Jensen, Mark A Jewell, Dean Johannsen, Jay L Johnson, David R Johnson, Gail Johnson, Henry T Johnson, Kevin M & Kim A Johnson, Londa Johnson, Michael Johnson, Warren R Jones, Gregory P Jones, Pat Jordan, Michael A & Kristi A Jorgensen, Paul C & Rhonda R Jorgenson, Jerry Judson, David Kafka, Candy Kalmbach, William A Kapaun, Norbert W & Ileen G Katseres, Robert & Julie K Keiser, Robert L & Roberta Kennedy, Michael D Kisch, Ron & Norma Kittelson, Mike Kjellsen, De Vonne & Janet Klasi, Ed Kleinheksel, Dale & Virginia Knudson, Arnold & Beverly
Koehler, David Koepp, Rodney & Valerie Kollbaum, Keith Korenoski, Charles Kost, Marilyn Kostel, L R Kotalik, Peter (Estate) Kreber, Richard M & Jeff Thom Kredit, Douglas G & Sheryl L Kriese, Cliff Kronner, Karen Kruse, Marvin Kruse, Matthew L & Phyllis Kubal, Robert J Lacava Jr, John & Carmen Lam, Marco Lamb, Brian L Larsen, Diana C Larvie, Herbert J Leasure, Richard Leigh Land Company Lemcke, Curt & Sonya
Leuthauser, Alvin C Lewis & Clark Limited Partners Lewis, Michael R Lewis, Terry Lynn Liddell, Russell Lilliebear, Ken Lingemann, Kenny Linnen, Anthony List, Elaine Litschewski, Ella M Lone Tree Construction Co Loner, Barbara K Loudermilk, Boudy J Lovette, Curtis & Cora V Lucas, Lewis J Lunder, Richard Mach, Ron L Magedanz, Charles & Donna Maher, Steve J & Joann E Marovet, Bill & Wilma Marquardt, Bob Marquardt, Tom
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (REQUIRED BY 39 U.S.C. 3685) 1. Publication Title:Bon Homme Yankton Electric Cooperative Connections 2. Publication No.: 018-973 3. Filing Date: 9/30/2015 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 12 6. Annual Subscription Price: $6.00 Members $12.00 Non-Members 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 134 S Lidice, PO Box 158, Tabor, SD 57063 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 134 S Lidice, PO Box 158, Tabor, SD 57063 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Address of Publisher, Editor & Managing Editor: Publisher: Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association, Inc. Editor: Nicole Einrem Managing Editor: Nicole Einrem 10. Owner: Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association, Inc.,134 S Lidice, PO Box 158, Tabor, SD 57063 11. Known bondholders/mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: Rural Utilities Service, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, CoBank 12. Tax Status: Purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months 13. Publication Title: 14. Issue Date of Circulation Below: Oct. 2015 Bon Homme Yankton Electric Cooperative Connections Avg. No. of Copies Each Single Issue 15. Extent and Nature Issue During Nearest to of Circulation Preceding 12 Months Filing Date A. Total number of copies (net press run)..................................................... 2954.............................2927 B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation 1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions..................... 2906.............................2879 2. Paid In-County Subscriptions............................................................. 0...................................0 3. Sales Through Dealers, Carriers, Street Vendors &Counter Sales......... 0...................................0 4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS............................................ 0...................................0 C. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation................................................. 2906.............................2879 D. 1. Free Distribution by Mail................................................................. 38.................................38 4.Free Distribution Outside the Mail...................................................... 7...................................7 E. Total Free Distribution................................................................................ 45.................................45 F. Total Distribution.................................................................................... 2951.............................2924 G. Copies Not Distributed................................................................................. 3...................................3 H. Total........................................................................................................ 2954.............................2927 I. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation.................................................98%............................. 98%
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Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation as of October 1, 2015
Missing Members Continued Marsh Jr, Allan & Cathy S Marsh, Richard & Rebecca Marshall, Gerald W Martin, Donald J Mathews, Michael J Matthew, Kathleen L Matzner, Stan Mauksch, Victor McCarthy, Dean & Kay McDonald, Doyle McKinney, Ronald McKissoch, Gerald & Deloris Meyer, Steve Midwest Cable Company Miller, Dennis L Miller, Kenneth & Caroline Mischke, Randy Mogck, Marvin Montgomery, Renee Moon, Eldon Jay Moore, L B Moran, Dan Morman, H H Morrison, Larry & Joni Morton, Jon Moser (Mayer), Marsha Mulder, Tom Neal, Bruce Nedved, E P & Mary Nelson, Charles (Estate) Nelson, Curtis Nelson, Jerry & Cindy Nelson, Patricia J Nelson, Scott Nevious, William & Kristen Newhouse, Craig & Jill Nicholls, Nancy Niedert, T Scott & Trudi Nielson, David L & Carol Norris, Darlene Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Novak, Edward Novak, Joe A Novak, Joseph F Novak, Laddie D Nunnally, Dennis M & Cynthia Oconner, Jerry & Stephanie Odens, Kyle Oja, Michael & Cynthia Olson, Bradley A Olson, Greg Olson, Penny L O'Shea, Patricia Oswald, Jerauld
Oswald, Leroy Page, Randy & Donna Palmer, Kenneth L & Lucille M Papenhausen, Debra Pardy, Crystal Parkhurst, Michele L Patton, John Virgil Pederson, Elmer & Lula G Pesce, Ulises & Alicia Pesce, Ulises & Tamera Peters, Jackie Petersen, John R Peterson, Mike Pfeifer, Duane & Amy Pfrimmer, Dennie Pipkin, Shirley Ploen, Michael J & Renee E Plyler, Charles Pokorny, Jennie Preheim, Kathie (Neal) Pridie, Danny M & Mary J Privett, James R Prusator, Ricky A Quick, William & Jacquelin Rainey, Marquerite Ramsdell, Harry Rang, Ordell Reagan, Charles Rehurek, Diane Reiners, Rodney Rhoades MD, Marques Rice, Luther Roberts, Lynn Rodgers Sr, Robert S Rossiter, Lawrence & Florence Roth, Dale & Dorothy Rowland, Robert E & Eileen Ruppelt, Jay & Philip Ruzicka, Marlene Sager, Hazel Salonen, Duane & Verna M Sandene, Jeff D Sarha, Julie Vandyke Saulsbury MD, James E Sayers, Fred E Schaefer Jr, Raymond & May Schaefer, Shawn & Rhonda Schaeffer, James A & Sheri Scherschligt, Carol Schneider, Elmer J Schnitzler, Robert Schoniger, Mike Schroth, Clair & Lorraine
Schulte, Gary & Nancy Paradis Scott, Bradley & Julie Seals, Richard Selwyn, Norman Sewell, Oscar & Tre Shape, Jamie Shape, Mary Jane Shape, Rob & Rick Ship To Shore Store Shockey, Brent & Marjorie Sholey, Diane Shreeve, James R & Debi Shutt, Delbert & Gladys Sikkink, Dale Simmons, Tom & Shirley Simonsen, Teresa M (Estate) Ski High Drive In Skiba, Harry A & Terry A Slechta, Betty Slechta, Willie & Jean M Sletten, Jack Sletten, Terry Slowey, Tim Smith, David & Patricia A Smith, Duwayne & Barbara Smith, Patrick Smith, Timothy W & Kathy Smith, William M Sokol, Dennis A Solheim, Lisa Sollie, Robert Spangler, Greg L & Joan Sparks, Linda Spry, Richard Stangohr, Brad Starns, Dan E & Terri Starr, Wyatt J & E Marie Stempel, Reid & Susan Stengle, Tom Stephens, Barbara A & Joann M Stewart, Michael & Julie A Stimpson, James & Jane Stolz, Kevin L & Billie Sue Stratman, Valgene Strid, Troy R. & Donna Strunk, Billy R & Lula Strunk, Ray & Elaine Sunrise CafĂŠ Sunrise Cafe & Lounge Sunrise Inn Sykora, Tom J Terry's Bar Thorngren, Al Thorsted, Susan L Thurman, Ken & Arlene
Tiedemann, Eldon E Tripp, Chuck & Gale K Tycz, Brian U.S.West Newvector Group Umberger, Larry J & Denise Unkel, Dan E & Pam Unkenholz, Dennis & Jeanne Van Arsdale, Scott Vanwinkle, Kevin Vavra Jr, Joseph A Veen, Sandra H Vellek, Ervin (Estate) Vetter, Denith D Vlieger, William & Bonnie Voigt, Charles E & Mildred Voigt, Charles R Vojtisek, Francis Wabinga, Mark & Lisa Wagner, Charles R Wainscoat, James P Waitt Jr, Norman Wakeman, Jim Walker, Mark J & Kathryn J Warrelman, Keith Waybright, Anthony T Welch, Joseph L Wermers, Maria Wernke, David R & Constance M Western Construction Weyers, Timothy F Wharton, Grace Wheeler, Jeff Wiedemann, Arlene Wiedenfeld, Robert & Jacquelin Wiemers, Debbie Wies, Robert Wiggs, James & M Ann Willman, Russell Willman, William & Mary Wilson, Donald & Linda M Wilson, Roger Wood, Ronald Woods, Don Wright, Danny Wright, William & Christie Wuebben, Francis J & Lynda L Zapletal, Louise Zar, David Zeeb Farms Zimmerman, Daryl Zimmerman, David D Zounar, Bertha
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A Hill of Honor Family Builds Veterans Memorial East of Eden
A By Brenda Kleinjan
Below: Framed by a white fence, the Janisch Veteran’s Memorial between Eden and Sisseton, S.D., emerged from a hillside over the summer.
simple flag pole to honor a veteran father
has become a veterans memorial along a highway in northeastern South Dakota. The Janisch Family Veteran’s Memorial has emerged from a gently sloping hillside which was once pasture. One can see Buffalo Lake across the highway in a setting surrounded by sloughs and cornfields. The memorial started in the spring of 2015 when Jim Janisch erected a flag pole to honor his dad, Francis, who was an army paratrooper during the Korean Era. Once the pole was up, a decision was made. “The cows had to go,” Janisch said of the bovines that once grazed where the memorial now stands. Once the flag pole was in place, Janisch then pondered what else should be added. He researched his options and the memorial began taking shape. “Not one thing was ever put on a piece of paper,” said Janisch. Round paver stones were painted and stenciled by relatives in Sisseton. The stones spell out the branches of the U.S. armed forces and also the
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letters “POW” and “MIA” to honor the nation’s prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action. Two angels stand over the POW/MIA area and a smaller soldier statue on bended knee is down the hill a bit. The memorial evolved from the original illuminated flag pole and a white cross adorned with solar lights. A white fence forming the memorial’s backdrop was installed shortly after Memorial Day. Standing as sentinels along the fence are six soldier statues purchased in Alexandria, Minn. A large American eagle looks over the memorial from its perch atop a large rock on the memorial’s west side. By Father’s Day, the memorial was officially open to the public. And, by Labor Day, more than 1,000 people had stopped at the little roadside oasis on a county highway between Sisseton and Eden on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation in northeastern South Dakota. As people stop at the memorial, they share their stories. Among the first to stop while Janisch was in the early stages of creating the memorial was a local Korean War veteran, Roy Cleveland, who lives just
Korean War Vets Sought
a few miles southeast of the memorial. Cleveland would come and watch Janisch work. He even accompanied him on trips to pick up statues that help comprise the memorial. Through time spent at the memorial, Cleveland would share memories of a younger brother, James, who was killed in the Vietnam War. (In all 10 men from Roberts County, five from Marshall County and two from Day County were killed during that war.) Also sharing stories have been members of the Block family who once farmed the land where memorial stands. Six of the eight boys in the family went on to serve in the military in World War II or the Korean era and the husbands of all three girls are veterans. The brother-in-law of one of the daughters was killed in World War II. Janisch has placed memorial markers next to two of the sentinels for both the Block family relative and the younger Cleveland. For Janisch it has been a labor of love. “The two weeks spent constructing it is nothing compared to the years – some of them 10 years – these veterans gave to our country. Janisch knows from experience that the hill fills with snow each winter, so he has plans to lay down the fence and protect other pieces of the memorial, but come spring, the tribute to veterans will once again stand proud overlooking Buffalo Lake.
Korean War veterans who served in the Korean Theatre of War from June 25, 1950, through Oct. 25, 1954, may be eligible for the Ambassador Peace Medal. The Ambassador Peace Medal is for the Korean War Veterans who sacrificed for Korea’s democracy and freedom and is aimed at expressing the Korean Government’s gratitude and respect to them. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is taking the lead in informing veterans of this medal and is planning on recognizing the recipients in January of 2016. “Recognizing these heroes one era at a time provides us an opportunity to thank and honor the sacrifices they made,” said Larry Zimmerman, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. “Every veteran has a story to tell and along with that military service comes a variety of medals and awards.” Veterans that served during this time frame are encourage to contact their local County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer for an application. Veterans will need a copy of their DD214 form as well. The names of all South Dakota Korean War vets are being sought by an Oct. 29 deadline for a public recognition in January 2016. Contact the South Dakota Department of Veteran’s Affairs at 877-579-0015.
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Local Scholar Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bon Homme Yankton Electric along with KSFY are pleased to announce that Sydney Gall of rural Lesterville was selected as a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week. Sydney's segment aired on KSFY the week of September 20-26. Sydney, daughter of Fred and Tricia Gall, has a 4.0 grade point average and is involved in many different activities including: cross country, basketball, track, National Honor Society, Student Council and Youth Business Adventure. Sydney was nominated by the staff at Scotland High School. The nomination stated, “Sydney is at the top of her class and one of the best young people you will ever meet. She is one of our Character Counts Hometown Heroes and is a true role model for our younger students." Touchstone Energy Cooperatives along with KSFY Television have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school seniors throughout the region. “Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week” has been celebrating the achievements of high school seniors since 2002. Recipients are highly motivated high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. This program was founded on the
General Manager M.J. Goehring presents $100 check to Scholar of the Week Sydney Gall
four pillars of Touchstone Energy: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and a Commitment to Community. What does it take to be a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week? It’s not just about grades or athletic ability. It takes a well-rounded individual that excels in the classroom and the community. Sydney received $100 from Bon Homme Yankton Electric in recognition of her many accomplishments.
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Are You Generating Safely? W By Brenda Kleinjan
Back-up generators can be valuable assets during a storm, if they’re installed properly.
hen the lights go out due to a storm, one of the first things that comes to mind is the need for a backup generator. But the time for getting a generator and planning for its safe operation is before it is needed. “We get so many phone calls during a storm so they can run a generator,” said Chad Felderman, manager of member services at Dakota Energy Cooperative in Huron, S.D. “The better time to think about it is before hand, to be proactive and get the system set up so they’re ready for when they need it.” A big concern for cooperatives and other utilities are improperly installed generators. “A lot of ag producers say they use their welder outlet as a connection point for the generator,” said
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Felderman. “They (the producers) say they flip the switch at the meter. But if they don’t flip it, they are back-feeding the system. It’s not only unsafe and its illegal in that it’s against the wiring code,” said Felderman. Back-feeding the system is when secondary voltage – electricity produced by the emergency generator – is sent back onto the utility lines. The generator could re-energize downed lines causing dangerous situations for line workers and the public alike. “That person sticking the generator into their receptacle is putting lot of people at risk,” said Felderman. To avoid the back-feeding, and to follow current
electrical code, a licensed electrician should install a double-pull, double-throw switches in the meter loops. “Some of the old farmsteads haven’t touched their farm wiring in 30 years,” said Felderman. “They’re just trying to get power back on, not fully understanding the dangerous situations they’re causing. Once its explained to them, they’re usually willing to spend the money to get their system changed over correctly.” Larger, whole house or whole farm generators often come with their own automatic throw switches. “We sell the standby Kohler generators which comes with its own automatic switch,” said Felderman. “It automatically flips so there’s no way it can back-feed.” The generators like those carried by Dakota Energy typically range in size from 5,500 watts to 80,000 watts. At least one other cooperative, Central Electric Cooperative in Mitchell, S.D., carries the same generator line. Other cooperatives have carried tractor-powered generators as well. Personnel at cooperatives across the state can be a good resource for information for those looking at adding a generator to their home or farm operation. But, once a generator is installed and wired properly, the work isn’t over.
“They say to run them once a month,” said Felderman. “The generators we install cycle every two weeks. It helps to ensure the equipment is operating correctly for when you do need it. It’s cheap insurance that you hope to never have to use,” said Felderman. In addition to having the generator operate briefly at least once a month, other considerations should be made. “Don’t overload it. It has a nameplate for a reason,” said Felderman. Overloading the generator could affect the quality of electricity, causing fluctuations that could damage appliances and devices hooked up to it. “Be careful hooking up smart appliances to the smaller generators. It can cause the more sensitive electronics to burn out,” said Felderman. And if operating a portable generator, follow operating instructions. “Operate the portable generators in a well-ventilated area, NOT in your garage,” said Felderman. Felderman’s bottom-line advice for those looking to install a generator? “Don’t do it yourself. Contact a licensed electrician or your utility; it’s going to be cheaper in the long run.” Cooperative Connections • November 2015 13
Time for a Tune-up H
By Bret Curr y
ere are some smart energy tips to help increase your comfort while managing your electric bill: • Although this may sound like a broken record, I cannot express enough the importance of a periodic heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system tune-up. Manufacturers’ suggested timeframes might vary, but it’s probably time if you cannot remember your last tune-up. Also, be sure to ask the contractor to inspect the ductwork as well. An HVAC system that operates at optimum performance will provide the comfort you expect, plus you’ll be using energy wisely while managing the kilowatts required for operation. As a reminder, our HVAC systems generally make up 50 percent of the total electric bill. • Perhaps your HVAC unit is on its last leg and you’ve been contemplating installing a new system. The good news is today’s air conditioners and heat pumps are even more energy efficient than their predecessors. If replacement is in your future, be sure to look for a contractor who understands building science and will run a computer-generated load calculation for your home. The software used by HVAC processionals removes any guesswork and accurately sizes the unit required to heat and cool your home. A properly sized system provides optimum comfort while using less energy to operate. • Now is the time to replace the HVAC system return-air filter. Many homes have more than one, so be sure to change all of them. Clogged filters
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inhibit proper airflow and can cause premature wear and tear on your system. I suggest changing them monthly or as needed. Be sure to ask your HVAC professional if you plan to use HEPA or heavypleated filters to make sure they will work with your system. • If you have a fireplace or woodstove, make sure to close the damper. An open damper is similar to having an open window. Speaking of windows, if your home has double-hung (windows that open at both top and bottom) construction, make sure both top and bottom sashes are closed, and locked. If left unlocked, it’s not uncommon for the top sash to drop, or open at the top. • If you have an older home, some insulating products are prone to settle. Have an insulation contractor inspect the insulation level in your attic. If necessary, an additional layer of cellulose insulation applied over the existing insulation will thwart unwanted heat gain in the summer and keep your home warmer in the winter. • If the inside of your home has an attic entry point like a scuttle-hole, folding staircase or kneewall door, be sure those are insulated and sealed. There are dozens of affordable attic access solutions available in box stores and online, many of which are do-it-yourself projects. Bret Curry is the residential energy marketing manager for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation.
What to Look for In an HVAC Contractor By Madeline Keimig Touchstone Energy ® Cooperatives
It’s no secret that replacing your heating and cooling system can be a headache. When’s the right time? What kind of system is best? Where can I find a reliable contractor? Consider these tips before making a selection.
Ask around What are the contractor’s licensing and qualifications? Is the contractor a member of state and national contractor associations, such as Air Conditioning Contractors of America? Is he or she adequately insured? “Most people don’t realize that almost 50 percent of their energy bill comes from an HVAC [heating, ventilation, and air conditioning] system,” explains Alan Shedd, director of residential &
commercial energy programs for Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives, the national branding campaign for electric co-ops. “It’s important to have the right person put in and maintain the equipment.” Word of mouth provides a valuable resource, so ask neighbors and friends if they can recommend a good contractor – or if there’s someone you should avoid. And remember to check on what a prospective contractor guarantees and whether any follow-up services, such as a maintenance agreement, are offered. “It’s important to have these conversations before work begins,” Shedd stresses. “That way, if there are any surprises after installation, you know what to expect.”
Know Your Role After you ask these questions, a good contractor should start by inspecting your home and old system and then
explaining your options. Be sure to get the estimated annual operating cost of the proposed HVAC system at different efficiency levels, as recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program. Air conditioners are measured by Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). SEER is calculated by dividing the amount of cooling provided during a normal year by energy used – the higher the SEER, the more efficient the unit. EER helps if you want to know how a system operates at a specific temperature. This will help you to determine the total cost over its lifetime. Shedd advises asking for three written estimates of the work: what is being done, what equipment is being provided, and when installation will begin and be completed.
Maintenance Checklist Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. Contractors get busy once summer and winter come, so it’s best to check the cooling system in the spring and the heating system in the fall. To remember, you might plan the check-ups around the time changes in the spring and fall.
necessary. Too much or too little refrigerant will make your system less efficient increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment. • Clean and adjust blower components to provide proper system airflow for greater comfort levels. Airflow problems can reduce your system’s efficiency by up to 15 percent.
A typical maintenance check-up should include the following. • Check thermostat settings to ensure the cooling and heating system keeps you comfortable when you are home and saves energy while you are away. • Tighten all electrical connections and measure voltage and current on motors. Faulty electrical connections can cause unsafe operation of your system and reduce the life of major components. • Lubricate all moving parts. Parts that lack lubrication cause friction in motors and increases the amount of electricity you use. • Check and inspect the condensate drain in your central air conditioner, furnace and/or heat pump (when in cooling mode). A plugged drain can cause water damage in the house and affect indoor humidity levels. • Check controls of the system to ensure proper and safe operation. Check the starting cycle of the equipment to assure the system starts, operates, and shuts off properly.
Heating Specific If your home is equipped with a heat pump, or you’re considering having one installed, use the heat pump maintenance tips below to help keep your system running smoothly. • Clean or change your filters once a month or as needed. • Maintain the system according to your system’s manual. • Clean outdoor coils whenever they appear dirty. • Remove foliage and clutter from around the outdoor unit. • Clean the supply and return registers in your home and straighten their fins if bent. Geothermal Systems’ Condensate drain. Homeowners should also periodically check the condensate drain. Just as with air conditioning units, condensation can form on the coils of geothermal systems during the warmer months. As the condensation flows away, it can take dirt and dust with it, which, over time, can potentially clog the condensate drain. Check the drain once per season to make sure water flow isn’t being impeded.
Cooling Specific • Clean evaporator and condenser air conditioning coils. Dirty coils reduce the system’s ability to cool your home and cause the system to run longer, increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment. • Check your central air conditioner’s refrigerant level and adjust if
Actions To Do Yourself • Inspect, clean, or change air filters once a month in your central air conditioner, furnace, and/or heat pump. Your contractor can show you how to do this. A dirty filter can increase energy costs and damage your equipment, leading to early failure. Cooperative Connections • November 2015 15
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October 23-24 Haunted Forest, Storybook Land and Wylie Park Aberdeen, SD, 605-626-7015 prf@aberdeen.sd.us October 23-24 Halloween Hike, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Custer, SD, 605-255-4515 October 23-25 ZooBoo, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sioux Falls, SD, 605-367-7003 October 23-25 Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair, Sioux Falls, SD 402-331-2889
Events of Special Note October 30-31 Haunted Heartland Country Corn Maze, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Harrisburg, SD heartlandcountrycornmaze.com
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October 17-January 3 2015 Pheasant Hunting Season Opens Statewide, Pierre, SD 605-223-7660
November 21 Annual Buffalo Auction Buffalo Corrals on Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, SD 605-255-4515 To have your event listed on this page, send complete information, including date, event, place and contact to your local electric cooperative. Include your name, address and daytime telephone number. Information must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to your event. Please call ahead to confirm date, time and location of event.
November 6 Jon Crane Art Show Rehfeld’s, Sioux Falls, SD audra@rehfeldsonline.com
October 24 ZOO BOO, 2 to 6 p.m. Watertown, SD, 605-882-6269
November 6-7 Northern State University Culturefest and Wacipi Aberdeen, SD, 605-626-3011
October 25 Trick or Treat Trails 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pierre, SD, 605-773-2885
November 7 77th Annual Lutefisk Feed, 5 to 8 p.m., Community Hall Summit, SD, 605-881-4377
October 30-31 Deadweird, 7 to 9 p.m. Main Street, Deadwood, SD 605-578-1876
November 7 TobyMac, 7 to 11:45 p.m. Sioux Falls, SD, 605-367-7288
October 31 Scare in the Square Rapid City, SD, 605-716-7979 November 4 Thunder From Down Under 8 to 9:30 p.m., Deadwood, SD 605-559-1188
November 7-8 17th Annual Gun Show Redfield, SD, 605-472-4550 November 14 Merchants and Crafters 18th Annual Holiday Open House Extravaganza, Sisseton, SD 605-698-7425
November 14 Hairball, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Deadwood, SD, 605-559-1188 November 20 Lighted Parade and Chili Cook-Off, 6 to 9 p.m. Sisseton, SD, sissetonchamber @venturecomm.net November 20-January 10 Winter Wonderland, Falls Park Sioux Falls, SD, 605-275-6060 November 21-22 37th Annual Winterfest Civic Arena, Aberdeen, SD 605-626-7081
November 27-28 and December 12, 19, 20 and 23 1880 Train Holiday Express Hill City, SD, 605-574-2222 November 28 Greater Madison Area Show and Sell, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison, SD, 605-256-2454 November 28 Holiday Celebration and Winter Market, 1 to 6 p.m. Rapid City, SD, 605-716-7979 November 28 Williams and Ree Deadwood, SD, 605-559-1188
November 24-December 26 Christmas at the Capitol 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Pierre, SD 605-773-3178
November 28-29 Holidazed and Confused Comedy Show, Mobridge, SD 605-845-2500
November 27 Shawn Cable and Erik Apland Concert, Redlin Art Center Watertown, SD, 605-882-3877
December 3 Christmas with the Celts 8 to 9:30 p.m., Deadwood, SD 605-559-1187