Bon Homme Yankton Electric May 2019 Vol. 20 No. 1
An Eye on the Sky: Weather Spotters Play a Role Page 8
Rollin’ in the Fun at Wheel Jam Page 12
MANAGER’S COLUMN
Changes to Rate Structures:
Effective May 1st
Stephanie Horst horst@byelectric.com
The facility charge ensures that our members’ expectations for continuous power and outstanding customer service are met and improve Bon Homme Yankton Electric’s system for every existing and future member.
At the March 20, 2019 Board meeting, your Board of Directors executed Federal Financing Bank (FFB) loan documents through Rural Utilities Services (RUS) for $9,016,000. The RUS program is vital to electric cooperatives by providing us with low interest government financing. Currently, our weighted blended interest rate on our $18.8 million long-term debt is only at 2.7%. The 2019-2022 Construction Work Plan (CWP) previously approved by RUS includes 124.7 miles of distribution line construction, conductor replacement, new services, service upgrades and the AMI meter upgrade. Much of what is driving this larger than past CWPs are three DOT road moves, an accelerated aged line replacement plan, and increased wire prices. In the past, the four-year CWPs averaged 30-40 miles of line replacement, but this work plan has 100+ miles. After this CWP, we will have 800 miles of 1940 line to address which will then be 80 years old. Our proven maintenance program will keep these lines reliable until their replacement. Your Board has identified addressing our aging distribution system as a strategic goal. They are committed to the more aggressive CWPs needed to provide reliable electricity to our members now and into the future. The Board also approved the rate increase of approximately 2.2% of revenues needed to maintain our margin stabilization plan. The margin stabilization plan allows us to meet our financial obligations to our lenders keeping rates stable. The rate strategy adopted is to continue to restructure rates by reducing rate blocks and increasing facility charges. The May 1, 2019 rate updates can be found on page 15 of this newsletter. You will see that kWh rates have been reduced to a two-step block from three, facility charges have gone up $1.00, and some rates that didn’t have a facility charge, now have one. The electric heat credit and controlled air conditioning credit increased from 2¢ to 2.5¢, and the water heater credit decreased from $8 to $7. Irrigation services will be billed every month and include a facility charge but the annual minimum has been eliminated. Why are facility charges needed on all services? When you need electric power, all you have to do is flip a switch or plug into an outlet. What happens before that flip of the switch is a significant commitment of time, equipment, facilities and people your cooperative already has in place to ensure that power is there when you need it. The expenses incurred by Bon Homme Yankton Electric for equipment, line maintenance, metering and administration of the utility are relatively fixed; they do not vary according to your electricity use levels. By recovering a portion of these necessary expenditures through the facility charge, instead of through energy charges (which do vary by levels of use), the costs are distributed fairly among member/consumers. The facility charge ensures that our members’ expectations for continuous power and outstanding customer service are met and improve Bon Homme Yankton Electric’s system for every existing and future member. Spring is in full swing and with that brings construction projects. If you are needing a new service or upgrading your current one, please contact Robert Ulmer or Ken Carda. Early planning will get you on our schedule and have materials available for your project. Depending on the material, it can be six to eight weeks for us to get it, so please contact us early in your project planning. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Bon Homme Yankton Electric
Scholarship Winners
(USPS No. 018-973)
Madison (Madi) Hall was selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Basin Electric. Tracy Kruse and Olivia Warriner were selected for $500 scholarships sponsored by Bon Homme Yankton Electric. The scholarship program is designed to encourage and recognize the achievements of the children of our cooperative members.
Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association, Inc PO Box 158 134 S Lidice St Tabor, SD 57063 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm To pay by phone, call: 1-888-395-5315 To report an outage, call: Local call from Tabor, Tyndall and Yankton: 605-463-2507 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. 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.
Madi will graduate this spring from Bon Homme High School. She has achieved a 4.24 GPA and is ranked first in her class. Madi will attend Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska this fall and plans to major in Elementary Education. She is the daughter of Randy and Yolie Hall of Tabor, SD. Tracy is graduating from Scotland High School this May. She has earned a 4.0 GPA and is also ranked first in her class. Tracy plans to attend South Dakota State University studying Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Natural Resources and Botany. Tracy is the daughter of Christine and Casey Kruse of Lesterville, SD.
CO-OP NEWS
Madison Hall
Tracy Kruse
Olivia will be a 2019 graduate of Yankton High School. Her GPA is 4.1548 and is ranked 22 out of her class of 228 students. Olivia plans to attend South Dakota State University with a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Chemistry in order to become a biochemist researcher. Olivia also participated in the cooperative’s Youth Excursion to North Dakota. She is the daughter of Delos and Mariette Warriner of Yankton, SD. Congratulations to these outstanding students on their awards.
Olivia Warriner
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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. May 2019 | Cooperative Connections
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SAFETY TIPS
High Water, High Stakes Flooding can happen in a number of ways including river and stream overflow, excessive rain or storm surge to name a few. Floodwater contaminants can create serious fire hazards if electrical wiring and equipment have been submerged in water. In the aftermath of a flood, there may be hidden electrical hazards. Before beginning the cleanup effort, have a qualified electrician check the house wiring, assess other damages and proceed with repair work. Then, follow these important safety tips: Follow any directives to turn off utilities. If you’re advised to switch off the main power source to your home, flip each breaker and THEN turn off the main breaker. You may also need to shut off the main valve for your home’s gas and water. DO NOT go near any downed power lines especially if there is standing water nearby. Take care when stepping into a flooded area. Be aware that submerged outlets or electrical cords may energize the water, posing a potentially lethal trap. Have an electrician inspect electrical appliances that have been wet and do not turn on or plug in appliances unless an electrician tells you it is safe. A qualified service repair dealer should examine all electrical equipment that has been wet. Certain equipment will require replacement, while a trained professional may be able to recondition other devices. Do not touch a circuit breaker or replace a fuse with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface. Use a dry plastic- or rubber-insulated tool to reset breakers and use only one hand. If using a wet-dry vacuum cleaner or pressure washer, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
KIDS CORNER SAFETY POSTER
Replace or Recondition?
After a serious flood, some items may be reconditioned, while others will need to be completely replaced to protect you and your family. It is recommended that you allow an electrician or electrical inspector to guide the restoration or replacement of any electrical wiring or equipment. Corrosion and insulation damage can occur when water and silt get inside electrical devices and products. Water can also damage the motors in electrical appliances. Therefore, you should be prepared to replace: Circuit breakers and fuses All electrical wiring systems Light switches, thermostats, outlets, light fixtures, electric heaters and ceiling fans Furnace burner and blower motors, ignition transformers, elements and relays for furnaces and hot water tanks Washing machines, dryers, furnaces, heat pumps, freezers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, vacuums, power tools, exercise equipment and similar appliances Electronic equipment, including computers and home entertainment systems Source: esfi.org 4
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“Don’t touch power lines! You’re not a bird.” Jack Bartscher, 11 years old
Jack is the son of Jon and Tanya Bartscher, Mitchell, S.D. They are members of Central Electric Cooperative, Mitchell. 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.
RECIPES
Comforting Casseroles Turkey Noodle Bake
Wonder Tot Casserole
1 T. oil
Seasoning Mix, Original
3/4 lb. salmon
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
3/4 lb. tater rounds
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (14.5 oz. each) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cups water 1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped green chiles, undrained 1 package McCormick® Chili
1 (4 oz.) package cream cheese, cubed 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, water, chiles and Seasoning Mix. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in egg noodles, turkey, cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour mixture into 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake at 375°F. for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Stir mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with assorted toppings such as sour cream and guacamole, if desired. Makes 8 servings. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 325, Total Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 9g, Sodium 530mg, Cholesterol 93mg, Carbohydrates 23g, Protein 20g, Dietary Fiber 3g Pictured, Cooperative Connections
1/4 lb. American cheese
3/4 cup milk
Put salmon and tater tots in a greased casserole, reserving a few tots for topping. In a saucepan, combine cheese, onions, celery, soup and milk; heat until cheese is melted. Pour over salmon and tater tots. Bake at 325°F. for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Deb Merkwan, Yankton, SD
Crescent-topped Cheeseburger Casserole 1 lb. lean ground beef
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups shredded American cheese
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles 1/2 cup water
1 (8 oz.) can refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 cup ketchup
1 egg, beaten
1 T. yellow mustard
1 T. sesame seed
8 to 10 oz. egg noodles
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 cup chopped raw onion
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
1 cut-up cooked pheasant
In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pickles, water, ketchup, mustard and pepper. Spoon beef mixture into an 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Unroll crescent dough; press into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 squares; place on top of cheese. Brush with egg; sprinkle with sesame seed. Bake at 375°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
1/2 cup of sour cream
Stephanie Fossum, Hudson, SD
Chili Pheasant Casserole
1 can cream of chicken soup 1 T. fresh or dried parsley flakes
1/2 lb. of white Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Cook noodles in boiling water 8 minutes; drain. Combine all ingredients in a greased 3- to 4-quart casserole; stir together. Pour 1/2 cup hot water over casserole before baking. Bake at 350°F. for 40 minutes. Laurie Wernke, Lennox, SD
Please send your favorite dairy, dessert or vegetarian recipes to your local electric cooperative (address found on Page 3). Each recipe printed will be entered into a drawing for a prize in June 2019. All entries must include your name, mailing address, telephone number and cooperative name. May 2019 | Cooperative Connections
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CO-OP NEWS
Director Petition Deadline June 7 Bon Homme Yankton Electric is making plans for its annual meeting. The meeting will be held August 13, 2019 in the Beseda Hall in Tabor.
appropriate district in Bon Homme Yankton Electric’s service area. Petitioners must reside in the district and have an active membership in the cooperative.
Director positions with three year terms expiring this year are districts two and seven.
The petitions are available in the main office and must be filed at the Bon Homme Yankton Electric office by 4:00p.m. June 7, 2019.
Any person wishing to run for a directorship of Bon Homme Yankton Electric will need to file a nominating petition. The petition must have at least 15 signatures of members living in the
R61 MONROE
R60 EMANUAL
R59
R58
WASHINGTON
SCOTLAND
R57 ODESSA
R56 JAMESVILLE
R55
R54
MAYFIELD
TURKEY VALLEY
T96
T95
AVON
JEFFERSON
FRANKLIN
ALBION
JACKSON
CLEVELAND
LINCOLN
TABOR
T94
T93
T92
HANCOCK
SPRINGFIELD
BON HOMME
LITTLE TABOR
LESTERVILLE
NORTH ZISKOV
SOUTH ZISKOV
CENTRAL
WALSHTOWN
NORTH UTICA
NORTH MISSION HILL
SOUTH UTICA SOUTH MISSION HILL
MARINDAHL
VOLIN
GAYVILLE
RUNNING WATER
Contact General Manager Stephanie Horst for more information regarding the responsibilities and qualifications for being a cooperative director.
There’s Still Time to Send Your Kids to North Dakota Teens from all over South Dakota will join together this summer for the Youth Excursion to North Dakota on July 22-25, 2019. The students ride in a deluxe bus, stay on a college campus, eat healthy meals, enjoy social activities and tour the huge power generation facilities that provide electricity to Bon Homme Yankton Electric members. Best of all, Bon Homme Yankton Electric picks up
the tab as part of our commitment to tomorrow’s co-op leaders.
This is a chance to meet new people and learn how your power arrives through coal mining, electricity production and energy marketing. The students will also experience the Missouri River on the Lewis & Clark Riverboat! Each participant will also receive a free T-shirt commemorating the fun event.
Applying is the easiest part. The Youth Excursion is available to current sophomores and juniors who are dependents of Bon Homme Yankton Electric members. Fill out the form below and send it to: Bon Homme Yankton Electric, PO Box 158, Tabor, SD 57063 by May 3, 2019. Three people will be chosen to attend the 2019 Youth Excursion.
2019 Youth Excursion Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________City:_______________________ State:______ Zip:___________ Phone Number:_________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Names: ______________________________________________________________________________________ School: ____________________________________________________ Year in School in 2017-2018 School Year: _____________ Male or Female: ________________________________________________________ T-shirt Size: ____________________________ Return this form by May 3, 2019 to: Bob Felber – bfelber@byelectric.com
Bon Homme Yankton Electric PO Box 158, Tabor, South Dakota 57063 605-463-2507 6
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e v r e Res DAY! TRAVEL WITH TO CLAY-UNION ELECTRIC,
Bismarck, N D
UNION COUNTY ELECTRIC and BON HOMME YANKTON ELECTRIC TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR COOPERATIVE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
July 24, 25 & 26, 2019 Flip a switch and the lights come on. Behind this simple action is a complex network of people, power plants and transmission lines that work around the clock. Their mission: to ensure safe, affordable, reliable electricity flows to more than 140 member cooperatives in nine states. Your electric cooperative, through East River Electric Power Cooperative, is a member of Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s power supply system. This regional wholesale power supply cooperative has nearly 7,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 2,300 miles of high-voltage transmission lines - all managed with you, the member-owner, in mind. Join us on a 3 day/2 night excursion to learn about where your electricity comes from, and have some fun along the way! Transportation, motel and meals paid by your cooperative (must be a member). There is limited space for each cooperative and preference will be given to members who have not attended the tour in the past. Reserve your space today by sending in your registration form and deposit. The deposit will be forfeited if you cancel your reservation after July 1, 2019. Call Member Service Advisor Bob Felber at 605-463-2507 for complete details. Registration Deadline June 28, 2019 or when the bus is full whichever comes first!
2019 Power Supply Bus Tour Registration Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (If registering as a couple/double, include both your names) Address:_________________________________________________City:_______________________ State:______ Zip:___________ Phone Number:_________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________ Check one: ____ single $15.00 or ____ couple/double occupancy $30.00 (Refundable Deposit) Tour Date: July 24-26, 2019 Return this form by June 28, 2019 to: Bob Felber – bfelber@byelectric.com
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SKYWARN® weather spotter training aids volunteers in providing first-hand information to the National Weather Service.
AN EYE ON THE SKY Spotters Play A Role in Weather Alert Process Brenda Kleinjan editor@sdrea.coop
Trained volunteers form a network of weather observers providing critical first-hand information for National Weather Service.
“Spotter reports add credibility to our warnings,” said Kelly Serr, who was conducting a training in Pierre in March. “We’re never sampling the lowest level of the storm.” Serr kicked off the training with some basics: “This is weather spotter training, not weather chasing training. Never risk the safety of yourself or others and do your observation from a safe location.” In most years, thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning caused hundreds of injuries and deaths and billions in property and crop damages. To obtain critical weather information, the National Weather Service (NWS) established SKYWARN® with partner organizations. SKYWARN® is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. In South Dakota, several hundred volunteers attend training throughout the spring each year. Although SKYWARN® spotters provide essential information 8
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Clouds form a backdrop to a power line in northeastern South Dakota.
Photo by: Norhtern Electric Cooperative member C.J. Lane
The spotters give first-hand accounts of what they are observing at ground level, an area often times obscured from what radar can detect. (Depending on the distance from the radar, that gap can extend from several hundred feet to nearly two miles.”
for all types of weather hazards, the main responsibility of a SKYWARN® spotter is to identify and describe severe local storms. In an average year, the United States experiences more than 10,000 severe thunderstorms, 5,000 floods and more than 1,000 tornadoes. Since the program started in the 1970s, the information provided by SKYWARN® spotters, coupled with Doppler radar technology, improved satellite and other data, has enabled NWS to issue more timely and accurate warnings for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods.
Who is eligible and how do I get started? NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the SKYWARN® program. Training is free and typically lasts about two hours. Volunteers learn: Basics of thunderstorm development Fundamentals of storm structure Identifying potential severe weather features Information to report How to report information Basic severe weather safety
Weather Spotter Class While many training classes were held in March and April, a few are still being offered in South Dakota through May: Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. – Bon Homme County Spotter Class, Avon Fire Hall, 106 E 1st Ave. Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. – Lebanon, S.D. Community Center Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. – Clay County, S.D., Spotter Class, Vermillion, S.D., High School Friday, April 19, 1 p.m. – Custer Highlands/Elk Mountain, Elk Mountain School, 10222 Valley Rd, Dewey, S.D. Monday, April 22, 7 p.m. – Clark, S.D., Community Center, 120 N Commercial St Monday, April 22, 7 p.m. – Douglas County Spotter Class, 4-H Building, 408 9th St, Armour, S.D. Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m. – Lake/Moody County Spotter Class, East River Electric Power Cooperative, 211 Harth Ave S, Madison, S.D. Monday, April 29, 7 p.m. – Minnehaha County Spotter Class, Washington Pavilion, 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls Wednesday, May 1, 6 p.m., Murdo, S.D., Ambulance Shed, 101 N Main Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m. – Yankton County Spotter Class, 201 W 23rd St, Yankton, S.D. Online spotter training available: The Cooperative Operational Meteorology Education and Training (COMET) offers an online Skywarn® Spotter Training course in two sections: “Role of the Skywarn® Spotter” and “Skywarn® Spotter Convective Basics”. The course is designed for people interested in becoming storm spotters. The course is free and each section takes one to two hours to complete.
CO-OP NEWS
Weather Ready Aberdeen Weather Team Aims to Improve Preparedness and Response by Ben Dunsmoor
The Aberdeen office of the National Weather Service is bringing together emergency managers, broadcast media, transportation officials, and private sector organizations – including electric cooperatives – to prepare for severe weather events. Officials with the office in Aberdeen held the second annual Integrated Weather Team (IWT) workshop on March 20 to improve communication and coordination between these groups. “The IWT is an ad-hoc ‘team’ of people and entities who are involved in the preparedness and response to high-impact weather events,” NWS Aberdeen Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr said. The goal of the annual one-day workshop is to meet with organizations and discuss best practices and methods to improve communication with the public before, during, and after a severe or high-impact weather event. According to Serr, the IWT is a nationwide initiative led by the National Weather Service. The weather service offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City have held similar events, but the Aberdeen office is the first in South Dakota that is meeting every year. “The IWT philosophy was born out of the desire to bring together those involved in the weather warning and public safety process,” Serr said. “The vision of the workshop is to better understand each About 30 people attended group’s role in public Integrated Weather Training safety, expectations, in Aberdeen in March. and how each IWT member can work together toward mutual goals.” Northern Electric Cooperative Communications Director Ben Dunsmoor and retired Operations Manager Mike Kelly presented information during the March 20 workshop about a mid-October winter storm that caused widespread power outages. The information was intended to help the National Weather Service, emergency managers, and those attending the workshop understand the weather conditions that cause power outages. “My hope is that we continue to learn from each other, understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses and make central and northeast South Dakota as ready, responsive and resilient as possible,” Serr said. More than 30 people attended the March 20 workshop.
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CO-OP NEWS
CLASSIFIEDS June Issue Deadline: May 1, 2019. Email your classified ad to: by@ byelectric.com. Members can post one free ad per year. Repeats or longer ads are $1/column inch. FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment. Tabor Manor. Contact Gary at 605-463-2209 or Ron at 605-463-2256. Beseda Hall, Tabor, SD for rent for any special occasion such as weddings, anniversaries, graduation or birthdays! For more information contact Linda Bares at 605-661-6220 or snlbares@ gmail.com. FOR RENT: Tabor Self Storage. Call 605-660-0274 or 605-6603497.
WELCOME MEMBERS Tabor Darien Hysell Pearl Pokorny & Shelby Litterick Yankton Marlin & Sharon Braun Mitch Sage Jennifer Duchene Larry Tierney Nancy Hopkins James & Tammy Zautke Jessica McDade Mark & Kathy Braaten Craig Tokarick
Karla Kortan Retires Karla Kortan retired after 40 years of dedicated service to this cooperative. Karla began her cooperative career in 1979 when she was hired as cashier/ receptionist. In 1986 she added the duties of Load Management Advisor and then moved into the accounting position in 1997.
Karla received a meter lamp and recognition of 40 years of service from the cooperative and a Yeti camping package from the employee group. We wish Karla the best in her retirement!
Karla and her husband, Rich, reside in Tabor and are looking forward to spending more time with their family especially the “grandgirls” and taking spontaneous camping trips.
Scholar of the Week Bryce Dangler Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bon Homme Yankton Electric along with KSFY are pleased to announce that Bryce Dangler, a senior at Yankton High School, was selected as a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week. Bryce’s segment aired the week of March 17-23 on KSFY. Bryce has a 4.1 grade point average and is involved in football and track and is a member of the National Honors Society and ACT 30+ Club. Bryce is the son of Wade and Lisa Dangler and was nominated by Yankton High School Guidance Counselor Jennifer Kirchner. 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 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. Bryce received $100 from Bon Homme Yankton Electric in recognition of his many accomplishments.
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SUMMER FUN
Fun Rolls into Huron Wheel Jam Celebrates Two, Four and 18 Wheels – and more Brenda Kleinjan editor@sdrea.coop
More than 40 competitors are also expected for the South Dakota BBQ Championships. Whether two wheels, four wheels or 18 wheels, vehicles of all types will be rolling into Huron May 31-June 2 for the 16th annual Wheel Jam.
A truck in the 2017 Wheel Jam Dyamic Engine Brake Competition gives the course a run.
The celebration of transportation takes place on the South Dakota State Fair Grounds and will include the 13th annual Original South Dakota BBQ Championships cook off as well as musical entertainment. Organizers of the event note, “When semi-trucks, classic cars, motorcycles, stock car races, and a few rock and roll bands all get together, it means one awesome weekend for the state of South Dakota!” Between the concurrent shows for big rigs, cars and pickups and motorcycles, visitors to Wheel Jam will see thousands of gleaming wheels. They can also watch (or be in) the BIG RIGS run in the Dynamic Engine Brake Competition, listen to 12
classic rock bands in South Dakota or just sit back and enjoy the weekend on the South Dakota State Fair Grounds. Smokin’ hot wheels won’t be the only
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Wheel Jam Schedule Poker Run Friday, May 31 • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Registration: 5 p.m. at Red Arrow Bar – A free will offering meal will be served during registration. The poker run is open to all vehicles. Entry fee: $10. The entry fee includes admission into the Big Jim Jam Fest.
Pick-Up Party Saturday, June 1 • Registration from 9 a.m. to noon; show from noon to 4 p.m. • Awards at 4 p.m.
The Wheel Jam Parade takes to the streets of Huron on June 1. feature of the weekend as grilling maestros light up their grills to compete in the Original SD BBQ Championships. The event began in 2007 and is a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event. Each year, more than 40 teams compete in the event, which offers more than $14,000 in total KCBS purse. The grand champion wins $2,500 as well as an invitation to compete at the prestigious American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. The Reserve Grand Champion pockets $2,000 in the competition. The event also features the Backyard BBQ People’s Choice Competition, which is open to anyone. Participants do not have to compete in the KCBS portion of the event to register for the Backyard BBQ Competition. And for chili lovers, there’s the F.A.T. Friday Chili Challenge on Friday, May 31. The people’s choice public tasting is held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information on the BBQ, visit http:// www.sdbbqchampionships.com/ Learn more about Wheel Jam at http://www.wheeljam.com/ or by calling the South Dakota State Fair office at 800-529-0900 or 605-3537340.
Come to Wheel Jam and bring your 25+ year old pickup – in any stage of repair or dis-repair. No fee to park in designated area! We will be giving trophies for the pickup that is the ugliest, best of show, and came the furthest. Come park your pickup, set up your camper/lawn chair and set back and enjoy the fun!
Make It Mine Show-n-Shine (Classic cars/motorcycles) Saturday, June 1 • Registration from 9 a.m. to noon; show from noon to 4 p.m. • Awards at 4 p.m. There is no entry fee to participate in the Make it Mine Show n’ Shine. Vehicles do not have to be in a “judged car show” condition. Winners are chosen by trophy sponsors. Each sponsor will choose from cars and bikes to award its trophy to. There is no criteria to follow. The winner is chosen based on the sponsor’s preference.
11th Annual Midwest SPL Sound Competition Saturday, June 1 • Registration from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. • Qualifying Time: 11 a.m. JM & TEAM FLEXICUTION presents the 11th annual Midwest SPL Sound Competition located in the Hippodrome.
Wheel Jam Parade Saturday, June 1 • 10:30 a.m. • Participants line-up on Market Street starting at 9 a.m. – All wheels are welcome to participate! Parade route: Market St. east to Dakota Ave. south to 21st St. and back around to the fairgrounds.
Dynamic Engine Brake Competition Saturday, June 1 • 1 p.m. • Located on Nevada Ave. between Market St. and Gate 3
Biker Games Saturday, June 1 • 6 p.m. • East side of carnival mat
Wheel Jam Truck Show Light Show Saturday, June 1 • Dusk • Located in West Machinery Trucks will tune into Big Jim 93.3 from 10 pm - 11 pm for Saturday Night Rockin’ Lights w/ Wheel Jam Truck Show Light Show.
Backstreet Cruisers Car Show Sunday, June 2 • Registration Time: 9 a.m. to noon • Show Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Above: The Wheel Jam Truck Show Light Shown illuminates the evening on Saturday. Right: Cars of all types will be on display during Wheel Jam.
Windriders ABATE Motorcycle Show Sunday, June 2 • Registration: 9 a.m. to noon • Show from noon to 4 p.m. • Family Living Center May 2019 | Cooperative Connections
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CO-OP NEWS
Flood of 2019 Causes Havoc March 13 will be remembered by many as the day the dam broke in Nebraska causing widespread flooding and damage to Niobrara and the surrounding area. The Bon Homme Yankton Electric service territory was not spared from flooding as 3” of rain came down on frozen ground melting the snow causing widespread flooding. We did experience several outages caused by water or ice. Some outages were on the power supply side when East River Electric Cooperative’s high voltage poles were getting hammered with ice. Responses to some outages were postponed due to the unsafe driving conditions. Everyone knows water and electricity don’t mix, so what happens when some of those green boxes are under water? If you are unsure about approaching water that has surrounded electrical equipment, the best advice is to stay away and contact our office.
thing that needs to happen is to shut off the electricity. If you have a breaker under your meter, you can turn it off there or trip the main breaker in your electrical panel if it is accessible. Call a qualified electrician to check things out before turning the power back on. Anyone with a sump pump running to keep the water at bay should be concerned about a power failure. If protecting your home relies on a sump pump, you may want to invest in a generator that will at least power your pumps. Run it in a wellventilated area and keep the connections out of the water. Contact our office if you have any questions about water damage to your electrical system.
If your basement or house starts to fill up with water, the first
Water damages car on Deer Blvd at Lakeside Mobile Home Park.
Transformer frozen underwater on the west side of Tabor.
The water going over this road southeast of Scotland slams ice into a pole causing a jumper to separate from the line.
Three phase enclosure and transformer underwater north of Timberland Park. Stay clear of underwater electrical equipment. 14
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Apprentice Lineman Gunnar Dally stands on an ice pile up from Emanuel Creek one mile north of the Bon Homme Golf Course.
CO-OP NEWS
Rate Changes Effective May 1, 2019 The new rates listed below will be used to calculate your bills starting with the May usage. These rate changes are necessary to meet our financial obligations for the current year. The last rate change was in 2017.
The amount of increase or even decrease will vary for each individual service depending on type, size and usage. Terms: Facility Charges help offset the fixed costs which are incurred regardless of usage. Coincident Demand is billed at the time of the East River Electric Power Cooperative billing peak. Peak demand is the
Rate Code 01 and 02 • Policy 50-01: Single Phase Farm, Rural Residential, Town, Small Commercial 37.5 kva and under Current Facility Charge
$40.00
1st 400 KWH
$0.130
2nd 400 KWH
$0.110
Over 800 KWH
$0.075
New $41.00
$0.115
Over 1000 KWH
$0.080
($8.00) ($.02) ($.02)
Please contact the Bon Homme Yankton Electric office with any questions regarding rates.
Rate Code 09 • Policy 50-09 Industrial 1500+ kva Current New Peak Demand/KW $17.60 $18.50 Energy/KWH $0.055 $0.055 Rate Code 18 • Policy 50-18 Coincidental Peak Billing Facility Charge $1.00/kva $1.00/kva Coincident Demand/KW Energy/KWH
First 1000 KWH
Water Heater Credit Electric Heat KWH Credit Controlled A/C KWH Credit
members’ peak demand in any one month. KVA refers to the size of the transformer required. Services that are increased in size may qualify for a different rate. The rates listed below do not include any state or local sales tax. Street Light and Security Light rates have not changed. Electric heat and controlled air conditioning requires participation in the program and a separate meter to record usage.
($7.00) ($.025) ($.025)
Rate Code 03 • Policy 50-03: Farm/Small Commercial, Three phase less than 75 kva, Single phase 50 to 75 kva Facility Charge $50.00 $51.00
Rate Code 21 • Policy 50-21 Off Peak Billing Facility Charge $1.00/kva Coincident Demand/KW Peak Demand/KW Energy/KWH
$0.140
Facility Charge
2nd 400 KWH
$0.120
Peak Demand/KW
Over 800 KWH
$0.075
Energy/KWH $0.125
Over 1000 KWH
$0.085
Water Heater Credit Electric Heat KWH Credit Controlled A/C KWH Credit
($8.00) ($.02) ($.02)
($7.00) ($.025) ($.025)
Rate Code 5/7 • Policy 50-5/7 5/7 Interruptible Rate Facility Charge $90.00 $90.00 Coincident Demand/KW $17.80 $18.50 Energy/KWH $0.0635 $0.0635 Rate Code 08 • Policy 50-08 Large Load, Three Phase 75 up to 1500 kva, Single Phase 100 up to 1500 kva Facility Charge $51.00 Peak Demand/KW $16.60 $16.00 Energy/KWH $0.058 $0.058 Water Heater Credit ($8.00) ($7.00) Electric Heat Demand/KW Credit ($16.60) ($16.00) Controlled A/C KWH Credit ($.020) ($.025)
$18.60 $3.40 $0.066
$18.50 $0.058
$1.00/kva $18.60 $3.40 $0.066
Policy 50-05 Irrigation Rate Code 054 Three Phase Controlled
1st 400 KWH
First 1000 KWH
$17.80 $0.058
$51.00 $9.00
$8.00
$0.067
$0.067
Rate Code 052 Three Phase Uncontrolled Facility Charge
$51.00
Peak Demand/KW
$18.30
$18.50
Energy/KWH
$0.077
$0.077
Rate Code 058 Single Phase Controlled Facility Charge Peak Demand/KW Energy/KWH
$41.00 $6.50
$5.50
$0.067
$0.067
Rate Code 059 Single Phase Uncontrolled Facility Charge
$41.00
Peak Demand/KW
$18.30
$18.50
Energy/KWH
$0.077
$0.077
Facility Charge
$40.00
$41.00
Energy/KWH
$0.110
$0.115
Facility Charge
$50.00
$51.00
Energy/KWH
$0.110
$0.125
Rate Code 056 Pivots Single Phase
Rate Code 057 Pivots Three Phase
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DATELINE
April 27
May 31-June 2: Fort Sisseton Historical
River Rat Marathon, Yankton, SD, 605-660-9483
Festival, Lake City, SD, 605-448-5474
April 27-28
Annual JazzCrawl, Sioux Falls, SD, 605-335-6101
May 1-5
Black Hills Film Festival, Hill City, SD, 605-574-9454
May 17-19
Photo courtesy: travelsouthdakota.com
State Parks Open House and Free Fishing Weekend, Pierre, SD, 605-773-3391
May 17-19
Sound of Silence Tesla Rally, Custer, SD, 605-673-2244
May 24-26
Annual Off Road Rally, Sturgis, SD, 605-720-0800
May 24-26
South Dakota Kayak Challenge, Yankton, SD, 605-864-9011
May 25-26
Annual SDRA Foothills Rodeo, Wessington Springs, SD, 605-770-4370
May 30-June 1
Senior Games, Sioux Falls, SD, Contact Nick Brady at 605-978-6924
May 31-June 1
South Dakota BBQ Championships, Huron, SD, 605-353-7354
May 31-June 1
Pork Palooza, Sioux Falls, SD, garrett@agemedia.pub
May 31-June 2
Wheel Jam, Huron, SD, 605-353-7340
May 31-June 3
Fish Days, Lake Andes, SD, 605-487-7694
June 1
Dairy Fest, Brookings, SD, 605-692-7539
June 1
Annual Casey Tibbs Match of Champions, Fort Pierre, SD, 605-494-1094
June 1-2
Spring Volksmarch, Crazy Horse, SD, 605-673-4681
June 2
June 7
East of Westreville with Kenny Putnam Kiwanis Club Concert, 7 p.m., Riggs Theatre, Pierre, SD, 605-280-0818
June 7-8
Senior Games, Spearfish, SD, Contact Brett Rauterkus at 605-722-1430
June 7-9
Mickelson Trail Marathon, Deadwood, SD, 605-578-1876
Annual Black Hills Quilt Show & Sale, Rapid City, SD, 605-394-4115
June 2-8
June 8
Ride Across South Dakota (RASDAK), Rapid City, SD, rasdakbiketour@gmail.com
June 2-August 11
Annual Red Cloud Indian Art Show, Pine Ridge, SD, 605-867-8257
June 6-9
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival, Vermillion, SD, 605-622-0423
Train Day, Redfield, SD, 605-472-4566
June 8-9
Siouxland Renaissance Festival, Sioux Falls, SD, 1-866-489-9241
June 13-15
Czech Days, Tabor, SD, 605-463-2478, www.taborczechdays.com, taborczechdays@gmail.com
June 21
Dalesburg Midsummer Festival, Dalesburg Lutheran Church, Rural Vermillion, SD, 605-253-2575
June 28-29
Senior Games, Madison, SD, Contact Bernie Schuurmans at 605-270-3327
June 29
Rhubarb Festival, Leola, SD, 605-824-0014 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.