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The best of the best golf holes in the West, according to our readers. Also In This Issue Plugged In 6 Side Roads 10 In the Kitchen 16 At Home 18

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Anza Electric

Special Election

Message from the Board President Dear Anza Electric Cooperative Member, It is with great pleasure that I write to recommend a ballot proposal for your consideration. Ballots will arrive the first week of May. As a member in good standing of Anza Electric, it is your right and privilege to vote on matters that concern your cooperative. There are two items contained in the ballot under Proposal A: • Removal of references to the Rural Utilities Service in our bylaws. • Changes to the bylaws and Articles of Incorporation that will allow the cooperative to install a fiber optic network for the purposes of system communications technology and to offer our members true broadband-speed Internet services. Rural Utilities Service Late in 2014, the board of directors approved refinancing our long-term loans with the USDA Rural Utilities Service by borrowing from CoBank ACB, a member of the United States Farm Credit System. This action will result in a savings of more than $2 million during the next 15 years by reducing both the interest rate and term of our loans. The removal of the RUS references from our bylaws is a formality that requires a vote of our membership. Broadband-Speed Internet Services Access to true high-speed Internet service is no longer a luxury. Residents, local businesses and institutions such as schools, banks and emergency services require this service for their daily operations. Anza Electric is in a unique position to build a fiber optic system that will make this service available to our community. Once built, Anza Electric will offer low-cost, reliable, high-speed Internet access to our members, with superior service at competitive pricing. This service will carry one of the most beneficial aspects of cooperative membership: As a not-for-profit entity, patronage capital refunds will be allocated to every participating member, just like with our electric service now. We will be able to begin building our fiber optic network in a matter of weeks following membership approval. A complete financial analysis has been completed by an independent auditor, and the forecast is for a positive rate of return in three years. This segment of our cooperative will be handled separately from our electric service and will not affect the cost, quality or reliability of your existing electric service. Our member services team is happy to provide you with answers to any questions. Additionally, we will work closely with the existing local wireless Internet service providers that have offered Internet access to our community to ensure their services can be improved with access to our network. Your elected board of directors has reviewed and approved the information contained within this ballot, and recommends a vote to approve Proposal A. Please take the time to review the information, and return the ballot before the election deadline of May 22, 2015. Your vote to approve Proposal A is an important vote for our community’s future. Sincerely,

Billy L. Adams President, Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. Board of Directors 4

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Plugged In

Using Electricity Safely and Efficiently

May is Electrical Safety Month

The Evolution of Safe Electricity By Reed Karaim

Working on electric lines always has been serious business, but in the early years of the 20th century, it could be downright scary. A lack of standards and safety protocols led to many injuries and fatalities. Something had to be done. In August 1914—the same month World War I began in Europe—the U.S. government’s National Bureau of Standards, under the direction of Congress, established the National Electrical Safety Code. A century later, the code still plays a critical role in electrical system safety with standards that have been widely adopted across the United States and abroad. As it celebrates its 100th birthday, the NESC is in a process of revision aimed at the future. “The NESC committee is taking a serious look at what the next hundred years need to be,” says Sue Vogel, who is responsible for the code as a senior manager at the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association. The History of NESC In the beginning, NESC standards principally dealt with worker safety. They since have expanded to include the installation, operation and maintenance of overhead and underground lines, substations, grounding and communications equipment. The standards mean linemen or other workers are less likely to face unpleasant surprises when working on parts of a system they have not seen before. Establishing standards was vitally important in the early days of electricity, when electrical systems were isolated and varied significantly in construction. But Robert Harris, engineering principal at the National Rural Electric 6

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A death-defying transmission construction crew installs conductor atop a high-voltage steel tower along the Columbia River, 1940. Photo courtesy of Bonneville Power Administration

Cooperative Association and a member of the NESC main committee that oversees the code, says the standards remain relevant today, particularly when power suppliers send employees to help with disasters or emergency situations. “It means they’re not going to be getting into something that’s completely foreign to them,” he says. Tomorrow’s Code The NESC Main Committee, which has authority for approving the NESC,

adopts revisions every five years to keep it up to date. Revisions currently under consideration go into effect in the 2017 edition of the code. Mike Hyland, chairman of the NESC executive committee, says the process is based on consensus. The committee invites comments from anyone in the industry with an interest in the code. “An engineer, a lineman, meter readers, construction folks, consultants— they should all be active in this debate,” says Hyland, a senior vice president at

the American Public Power Association, the trade organization for the nation’s municipal electric utility systems. One proposed revision includes better defining where communications equipment and other equipment—such as photovoltaic panels—can be placed on poles, and aligning NESC’s work rules with new Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements published in April 2014. A Broader Debate All these matters have been addressed in revisions. But there is a broader debate underway about the future of the NESC. The question is if the code should largely remain focused on the areas it has covered for decades or whether it should expand to take into account the rapidly changing face of the power industry. “The electrical system is being asked to do things that it wasn’t asked to do back then,” Hyland says. “We didn’t have wind farms. We didn’t have rooftop solar. We didn’t have community solar. We didn’t have this overlay called the smart grid system. Electric utilities are having to adapt and plan for all these changes going forward.” If the NESC does not expand to include some of these new technologies in its standards, some committee members worry it will lose its relevancy. For example, the code so far has not dealt much with distributed generation and renewable energy. But Harris says a representative from a company involved in large-scale solar generation joined the NESC committee last year. An NESC member has attended solar industry events to make sure the committee stays abreast of issues in that area. Hyland thinks it may be necessary to consider revising the code more often than every five years, possibly updating some sections every two years or so. He points out that the National Electrical Code, which is administered by the National Fire Protection Association and applies to in-home wiring, is

updated every three years. “Things get done very quickly in today’s world,” Hyland says. “We can’t sit back and say, ‘I had a great idea; I’ll put it in the next cycle, and maybe it’ll get into the code in 2022.’ That’s not going to fly, especially with the younger generation in the industry.” He thinks the future may include developing apps or other digital systems to allow users to more easily access relevant parts of the code. The NESC is used as a reference in about 100 countries. Hyland believes expanding its use in other parts of the world could help bring standardized, safe power delivery to countries where that is still a challenge. Protecting People When you look at the history of the code in the U.S., its record of bringing safer practices to the industry is clear, Vogel says. “If you go back to when the code was started, it was actually pretty graphic in that the editions listed what the deaths were and where,” she says. “There was a real need to put in safety rules to keep people from being killed.” Harris believes the code also may have played a role in the spread of electrification across the nation. “There would have been a lot more injuries and fatalities and a lot more property damage without the NESC,” he says. “Both workers and the public would have been at greater risk. If people had had the perception that electricity is just too dangerous, that may well have put the brakes on electrification across the country.” From the 1940s to the 1970s, the code underwent relatively few significant changes, reflecting an industry that continued to operate much as it had for several decades. The changes have been more frequent since the industry began a period of change. Vogel says some things about the NESC have not changed.

Focus on Safety: Seniors Electrical safety is important both in the utility industry and in the home. Although people of all ages are prone to electricity-related accidents, it is wise to be aware of a few scenarios particularly hazardous to seniors. Do not overload outlets with multiple plugs or rely on extension cords on a long-term basis. If there are a limited number of outlets in the house, only plug in appliances as they are needed. XX Keep electrical cords tied up or out of sight in high-traffic areas. Tripping on cords is a safety and electrical hazard. Do not run cords under rugs. XX See if it is time to upgrade your space heater. Older models of electric space heaters do not have safety cut-off switches. XX Never use the oven to “take the chill off.” This a bad idea not only because it is an unprotected heat source, but it is an expensive choice. If you have a gas oven, there are carbon monoxide dangers. XX Be aware of scams targeting seniors. Scam artists are known to call and demand a customer pay their electric bill on the phone with a credit card or their power will be shut off. Never give out any personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call. Call your utility to report the scam. XX It is important for seniors who live alone to establish a relationship with a family member or friend who can check on their safety during an extended power outage. XX

“Everybody who works on the code is very conscious of it being about protecting people and being a safety code,” she says. “That’s the theme that was there in the beginning, and that still exists to this day.” n M AY 2 0 1 5

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43rd National Fine Art Show & Auction, May 15-17

This mixed media art titled “American Legend” was created by Lucas Orthmann of Selah, Washington. Photo courtesy of Western art association

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About one mile into the last stretch of road leading to the Wisner place, the pavement gives way to gravel and a sign announces “narrow winding road.” There’s not another soul in sight and not much to suggest that there might be. Only the mile post tucked by an obscure driveway signals there might be a home somewhere here. Down the shadowy drive and around a bend, the scene opens to a patch of green bathed in sunshine, complete with two curious goats and the monolithic dome Theresa and Richard Wisner call home. The color of earth, its shape echoing the rolling landscape, the dome might well have sprouted whole from the earth on which it sits. “It evokes a feeling of belonging,” says Theresa. “There’s a feeling that this place has always been here and always will be, and that I am home in the deepest sense of the word.” There was a time when 8 acres of forested hillside 20 minutes from the nearest town was the last place you would expect to find Theresa. She was, in fact, something of a city girl, having spent most of her childhood on Long Island. But her parents’ families had a long history with Oregon, and when Theresa was 17 the family moved to Waldport. “I was completely mortified that we would move to such a wilderness,” Theresa says. “I was a senior in high school. They were still wearing bell bottoms here, which was of great concern to me. I had a difficult adjustment.” She also had a bad case of wanderlust and when the opportunity arose to see something of the world, she took it. Before long, her travels led her to the sea, where she cooked for the crews in postings including the Aleutian Chain and the Pribilof Islands, Antarctica, and to assist in the cleanup of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. It was there she met Richard, who she married eight years later. “I hate going to sea, but I love being there,” says Theresa, who writes a blog

about her sea journeys at www.daughter ofneptune.com. “I would get very seasick. It would take me about a week to get over seasickness. Then I’d get over it and I wouldn’t get seasick for anything. By the time I was done with the trip I’d forgotten about the seasickness.” She eventually gave up the sea galley in favor of life on solid ground in Toledo. But while the town seven miles inland from the Oregon Coast is small and generally quiet, the couple found themselves longing for something even quieter.

Daniel Braddock is chairman of the McGill Drug Store museum and enjoys playing the part of a soda jerk when visitors come. The museum offers a glimpse of what life was like at an oldfashioned pharmacy and soda fountain.

Photo and story by Christina Sawyer

A Bygone Era Frozen in Time Above, Theresa and Richard Wisner built this monolithic dome house in the foothills of the Coast Range, and describe it as homey and comfortable. Left, Theresa stands against a backdrop of family pictures, keepsakes and rich woodwork milled from trees that once stood on the property.

About 12 years ago, they began traveling the backroads in the Coast Range in search of the perfect piece of property. Despite a year of looking, they found nothing. “Then our realtor gave me the address for this piece of land,” Theresa says. “Rich was at work, but I came out with my mom to see it. Someone had taken the sign down, so I used the mileage/address trick to find it. Rich got home. He fell in love, too.” No matter that no one could tell them in what town they were. “It wasn’t really an address,” Theresa says. “It was just Lincoln City. No one could say if we were in Logsden or Siletz, so we chose Logsden, and nobody said a word. But the phone companies actually had a fight over who was not going to serve us because we were last on the line.” Next came the question of what to build. The Wisners lived on the land in a fifth-wheel for a year while they considered the energy-efficient options,

It is unlikely that when Elsa Culbert locked the doors of the McGill Drug Store in McGill, Nevada, in 1979, she planned on creating a time capsule. But that is exactly what she did. Built in 1907 or early 1908, the drugstore is now a free public museum dedicated to preserving the small-town drugstore era. Museum visitors sometimes find Daniel Braddock, chairman of the White Pine Public Museum and McGill Drug Store project, dressed but nothing seemed quite so right as a monolithic dome—different from a geodesic dome in that the former is one piece while the latter is a series of panels. Contractors constructed the dome and did the exterior work. The Wisners finished the interior, including using 8,000 board feet of wood from trees on their property for the walls. “The feeling of coming into one is very homey, very comforting and safe feeling,” Theresa says of their home. “I think it’s the round, the overall shape of it that does that.” And just outside the front door, a temperate rainforest awaits. “I love walking a hundred feet from

as a soda jerk, placing the welcome sign out on the curb on warm, sunny days. He also hosts tours of the museum by appointment only, where visitors can peruse the store, take a seat at the counter, share stories about times gone by and quiz Daniel while indulging in bubbly concoctions from the still-functioning soda fountain. The museum is located at No. 11 Fourth Street (Highway 93) in McGill. For more information, visit www. mcgilldrugstoremuseum.org.

the house and seeing trillium and fawn lilies in the spring,” she says “I love the earthy smell of the mud in the spring when things are starting to dry out. I love sleeping outside in the summer and hearing the deer nibble on dandelion heads.” Catching Zzzzs with the wildlife aside, life in the country is really not so different than life in town, Theresa insists. Except, perhaps, in one way. “It is just slower,” she says. “Things don’t take on the urgency that they do in town. When we have a power outage, we’re the last on the line, so there is no one else to say power outage. I love a full day without power. It slows you down even more.” n m ay 2 0 1 5

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Readers share some of their favorite golf holes

Oceanfront green. Above,

Todd Garrett says the 10th hole at Pacific Dunes golf course in Bandon, Oregon, is his favorite. â€œAfter winding inland through earlier holes, 10 returns you to the coastline in spectacular style,â€? he says. It is followed by a series of holes with similar views. Photo submitted by Todd Garrett of Salem, Oregon.

Moose hazard. Right, a moose

nonchalantly walks in front of golfers preparing to tee off at the ninth hole at North Star Golf Club in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is the northernmost USGA golf course in the country. Photo submitted by Melinda Evans of Fairbanks, Alaska. 12

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Worm hole. Left, Judy and Norm Eri pose with their favorite golf spot behind them, the apple-shaped 17th hole at Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima, Washington. Photo submitted by Judy Eri of La Pine, Oregon. Stroke of beauty. Below, Mike Martin tees

off at the 145-yard, par-3 sixth hole at Coeur d’ Alene Resort in Idaho. He says it’s his favorite because of the view and because it follows another par-3. Photo submitted by Mike Martin of Sandpoint, Idaho.

Craters of the Palouse. The 307-yard, par-4 15th hole at Palouse

Ridge Golf Course in Pullman, Washington, provides an opportunity to score a rare albatross, or crash and burn trying. “This hole is all about golfing zen,” says Randy Hayes. Photo submitted by Randy Hayes of Moscow, Idaho.

Quality time. Mark Giustina and his son, CJ, cross a bridge near

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Travel on a Budget With a little research, you can save money and still have fun

By Karen Olson House

When I was growing up, my family did not have money for expensive vacations. But my parents loved to travel, so when we visited relatives we made the most of it along the way. During long drives to visit my grandmother, we always stayed at a motor inn that boasted a rarity at the time: a large indoor pool. After throwing our luggage in our room, we three kids tore across the lobby to the gleaming blue waters. We happily splashed about, feeling like the Rockefellers, while my parents perused their map for attractions ahead. The motel was a splurge, so the next morning we ate oranges and mini travel cereals we brought from home. No bowl was needed. Cut away the perforated top of the little rectangular cereal box and pour in the milk, kept cold in the motelâ€™s ice bucket. For lunch, we would eat homemade turkey and butter sandwiches at a roadside picnic table and draw lemonade from a green cooler. Once, on an all-night drive, my parents woke us from a sound sleep because the fog circling the mountains was so eerily beautiful. As we tumbled sleepily out of the car, our jaws dropped as we drank in the sight. On these trips, I did not feel like we were sacrificing by 14

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not dining at restaurants, and I was glad my parents woke me up to see magic. Most of all, I remember how relaxed my parents were on our affordable adventures. They did not stress about overspending because my parents stayed within their budget. Their simple approach helped us all savor special moments. Today, you have many more choices. Indoor pools are not uncommon, and many motels offer complimentary breakfast buffets. But people still have to watch travel costs, and still want to have fun. Love it or not, the Internet is the best way to find and compare a broad range of travel deals. Airline fares, lodging and package deals can cost less if you book them online. Many travel websites and service providers also offer a weekly email that caters to your specified interests and destinations. Here are some tips on how to get the best deals. Lodging With a database of more than 135,000 hotels in more than 60 countries, www.hotels. com offers discounts and convenience in searching for a room and rate. If you are willing to be flexible, you can get deep hotel discounts on www.priceline. com and www.hotwire.com by agreeing to buy a room before you are told the hotel name.

You can designate a hotelâ€™s star ratings, neighborhood and some amenities before buying. If you have a large family, sometimes it is cheaper to book a suite instead of two standard hotel rooms. Suitehotel chains with kitchens offer deals on weekends when business travelers are scarce. Consider renting a furnished condo or house at your destination through websites such as www.homeaway.com and www.vrbo.com. You not only save on meals, but rates often compare favorably to motels and hotels. Quiz the owner beforehand, ask for pictures and check references. Food Dining out three times a day can get expensive. Rely on portable breakfasts such as bagels, apples and baked goods. Consider packing lunch or buying sandwich fixings when you reach your destination. Keep the kids (and yourself) from getting grumpy by toting lightweight snacks such as nuts, cereal bars, apples and grapes. This can save a fortune and make dinners out special. Speaking of dinners, buy deeply discounted gift certificates at www.restaurant.com or order by phone at (888) 745-6991. The website lets you enter a ZIP code or town and state, then offers a list of restaurants with descriptions and menus. Routine deals are to pay $5 for a $10 gift certificate

or $10 for a $25 certificate. But the site offers even bigger discounts with $2 and $3 specials. You pay online and print a copy of the certificate. For restaurant reviews, try www.yelp.com and www. chowhound.com. Another way to save is to eat your main meal out at lunch time, when prices are lower. This not only is healthier, but allows your family to eat at more expensive restaurants. Remember to look for kidseat-free promotions. Check out www.mykidseatfree.com

Seek Out Free Attractions The word “free” is sure to bring a smile, especially when traveling. Paying for lodging, food and other basics can leave you feeling spent, and shelling out more money for expensive entertainment can batter your travel budget. Fortunately, even in today’s economy, admission is free at many excellent attractions. As with finding any travel bargain, it pays to do research. Here are ideas to get you started. XX City and state searches. Check the websites of visitors’ centers and chambers of commerce. If you do not see a link for free attractions, search the sites with those words. You can sort by city and type of attraction on many state tourism websites. Try www.travelingmom.com and www. free-attractions.com for listings that include free museums, parks, concerts, festivals and zoos. XX Museums. If you have a membership at a local museum, you may be able to get free admission at a partner museum at your travel destination through a reciprocity program. For a list of nearly 200 museums in the United States and Canada that participate in the Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Program, visit www. childrensmuseums.org/visit/reciprocal.htm. America’s science museums also have a reciprocity program that grants free general admission to members for other museums. Visit www.astc.org/members/passlist.htm. XX Scenic drives. Getting there can be half the fun. Take one of America’s many scenic byways, either to make the drive part of your entertainment or to take one as a destination of its own. America’s Byways, the term for a collection of 150 uniquely distinctive roads, are akin to hidden treasure. They take you through magnificent, unspoiled landscapes and introduce you to friendly small towns and local art, history and culture. For more information, visit www. byways.org or call (800) 4BYWAYS (1-800-429-9297).

and www.kidseat4free.com, or Google “kids eat free” and a city’s name. Airfare To find the widest variety of deals, use a search engine such as www.kayak.com or travel agency sites such as www.travelocity.com and www.orbitz.com for special deals brokered with travel providers due to high volume. Before you book, check an airline’s own site for fares. You may get a lower rate, especially in the case of

low-fare operators. Most airlines charge for checked baggage, and extra fees apply if you exceed weight limits, so travel lightly. Remember, you pay fees each way. Nest bags. For example, women can stow a purse inside a carry-on backpack as long as the backpack meets carry-on requirements. If you need to take lots of items, compare the airline’s fees with the cost to mail them to your destination. Visit www.airfarewatchdog.com to compare airline baggage rates.

Car Rentals Try a number of time combinations for your vacation stay. Sometimes reserving a car for a week—even if it sits some days—is cheaper than a daily rate for a shorter rental. It also pays to keep looking. Most companies do not require a deposit for reservations, so if you find a better rate you can cancel the first without penalty. Different companies are good for different situations. Enterprise and Hertz cater to business travelers and

discount weekend rates. Consider joining a rental car loyalty program, which offers members discounts. Package Deals Consider combining airfare, hotel and rental car costs in one deal. It may be cheaper than booking each element separately. Check www.vacationoutlet. com, www.applevacations. com, www.funjet.com, www. faredeals.com (800-347-7006) or www.affordabletours.com (800-935-2620). n M AY 2 0 1 5

In the Kitchen

Recipes That Satisfy

Fill corn tortillas with barbecue pulled pork and coleslaw mix for a tasty twist on tacos.

Enjoy Mexican Cuisine all Month Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican defeat of French military in 1862. This month, celebrate victory with the following touch-of-Mexico dishes.

Barbecue Pulled-Pork Tacos 2 pounds barbecue pulled pork, fully cooked 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 12 ounces coleslaw mix 2 Granny Smith apples, washed and grated 8 6-inch corn tortillas Cilantro, chopped

Heat the pork and keep warm. Heat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Set aside. 16

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In a medium bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix and apples. Stir in the mayonnaise mixture. Toss to coat. Place the tortillas on the baking sheet. Bake about 1 minute, until edges begin to get crispy, but tortillas are still pliable. To serve, divide the warm pork evenly among tortillas. Top with the apple-slaw mixture. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas ½ cup low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded ½ cup salsa ½ cup green pepper, finely diced ¼ cup red onion, finely diced ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 cup lettuce, shredded 3 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped ¼ cup fat-free sour cream

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In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, canola oil, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cut the chicken breast into ½-inch pieces. Toss with the oil mixture. Marinate the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. Stir fry the chicken mixture in a large wok over medium-high heat until pieces are cooked and the juices run clear. Set the mixture aside. Heat oven to 400 F. Arrange the

Serves 4

Mexican Chicken Pizza 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3-ounces chicken breast

tortillas on rimmed, foil-lined baking sheets. Divide the cheese and sprinkle over tortillas. Bake until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the chicken, salsa, green pepper, red onion and parsley. Mix well. Spoon the mixture onto the warm tortillas. Spread the mixture as evenly as possible. Place baking sheet back in the oven. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately. Serves 4

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Ceviche-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Tacos ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 2 cups tomato juice 1 cup red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 21 to 25 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 corn tortillas 1/2 pound red cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup salsa 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Mix the lime juice, cilantro, tomato juice, onion and chili powder in a bowl. When fully mixed, add the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place on the hot grill. Cook until the shrimp are done, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the shrimp from grill. Set aside. Lay the tortillas—a few at a time— over the hot grill until warm, about 20 to 30 seconds. On each tortilla, place three shrimp, shredded cabbage, salsa and sour cream. Fold in half and serve. Serves 8

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Top mixed greens and mango with a refreshingly light dressing.

Mixed Greens with Mango and Pecans Salad 8 cups mixed greens 2 oranges, sectioned 1 mango, diced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/3 cup pecan halves 2 teaspoons lime zest

Dressing ½ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/3 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon tequila, optional ¼ teaspoon pepper

In a bowl, mix together the orange and lime juices, vinegar, canola oil, honey, tequila and pepper. Season to taste. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. In another bowl, toss together the greens, oranges, mango, onion and cilantro. Drizzle 1/3 cup of the dressing over the

salad. Garnish with pecans and lime zest. Refrigerate the remaining dressing for your next salad. Serves 8

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Colorful Mexican Carne 17-ounce package fully cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy 16-ounce jar prepared taco sauce 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained 1½ cups frozen mixed red, yellow and green bell pepper strips, defrosted 4 to 6 packaged tortilla bowls ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Cut the pot roast into ½-inch pieces. Add the beef, beans and peppers to a Dutch oven. Heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Place the tortilla bowls on a baking sheet. Heat in 350 F oven for 3 minutes or until golden. Divide the beef mixture among the tortilla bowls and garnish with cilantro. Serves 4

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At Home

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Books I am reading books by Stephen Bly. If you have any you would like to sell or give away, let me know. I will buy and pay postage. Thank you. J. Clark 100 Spring Lane Pomeroy, WA 99347 baboonlouie@yahoo.com

Looking for “Combat History of the 44th Infantry Division” World War II. Will pay reasonable amount for book. David R. DeSau 11000 Neskowin Trace Road Neskowin, OR 97149 ddesau@embarqmail.com

Large-print books wanted for my elderly mother, who is an avid reader with failing eyesite. Mystery/suspense types like authors James Patterson, Greg Iles, etc. I would be happy to pay shipping if you provide the titles first. Any books received that she has already read will be donated to our library. Thank you. Vickie Garcia 117 Suttler Creek Kooskia, ID 83539 tossit@wildblue.net

Crafts Want used calendars and watches. Will pay postage. Kathy Hill P.O. Box 368 Siletz, OR 97380 klorhill@gmail.com

I am an officer’s wife asking for donated quilting fabric blocks. Quilts are to be made for the children of fallen police officers. Colors of blue, pretty patterns, and plain material. We will not be using denim due to shipping weight. Thank you kindly for your support to our men and women in blue. Emily Chamberlin 4710 Hwy. 6 Harvard, ID 83834

I am looking for all widths of men’s neckties in good condition for a craft project. Thank you. Sally Jennings 21797 Siletz Hwy. Siletz, OR 97380

I am looking for junk jewelry, craft items, and beads to make necklaces. Please send them. Pat Fasthorse P.O. Box 398 Wendover, UT 84083

Music Does anyone have the “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” sheet music for piano? Let me know how much. This song has a lot of memories for me. Charlene Cummings 430 Teanaway Ridge Way Cle Elum, WA 98922

Odds Need the hand crank mechanism for an old RCW ice cream freezer. The tub says “Sterling 5 Qt. Freezer.” Kathie Olson 474 Tanager Dr. Redmond, OR 97756

The late William Fink was estranged from his large family. It seems he might have had several children in Idaho who don’t know of the large family tree. Would appreciate any knowledge of these now middle-age cousins. Ray L. Fink P.O. Box 63 Santa, ID 83866

We are looking for Danish Christmas plates. We have a new granddaughter and would like to collect a few for her hope chest. Can pay reasonable price plus postage. Thank you. Ray Zuschlag 614 Orchard Heights Road Goldendale, WA 98620

I am looking for ladies’ homemaking, fashion and decorating magazines from the early 20th century, roughly 1900 through the 1950s. Will pay reasonable postage. Thank you. Jenny Leo P.O. Box 638 Concolalla, ID 83813 jenleo430@gmail.com

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We are looking for a good used leather sewing machine. Our son has taken an interest in leather tooling. Will pay reasonable price. Thank you. Kathi Sweek 78444 Agnew Road Hermiston, OR 97838

Am looking for musical instrument ornaments no larger than 6” for a charity fundraising event. Thank you. Marjorie Luther 139 Kellers Cove Sagle, ID 83860

We are looking for cloth or burlap feed or seed sacks, any age, fair to good condition. Mendable holes are OK. Will pay reasonable price and postage. Thank you. Deb Fell-Carlson P.O. Box 580 Lebanon, OR 97355 deb@peak.org

Thanks Thank you everyone who responded to my request for the vintage iron cord winder. I received emails, letters, and a gentleman in my hometown drove 10 miles to deliver one to my house. Jane Thompson La Pine, Oregon

Thank you to all the wonderful readers who donated yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needs, and encouragement for the community art project called a “yarnbomb” of downtown Eatonville, Washington. It came together beautifully and was loved by all who saw it. Your generosity was astounding. Tillie Vuksich Eatonville, Washington

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Don’t Forsake Tried-andTrue Favorites Fishing catalogs feature hundreds of dazzling new lures each year. Who hasn’t been tempted to try a new doodad or two? Just make sure to leave room in your tackle box for these three types of tried-and-true bass busters. • Plastic worms and fluke baits. Gummy bait has been around since the dawn of modern fishing. It mimics natural bait, such as earthworms, minnows and other baitfish. It is simple, realistic, cheap and—most important of all—effective. A favorite use is the wacky rig, which works best for plastic worms. Hook the worm in its midsection, leaving equal amounts of the worm to dangle at both ends. The secret of this rig is the fluttering motion of the loose ends as the bait sinks. Bass can’t resist striking it. • Spinner baits. They are known by many names, and come in various colors and sizes. What all spinner baits have in common are a

There are many species of bass. Three of the most prevalent ones in the United States are striped, largemouth and smallmouth. What type you are most likely to find will depend on location and the type of water you are fishing. Temperate climates are best known for smallmouth and striped bass, while warmer regions have more and bigger largemouth bass. Left, a fisherman releases a largemouth bass. Photo by Andy Bowlin

skirted hook to avoid snags and the spinning blades. Those characteristics make them quite versatile, allowing the bait to dive, maneuver or skim the surface as needed. Spinner baits are effective because bass can actually hear, feel and see the lure as its blades spin and flash. The effect works well whether using a slow retrieve or a fast one. • Buzz baits. These lures are similar to spinner baits in that they have blades that spin as the lures move through the water. However, that is where the similarities end. Buzz baits come in many weights, shapes and sizes, some sporting as many as four blades. They get their name from the distinctive sound they make in the water.

Many of Curtis Condon’s fondest memories involve outdoor adventures with friends and family, whether fishing with old school buddies, backpacking in the mountains of the Northwest with his sons or bird watching along the coast with his wife. He feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to write about the outdoors and other subjects for more than 30 years.

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The Top-10 Reasons I Photograph Borrowing from CBS latenight host David Letterman’s “Top-10” approach, I have assembled my top-10 reasons for photographing. How many of these would you list as motives for your photography? No. 10—I’m terrible at living or participating in my own life. Often, it’s easier to live vicariously through the lives of others. A camera allows me to do this. It’s less messy and painful, and it requires less introspective work on my part. No. 9—Photography challenges me to master something that is seldom mastered. I am forever the hungry student, always learning, always trying to organize the world and capture elusive emotions. No. 8—Photography gives me an excuse to probe, to explore, to be curious and ask questions others ache to ask, but cannot. No. 7—The camera slows me down and creates a greater

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David LaBelle is an internationally known photographer, teacher, author and lecturer. He has worked for newspapers and magazines across the United States and taught at three universities. He grew up on a frog farm in rural California, roaming the creeks and hills with his coon dogs. Many of the lessons he learned during those magical boyhood years have been applied to photography and teaching the essence of this art form. For more information, visit www.greatpicturehunt.com.

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No. 2—The camera is a dear friend that does not judge or criticize, but encourages introspection. Often, it will ask me to examine my motives by looking inward while seeing outwardly. No. 1—But of all the wonderful gifts the camera has given me through five decades, the greatest blessing has been a powerful voice to speak for others who do not have a voice. It is one of the great connectors. Nothing equals the euphoric sense of purpose I feel when photographs I have made somehow help others. When people feel represented, understood; when the photographic image shines light in dark places and cleanses or helps heal, I feel a heightened sense of life purpose as a bridge and connector. 

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is held by a cooperative member, and each term consists of three years. The AEC board meets once a month. At times, directors are asked to represent the cooperative at additional meetings. Directors are expected to travel and attend educational seminars leading to board certification. If you are interested in having your name on the ballot, you can pick up a candidate packet containing a petition, declaration of eligibility and resume form at the cooperative office, or download the packet from the AEC website at www.anzaelectric.org. Thirty valid member signatures are required for each candidate petition. If two names are listed on a membership account, only one person is eligible to sign the petition. All AEC members in good standing and residing within the co-op’s service area

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Taking Our Concerns to the Top Patrick Ledger, CEO of Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives, joins three other co-op CEOs in a face-to-face meeting with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to discuss carbon rule Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives CEO Patrick Ledger and three other electric cooperative CEOs had the chance to take their concerns about the effects of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed carbon rule to the very top recently in a face-to-face meeting in Washington, D.C., with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. The meeting provided what is probably the only chance for them to talk in person with the head of the EPA about the negative effects the agency’s proposal will have on coops before it issues a final rule, now Patrick Ledger expected in July. Ledger and the other CEOs told McCarthy that unless the rule is modified, the reductions in carbon emissions the EPA is seeking cannot be met, will create stranded assets, and have severe economic impacts on the communities and people who use its power. “Stranded costs, stranded assets and stranded debt: That’s our most immediate and most significant concern,” Ledger said. “We demonstrated that some of the assumptions they’ve made about the Clean Power Plan are inapplicable to co-ops.” McCarthy has signaled in several recent media interviews that the EPA may revise the proposed rule, but she and other top EPA officials are not saying how. Some reports have indicated there may be movement on the final overall carbon emissions goal. 28

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However, McCarthy has said the socalled interim rule—which, as proposed, would shutter all coal plants in Arizona by 2020—will not be shelved. She has called an interim goal “essential,” but has not said publicly whether it might be amended. A common concern among the CEOs is the stranded assets and debt that will be created if the final rule is not changed. They also expressed concerns about the long-term and disproportionate impact the proposed rule will have on communities and rural members, many of whom live at or below the federal poverty level. In addition, the proposed rule makes flawed assumptions about the availability of other forms of generation, such as pipeline natural gas, and transmission infrastructure.

The ability to increase energy efficiency measures also is limited. “Electric co-ops have been in the energy-efficiency business for decades,” said Mel Coleman, CEO of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative. “The lowhanging fruit is long gone.” Two priorities of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association are to get the EPA to recognize the need to preserve the remaining useful life of existing power plants, and to eliminate the interim 2020 goals and push back the deadline for final compliance. In addition to Arizona and Arkansas, the electric co-ops represented in the meeting with the EPA were Sunflower Electric Power Corp. of Kansas and Seminole Electric Cooperative of Florida. n

Other EPA Regulations Could Affect Electric Generation Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) On April 21, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly proposed new rules to change the definition of Waters of the U.S., saying the agencies wanted to clarify protection of the nation’s water resources under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule would vastly expand the federal government’s authority over private land. It was developed in response to U.S. Supreme Court decisions and resulting controversy regarding the EPA and Corp’s attempts to regulate these lands through guidance documents and not rulemaking. It affects every area of the country, including ours, where arid desert and dry washes make up much of the service territory of our member cooperatives. The proposed rule does not exclude so-called ephemeral washes, or dry washes, and could be interpreted in such a way as to restrict how property is used in even the most extreme situations. For example, a property owner has a small depression that overflows when it rains, sending runoff to a nearby dry wash, which empties into another dry wash, which eventually connects with a stream, river or pond. That depression on that property would fall under federal jurisdiction, and the owner would not be able to change the property’s profile. Such a wide-ranging rule will impose onerous, unnecessary and costly burdens on rural cooperative members. Based on an analysis of Jurisdictional Delineations in Arizona in 2013 and 2014, the extent of federal jurisdiction over ephemeral streams could increase by as much as 240 percent in Arizona. The proposed WOTUS changes will affect many daily activities Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives and our member co-ops are involved in that include pesticide use permits, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, and hundreds of other regulatory actions.

Ozone Standards Proposed changes to national standards on ozone will have serious and far-reaching eﬀects on the nation’s electric utility cooperatives. Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives and its member distribution cooperatives have provided written comments opposing revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone under the Clean Air Act. The latest proposed revisions, announced December 17, mark the second time in four years the EPA said it wants to make

the national ozone standards more stringent. The EPA wants to replace the current level of 75 parts per billion with a new standard of 65 to 70 ppb. The agency is seeking comment on a proposed standard as low as 60 ppb. “Despite the fact that states are currently committing substantial resources toward achieving emissions reductions under those current standards, the EPA is now proposing a new stringent range of ozone standards from 0.070 to 0.065 ppb that would bring vast parts of the country into nonattainment,” said Michelle Freeark, director of safety and environmental services for AzGT. “In some areas, this proposed range is at or near the level of background ozone that is naturally occurring or internationally transported. According to the agency’s own data, even the pristine Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National parks would fail the proposed ozone standards.” If adopted at 60 ppb, the new standards immediately will triple the number of areas across the United States in nonattainment status—not being in compliance for that pollutant. The Apache Generating Station is considered a source, and would go to nonattainment status because Cochise County is currently at a level of 73 ppb. Businesses and industry with nonattainment status would be required to install expensive technology to control ozone to whatever levels the EPA dictates. The National Association of Manufacturers estimates a 60 ppb ozone standard would reduce the gross domestic product by $270 billion, with a resulting loss of 2.9 million job years and a cost to the average U.S. household of $1,570. “Arizona’s electric cooperatives strongly oppose the EPA’s proposal to revise the ozone NAAQS and strongly urge the retention of the current ozone standard,” said Freeark. “The EPA’s stringent proposed levels could push virtually the entire country into nonattainment—where local communities face burdens to commercial and industrial activity vital to creating jobs, and to providing tax revenue supporting important local services like public safety and education. This proposal’s hardship to the American worker is real and immediate, while the benefits are unverified and uncertain. “We all value clean air and are proud that ozone-forming emissions have been cut in half since 1980, leading to a 33 percent drop in ozone concentrations. However, the EPA’s current proposed ozone NAAQS revisions are premature and unnecessary, as the agency just updated the ozone standards six years ago, and these standards are still being implemented by states.”

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Let’s Connect, Anza As Internet technology has rapidly changed and expanded, it has been necessary for all of us to change our way of thinking and of conducting our lives. Smartphones, streaming video, email—all relatively new concepts, and now a part of our everyday lives. Anza Electric is changing as well, and is building for a smart new future. Our elected board of directors recently approved the ConnectAnza fiber optic network to be built throughout our entire service territory. The goal of the program is to bring affordable, reliable, true high-speed Internet service to everyone in Anza, Aguanga, Garner Valley, Pinyon and Mountain Center. This program will take time to build, but the goal is to offer connection to the first members within one year. At the same time, we will build more reliability and connectivity into our electric distribution system, which will help reduce outage times, increase voltage controls and reduce our operating costs. As the program requires ratification by our members due to necessary bylaws changes, it will be presented to everyone for a special election via mail on May 1. When you receive your ballot, please read through the material carefully. Along with the fiber optic service question, we have included removing language that references the Rural Utilities Service. This is due to our refinance of RUS debt late last year, which will save our members more than $2.2 million during the coming decade. If you do not receive a ballot, call or stop by for a replacement. It is important that everyone participates. For more information regarding the special election, please call us or visit our website at www.anzaelectric.org. We encourage everyone to join us in our effort to improve our community and our way of life by approving the proposal.

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