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Anza Electric Cooperative

We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby A GMC CCKW truck from the 1940s is emblazoned with the original Anza Electric Cooperative logo. It was among the cooperative’s first vehicles. The model was widely used for military transport during World War II and the Korean War. Known as the “Deuce and a Half,” the 21/2ton 6x6 cargo truck formed the backbone of the famed Red Ball Express that kept Allied armies supplied as they pushed eastward after the Normandy invasion. Join us on a walk down memory lane as Anza Electric Cooperative launches a yearlong celebration of the 65th anniversary of the founding of AEC. PHOTO BY ELI HIGGINS

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January 2016 Vol. 51, No. 1

The King of Clydesdales 10

Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are raised at the Parnell Ranch in North Idaho. Also In This Issue Plugged In 6 Side Roads 10 In the Kitchen 16 At Home 18

Outdoor Pursuits 20 Great Picture Hunt 22 Marketplace 26 Parting Shot 30

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Anza Electric

We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby Anza Electric Cooperative celebrates its 65th anniversary on July 15, 2016

It has taken six and a half decades of vision, ambition, leadership and hard work to forge Anza Electric Cooperative into one of the most reliable and unique electric utilities in the area. This month we share the story of our humble beginnings and provide a brief look at the history of Anza Electric. For decades, kerosene- and gasolineA newspaper heralds the coming of electricity. fueled lights gleamed from widely scattered homes residents they might run a around the Anza Valley and line up the highway to Anza, the surrounding areas—from but it turned out to be too Aguanga to the desert and expensive. They quoted a cost Mountain Center to south of of $3,000 to extend the service Chihuahua Valley. line 1 mile. Residents had tried to bring In those days, $3,000 was cost-effective electricity to the like $30,000 today. area and were frustrated. In early 1950, it was sugCalifornia Electric—the gested an application be made power company that served to the Rural Electrification Aguanga at the time—told Administration, now the

Through the years, Anza Electric Cooperative has added to and remodeled its headquarters facility, but it remains in the same structure built in 1958. Above, solar panels are the primary addition to the building today. 4

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Rural Utilities Service. At a meeting in June 1950, petitions supporting the REA move were distributed. The dream caught hold, and a second meeting was set later that month with an REA representative. Residents met in August 1950 and picked Anza Electric Cooperative as the name. Nine directors were elected to the first board to represent nine districts. Immediately, the board met to begin the process of securing a loan from REA. In late 1950, they incorporated Anza Electric Cooperative and hired an attorney. Exciting was the word for 1951. The board got a mailbox and placed it at Highway 71— now known as Highway 371— and Wilson Valley Road. There was still no office, and each board member used his own home to do his job. Meetings were at board members’ homes. Each step was a struggle, with spouses and members pitching in to type, run errands or do anything else needed. The board was plagued by a lack of money. At the first annual meeting of Anza Electric Cooperative on July 15, 1951, board members were elected, the articles of incorporation and bylaws were adopted, and more members who wanted electric service were signed up. Hard-won progress and discouraging setbacks characterized 1952. San Diego Gas and Electric extended service

Operations Manager Retires After 30 Years

Above, in the earliest days members visited the cooperative on horseback. Below, a shop was added in subsequent years.

to Chihuahua Valley, which reduced AEC’s potential service area considerably. This led to a resolution that set the boundaries of the cooperative’s service area at the existing lines of other power companies, even though it went to Palm Desert, Mountain Center, Aguanga and Red Mountain. Fast forward to a “fortunate error.” A telegram reported that the REA money was available. No sooner had the first check been received when a letter from REA arrived saying Anza Electric Cooperative was not feasible and the loan was denied.

When REA discovered it already had advanced funds, it had little choice but to go ahead and let AEC build. The big day arrived on July 29, 1955, when California Electric Power Co. closed the switch at Mountain Center and the distribution lines were energized, starting with Camp Roosevelt—now known as Camp Ronald McDonald— Thomas Mountain, then Anza. A lot has changed since then, but some things have remained the same. Anza Electric has been housed in the same building since 1958, with some modifications through the years. Anza is now a sea

of lights instead of the widely scattered ones from years ago. During the past several decades, advances in technology have transformed the way AEC does business. While some advances have come with a learning curve and at times been a struggle, AEC always has prided itself on providing reliable, safe electricity and quality customer service. We strive to do this by embracing technology while remaining true to our standard of personalized, hometown consumer care. Please join us as we celebrate AEC’s 65th anniversary throughout 2016. n

While 2016 marks the 65th anniversary of Anza Electric Cooperative, it also marks the end of an era for one of AEC’s longtime employees. After more than 30 years of service, Eli Higgins will hang up his Anza Electric hard hat. Eli started working for AEC out of high school, weeding around power poles. After substantial training, he moved into a journeyman lineman position and eventually to operations manager. Eli’s Eli Higgins, cheerful 2003 attitude and his willingness to help out with anything will be greatly missed. His knowledge of AEC’s system has been a huge asset to Anza Elecric Eli Higgins, throughout 2015 the years. Happy retirement, Eli!

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Plugged In

Using Electricity Safely and Efficiently

Anatomy of an Electric Bill Take a close look at your monthly electric bill to understand what all the numbers mean

By Jennifer Brown

Songwriters would have you believe the best things in life are free. This maxim is largely true, at least until you pay for one of the greatest luxuries of the modern world: electricity. Each utility bill contains a lot of information about the service you pay for and receive. And each utility’s bill looks different. However, all power bills contain some of the same information, such as the basic or facility charge, and the number of kilowatthours used during the month—and at what rate. Some utilities break out the fees to reflect the cost of acquiring the power and delivering it. Others roll those costs into one fee. Bills also may show charges for legislative or regulatory mandates; member-selected purchase options, such as green power; contributions to a member assistance program; and franchise fees. Match the numbers on page 7 with the descriptions below to decipher various charges. For more information, contact your utility. 1. Member ID: This is your account number. 2. Account Name: The name the account is listed under. This person is responsible for the bill. 3. Type of Bill: Distinguishes among types of bills. 4. Bill Date: The date a bill was created and mailed. 5. Statement ID: Number assigned to each bill to distinguish it in the billing system. 6. Service Address: The physical location where service is provided. 7. Map Number: Number in the utility’s internal mapping system that helps line technicians locate an electric service. 8. Account Number: The number used by the utility to identify accounts. 9. Previous Balance: Amount on the previous bill. 10. Payments: Payments posted to an account prior to the current bill date. 11. Charges: Charges on the current bill. 12. Adjustments: Adjustments made to an account prior to the current bill date. 13. Amount Due: Amount owed and when. 14. Type Service: Distinguishes among types of service. 15. Meter Number: The number assigned to the

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meter the utility placed at a location. 16. Service Date: Shows last month’s and this month’s meter-reading dates; dates for which electricity use is being billed. 17. No. Days: Number of days for which use is being billed. This number may vary slightly from month to month depending on the number of days in the month and holidays. 18. Meter Readings: Indicates the meter reading from the previous month compared to the meter reading for the present month. 19. Meter Use: The amount used during a billing period. To calculate: (Present Meter Reading – Previous Meter Reading) x Multiplier = Use. Use is applied to the rate to determine a monthly bill. 20. Rate Code: Indicates the rate schedule applied to the service location. 21. Demand and Energy Charge: A charge to help the utility cover the operating expense of delivering energy to members. The demand charge is based on the highest system capacity you required during the given billing period. The energy charge is the number of kWh used during the billing period multiplied by the rate you pay per kWh. 22. Facilities Charge: This fixed monthly charge covers costs associated with ensuring electricity is accessible to consumers on demand. 23. Message Center: Your utility uses this section to communicate with consumers. This section often includes important information about your bill, so be sure to check this area every month. 24. Electricity Use the Past 13 Months: A quick reference that shows the past 13 months of your electric account. 25. Amount Due Now: This is the amount due to the utility by the due date. 26. Amount Due After: This is the amount due to the utility if paid after the date indicated. 27. Delinquent Reminder: This is a reminder that if the utility generates a delinquent reminder notice for you, an administration fee will be charged to your account to offset the cost of the reminder. 28. Write in the amount paid and check appropriate payment method. Detach this portion of the bill and return it with your payment. Your utility may offer additional payment methods.

Member ID

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Type of Bill

Bill Date

123456789

John Q. Public

Residential

12/10/2015

Statement ID

Account No.

Previous Balance

123456789

398.04

Type

8675309

Service

Electric

Service Address

Meter Number

Payments (398.04) Service Date From To

7777777

10/30/15

11/30/15

11 17

Charges

Adjustments

196.68

No. Days

Meter Readings Previous Current

29159

344550

.00 Meter Use

30599

Amount Due 196.68 Rate Code

1440

Current Changes

Map Number

1234 MAIN STREET

11/13/15

Payment â€“ Thank You

(233.77)

11/28/15

Payment â€“ Thank You

(174.27)

12/10/15

1440 kWh @ 0.0967

12/10/15

Facilities Charge

139.25

19.45

If you want the convenience, security and comfort of a generator, but do not want to venture out in inclement weather to get it started, you might want to consider getting an emergency standby generator. These personal power plants supply electricity to most of your house, not just to a few selected circuits. All-weather generators are installed outside like a central air conditioner, and are wired through an automatic transfer switch to the main electrical panel. Units run on natural gas, propane or diesel. Call our office for more information.

$196.68

This Month

1440

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

Last Month

1210

Amount Due After 1/7/2016

A Year Ago

1353

$211.68

4500

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Service Address

1234 MAIN STREET

LOCAL UTILITY P.O. BOX 1972 YOUR TOWN, US 12345

John Q. Public 1234 MAIN STREET YOUR TOWN, US 12345

Account No.

Map Number

Statement ID

123456789

334450

8675309

Billing Date

Amount Due By

Amount Due After

12/10/2015

12/30/2015

Total Due

196.68

Payment Method

Cash

Check

Other

1/7/2016

211.68

Amount Paid

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Anza Electric

The Winners Are ... Two students are selected to participate in the 2016 Washington Youth Tour

Scores have been talled and congratulations are in order for Hamilton High School students Matthew Collins and Adeline Faleono. The two were selected from among 25 students from Anza Electric Cooperative’s service territory who competed for the chance to travel to our nation’s capital in June for an activity-filled week. The Washington Youth Tour program brings together 1,600 ambitious high school students from across the nation for a history lesson not found in any textbook. They learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in

the political process, develop leadership skills and learn about the cost of freedom as they visit memorials and Arlington National Cemetery. The inside view of our government opens them to new experiences, new friendships and a new awareness, providing a broader view of the nation and the world. Each year, AEC has a contest for high school juniors. Two win all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. The contest has two parts: an essay on a specific topic and an interview with the cooperative’s board of directors.

Matthew Collins

Adeline Faleono

The essay requirement this year was to write a letter to one elected representative on either an issue that affects our community that they felt this particular individual might be able to assist with or discuss an idea that would help bring jobs to the area. The WYT program was inspired by then-Sen. Lyndon Johnson at a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association meeting in 1957.

He proposed a tour of the nation’s capital for teens living in rural cooperative service areas as a chance for them to see “what the flag stands for.” In the past 40-plus years, the nation’s electric cooperatives have sponsored more than 40,000 high school students for visits to their U.S. congressional delegations, energy and grassroots government education sessions and sightseeing in Washington, D.C. n

Reflections from the Youth Tour Winners What was the toughest part of the contest and why? Adeline: The toughest part of the contest was going up against all of my friends. Matthew: Deciding the subject for the letter was the hardest for me. I thought up a lot of ideas, some of them good and some bad, but all of them were being used or had been used before. Once I did pick my idea of a small hospital, I really worried that it might not be good enough. It was something I always thought about, but not something I thought could happen easily. What did you think your chances of winning were? Adeline: I honestly thought my chances were very low because my peers are equally as good as me. Matthew: There was a lot of good competition. A lot of my friends and my brother all worried me about my chances of winning. Once I finished my interview, my confidence level spiked, but others seemed to feel good about their interviews as well. I was still skeptical, just like I was before the interview. What do you expect to get out of this trip? Adeline: I expect to gain more knowledge and leadership skills, while also having fun.

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Matthew: The short answer would be “a lot” as there is an amazing opportunity to experience so much and see so much. I’ve always had a knack and favor for history. Most of it I don’t get to see upfront, only in books or on educational TV channels. With this trip, I will get the chance to see a lot of those things that I didn’t think I’d ever get the chance to see and experience hands on. There is a lot in Washington, D.C., that shows the history of our nation, and how the people before ran the United States of America, but also how they built it into what it is today. The trip will allow me to see all of that. I can’t wait to see the museums on this trip. There are so many of them, each with a large amount of information and things to show off. What do you most want to experience or see and why? Adeline: I would like to see the Lincoln Memorial because I feel like it would truly be an experience of a lifetime. Matthew: I think that the museums have so much to show and teach that they will be the largest part of what I’m after. I want to learn about all of those historical events that occurred before my lifetime. I want to know what caused them, why the events happened and so on.

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The King of Clydesdales By Victoria Hampton

One of the most anticipated aspects of the Super Bowl is the commercials. Every year, Budweiser stands out among its competition with a minute-long commercial starring the one horse breed that has become synonymous with the company: the Clydesdale. Budweiser Clydesdales are a tradition stretching back to the 1930s. With a massive breeding operation and a reputation for quality horses, it may come as a surprise that Sandpoint, Idaho, rancher Jack Parnell has been a key figure in the continuation of the breed.

Happenings Out West

Historic Longboard Revival Ski Race Series, starting January 17

Photo courtesy Plumas Ski Club

Longboard ski racing is a 155-year-old tradition in the Sierras. Today, three days of racing are held annually at the Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl at Johnsville, California. Participants race in period clothing and on longboard skis. This year’s races are January 17, February 21 and March 20. For more information, call the Plumas County Visitor’s Bureau at (530) 2836345, or visit www.plumasskiclub.org. 10

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At 80 years old, Jack is the owner of Parnell Ranch. He breeds and raises Clydesdales for customers nationwide, including Budweiser. “They use a couple of our stallions in their breeding program in Missouri,” he says. Michelle, Jack’s wife, says their relationship with Budweiser is more than just business. “I’d like to call them my friends,” says Michelle. “When you say Budweiser, I say Clydesdale. They do everything top notch and they have nice people.” Budweiser has a large-scale breeding program. Michelle says they produce 60 foals a year from their leading stallion. “What takes us 10 years to do, they do in two,” says Michelle. “They do their own thing on a big scale. We are just a dot in their program, but our dot has had a significant impact.” The impact the Parnells have on the Clydesdale industry is their dedication to producing high-quality horses with stellar confirmation, markings and feathers—the hair that grows on the animals’ legs. “You want them big enough, around 16 to 18 hands tall, bay horses with four white feet and a big blaze,” says Jack.

“Conformation-wise, hind legs close at the hock, neck to come out of shoulder just right and with ample feather on their feet. We like that to be long and silky. “Breeding horses, you’re basically putting genetic material together and making artwork. I want to leave this breed better than what it was.” Jack’s childhood fascination with Clydesdales led him to becoming a horse breeder. He remembers being drawn to the horse barn at the Sacramento State Fair as a child. Jack would lean over the fence and daydream about the day he would have his very own Clydesdale. “I would always get mesmerized by the Clydesdale horses and Angus cattle,” says Jack. “God smiled on me, and I was able to be involved with all of them.” Jack grew up on a dairy in California. Jack and Michelle owned a cattle ranch, bred Clydesdales and farmed in Auburn, California, before moving to Sandpoint in 2002. “My dad always talked about the Northwest and how wonderful it was, so I always believed I’d come up and take a look around,” he says. “I did and fell in love and been here ever since.” Jack manages the ranch with the help

Left, Parnell Ranch trainer Ben Shupe takes one of his charges out for a trot. Photo by Mike Teegarden

of Michelle and trainer Ben Shupe. The ranch typically has 10 to 13 mares and two stallions, one imported from Scotland and the other from Canada. They have six to eight foals a year. An important component of the Parnells’ breeding program is promoting their horses at shows. They participate in halter classes, based on the horse’s conformation, and driving classes. Each year, they show at the Calgary Stampede in Canada; the Western Regional Clydesdale Show in Monroe, Washington; and the Draft Horse Show in Sandpoint. They also attend the triennial World Clydesdale Show in various locations and the annual National Clydesdale Sale in St. Louis. “The idea is to drive the Parnells’ own breeding and home-raised horses,” says Ben. Ben looks forward to promoting the Parnell horses at the 2018 National Clydesdale Show in Madison, Wisconsin. Even though the Parnells are not in Clydesdale country, the camaraderie of the industry knows no geographical bounds. “The Clydesdale industry is a small industry,” says Ben, who moved from Pennsylvania to Sandpoint a year ago to work for Jack. “Everyone knows everybody. “We have fun with each other at the shows. They are all friendly, and it’s a good group of people.” Watching his herd graze on grass in his front fields, Jack is reminded that Clydesdales are more than an industry. “It’s a privilege, more than a business, to be involved with these horses,” says Jack. “I think they’re very noble creatures. I think they are very special individually and collectively, and we treat them that way. God has given us the extreme privilege to breed them and care for them. “If you can do it all in North Idaho where it’s so beautiful, you can’t ask for more.” n

The World’s Oldest Cat By Victoria Hampton

Filling every edition of the Guinness Book of World Records are amazing feats. Some are captivatingly disturbing, others almost unbelievable. Among these accomplishments is a four-legged member of the Sisters, Oregon, community. For 26-year-old Corduroy the cat, having nine lives takes on a whole new meaning. He is the world’s oldest living cat, born August 1, 1989. What some may have thought was a tall tale was given a stamp of approval by the Guinness Book of World Records. Three years ago, Ashley Okura, who has owned Corduroy since she was 6, decided to fill out the Guinness World Records online application. “I looked into the records at Guinness World Records online,” says Ashley. “Corduroy was older by a month than the cat that was listed. I submitted my application July 19, 2014.” After submitting her application, Corduroy was given the title of oldest living cat—for the first time. Soon after, another owner submitted her cat, Tiffany Two, who was older. It died in June 2015 at 27 years, 2 months, 20 days old. This was a chance for Ashley to regain Corduroy’s title. “I went through the process again and reclaimed the second title on July 6, 2015,” Ashley says. To claim the title of oldest living cat, Ashley had to submit birth records, vet records, two witness statements, video evidence, and photographs of Corduroy and herself throughout his life.

At 26 years old, Corduroy is the oldest living cat in the world, but that doesn’t stop him from getting outdoors for a daily jaunt. Photo by Jodi Schneider McNamee

Ashley was thankful the Sisters vet clinic still had Corduroy’s first records. “We just had his first vet visit on paper because it was before computers,” she says. “They had Corduroy’s folder still on shelf. Everything was in his folder.” Ashley has shared her appreciation for Corduroy on Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. “It’s been really fun for people to reach out on Corduroy’s wall and post photos of their own cats,” she says. Corduroy is recognized on a global scale, with fans as far away as Japan and the Netherlands. Even with his fame, Corduroy lives the average life of a cat. He enjoys his leisure inside the house and daily outdoor adventures. “I always call him in at night,” says Ashley. “It’s one of the keys to keeping him alive.” n For more information about Ashley and her cat, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/ruralite. To connect with Corduroy on social media, use the hashtag #oldestlivingcat.

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“Just have fun and do it because you love it. That’s been my mantra my entire life.” —Dennis Frates Left, landscape and fine art photographer Dennis Frates works in his home office-studio in Wilsonville, Oregon. His photography has appeared in Ruralite publications for more than 20 years. Photo by Christopher Gaylord

Right, sunrise at Thor’s Hammer in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. Photo by Dennis Frates

Capturing the Drama of Nature Landscape and fine art photographer Dennis Frates lives for the moments that only come around once By Christopher Gaylord

Sunlight reflected on a canyon wall above a small waterfall for a matter of minutes. The curvature of a dune’s spine in Death Valley just after sunrise, the sand taking perfect form just seconds before blowing away with the wind. The clouds scattered across the sky in an impossibly alluring blend of shapes and vibrant colors over a remote spot in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. All of them are moments few could ever hope to witness in person, and all of them fleeting—beautiful and breathtaking—but gone as quickly as they came. Through all the thousands of photographs Dennis Frates makes, those are the scenes he truly lives for. And they don’t come around every day. “I’ve captured some really nice wave shots where they come up and they turn translucent, and they’re turquoise, and they twist and they do all these things, and no one’s ever going to get that shot again,” says the Wilsonville, Oregon-based photographer. “It’s unique. I’m never going to get that shot again. Shots like that, that are very ephemeral, that go away very quickly—that’s what excites me the most.” During the past 30 years, Dennis has travelled across the world, eagerly in pursuit of nature’s most dramatic moments—typically, intense and unusual weather conditions— to bring emotion to the lives of others. But years before his images landed on the pages of Ruralite, National Geographic, Sierra Club, Audubon, and countless other magazines, books, catalogs, calendars, posters, greeting cards and advertisements, Dennis 12

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gave up on photography altogether. At age 11, Dennis ditched his first camera, which he had bought with money he saved from his paper route. The dazzling images of photographers such as David Muench and others he had seen in National Geographic and other magazines lured him into the photography world. For a year, his exuberance and passion carried him. He quit after what he considered his failure to make images equally as stunning. He put his camera in a closet and went fishing. “I said, ‘The heck with this,’ and I gave it up. I was either with my camera or my fishing pole—one or the other—so, yeah, I guess I went fishing for a number of years,” Dennis says, laughing. It was while fishing, more than a decade later, that his passion for photography came thundering back. He was fly fishing on the Madison River in Montana when the feeling came out of nowhere. “I can remember exactly on the Madison River where I was standing,” Dennis recalls. “It just came to me. I said, ‘You know, I’m going to do this professionally when I get home.’ ” At first, the return of photography in his life started as a way to supplement the income from his full-time job as a fifth-grade teacher, so he could fund his fishing and backpacking trips. But as time went on, it reached a point where the camera was far more important 14

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Above, Middle North Falls gushes with an early spring runoff at Silver Falls State Park near Silverton, Oregon. Top, a generous sprinkling of wildflowers season the foothills around Mount Rainier in Washington. Photos by Dennis Frates

to him than his urge to fish. That was saying something for Dennis, who had fished with a passion since he was a kid. His teaching job allowed him to spend summers traveling to new places and capturing the surrounding scenery. When he returned each new school year, he would bring a garbage bag full of 35mm slides into his classroom and dump them onto a table in front of his awestruck students.

“I’d say, ‘Those are all my mistakes,’ ” Dennis says. “‘There’s a few that I got that were good, but look at all these mistakes. I had to do all this to get those.’ ” It was a way of teaching his students the mindset he had adopted through the years and now sums up as “failing your way to success”—the reality that many achievements come with time, and with

many mistakes and failures in their wake. But through all of Dennis’ perceived mistakes, he has emerged with some truly breathtaking images—such as his favorite photo of Crater Lake National Park, a scene in which rows of puffy clouds streaked side-by-side across a blue sky are reflected in the lake. “I’ve been to Crater Lake a zillion times, and I’ve never seen anything like that,” he says. “It was absolutely windless, and the mosquitoes were eating us alive, and those clouds came in and lasted for a good halfhour, and that’s just so unique. That’s the kind of stuff that gets me going.” Such shots are gems along the paths of Dennis’ travels. Since retiring from teaching, he has more time to shoot. In the past 18 months, he has shot all around Oregon. He also has visited Bryce, Capitol Reef and Zion national parks in Utah, Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada and a 10-day trip in the desert Southwest. Typically in search of unusual weather conditions and intense moments, he spends most of his time shooting during the very early morning and late evening hours to catch the most unique lighting. In recent years, as Dennis made the transition from film to digital photography, he has sharpened his focus on making images that evoke emotion, using what he calls the creative license— the ability to enhance photographs with the help of computer software—to

produce an ideal and special picture. As an example, he points to an image he produced of koi in a pond. He layered multiple photographs on top of one another to create an image with more fish in the pond. “They were all there but just not at the same time,” he says. “Some people may call that cheating; I call it creative license. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it at all. It’s the creative license that digital gives us. I could never do that with film. “A photo can go from a zero to a one to a 10 just in your processing, and that’s a neat feeling.” With the advantage of digital photography, Dennis now approaches his shoots differently, thinking more creatively about not only what scenes would make good images, but also what he can do to bring out something extra in them, ultimately with the goal of making people feel something. “If someone feels inspired and it lifts them, that to me is worth it right there,” he says. “I want people to look at these images and be inspired and feel an emotional connection.” Dennis says he once concerned himself with which photos would sell best, but years later—with his family grown and finances less of a focal point—it’s all about the experience. “Whether it sells or not, it just isn’t as important anymore,” he says. “The joy of being out there—that’s what it’s all about.” Recently, Dennis’ 35-year-old daughter has taken a fondness to photography and professed an interest in continuing Dennis’ business after he either stops or passes on. He gave her his best fatherly advice: “Just have fun and do it because you love it. “That’s been my mantra my entire life,” Dennis says. “I’ve never done anything I didn’t really feel. It just isn’t a good way to live. Do what you love. Do what your passion is. Do what moves you. That’s what’s going to make you create the best images.” n To see more of Dennis’ photography or order prints, visit www.fratesphoto.com.

A field of yellow-and-white tidy tips in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument is accented by a single baby blue eyes bloom. Photo by Dennis Frates

Dennis’ Advice for Aspiring Photographers Enjoy yourself, but don’t quit your day job. Think about what you love doing and don’t do it for the money. Go out and enjoy yourself. Don’t throw everything away and say, “I’m going to quit my day job and I’m going to do this full time because that will make me better.” XX Don’t skimp on a tripod. Get the best tripod you can afford, even though it might be heavy and a chore to haul around. The carbon fiber ones are the best. XX Invest in a powerful computer. At least half of the struggle of getting a good picture is processing it, so having a powerful computer is important. XX Know your software and keep learning. Photoshop and Lightroom Aperture are two of the best programs. Attend workshops and learn from the web. XX Go out and shoot. Don’t be afraid to make lots of mistakes. Fail your way to success. XX Scout out your shot locations. You can’t just walk out anywhere and expect to get a good picture; you have to go see what’s there before you set up. XX Don’t be afraid to go back to the same place. Try out a different light, time or season, especially if it’s a really classic scene or an exceptionally beautiful spot. XX

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In the Kitchen

Recipes That Satisfy

Enjoy a hearty cup or two of chili as the action heats up on football Sundays.

Super Bowl Homegating The ultimate “homegate party” is not only about the football game, it is about the food. When friends and family gather, give them extra reason to cheer with spiced-up recipes.

Super Good Chili 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 11/2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 12-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 16-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 12 ounces beer 4-ounce can diced green chilies 1 tablespoon Tabasco original red sauce 11/2 teaspoons salt 16

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Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; optional

Heat oil in a 5-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove to a bowl. Add onion and garlic to the drippings in the saucepot. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Return the meat to the pot and stir in cumin. Cook 1 minute. Stir in the diced tomatoes with liquid, pinto beans, red kidney beans, beer, green chilies, Tabasco sauce and salt. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Serve with cheese, if desired. Serves 6

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Honey Dijon Pretzel Chicken Tenders 1¼ pound chicken tenders 1 egg, whisked 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper 1 cup crushed pretzels 1 cup crushed honey Dijon-flavored almonds

Heat oven to 375 F. Mix egg, mustard and spices. In a small bowl, coat raw chicken with mixture, and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Mix the pretzels and almonds, and spread on a large plate in an even layer. Coat each chicken tender in the pretzelalmond mixture, then place on a greased

spray. Bake for 15 minutes to crisp. Sprinkle equal amounts of the cheese into each skin. Stir together the chicken and wing sauce, and spoon over the cheese. Top with nut chips and almonds, and bake for 5 minutes. Add a dollop of sour cream to each and sprinkle with green onions. Serve with additional wing sauce.

cheese mixture, coating on both sides. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove with spatula and serve warm.

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8 ounces cream cheese 4 ounces diced green chiles 1/2 cup salsa 3 green onions (green and white parts), diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1/3 cup minced cilantro 10 to 12 small flour tortillas Olive oil spray

Serves 6 to 8

Bacon Avocado Dip

Tasty toppings make potato skins the hit of the gameday buffet.

baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Servings: 3 to 4

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Blazin’ Buffalo Potato Skins 3 pounds small russet potatoes Olive oil cooking spray 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce 1/2 cup crushed Blue Diamond Hint of Sea Salt Nut-Thins 1/3 cup chopped smoky-flavored almonds 1/2 cup sour cream ¼ cup sliced green onion tops

Heat oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Rinse the potatoes and pat dry; pierce with a fork or sharp knife. Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft when gently squeezed. Remove and let cool slightly. Cut each potato in half and scoop out insides, leaving 1/4-inch rim of potato inside the skin. Place potato halves on the prepared baking sheet. Liberally spray both sides of potato skins with cooking

1 large avocado, peeled and mashed 1/2 tomato, seeded and chopped 1/3 cup jalapeno flavored almonds, chopped ¼ cup diced red onion 3 strips cooked bacon, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon minced garlic Juice of 1/2 lime Salt and pepper, to taste

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite crackers. Makes 1 cup

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Zucchini Parmesan Rounds Nonstick cooking spray 2 medium zucchini (about ¾ pound) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Paprika, to taste

Heat oven to 450 F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with the nonstick cooking spray. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds, leaving the skin on. Place rounds in a resealable plastic bag with the olive oil, and shake to coat all sides. Combine cheese, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and paprika in a small bowl. Press each zucchini round into the

Courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association

Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Heat oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick liner. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the cream cheese, diced green chilies, salsa, green onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder. Stir frequently until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove mixture from the heat. Stir in the chicken, pepper jack cheese and cilantro. Add about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture to each tortilla, placing it slightly off center and keeping the mixture about 1 inch away from the edge. Roll up the tortilla and place seam side down on the baking sheet. Gently mist the taquitos with olive oil. Bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown and the edges are crisp. Serves 5 to 6

Courtesy of Sabra

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At Home

Books, Hobbies, Crafts and More

Books My mother and her friends in a retirement home would love to have hardcover copies of books by Agatha Christie, Ellis Peters, Bernard Cornwell and P.C. Doherty, aka Paul Harding. Hardcovers are easier for them to handle. They would be greatly appreciated. Sandra Morris 1379 N. Main Ave. White Salmon, WA 98672

Crafts Looking for leather straps or leather patterns for my 12-year-old grandson. He wants to learn to make wallets, etc. Thanks. Sue Foran 53386 NW Hayward Road Banks, OR 97106

I am looking for pieces of velvet, velveteen and lace 4"x4" or larger to complete a crazy quilt. Also need satin ribbon, any width, 12" or longer. I will reimburse postage. Thank you. Bonnabelle DesRosiers 1110 W. Windsong Lane Pahrump, NV 89048

I am looking for old costume jewelry, greeting card embellishments, stickers

and florals for my crafting hobby. Any items would be much appreciated. Liz Gidley 313 119th St S. Tacoma, WA 98444

Don’t know where to recycle those old, used CDs or DVDs? Save the landfill and send them to me. I use them as craft projects. I will refund postage, if requested. Thank you in advance. J. Jordan 90676 Territorial Hwy. Junction City, OR 97448

Odds Looking for the print titled “Last Fall, Fairbanks First Avenue,” by Valerie Gennings (1983). The painting depicts First Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska, at the time with the Gold Rush Saloon, Arctic Pancake House and the Stampede Saloon pictured. Thank you. Michele Rosser P.O. Box 71606 Fairbanks, AK 99707

I raise goats and collect any type of goat-related items. Goat items are difficult to find, and I do not shop online. Any ideas? Thank you.

I have a collection of Wade Red Rose tea figurines. Many are duplicates. I would like to trade the duplicates for ones I do not have. If you have extras and you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Vickie Storey P.O. Box 209 Hebo, OR 97122 jvstorey1989@startmail.com

Recipes Looking for old-fashioned sweet pickle canning recipe. Lorna Briels 426-805 Constantia Road Doyle, CA 96109

I’m looking for a recipe for a fruitcake-type bar that has nuts and candied fruit, rolled in powdered sugar. It was in a Bisquick cookbook back in the '70s. Thanks. Bonny Wasley P.O. Box 1538 Clatskanie, OR 97016

Thanks To those who sent buttons, thank you. Jeannie Leeson Priest River, Idaho

The middle school class of Sonrise Academy wishes to thank all of the generous souls who gave us Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education. Our school was blessed by your thoughtfulness. Lorraine Nelson Sonrise Academy The Dalles, Oregon

Thanks to all who responded with feed sacks for our nonprofit’s project. What a great resource At Home has been. Deb Fell-Carlson Lebanon, Oregon

I want to express my sincere thanks to all who took time to answer my 90-birthday card request for Wanna Kennedy’s 90th birthday. My grandmother got 90 cards in the first two days. They just continued to come, and the total was 890. It has continued to amaze us with the thoughtfulness of everyone, such personalization and even little trinkets or gifts in the cards. Ruralite (and Currents) readers, you are the best. Martha Curl Elmira, Oregon

Mary Jane Hildreth P.O. Box 841 Sweet Home, OR 97386

Submitting a Request for At Home Please send request to At Home, 5605 NE Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124, or email it (no attachments) to athome@ ruralite.org. Please type At Home in the subject line. Acceptance, scheduling and editing are at the editor’s discretion. Single requests only, please. No duplicates. Submissions are handled on a first-come basis. Phone numbers will not be published. Email addresses will be published if part of the ad, but the request must include a postal address. Request must include name, address and name of the electric utility that provides your magazine.

Wanna Kennedy was sent almost 900 birthday cards from Ruralite and Currents readers to help celebrate her 90th birthday. Photo courtesy of Martha Curl

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Safety First on Country Backroads One of my favorite childhood memories is of my brothers and I cruising the backroads around our rural home on our bikes. However, it didn’t take long for us to learn that riding in the country—where shoulders are rocky and narrow, and bike lanes are rare or nonexistent—requires an extra level of vigilance. The same is true for hiking or cross-country skiing where vehicles may be present. In addition to the usual safety preparations—such as checking your equipment to ensure it is road ready—here are some other tips to make your country outings safer. • Be watchful. Country roads are often the first to show wear and tear, and the last to be repaired. Be on the alert for potholes, gravel, broken glass and the occasional aggressive dog. • Increase your vision. If you don’t already use one, buy a lightweight mirror that

Skiing, hiking or biking where vehicle traffic may be present requires extra caution and attention to safety. Be aware of your surroundings, increase your vision and strive to be seen. Photo by iStock/gameover2012

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attaches to your hat, helmet or handlebars so you can see vehicles approaching from behind you. • Strive to be seen. Avoid wearing colors that blend in with your surroundings. Opt for bright colors. Better yet, invest in a high-visibility vest or jacket. If your trip takes you into early morning, evening or other low-light conditions, make sure you

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 having the opportunity to write about the outdoors and other subjects for more than 30 years.

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have lights of some kind in front and back to increase your visibility to drivers. Outdoors 101: Just Add (Safe) Water Cuts and abrasions are one of the most common outdoor injuries. Back in the day, we were taught to clean the wound with available water, including water from nearby rivers, streams or lakes. That is no longer recommended, due to the possible presence of harmful bacteria or parasites. Current practice is to assess the wound to determine if it needs to be cleaned. If it does, manually remove any dirt or debris, and wash the wound

Hiking With Four-Legged Companions Planning is key when hiking with dogs. Be sure dogs are allowed where you plan to hike. Find out if there are limitations, such as restricted or leash-only areas. Determine your dog’s needs on the trail. Bring along plenty of food, water and tick repellant. Equip your dog with booties if it’s a tenderfoot or it will be hiking on hot, icy, abrasive or prickly terrain. Finally, remember to bring along those flimsy plastic bags for picking up you-know-what. Celebrate the Outdoors January 5: National Bird Day January 7: Old Rock Day January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day Got a Tip or a Whopper? Send us your favorite outdoor tip, photo or story. If selected for publication, we will send you $25 for one-time use of the item. When sending a photo, identify people and pets, and tell us the story behind the picture. Email your submission to info@ ruralite.org. 

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Many years ago, a pack of prankster photographers convinced me to play along with a joke on one of their co-workers who was anxious about attending a photography workshop and having her portfolio critiqued. They wanted me—if only for a few seconds—to act tough and pretend I did not like her pictures. Foolishly, I agreed to play along. I met the young photographer, introduced myself, and asked her about herself and how long she had been shooting. I looked slowly through her portfolio, wearing a serious, stern expression. Doing my best to “act” concerned, I looked up and said, “I don’t see anything in here that suggests that you should keep going in this profession.” The color drained from her face. I was sure she was going to cry. In that split second, I realized the cruelty of the joke. I felt sorry and embarrassed. After they quit laughing and saw her wounded expression, her colleagues also felt bad.

Donna Wallin reviews the results of her photo assignment with instructor David LaBelle during a Ruralite workshop. Photo by Mike Teegarden

Though I immediately apologized profusely, flailing helplessly to repair the psychological damage I caused, she stormed away, humiliated. I am confident she hated me that day and probably still does. It is a lesson that still stings. Separating ourselves from our creations is difficult. Many feel deeply connected to their art—be it a piece of furniture or a photograph—and can be so wounded by criticism they quit something they love. I am a believer in the positive power of honest critique, and abhor ego-driven criticism, which kills the spirit.

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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How we critique is the difference between the recipient hearing and contemplating the evaluation, or closing their ears and heart to what is said. • Begin with the positives. “I love what you did here.” “Wow, you did that really well.” Once someone trusts that you care and are trying to be helpful, they usually will swallow the medicine that follows. • Avoid the judgmental terms “good” and “bad.” With most creative endeavors, good or bad is a judgment in the eyes of the beholder. I have heard people declare a photograph was great just because it was a picture of cat. Never mind that it was blurry and poorly composed. I try to replace the word “problem” with “challenge,” and substitute “interesting” or “uninteresting” for “good” and “bad.” • Be specific. “That works for me” or “It doesn’t work for me” is not helpful. Better

to say, “Perhaps if your subject wore a different color dress that didn’t clash with the background, the picture would be more pleasing.” Or, “Maybe if you had used a shallower depth of field to place greater emphasis on your subject, your focal point would have been clearer.” • Keep in mind what you hope to accomplish. Some people want affirmation more than an honest critique. Others sincerely want to learn techniques to help them improve. What is the goal? I have learned with age and experience to choose my words carefully, realizing how fragile talented people might be in the beginning of their careers or avocations. My goal is to be honest with my appraisal, but to wrap my words—my opinion or judgment—in a blanket of kindness and support that cherishes another’s precious spirit. n

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While Anza Electric Cooperative strives to keep continuous, dependable electric power available 24/7, 365 days a year, periodic power outages do occur. It is always a good idea to be prepared for an outage, but especially in winter. Here are a few suggestions to help you weather a prolonged outage: • Have sufficient water. With power out, pumps do not run. Plan on 1 gallon a day for each member of your household. Animals require more water during warmer times of the year. Have a backup plan so you can get water to your animals. • Have sufficient flashlights and lanterns ready and easily accessible. • Keep a battery-powered radio with fresh batteries to stay informed. For emergency alerts, try WNKI 1610-AM first. • Maintain at least three-quarters of a tank of gas in your vehicles. Most gas station pumps do not work during outages. • Have a plan to keep perishable food chilled and fresh. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. A well-filled, unopened freezer will keep food cold for 24 hours or more without electricity. • If you are on life support, make sure you have a backup plan. Battery backups are available for certain types of equipment. Contact your supplier for information. Be sure AEC is aware you or someone in your household is on life support so the account can be flagged. This flag is used to notify the member in the event of a planned outage. Local fire stations are provided a copy of our life support customers to make them aware of a member’s special needs. • Check on the medical needs of family and neighbors. • Always have a first-aid kit with

updated supplies in a convenient spot. • Since cordless phones do not work when the power goes out, have at least one hardwired phone (no power pack). • Never connect a portable generator to your house unless the proper equipment—a transfer switch—has been installed. Plug appliances directly into the generator. • Use surge protectors to protect sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers, and unplug them during a storm. • Never touch a power line suspended in the air or lying on the ground. • In winter, have an alternate source of heating, along with extra fuel, such as wood for stoves and fireplaces. • Know how to manually operate your electric garage door and gate. If power is lost, your openers will not work. • Be prepared to cook outside on a grill or camp stove. Never use them indoors. Without proper ventilation, grills can be deadly. Do not heat your home with a cooking stove, either. • Leave a light turned on so you can tell when power is back on. • Make sure all appliances that were on at the time of the outage are turned off, in case power is restored when you are not home. • Call the cooperative and notify staff of the outage or anything you have seen or heard at the time of the outage. This may be helpful to line crews. • During a prolonged outage, turn off all major appliances such as air conditioning and pumps. Wait about 20 minutes after power has been restored to avoid overloading the co-op’s system and to protect your equipment for any power fluctuations. n J A N UA R Y 2 0 1 6

Marketplace Books, Magazines, Videos By Calton Lewis, “Wake Island: The Story of a Civilian POW in Niigata, Japan” & “A Jealous Mistress.” At BookStore in Elko, Nevada, & Amazon. 0116 You wrote your book, now what? I will get your book online for Apple, Android & Kindle stores or an app. (503) 815-8433; apps503.com. 1116 “Gilchrist, Oregon: The Model Company Town,” the nation’s most successful company town, $27.95. Agincourt Research Services, 62142 Cody Jr. Road, Bend, OR 97701. (541) 815-1371; www.gilchristcompanytown.com. 0116 Book restoration. Bibles, cookbooks, cherished family heirlooms. Beautiful work; we give renewed life, more durable than original, to last for generations. (775) 537-7066; salacanstudio@ gmail.com. 0116 Edward Gray’s “An Illustrated History of Early Northern Klamath County Oregon,” $38.95. Available on Amazon; www.edwardgraybooks. com. ARS, 62142 Cody Jr. Road, Bend, OR 97701. johncdriscoll1068@gmail.com. 0116 Clean, clever, colorful “Animal Limericks.” Original limerick for each alphabet letter. Buy one, get one free. $13, includes shpg. ALM Co., P.O. Box 1678, Sisters, OR 97759 0216 “Life & Death of Oregon ‘Cattle King’ Peter French, 1849-1897.” $15.95, includes shpg. New copies. www.edwardgraybooks.com; Amazon; Agincourt Research Services, 62142 Cody Jr. Road, Bend, OR 97701. 0116

Building Supplies Custom-size doors, interior/exterior. Remodel or new construction. Screens to match. Emphasis on native species. Hanging & installation avail. (541) 836-2663; www.aldercraft.com. 0216

Business Opportunities Convenience store, gas station, deli, laundromat. Includes store, 3 storage bldgs, office bldg on 2.13ac. Valdez, Alaska, Prince William Sound. Great hunting, fishing. (907) 831-0713. 0216

Free Items Have you lost a loved one? Where are they? Learn the clear truth. Get Ready for the King, Box 1057-LER3, Creswell, OR 97426. info@ getreadyfortheking.org. 0216 Books/DVDs. In light of the coming economic collapse, prepare yourself/family now. TBS, P.O. Box 99, Lenoir City, TN 37771. (888) 211-1715; thebiblesaystruth@yahoo.com. 0416

Hobbies, Gifts, Games Home/lab microwave essential oil extraction from your garden in 6 minutes in your home microwave. Safe, easy, fast and fun. (541) 6026410; www.oilextech.com. 1016

Miscellaneous Western singer Howard Steele’s 10-song “Oregon” CD. Send check, money order for

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$15.95, includes postage, to Songs of the West, P.O. Box 307, Monroe, OR 97456. 0116 Student who gave me “Friendship Bread” starter while attending Ryan Middle School, Fairbanks, AK in 2007, 2008, contact Ms. Demerly, P.O. Box 567, Beloit, WI 53512. 0116 Cemetery markers, sales & placement. Affordable granite & bronze memorials. Shipping available. Please call Joe Plass for service, (541) 815-8906; www. highdesertmemorials.com. 0316

Of Interest to Homemakers Elephant garlic. Food grade or seed stock. NonGMO. Pesticide free. We grow garlic. Haley Farm. Scio, Oregon. www.ElephantGarlicWorld.com.

Pets, Supplies Wanted: Brittany spaniel, 3-5yrs old that has been socialized & w/hunting skills. Will provide good country home in Oregon, love & exercise. patsallyknox@msn.com. 0116 AKC-registered Airedales. Fort Sage Kennels, Patricia Sharp, P.O. Box 246, Doyle, CA 96109; (530) 827-2271. 0315

Real Estate 1/3 ownership, Oregon Coast property. 6.5ac between Florence & Yachats. Ocean view. 1bdr cabin w/loft. Utilities, year-round creek. Gated access. (541) 461-4076. 0216 North Idaho elk country. Usable 110ac adjoining timber company land. Timber, hay, class I stream. 25gpm well, great water. Marlette home, 2 garages/shops. $600K. (208) 245-1780. 2011 park model, gated community, own your lot, 170° mineral water. Located near Palm Springs. $69,900. (503) 789-6480. 0216 Ellis, Idaho. 16ac, 1,680sqft shop. Power, well, mountain, river, valley views. Borders BLM. 1/2mi to Salmon River boat launch & Pahsimeroi hatchery. $100K. (208) 520-2817. 0216

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and first person, and are subject to editor’s approval and editing. n Ads are limited to 25 words and must be submitted in writing. Include how you wish to be contacted. Email addresses are counted as three words and web addresses as three words if using www, otherwise two words. n Closing deadlines (in our office): March issue—January 29, 2016. n O ne ad per issue, one per member. Subscribers and nonmembers are not eligible. n Download an ad submission form from our website, www.ruralite.org. Click advertising, then the order form link at the top. n If submitting ad by mail, send payment of $35 (per month) with your name, address, telephone number and the name of the electric utility that provides your magazine to: Marketplace, 5605 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Make check or money order payable to Ruralite. n We accept credit card payments for ads submitted by email. Send to info@ruralite. org. Call (503) 718-3717 to pay by credit card. Recreational Rentals Bend country cabin. Very clean & fully furnished cabin on private ranch. Close to recreation areas. Very nice. $75/night. (541) 382-3050; bendcountrycabins@gmail.com. 0116

Bovill, Idaho. Gateway to supreme hunting, fishing, recreation. Small cabin w/natural gas. Lg. corner lot. Extra set city utilities. $30,000. (208) 669-2138. 0116

Maui vacation rental, 1bdr, full kitchen, across from beach, quiet location. Check web for further details, ourhawaiiancondo.com. 10% discount when booked through owner. (541) 974-4427. 0216

Panaca, Nevada. Investment opportunity. 4 apartments, 3 houses, carports, sheds, shops, one water share, lg. garden area. $4,000/mo rent income possible. Tyler Prince, (702) 3088096. 0116

Edgewater, Netarts, Oregon. Oceanfront, bay rentals, kitchens, frplcs, Jacuzzis, fish, crab, clamcleaning station, crab cooker, cottages, pet friendly + well-behaved owners welcome. (503) 842-1300; www.OregonCoastMotels.com. 0416

2.5ac in Denio, Nevada, Hunters Dr. Flat land, beautiful location. $22.5K, utilities. John, (971) 271-0411. 0116

Kauai vacation rental, 2bdr, full kitchen. Minutes from beaches. $600/wk. (808) 245-6500; mokihana@hawaiian.net; kauaiweddings.com.

Great home site or hunting, fishing camp. Dworshak Reservoir near Orofino, Idaho. 12+ac, 2.5mi to boat launch. 40x48 shop, power, well, septic, RV hookup. $179,900. (208) 245-1780.

Oceanside, Oregon. Romantic 3bdr retreat for special occasions. Newly remodeled. 5min walk to beach, 2 lg decks facing ocean. (503) 6499463; www.dreamvacationspots.com. 0816

10ac, North Idaho, nice location. 35min to Moscow, Lewiston, Orofino, Idaho. 3bdr, older trailer, wood stove, wood & storage shed, carport. $140,000. (208) 289-4996. 0116

Your home away from home. Oceanside, Oregon. Vista House. Panoramic view all 3 units. Rent one or all. Slps 2-16. Non-smoking/pets. TV, Wi-Fi. (503) 842-8859; vistahouseoceanside. com. 0316

Marketplace Bandon, Oregon, Pacific View vacation rental, 3bdr, 2ba, slps 8. Clean, bright. Big ocean views, frplc, Internet. Steps to beach. Pet friendly. (800) 527-5445. 0616 Sunriver 4+bdr, 3.5ba, slps 11, hot tub, A/C, 3 TVs, aquatic center/tennis passes, bikes. No smoking/pets. Specials. (503) 362-4381. 0116

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Wanted: 1967-1972 Buick Skylark, GS, Stage 1, GSX parts or complete parts car, any leads. Email billybibbett@hotmail.com. 0216 Rock saws, lapidary equipment & supplies. Buying, selling & repairing. Free repair info. Call Tim (541) 280-5574; cbr@bendnet.com. Bend, Oregon. 0116 Collecting old American Indian baskets, blankets, beadwork, silver, old cowboy items. Great old American paintings of the West & East. Classic cars, trucks. (760) 409-3117; amer.ind. baskets@gmail.com. 0316 Motorcycles, pre-1980 unrestored street bikes only. Any condition. No Harleys, scooters, trail 90. Clean out the barn. (503) 274-2107; ten1pdx@yahoo.com. 0316

Rural Mailbox O-01 S/C/M, late 60s, fit, active. 6’, 185lbs. Nonsmoker or drinker. Financially secure. Enjoy pets, animals, birds, Northwest history, light travel. Seeking female friendship, companionship.

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To submit an item, follow all directions for Marketplace line ads listed on page 26. No telephone numbers or email addresses will be printed for Rural Mailbox. This service is exclusively for member-readers 18 and older, and the ad MUST be from the person it is representing. To respond to an ad, address a “mailing” envelope to Rural Mailbox, including a return address on the outside. Include $1 per response letter in this envelope to ensure delivery (please, no coins). Place each response letter in its own “secrecy” envelope. Label each secrecy envelope with the appropriate Rural Mailbox response number found at the beginning of the ad. Response letters should include your name and contact information. Do not place money in this envelope. Place the secrecy envelope(s) in the mailing envelope. Failure to follow instructions will require us to open secrecy envelope, and may result in no delivery. Checks payable to Ruralite. Mail to Marketplace, 5605 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124. ABBREVIATIONS are permitted for the following words: F = Female A = Asian M = Male B = Black LTR = long-term C = Caucasian relationship H = Hispanic ISO = in search of NA = Native American No D/D/S = no D = Divorced drinking, drugs S = Single or smoking W = Widowed

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CHILI: This winter, enjoy a collection of chili recipes from previous Ruralite contests. This booklet features recipes such as Hunter Chili and Chili Verde; there is beanless chili, meatless chili, hot-beyond-belief chili and mild to medium chili. Recipes include comments and stories from the entrants. Also included at the back of the cookbook are pages featuring recipes submitted from the 2000 Slow Cooker contest. The chili cookbooks are $6 each, which includes postage.

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News From Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives

Annual Trek to State Capitol Provides Valuable Face Time Carbon rule, other rural electric power issues on the agenda as electric cooperative leaders meet with state lawmakers

For most people, the chance to sit down and talk face to face with a state legislator or regulator about important issues is remote. We have busy lives, and work, personal and family issues are priorities that make it difficult to engage with lawmakers, especially in person. But when it comes to issues involving the continued delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electricity to power our lives, your rural electric cooperatives work hard to get that valuable one-on-one time. Every year, as preparations for the new legislative session are underway, board members, CEOs and managers, statewide officials and members of your electric distribution cooperatives and Arizona’s Generation and Transmission Cooperatives walk the hallways of the state capitol in Phoenix, talking face to face with state lawmakers about issues that affect how we generate, transmit and distribute the electric power that rural Arizonans depend on.

By Geoff Oldfather Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives

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David Stevens (R-LD14) meets with leaders from Arizona's electric cooperatives during last year's legislative summit.

This year’s legislative summit is January 25-27. A major challenge facing electric cooperatives and the members we serve—and one of the reasons we engage on your behalf—is to educate lawmakers, most of whom do not have electric co-op service territories in their district. The math shows why this is so critical: There are 30 state legislative districts, with two representatives and one senator from each district, or 90 legislators in all. Only nine districts and their 27 legislators have electric co-ops in their districts. That means less than a third of state lawmakers have a direct connection to us and our neighbors, businesses and communities that rely on electric co-ops to deliver safe, reliable and affordable power. When Arizona was more rural, half had rural districts that included co-ops. Fortunately, we have legislators in key leadership positions who are familiar with our issues. Sen. Gail Griffin (R-LD14) is Senate majority whip, chairwoman of the Water & Energy Committee, vice chairwoman of Rural Affairs & Environment and a member of the Rules Committee. Rep. David Gowan (R-LD14) is speaker of the House and state Rep. David Stevens (R-LD14) is chairman of the House Rules Committee. One of our jobs is to make sure these three legislators have the support they need to make other lawmakers aware of issues our electric cooperatives face.

State Implementation Plan on Carbon Emissions to be Front and Center During Legislative Summit Visits

During the legislative summit, cooperative representatives also will meet with staff and commissioners at the Arizona Corporation Commission about overall operations of electric co-ops, including potential impacts of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan, the proposed carbon rule, and renewable and energy-efficiency standards. “Electric cooperatives provide a unique perspective on the issues impacting an affordable and reliable electricity supply to rural areas,” said Phil Bashaw, director of government relations and grassroots advocacy at Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association. “It is important that we take every opportunity to communicate that perspective to our elected officials and regulators at the state and federal level so they are prepared to make informed decisions that take into account the potential impacts on our rural communities.” To succeed in getting our message across, we need one more thing: you, our electric cooperative members. Contact your state legislators and let them know you support efforts to keep electricity safe, reliable and affordable. On the national level, join the Cooperative Action Network with one click of the mouse at www.Action.coop. Send a message to the EPA urging fair and affordable regulations. Please take a few moments to get involved and join us in the conversation. n

Leaders of Arizona’s electric cooperatives are working on a State Implementation Plan that will provide the specifics for moving forward with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule on carbon emissions. Participants include the state’s distribution cooperatives, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association and Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives (www.azgt.coop), owner of the Apache Generating Station at Cochise, Arizona, south of Willcox. The SIP will be an important topic as cooperatives visit with state lawmakers, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulators and Arizona Corporation Commission staff and commissioners. No matter what form the SIP takes, it is inevitable that almost half a million rural electric cooperative member-consumers in Arizona, California and New Mexico will be affected. Impacts could include everything from rate hikes to issues of reliability. The final rule announced in August 2015 differs substantially from the EPA’s original proposal in June 2014. The final rule relaxes both the interim and final carbon emissions goals, and provides an extra two years to comply with the interim goal. The interim goal in the final rule requires Arizona’s coal plants to reduce CO2 emissions to an average of 1,173 pounds per megawatt-hour between 2022 and 2030. The previous interim goal of 735 lbs/MWh would have been required to start in 2020. The CPP requires a final limit of 1,031 lbs/MWh by 2030—a reduction of 29 percent. The previous final goal of 702 lbs/MWh was a 52 percent reduction (see EPA final rule graphic, page 28). Arizona’s electric utilities were unanimous in saying that could not be met. “The revised goals are substantial revisions from the original plan that show the EPA took into account our assertion that the original goals were simply unachievable,” said Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives CEO Patrick Ledger. “We have already made substantial investments in reducing emissions, and will be investing more than $32 million to meet the EPA’s regional haze requirements by converting one of our two coal units to natural gas—a major step that in itself shows our commitment to reducing our reliance on coal generation.” Patrick Ledger The extension of the interim goal timeline from 2020 to 2022 not only provides utilities with more time to achieve compliance, it gives the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality more flexibility in how it implements reductions in the interim period before 2030. But the final rule also establishes prescriptive requirements ADEQ must meet with the SIP. Ledger said it remains to be seen how the new goals can be met. A detailed analysis of the new plan and its complicated verification provisions is being conducted. He cautioned that challenges remain, including: XX Higher rates for consumers as the CO emissions requirements are met or more 2 costly renewable energy resources are brought online. XX Lack of a good regulatory fit with the multilayer cooperative model. XX Concerns about electric reliability. Ledger said the cooperatives appreciate the support of members of Arizona’s federal and state legislators, and member-consumers, employees, community leaders and others who generated postcards, emails and phone calls backing AzGT’s alternative plan.

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January and February Congratulations! XXSandy King ......................... 2 years XXKatherine MacIver .......... 28 years XXBarry Scott......................... 21 years IMPORTANT OFFICE CLOSURE

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Diamonds are Forever The early days of the James Bond movie franchise—the seventh installment, starring Sean Connery—was a fun, action-filled romp through the world of spies, bad guys and the inevitable gorgeous girl. It turns out that this particular bad guy Kevin Short needed diamonds to build a giant laser with which to take over the world. Bond, of course, had to put a stop to all this evil-doing. Good, clean, everyday fun at the movies. While real life can be challenging at times, fortunately for most of us it rarely gets to the level of nonstop excitement and action that Agent 007 seems to take in stride. Here at our cooperative, while we are not usually charged with saving the world, the everyday tasks do keep us pretty busy. It takes nature billions of years to produce a diamond, under conditions of heat and high pressure. Anza Electric Cooperative has reached its 65th Diamond Jubilee while facing a variety of pressures and challenges. Nothing quite like Bond, but our diamond always comes out shining brightly. During the course of six decades, our community has seen growth and decline, good times

and hard. Anza Electric has been here through all of it, and we are still here. We continue to provide the same high quality and value for our membership that has been the hallmark of the electric cooperative program since President Roosevelt launched his New Deal. The voices of our members are stronger and clearer than ever before. Natural diamonds have a variety of commercial and industrial uses, but the most common is as a gemstone. Gemologists use four basic principles to determine the value of a diamond, known as the 4 Cs: carat (weight), cut (quality), color and clarity. Cooperatives use seven principles as their guiding doctrine: open membership, democratic control, economic participation, independence, education and training, cooperation with other cooperatives and concern for community. Even after all these years, our diamond is still “in the rough.” We are still growing, shaping and defining our cut. Since a cooperative functions by and for its members, we must continue to work together to make the future as clear and hopeful as it was for the pioneering spirits of our founders. No world domination here; just people united for the common good. On behalf of the staff and board of directors at your cooperative, I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year and a happy 65th anniversary!

ANZA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Box 391909 • Anza, CA 92539 Phone: (951) 763-4333 • Fax: (951) 763-5297 • aec@anzaelectric.org • www.anzaelectric.org Our crew is on standby 24 hours a day. To report an outage or other service problem, please call (951) 763-4333.

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