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McKenzie, Maddison and Eternity work together at Mt. Graham High School during a science lab experiment to identify different power samples. PHOTO BY MIKE TEEGARDEN

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September 2016 Vol. 51, No. 5

Solving Real-World Problems 12 Also In This Issue Plugged In 6 Side Roads 10 In the Kitchen 16 At Home 18

Great Picture Hunt 22 Marketplace 26 Parting Shot 30

Your local utility pages: 4-5, 8, 25, 28-29, 32

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Anza Electric

Annual Meeting Wrap-Up It is not every day that a 65th anniversary takes place, so at the July Annual Membership Meeting, Anza Electric Cooperative celebrated in a big way. The Touchstone Energy balloon traveled from New Mexico, making its California debut for the meeting. Tethered balloon rides were open to everyone. Many riders seized the opportunity, taking in the view of the Anza valley. At the meeting, Aguanga resident Savannah Lopez started things off by singing the national anthem while the Anza VFW color guard presented the colors. Since AEC was founded in the 1950s, the ’50s era became the theme for the 2016 annual meeting. The celebration began with dancers from the Liz Watts Dance Company dressed in full ’50s costumes and performing to music from the hit movie “Grease.” Kyle Hasapes was the keynote speaker. A former Hamilton High School graduate and 2001 Washington Youth Tour winner, he described how his entire focus at the time of his D.C. trip had been football. He lived, breathed and ate football. But the Youth Tour trip changed him. He realized the people he learned about were ordinary men with a simple idea. These were men with ideals and things to lose: families, land, money and reputations. 4

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The Touchstone Energy balloon was at Anza Electric Cooperative’s 65th annual meeting providing rides.

The trip shifted his motivation from football to government. It opened his eyes to our nation’s history. For him, it was surreal walking and touching where the founding fathers had been. He gained a new respect for the United States and pride in the government. When Kyle returned home, he found the trip had not just changed him, but completely changed his path. It had now become about government and country. Football took a back seat. His motivation shifted. He focused on college and eventually law school. Kyle is deputy district attorney for Yolo County. He has more than 40 jury

trials under his belt, including for murder, robbery, and the manufacture and sale of narcotics. As Kyle demonstrates, the Washington Youth Tour program can be a life-changing event. It allows students to not only see our nation’s history, and experience new things, but, most importantly, lets them know they have choices available. If you know a high school junior who would be interested in the Washington Youth Tour program, the current contest is now open. See page 25 for details. Annual Meeting Reports Auditor Jarod Bryant spoke about the financial well-being

of the cooperative and discussed the requirement to return capital credits as a cooperative. Since 1989, AEC has returned more than $10 million and will return another $500,000 in September. AEC is one of the highestranked cooperatives in the nation for returning capital credits. Reports were also given by Patrick Ledger of Arizona Electric Power Cooperative and John Wallace from Arizona’s Grand Canyon Electric Cooperative Association. General Manager Kevin Short reported on various issues, including the recent rate change. This has been

27578-001 If this is your account number, contact the AEC office and claim your $25 bill credit.

What is Assembly Bill AB32?

Dancers from the Liz Watts Dance Company performed a 1950s-themed routine for members during the annual meeting.

only the second rate change since 1989. A rate reduction was realized in the first two tiers. A side-by-side comparison of bills for 1,000 kWh with neighboring investorowned utilities, SDG&E and Southern California Edision, showed AEC members pay much less due to a 30 percent difference in AEC’s rates. He also shared good news about the proposed solar array—SunAnza—which has been delayed the past three years for a multitude of reasons and red tape. Groundbreaking is set for this month. The solar array will be next to the AEC offices on Highway 371 and will generate 2 megawatts of power. This array will help offset any AB32 charges due to imported power generated by a coal-fired plant. The Air Resource Board requires that California reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. See article at

right for more information. Election Inspector Karen Holden of The Ballot Box, an independent election administration service, announced the results of the election declaring that the proposed bylaw change had passed and Paul Elmore was declared the winner of the election, defeating Annika Knoppel. Sadly, that same evening Paul died in a motorcycle accident. A special election will be held to fill the vacancy. Details are on page 8. At the conclusion of the meeting, cash prizes and 10 electronic tablets were given away to registered members. A catered barbecue lunch was provided with music by Anza band The Barnyard Boyz. A reorganization meeting was later held and the following officers were elected: • President Billy Adams. • Vice President Ryall Stewart. • Secretary Belinda Hepler. • Treasurer, Harold Burdick. n

The passage of AB32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, marked a watershed moment in California’s history. By requiring a sharp reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, California set the stage for its transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. AB32 was the first legislation in the country to take a comprehensive, long-term approach to addressing climate change, and does so in a way that aims to improve the environment and natural resources while maintaining a robust economy.

What Does AB32 Do? AB32 requires California to reduce its GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020—a reduction of approximately 15 percent below emissions expected under a “business-as-usual” scenario. Pursuant to AB32, the Air Resource board must adopt regulations to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective GHG emission reductions. Full implementation of AB 32 will help mitigate risks associated with climate change, while improving energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy resources, cleaner transportation and reducing waste.

Thank You A special thanks to everyone who helped make this a true celebration: XX Anza Thimble Club XX Anza Christian Mens Association XX Anza Lions Club XX AEC Member Advisory Committee XX Anza VFW XX The Barnyard Boyz XX Savannah Lopez XX Liz Watts Dance Company XX Touchstone Energy Hot Air Balloon XX Smoky Mountain Catering Co.

If you were one of our balloon riders and would like a picture of yourself in the Touchstone Energy Balloon, visit www.anzaelectric.org. SEPTEMBER 2016

Plugged In

Using Electricity Safely and Efficiently

The Source of Your Power Although no state relies on only one source of generation, each has unique characteristics Alaska The electricity infrastructure in Alaska differs from the Lower 48 because Alaskans are not linked to large, interconnected grids through transmission and distribution lines. With no grid access, most of the state’s rural communities rely on electric co-ops for their power, traditionally from dieselpowered generators. Statewide, natural gas accounts for about half of Alaska’s electricity generation, and more than 50 hydro plants supply about one-fifth. In 2014, wind projects provided three-fourths of Alaska’s non-hydroelectric renewable electricity from utility-scale facilities. Increasing numbers of small wind energy facilities provide power to rural communities throughout the state. Arizona Arizona’s Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is the nation’s largest nuclear power plant and second only to Grand Coulee Dam in total generating capacity. Arizona typically gets more than one-fourth of its net electricity generation from nuclear. The net is the amount of electricity produced after accounting for electrical use required in the generation process itself. Almost two-fifths comes from coal and one-fourth from natural gas. Glen Canyon and Hoover dams provide the bulk of the state’s hydroelectric generation. Although hydro has long dominated Arizona’s renewable electricity generation, increasing amounts of renewable sources are coming online, notably solar. California Natural gas provides three-fifths of California’s electricity. The state is one of the nation’s leading producers of electricity from conventional hydroelectric power, and a leader in net electricity generation from several other renewable energy sources, including solar, geothermal, wind and biomass. In 2014, California became the first state to get more than 5 percent of its utility-scale electricity generation from solar. Idaho Hydroelectric power plants dominate Idaho electricity generation, typically supplying between three-fifths and four-fifths of in-state net generation. 6

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Idaho has among the lowest average electricity rates in the nation, mainly because of its large proportion of hydroelectric generation. Idaho typically gets nearly 85 percent of its net electricity generation from renewable resources— more than any other state. Nevada Natural gas is the primary fuel for power generation in Nevada. Seven of the state’s 10 largest power plants by generating capacity are natural gas-fired. Those power plants typically supply about two-thirds of Nevada’s net electricity generation. More than two-thirds of the state’s renewable power generation comes from geothermal resources. The state ranks second in the nation to California in that category. Most of the rest of Nevada’s renewable generation comes from hydroelectric power plants, primarily Hoover Dam. A small but increasing share comes from solar. Oregon Heavy sustained runoff from snowpack in high elevations and high annual rainfall contributes to the state’s ranking as the second-largest producer of hydroelectric power in the nation. Oregon’s electricity generation from wind has increased dramatically, and the state’s geothermal potential—mostly untapped—ranks third behind California and Nevada. In-state electricity generation from all renewable resources was two-thirds of the state’s total net generation in 2007 and almost three-fourths in 2014. In years with increased or prolonged precipitation or snowmelt, renewables contribute as much as four-fifths of net electricity generation in Oregon. Washington Washington is the leading U.S. producer of hydropower, routinely contributing more than one-fourth of the nation’s total net hydroelectric generation. Eight of the state’s 10 largest power plants are hydroelectric facilities. With no natural gas production, the state relies heavily on natural gas produced in Canada that is transported by pipeline to U.S. markets. n

Biomass

Material from living organismsâ€”such as wood or agricultural wastesâ€”is burned, creating steam that powers a turbine and produces electricity. Coal

A solid fossil fuel found deep in the earth is burned to create steam, which is used to propel the blades of a turbine to produce electricity. Diesel

A liquid fossil fuel is burned in an internal-combustion engine (like a vehicle) to produce electricity. Natural Gas

A liquid fossil fuel found underground is burned, either in a combustion engine (like diesel) or to create steam that powers a generator (like coal) to produce electricity. Geothermal

Hot water or steam trapped and warmed below the earthâ€™s surface propels a turbine to produce electricity. Hydropower

Falling water turns the blades of a turbine to generate electricity. Nuclear

Electricity is generated by splitting atoms of radioactive materials. Solar

Special panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. Icons are not intended to indicate a specific generation project, but instead represent the general areas where that type of power is produced.

Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration and Northwest Power and Conservation Council

Wind

The force of the wind propels turbine blades to generate electricity.

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Anza Electric

Saying Goodbye to a Friend and Board Member Hours after being re-elected to the Anza Electric Board of Directors, Paul Elmore was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident. Paul was a Paul Elmore staunch supporter of many ventures, including the fiber optic/high-speed internet and solar array projects. Paul was an effective board member from the time his tenure began in 2004. He was also a beloved member of this community. Paul will be missed.

member service. Each position on the board of directors is held by a cooperative member, with each term consisting of three years. The AEC board meets once a month. At times the directors are asked to represent the cooperative at additional meetings. Directors are expected to travel and attend educational seminars leading to board certification. If at least one other candidate petition is received, a special election will be held. Election information will be mailed in November, with election results announced in December.

Special Election Due to the passing of Paul, a board vacancy has been created for the Director-At-Large position. Eligible Anza Electric members can seek nomination for the board position by way of petition. If you are interested in having your name placed as a candidate on the ballot, pick up a candidate packet containing a petition, candidate declaration of eligibility and resume form at the cooperative office, or download the packet from www.anzaelectric.org. Thirty valid member signatures are required for each candidate petition. If two names are listed on a membership account (e.g. John and Susan Smith), only one person is eligible to sign the petition. AEC is governed by seven directors representing the three districts of the cooperative’s service area. AEC’s democratically elected board of directors is responsible for setting policy for the cooperative. Directors are committed to policies that result in a safe and reliable electric system, fair rates, financial responsibility and superior

ARTICLE IV SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS. No person shall be eligible to become or remain a director of the cooperative who: (a) Is not a member of the Cooperative in good standing and a living being. (b) Does not have his or her domicile nor spend at least 51 percent of his or her time each year within the district or service area from which he or she was elected. (c) Is in any way employed or financially interested in a competing enterprise or business selling electrical energy, electric or plumbing appliances or services, solar electric or thermal energy appliances or systems, or internet equipment or services to the cooperative. (d) Does not resign from the board within 30 days after moving away from the district or service area from which he or she was elected. Upon establishment of the fact that a director is in violation of any foregoing provisions, the board of directors shall remove such director. (e) Is a former employee of the cooperative within three years of termination of that employment.

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Excerpt From AEC Bylaws

Director Responsibilities Mission and Purpose The board regularly evaluates whether decisions and policies help the cooperative successfully further its commitment to serving our communities by providing excellent member services, and safe and reliable energy services at a competitive price. Governance The cooperative’s board of directors approves and may amend business rules and rates, which govern the cooperative’s dealings with members. Legal and Ethical Accountability AEC board members adopt and enforce policies, resolutions and actions governing ethical conduct, accountability and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Financial Oversight The board of directors establishes financial targets and goals and approves the cooperative’s budget. Board members also review and approve significant investments, loans and acquisitions, and the rates and terms for providing electric service to cooperative members. The board is responsible for evaluating periodic financial statements, reports and information, and considering internal control procedures. Operational Oversight The board discharges its duty to manage the affairs of the cooperative by delegating day-to-day management responsibilities to the general manager. The general manager is hired by and answers to the board. Board members consider and approve AEC business initiatives. n

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Side Roads

Discoveries Oﬀ the Beaten Path

At their home in White Salmon, Washington, the Hoyt family shows essential tools of the trade. From left, Krista with a McLeod, Daryl with a pick mattock and Pulaski, and Avery with a sledgehammer.

All in the Family By Drew Myron

Avery Hoyt doesn’t remember a single moment of his first venture into the woods: not the 10-mile trek into oldgrowth forest, not the cold journey over a 6,000-foot pass and not the two weeks huddled in a tent. Avery doesn’t recall any of his time in North Cascades National Park, because he was just 16 days old. Avery’s mother, Krista Thie, had just given birth when work called. She and

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her husband, Daryl Hoyt, swaddled the baby and hiked into the woods. For the family of professional trail builders who live in White Salmon, Washington, this was just another day at the “office.” Three decades later, they still work in remote places with difficult access. Founded in 1979, Twin Oaks Construction is one of the oldest trailbuilding companies in the Northwest. The family has built and improved more than 50 wilderness trails, with most of them in Oregon and Washington. “They have done work on trails, trail bridges and other trail structures that is unequaled in the world,” says Michael Passo, executive director of the Professional TrailBuilders Association. “Quality trail construction requires a specialized set of skills that other types of construction companies simply do not have. The only way to get these skills is through extensive experience and collaboration with other quality trail builders.” Their work typically includes building new trails, bridges and stairs, as well as maintaining existing paths and structures. Daryl, Krista and Avery are the core of this niche business, but they often bring in friends and family to help. “I never imagined this would turn into a business,” says Krista, a botanist, who grew up hiking with her family in and around Whidbey Island.

“We favor difficult and challenging projects,” says Avery, 32. “We’re interested in making the natural world accessible for everyone.” The trio often hikes 10 to 20 miles just to get to the work. Sometimes the site is inaccessible by foot, and they must ferry crew and equipment across water. Such was the case with the Lake Chelan, Washington, project, an effort that consumed two seasons and experienced 16 inches of snow in mid-September. “That was a rude awakening,” says Daryl, who comes from tough stock. His father was a logger and his grandfather ran a lumber mill. Adding to the remote access is the challenge of working in difficult terrain. Every project is compact and requires small equipment. Because hauling heavy gear long distances is impossible, every tool is chosen—or custom-made—for size and efficiency. “The power wheelbarrow is the backbone of the trail business,” Avery says. Narrow and hydraulic, with a 1,000pound capacity, the wheelbarrow is essential to haul rock, compressors and tools. In wilderness areas where chainsaws are prohibited, “old-fashioned” hand tools are essential: a crosscut saw, pick mattock, McLeod and Pulaski. Armed with these essentials, the crew adds its own strength, endurance and experience to drill rock, haul gravel, cut

roots and remove fallen logs. To keep the project moving, the family stays as close to the work site as possible, usually camping in tents and trailers. They typically stick with a project until completion. That means sleeping under the stars and beneath the rain—for weeks and sometimes months—on end. There is one thing Daryl does not want to hear: “You build trails? That must be fun!” For this work, he says, you must be physically fit, willing to work in the woods for three and four months at a stretch—without internet, phone, friends or conveniences—and endure bug bites, heavy rains and early snow. “When you’re out working weeks and weeks, it has a special quality to it,” Daryl says. “The woods become your home. But when the snow is crushing your tent, and the rain is measured in inches, you have to take the outdoors as it comes.” The test, Daryl says, is, “Can you keep a chainsaw running in the rain?” “It’s construction work,” says Avery. “But it’s family from the start.” Avery was just a child when he joined the team. Krista’s father was 97 when he joined them on a project “As a society, we don’t have a lot of opportunity to do something physical together,” Daryl says. “It’s really special to have a sense of doing something together.” Now, after 36 years, Daryl and Krista are ready to share the business they have honed. They are handing shovels and saws to Avery. “It’s really special,” Avery says. “And it’s a lot of responsibility.” As trails have improved and use has expanded to include cyclists and other recreationalists, the Twin Oaks team is happy to see more people than ever have opportunities to enjoy nature. “I had tears at Lake Serene,” Krista says, referring to a project an hour outside of Seattle, in Washington’s Mount BakerSnoqualmie National Forest. “To see so many people go up those 600 steps we built, there’s something so satisfying.” n

Tillamook, Oregon, Troop 582 Eagle Scouts, from left, Noah Hoefler, Sam Johnston, Garryn Crist, Deacon Fladstol, Travis Princehouse and Colin Farrier. Photo by Mark Farrier

Entire Troop Earns Highest Rank By Denise Porter

In one of the rarest events in Oregon Boy Scout history, six teenagers in Tillamook—the entirety of Troop 582—earned their Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank a Boy Scout can attain. Five members of the troop received their Eagle Scout rank in a special ceremony last April. They were Sam Johnston, Garryn Crist, Noah Hoefler, Deacon Fladstol and Travis Princehouse. The sixth member, Colin Farrier, was awarded his Eagle Scout rank in 2015. “In all my scouting experience, I have not personally known of a whole Scout troop receiving their Eagle Scout awards,” says Russ Dewey, who has been involved in scouting for 40 years and is the Tillamook District commissioner with the Cascade Pacific Boy Scout Council. In 2014, the most recent data available, only 6 percent of the nearly

860,000 Boy Scouts in the U.S. earned this honor, according to www.scoutingmagazine.org. On average, since 1912—when scouting was established—only 2 percent of Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Russ says he has never heard of five Boy Scouts receiving their Eagle Scout rank at a single Court of Honor—a special ceremony to honor both the Eagle Scout and his parents. Troop 582’s ceremony drew a packed house. It was marked by speeches by each Scout chronicling his path to Eagle and thanking those who helped get him there. At the ceremony, Troop 582 Scoutmaster Mark Farrier was honored with a District Award of Merit “in recognition of his dedication and performance,” says Russ. “To have all six of my boys make Eagle has been a great honor,” says Mark. “It is a milestone event that both the boys and I will cherish forever.” n

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Solving Real-World Problems Blended curriculum aims to engage students through relevant hands-on learning designed to equip them with critical-thinking skills By Lori Russell

Charles, a solar astronomy student at Mt. Graham High School, tunes a telescope to look for radio sources. Instructor Heidi Vosbein told students about one communications satellite. Charles located another, previously unidentified satellite. Photo courtesy of Heidi Vosbein

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Teachers have heard it. So have parents. Many children in classrooms across the nation ask the same question as they face down a math worksheet, chemistry lab or physics equation: “Why do I need to learn this? I will never use it in real life.” For an increasing number of students from kindergarten through high school, the answer can be found in STEM—a blended curriculum of science, technology, engineering and math—that engages kids in solving real-world problems. Some STEM programs also incorporate the arts (STEAM), encouraging students to think and communicate creatively and to consider the aesthetic design of their project—not just its function. “Educators have known for a long time that what we are doing is not the best way for kids,” says Cindy Moss, senior director of global STEM at Discovery Education. Discovery Education partners with school districts around the world to transform teaching and learning and improve student achievement. It serves 3 million educators and more than 30 million students around the world. “We have to make school more relevant to kids so they are engaged,” Cindy says. “It is about creating a culture to help kids solve problems that matter to them.” Creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication are the foundation of STEAM. Whether considering how to rescue an injured person from the wilderness or how to provide clean drinking water to an increasing population, students work together to break the problem into smaller steps, research efforts already underway and deepen their learning through hands-on projects. “It gives them a reason to dive into the science and weave the math together, to collect the data and be able to record it, to use the arts and drama to communicate what they learned,” Cindy says. “That’s what has been missing in schools for the last 25 years.” Educators across the nation are finding that when kids engage in learning and

The History of STEM The launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik in 1957 inspired President Dwight D. Eisenhower to propose the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and gave birth to the U.S. space program and a push for science education. In the 1990s, the National Science Education Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics helped shape the K-12 curriculum to better prepare students in science, technology, engineering and math. The National Science Foundation originally coined the acronym SMET, but changed it to STEM in 2001. A 2005 report from the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, “Rise Above the Gathering Storm,” stated U.S. student proficiency in STEM trailed other countries, and if we are to succeed as a global leader, our future workforce needs to be better prepared in STEM disciplines. In 2009, President Barack Obama announced the Educate to Innovate initiative to move U.S. students to the top of the pack in science and math achievement by 2019. n

solving problems that matter to them, test scores go up and absenteeism—for both teachers and students—drops. “STEAM puts the fun back in fundamentals,” says Cindy. “It makes school a place kids want to be.” The initiatives are not just effective in engaging students’ interest, they are essential for developing a future generation of U.S. workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in STEM-related fields are expected to grow to more than 9 million by 2022. That is an increase of 1 million jobs from 2012 employment levels. Employers need workers who can solve

Heidi Vosbein, right, the science teacher at Mt. Graham High School in Safford, Arizona, works with students, from left, David, McKenzie and Josh, testing materials for the enzyme catalase, which speeds the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide in the cells. Students conducted multiple tests using different variables—including gauging the effect of temperature and pH on the reaction rate—recorded the results and used the data to draw conclusions. Photo by Mike Teegarden

tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. “There are 3 million open STEM jobs that employers can’t fill because they don’t have people who have STEM skills,” says Cindy. Several federal initiatives support expanding access to rigorous STEM courses, improving teaching, supporting active learning and expanding opportunities for all students. The U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top program supports schools in providing students with more personalized learning—in which the pace of and approach to instruction are uniquely tailored to meet students’ individual needs and interests—often supported by innovative technologies. Teachers across the country are receiving resources, support, development and training through federal programs such as President Barack Obama’s Educate to Innovate campaign, which has raised more than $1 billion to improve STEM education.

Increasingly, educators are seeing STEM instruction as a way to help students from low-income areas find good jobs after graduation and escape poverty. “We need to show kids what cool careers are available and explain that engineers can start in jobs earning $75,000 to $80,000 per year,” says Cindy. To fill jobs related to STEM, the U.S. needs to develop teaching strategies and role models that encourage and support all students—including women and minority students, who are currently poorly represented in STEM fields, Cindy says. Learning by Experiencing Heidi Vosbein is not your typical high school teacher. She holds a doctorate in physics, a master’s in mathematics and has studied the interstellar medium, solid rocket fuels, sound-seafloor interactions and sound propagation in the ocean. For the past four years, Heidi has taught math and science at Mt. Graham—an alternative high school in Safford, Arizona. Her students are kids

who have not been successful in a traditional high school setting due to poor grades, behavior or life circumstances. When Heidi first began teaching at Mt. Graham, there were no science textbooks or lab equipment. She has rewritten curriculum and secured grants to buy such basics as lab tables, glassware and safety equipment. She also solicits donations through donorschoose.org, a website where individuals can donate directly to public school classroom projects. Students work at their own pace in Heidi’s classroom. Despite teaching six to eight science classes and the same number of math classes all at once, she fits in up to three labs a week. She only has enough safety equipment for nine students at a time, although the average class size is 26. “Kids don’t learn science by reading,” Heidi says. “They learn it by doing and experiencing.” Her students have made mummies from carrots and apples, and analyzed water samples and bread mold. After learning how to use the telescope SEPTEMBER 2016

at the local observatory, Heidi created a solar astronomy class and taught her students how to use the solar filter and radio telescope. “Labs are a lot of work,” Heidi admits, “but you don’t learn it until you experience it. We can tell students what the wind is, but until they go out and experience it, they will never know.” Heidi assigns online videos of experiments that cannot be done in the classroom to deepen her students’ learning. “My approach is different because I came to teaching from a different approach,” she says. Rather than just teach content, Heidi focuses on problem-solving principles her students can use the rest of their lives. “If they say, ‘I have never seen this, but I know I can figure it out,’ if they come out with that attitude, they can do it,” she says.

Janaya and Saraphine from the Hooper Bay School in Alaska code their robotic creation to move. Photos by Molly Hull

Reaching the Youngest Students Many learning programs begin in middle school and continue through college, but Learning Point Alaska Inc. partners with Alaska Native organizations to deliver technology-based STEM education camps to elementary-school students in villages throughout Alaska. The organization was recognized during the 2016 White House Symposium on Early STEM. Molly Hull, director of education for the nonprofit, brings her own equipment and often sleeps at the school when traveling to Hooper Bay—a remote coastal village 530 miles from Anchorage and accessible only by plane. She offers robotics, coding and

engineering camps for elementary school students, and trains members of the Alaska Native Yup’ik community to teach them. “We have had students who attended the advanced robotics camp—including a second-grader—become youth leaders for the beginning robotics camp,” Molly says. “If kids can be introduced to STEM (in elementary school), they might choose a STEM course at school later on.” Parents and grandparents play an important role in encouraging and supporting a child’s curiosity and learning. “Adults don’t have to know the answers to a child’s questions to participate,” says Molly. “You can use the approach, ‘How can we learn this together?’”

Kameron and K.C. complete STEM vocabulary sheets pertaining to the Ferris wheel they just completed.

Resources are Plentiful Teachers, parents and community groups can access the resources they need online to promote and provide more personalized learning that fits the needs and interests of their students. Teachers can find lessons at different reading levels and in different languages. Parents can watch videos with their children about interesting STEM-related occupations and projects to do at home. Code.org helps support more than 500 U.S. K-12 schools expand their access to

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computer science. Students and teachers anywhere in the world can join in The Hour of Code—a free event each December designed to teach the basics of computer coding. There are also STEM and STEAM summer camps and afterschool programs in Spanish, and those just for girls. Almost 6 million youngsters in the U.S. participate in hands-on learning projects through 4-H. School districts are looking to their communities for assistance. Professionals from local businesses, industries and colleges can help develop the type of workers they will need in the future by talking with students about careers in STEMrelated fields and providing internships for current students, jobs for graduates and resources for the schools. “School districts need to develop a plan and provide professional development for principals, teachers and curriculum people to help them engage students, parents and businesses to grow the capacity of everyone to teach this new and transformational way,” says Cindy. “We need to help kids understand that no matter where they live and no matter what they look like, they can learn problem-solving skills and can make the world a better place.” n

Full STEAM Ahead at Oregon Middle School By Lori Russell

Jocelyn Paris is a self-described mad scientist in training, technology guru wanna-be, enginerd and math believer—and she is changing things up at The Dalles Middle School in The Dalles, Oregon. Given the excitement of her students and the waiting list for her STEAM classes, her efforts appear to be working. “The old way to teach was to talk at them, and we know that doesn’t work,” says Jocelyn. “How do we acquire knowledge? It is through hands-on doing. For every two minutes of me talking, there are seven to 10 minutes of doing.” When developing her curriculum, Jocelyn meets with social studies, math, science and language arts teachers to learn what they are covering. “I try to hit every grade level and content, and then pick STEAM projects that fit those,” she says. Students work in teams on four major projects that build in complexity and require less teacher involvement as the semester progresses. Jocelyn’s STEAM students have developed early-warning systems for natural disasters, created prosthetic devices for animals and built Roman

aqueducts to move water from place to place. During a backcountry rescue project, teams used math, science, language arts and design concepts to create a device to evacuate a person who suffered a spinal injury. They began by creating models of the spine, studied the effect of spinal injuries on the body and researched evacuation devices called litters. Next, they created blueprints of their prototype on the computer, incorporating specific design criteria and constraints (supplies). Each team built a threedimensional rescue litter that could immobilize an “injured” potato person and be carried by the team to a helipad across the classroom, where it was clipped to a toy helicopter and sustained 10 seconds of turbulence (shaking) during liftoff. Supplies were simple: a few straws, duct tape, a sheet of paper and two Popsicle sticks. Each group also created a map to locate the injured hiker using math equations and the square classroom floor tiles as graph paper. After testing their litter, students used critical-thinking and writing skills to answer questions, suggest adaptations and reflect on the project.

Dallas, right, attaches the evacuation litter with an injured potato “person” to a helicopter for its final test in a backcountry rescue project as student teacher Severin Piper, left, lends a hand and fellow student Perla, center, looks on. Photo courtesy of Jocelyn Paris

During the testing phase of each project, community partners—including local Google employees—act as judges. “It’s good for the kids to present to outside people and show what they know,” Jocelyn says. It also builds community support as the adults

experience STEAM learning. “A lot of people look at STEAM and see technology,” says Jocelyn. “What we are teaching are 21st-century workplace skills: How are we working together, how can we adapt, how can we look at a project and break it into smaller, manageable parts.” n

An Online Resource Guide Several websites make science, technology, engineering and math materials available to parents and educators: XX Discoveryeducation.com Take a virtual field trip, try a science lab and engage in interactive activities. Teachers can get lesson plans.

stemconnector.org Educators, nonprofits, businesses and policymakers work together to increase awareness of and investment in STEM. XX changetheequation.org Lists STEM efforts, jobs and education by state, and ideas to promote STEM. XX

Scratch.mit.edu Part of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group, kids program and share interactive stories, games and animations. XX Code.org Plan an event or learn to write code to create stories, games and art. XX

SEPTEMBER 2016

In the Kitchen

Recipes That Satisfy

A Lesson in Lunches Liven up lunchboxes and brown bags with a varied selection of midday meals

Mediterranean Vegetarian Stuffed Avocados 2 avocados 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ¼ cup frozen sweet corn, defrosted ½ cup garbanzo beans 1 Roma tomato, finely chopped ¼ seedless cucumber, finely chopped ½ orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped ¼ cup crumbled feta

Halve and pit avocados. Sprinkle with lime juice to keep from turning brown. In a medium bowl, slowly whisk olive oil into vinegar until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in corn, beans, tomato, cucumber and bell pepper. Gently mix until ingredients are coated. Fill avocado halves and top with cheese.

Broccoli and Cheese Crustless Quiches 3 large eggs 12-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk 6 ounces broccoli florets, steamed 1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 24 mini sweet pepper rings

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a nonstick 12-cup muffin pan. Lightly beat eggs in medium bowl. Add evaporated milk, broccoli, cheese 16

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A blend of Mediterranean flavors comes together for a quick, healthy lunch on the go. Photos by Brandon Pomrenke

and lemon pepper seasoning. Stir well. Divide evenly among muffin cups. Top each with two pepper rings. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Run knife around sides to loosen, and remove from pan. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to three days. These also can be individually wrapped and frozen up to two months.

Italian Orzo Pasta Salad ¾ cup orzo ¾ cup broccoli florets, chopped ¾ cup yellow and red cherry tomatoes, halved 2/3 cup garbanzo beans, rinsed 2 large sprigs basil, chopped

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil and vinegar dressing Pepper

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Prepare an ice bath by placing a few ice cubes in water in a medium bowl. Place broccoli in a covered microwaveable dish with 1 tablespoon water. Microwave on high 30 seconds. Drain and transfer to ice bath for 30 seconds. Drain and add to orzo. Add tomatoes, garbanzo beans, basil, cheese and dressing. Toss and season with pepper, as desired. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

½ cup pistachios, chopped ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 apple, sliced 1 cucumber, sliced

Cook chicken on preheated mediumhigh grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden in color and firm to the touch. Set aside to cool. Toss salad, olives, pistachios, cheese, apple and cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Top with sliced chicken. Pack salad in a lunchbox with dressing on the side.

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A spin on the classic PB&J, this wrap is tasty and tropical. Mixing the banana into the peanut butter helps the wrap stay fresh for school lunches.

PB Fruit Rollup 1 banana, mashed 2 teaspoons honey ¼ cup peanut butter 2 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 1 kiwi, thinly sliced 4 medium strawberries, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Mix banana, honey and peanut butter in a small bowl. Spread onto tortilla and layer with kiwi and strawberries. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up tortilla, slice into 1-inch thick pieces and serve.

Chicken Crunch Salad 4 3-ounce chicken breasts 10-ounce package salad greens 3 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette ½ cup Kalamata olives, chopped

1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon quick-rise yeast 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1 cup slightly warm water ¾ cup oat bran hot cereal, uncooked ¾ cup whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce ½ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese 16 slices pepperoni, quartered 4 mushrooms, sliced 4 mini sweet peppers, sliced

Combine all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a stand mixer with paddle attachment. With motor running, add 2 tablespoons oil and warm water. Switch paddle attachment to dough hook. Add oat bran, and mix until combined. Add whole-wheat flour a little at a time. Stop when it forms a slightly sticky ball. Continue to run mixer 1 minute. Brush ball of dough with 1 teaspoon olive oil, cover with plastic wrap and place somewhere warm to rise for 1 hour. Heat oven to 450 F. Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray. Punch down dough. Dust counter lightly with flour. Roll out half of dough

to ¼-inch thick, dusting with more flour if too sticky. Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut rounds. Spoon 1 teaspoon tomato sauce in the middle of each round. Add ½ tablespoon cheese, four quarters of pepperoni, a mushroom slice and two pepper rings. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over filling and press to seal. Use the tines of a fork to crimp and further seal the edge. Place pizza pockets on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Poke the top of each with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes, or until tops are browned (some cheese may leak out). Once cool, freeze a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, wrap individually in plastic wrap and transfer to a freezer bag. If placed frozen in a lunchbox, they will defrost by lunchtime.

Hearty Turkey and Kale Chili 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 medium onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ tablespoon chili powder 1½ tablespoon cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, drained 1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added corn, drained ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups mixed baby kale, chopped 1 cup 2 percent plain Greek yogurt 1 cup unsalted tortilla chips, crushed

Add turkey, onion, pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, black beans, corn, broth and kale to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. Pack in an insulated container. When ready to eat, top with Greek yogurt and tortilla chips. SEPTEMBER 2016

At Home

Books, Hobbies, Crafts and More

Crafts I am looking for the Mary Maxim knit afghan pattern called “Star Galaxy,” or something similar, from the 1980s. Mary Maxim does not have the knit pattern in their archives. Hoping that someone has it. Thank you. Betty Mercado 1820 E. 10th St. The Dalles, OR 97058 bettym@centurylink.net

I have empty polypropylene cat food bags. Does anyone want them to use for projects? I have not found a local recycle place. Lorraine Welch P.O. Box 363 Westfir, OR 97492

My daughter and I need fleece to sew coats for infants and toddlers for the KXLY Coats for Kids annual drive. Deadline to deliver the coats for distribution is October 30, 2016. The fleece would need to be from a smoke-free environment and clean. God bless to you. Bell Family 2301 McArthur Lake Road Naples, ID 83847

I am looking for 1990 or 1991 Leisure Art Mickey & Minnie Mouse crochet doll patterns for my mom. Thank you in advance. Christine Edwards 341 N. Court Ave. Burns, OR 97720

Looking for jewelry, any style, for an ongoing project. My friends and I are creating new jewelry from old, combining jewelry to make sets, putting them in pretty boxes and donating them to local women’s shelters and nursing homes. We think every woman deserves a little glam in her life. Will gladly pay postage. Thank you in advance for your help. Pattee Empey 8753 Nashville Road Eddyville, OR 97343 mspattee@peak.org

I need fun, colorful fabric to make pillowcases. Thank you so much. Sheri Huffsteter P.O. Box 466 Healy, AK 99743

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cards from Sandpoint, Idaho, especially pre-2000. I consider them rather historical to my town and would appreciate any you do not mind parting with. Thank you. Mrs. Lisa Provolt P.O. Box 580 Ponderay, ID 83852-0580

Donations of fabric, patterns, books and notions gladly accepted for Philomath Scout Lodge’s first ever “Scrap Happy” fabric and notions sale on September 24. Proceeds will go toward an acoustical system for the lodge. I can pick up donations locally. Kay Yechout P.O. Box 33 Philomath, OR 97370

We are looking for Christmas ornaments for our 2016 Christmas tree. Our theme this year is a woodland tree. Anything to do with the forest and creatures would be greatly appreciated. Friends of the Union Carnegie Library P.O. Box 257 Union, OR 97883

Does anyone have a portable propane freezer they would part with? Also, I need a Corelle hummingbird dinner plate. Betty Reed 110 Big Horse Canyon Road Kooskia, ID 83539

Getting rid of old magazines. The Family Handyman, 30 copies from 1990 to 1994 and three 1992 Home Mechanic copies. Dick Willey 1141 W. Dutch Ford Road Pahrump, NV 89048 coachatpahrump@att.net

I would like to find a few copies of the Idaho official state highway map, which features a photo of Silverwood Theme Park on one cover and some kids on a dock with some kayaks. Hopefully, the maps are not torn or wrinkled, as I want parts for a project. Thanks. Steve Howland 107 Little Smith Creek Road Kooskia, ID 83539 showland107@gmail.com

Looking for two Ottlites in original gray color. Will pay for items and postage. Virginia L. Johnson P.O. Box 2185 White Salmon, WA 98672

Schools/Labels I’m looking for Labels for Education and in-date Box Tops for Education. Thank you for your support. PES/CPS Parent Club 239 S. 16th St. Philomath, OR 97370

Thanks Thank you to the many people that sent me their used CDs for my craft projects. I now have enough to last me at least five lifetimes. What a great response. Jane Jordan Junction City, Oregon

Thank you for information on how to keep cats out of flower beds. I’ve tried most of them. Do appreciate your help. Judy Davis Heppner, Oregon

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The Great Picture Hunt

Photo Tips from David LaBelle

How You Dress Matters It is important to dress for success. Most of us have heard this since our early years. Without delving into the psychology of “the clothes make the person,” how you dress might be the difference between making a memorable picture and being denied access to record emotion-filled moments. Getting in position to make a storytelling photograph is more than half the equation for success. Bill Allard, a celebrated National Geographic photographer, tells of an internship assignment that took him to photograph the Amish. After his first attempt was unsuccessful, Allard left, bought a pair of overalls, boots and a hat— dressed for the occasion—and returned. The rest is history. It was the beginning of a friendship with a family Allard has followed for 40 years. Another photographer, Dan Dry, was sent to photograph a rock concert. When he showed up dressed casually, like a concert-goer, he was denied access. Dry went home, changed into a suit and returned. He told the people at the gate something like, “Look at me. Do I look like I want to be here?” They let him in. Sometimes it serves you best to blend in, and not call

attention to yourself. Other times, being seen as different and noticed is important. Either way, your dress can be an important ingredient in the recipe of your success. A biblical quote, attributed to the apostle Paul, says, “I became all things to all men that I might save some.” He is speaking about modesty, dress and respect for custom and culture. The principle of modesty— respecting another’s custom and culture, with the hope of assimilating and not offending rather than imposing one’s liberty to act or dress any way we feel—is a good lesson for photographers. Immodesty comes in different packages. Too much gear, inappropriate dress such as revealing clothing, the way you move—aggressively or intentionally calling attention to yourself—can ruin any chance for authentic, intimate or even sacred moments. Sometimes, less gear—a cellphone camera instead of intimidating-looking DSLR cameras—is in order. Overshooting is another way we can become immodest and draw unwanted attention. It can be like fingernails on a chalkboard in sensitive situations, and might lead to

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 applies many of the lessons he learned during his magical boyhood years in rural California to photography. For more information, visit www. greatpicturehunt.com.

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Hanging with college students in a park setting allows for casual dress, above, but sometimes the venue calls for a coat and tie, right, photographed as a self-portrait in a mirror.

being shown the nearest exit. The goal is not to frighten or impress people with your gear, but to blend in and not offend. Sensitivity and modesty also require observation and respect for the environment in which you are working. While photographing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, I removed my baseball cap, in what I thought was a gesture of respect. Immediately, I was approached and asked to cover my head. Growing up, good manners suggested removal of a hat upon entering a house or a restaurant. Though I am familiar with some Jewish customs and teachings, my upbringing temporarily dulled my good judgment. Dressing for a rodeo is different than dressing for the Oscars or to meet a president or dignitary. Obvious occasions call for respectful dress.

Covering a funeral takes the utmost in respect and sensitivity, both in choice of clothing and behavior. Sadly, there are many who couldn’t care less if they offend others. It is always about them, and being a photographer is merely food for the ego. To be successful in creating meaningful, intimate photographs, we must, in the words of Dorothea Lange, lose ourselves. We have to allow our subjects to take center stage while we blend into the background, much like the technical crew at a performance. Often, this begins with how we dress. n

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Local Youth Tour Winners Return From D.C. This past June, four Anza students enjoyed the trip of a lifetime. After winning the Washington Youth Tour contest last fall, they traveled to our nation’s capital with 40 other students from Arizona and New Mexico cooperatives for a full week of monuments, museums and more. Their visit included the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Smithsonian Institution and many other famous sites. Each summer, the Washington Youth Tour brings together 1,700 highly talented, ambitious high school juniors from across the country to experience our nation’s capital. Do you know a high school junior? Two high school juniors will be selected to travel to Washington, D.C., this June. It is time to put those thinking caps on and fire up the computers. The Washington Youth Tour contest is open to high school juniors living in or attending school in AEC’s service area. Imagine winning an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., with high school juniors from across the country. Picture yourself touring the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Smithsonian Institution and many other famous sites. Imagine seeing history jump off the pages of your history book and truly begin to understand what so many sacrificed their lives for. Youth selected to experience our nation’s capital develop their leadership skills. The program allows these students to get involved in the political process by giving them an inside view of our government in action. The inspiration behind the Rural Electric Youth Tour came from Texas Sen. Lyndon Baines Johnson. Before he was president, LBJ spoke at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Annual Meeting in Chicago in 1957. He proposed a tour of the nation’s capital for

Anza Youth Tour participants, from left, Matthew Collins, Madison Gervais, Sage Williams and Adeline Faleono outside the U.S. Capitol.

school juniors will represent AEC in Washington, D.C., for one week this June. Applicants must live or attend school in the AEC service area. Students interested in the trip must submit a written composition and completed application that can be picked up at the cooperative office or downloaded from www.anzaelectric.org. They also must participate in an interview with a panel of judges. Applications and written compositions must be received in the cooperative office by noon Friday, October 21. It is recommended applicants not wait until the last minute to turn in their compositions and applications. They can be turned in prior to the cutoff time and date. A panel of judges will evaluate each applicant’s composition and students will be called in for personal interviews. Judges want to learn about each student during the interview process—what their interests and ambitions are and why they should represent Anza Electric Cooperative as part of the Washington Youth Tour. Following the interviews, two students will be awarded all-expense-paid trips. For more information, please contact the cooperative office at (951) 763-4333 or aec@anzaelectric.org. n

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Marketplace Antiques and Collectibles 1898 RR caboose, 4' cast-iron stove. $650. Snow sleigh, one seat, steel runners & frame, $300. 1877 Brinkerhoff barbed wire from XIT Ranch. (775) 962-1530, Nevada.

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Pets, Supplies Australian Labradoodles. Non-shedding. No allergy. Registered ALAA, ALCA. All colors. Mini/ mediums 15-40lbs. Service/therapy candidates. Genetic disease tested. Warranty. 8mi from Veneta, Oregon. www.fernridgelabradoodles. com. 1216 AKC-registered Airedales. Fort Sage Kennels, Patricia Sharp, P.O. Box 246, Doyle, CA 96109; (530) 827-2271. 0317

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Marketplace Bandon, Oregon. 50ac, private, commercial timber, EnergyStar Palm Harbor 2,500sqft home + garage, deeded beach access, near Bandon Dunes. $665,000. bchogs@msn.com for MLS.

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SEPTEMBER 2016

Down the Line

News From Arizona's G&T Cooperatives

Testing the Testing Gear Meeting environmental standards means Arizona G&T Cooperatives monitoring equipment must be accurate By Geoff Oldfather

In the world of environmental compliance, it is not enough to get readings that show you are in compliance with the latest regulations. You also must show your testing equipment is in compliance and producing valid results. The only way to show that is to test the equipment you use for testing. That’s seems like a lot of testing. “Yes, it is,” says Chris Determan, Arizona G&T Cooperatives Senior Environmental Specialist. Chris and his team at Apache Generating Station spend thousands of hours annually ensuring the plant meets or exceeds all environmental standards. This summer, the environmental team spent the better part of a work week with a crew from American Environmental Testing, checking the data obtained from stack emissions using AzGT equipment against data gathered by AET, using its calibrated equipment. “It’s called ‘relative accuracy test audit,’ or RATA testing, and we have to do it to make sure our instruments are reading correctly,” says Chris. “It’s required as part of our air operating permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.” Day one involves setting up all the gear and calibrating it in preparation for the data runs. Days two and three are spent making multiple data runs and sampling stack emissions with probes. ADEQ staff is always on site when these 28

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Above, American Environmental Testing technician Mike Larsen inserts a sampling probe through the port of one of the stacks. Opposite page, AET General Manager J.D. Schiller, right, prepares to weigh a sample as part of the testing process, while Chris Determan, AzGT senior environmental specialist, looks on.

types of tests are done. Having ADEQ staff monitor such testing is routine. In this series of tests, the AET teams gathered multiple samples to check levels for nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter. At the same time, they test for the amount of moisture in the samples, which has to be factored out of the test results to get accurate emission readings. They also test for total air flow in cubic feet per minute. “We do 12 different runs for one test,” Chris says. “We take 15-second samples at each port (in the stacks), then rotate to the next port and do it again. Each run takes about five minutes.” The multiple samples are averaged out to arrive at the final emission level data. “Once (the AET technicians) get their numbers, we enter them into our program to compare our numbers to theirs, and they can tell us pretty quickly if

we’ve passed—which means our equipment is sampling and testing accurately,” Chris says. If the difference between the two sets of samples is 7.5 percent or less, the sampling equipment and data results are considered accurate. Less than 24 hours after testing was completed, Chris received the results: passed, in all areas. Michelle Freeark, director of safety and environmental services, says the results reflect the “dedication of the team to what we do.” “We have great employees who work every day to ensure we’re doing everything we can to achieve environmental compliance, and it’s apparent whenever we undergo compliance testing like this,” she says. “This fulfills our obligations for the RATA testing required in our air operating permit for another year.” n

About Arizona G&T Cooperatives Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, and Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services collectively make up AzGT. XX AEPCO owns and operates the 605-megawatt (combined gross) Apache Generating Station, as well as more than 622 miles of transmission lines and 27 substations that transmit wholesale power from the Apache Generating Station to six member distribution cooperatives in southern Arizona, northwestern Arizona and California. XX Combined, the distribution cooperatives that receive AEPCO’s wholesale power serve more than 150,000 meters representing almost 400,000 individual residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial customers. XX

The Class A member c ooperatives that receive wholesale power from AEPCO include: XX Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative in Willcox. XX Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative in Duncan. XX Graham County Electric Cooperative in Pima. XX Trico Electric Cooperative in Marana. XX Mohave Electric Cooperative in Bullhead City. XX Anza Electric Cooperative in Anza, California. These member cooperatives own the AzGT and, by extension, the G&T cooperatives are owned by their members—the people at the end of the line who use the power.

About Arizona’s Electric Cooperative Member-Consumers The G&Ts and their member cooperatives are notfor-profit utilities that are owned by the people they serve, most of whom live in rural areas. XX These cooperatives depend on fewer consumer-members to share their costs than for-profit utilities. XX On average, one-third of these consumermembers live at or below the federal poverty level. XX Cooperative consumer-members spend a higher percentage of their income on electricity than customers of for-profit utilities. XX Electric cooperatives provide much-needed, highly skilled jobs for their communities.

SEPTEMBER 2016

Parting Shot

Readers Share Their Special Photos

Mechanics in Training William and Nathan get a little grease under their fingernails while working on their toy pickup like a couple of pros. Chances are, by the time they are grown, they will know their way around a car, inside and out. Photo submitted by Laurel Crover of Sunriver, Oregon.

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General Manager Kevin Short IMPORTANT DATES

September 5—Labor Day (co-op office closed)

October 21—Washington Youth Tour contest deadline

November 6—Daylight-saving time ends

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

July and August Congratulations! XX Scott Davies . . . . . . . . . . 12 years XX Michael Gervais . . . . . . . . 4 years XX Celena Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year XX Yuri Gudino . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year XX Laura Manseau . . . . . . . . 4 years XX Paula Ruiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 years XX Sherri Stafford . . . . . . . . . . 1 year

Need Help With Your Utility Bills? CAP Riverside/HEAP Program Anza Community Hall Wednesday, September 21 9:30 to 11 a.m. BRING COPIES OF: XX Proof of household income. XX Current electric and propane bills. XX Proof of U.S. citizenship. XX Picture ID for applicant. XX Any disconnect/urgent notices (if applicable). XX Food stamps notice of action (current). For application information, visit www.capriverside.org or www. anzaelectric.org.

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A Message from the Manager

A Tale of Two String Trimmers When Jodi and I came to Anza many years ago, all of our worldly possessions in tow, it took a long time to sort through and make sense of it all. It is simply incredible how the time goes by and the junk accumulates. My stuff is junk—my wife’s junk is stuff. I learned that from George Carlin. Along with the stuff was our string trimmer. I can’t remember the make or model. I can’t say how old it was at the time. Trouble was that it wouldn’t run. I considered myself fortunate, therefore, to have just moved to a place that boasted a small engine repair shop. The ad said “string trimmer sales and service. Great prices, excellent quality since 1976.” Kevin Short Off to the little shop I went with my ailing string trimmer in hand. Little did I expect that I wouldn’t be returning home with my machine repaired. After a lengthy discussion with the proprietor of the place, full of the do’s and don’ts and intricacies of the lowquality machine that had served me so faithfully for who knows how long, I instead returned home with two string trimmers. My old one, and a shiny brand new one. This guy drove a hard bargain. I learned all about how the clutch worked, and the way that newer gasoline mixtures would not last too long on the shelf. I also learned to run the machine completely out of fuel when storing it for winter. It was a lesson that stuck with me for the next 15 years. I still have that new machine. The repair shop was owned by Paul Elmore. When I learned of Paul’s passing on July 16, I was shocked and stunned. He leaves many things behind. For me, he left years of talks full of good advice and observations on the way the world works. And I have my string trimmer. Our cooperative continues in his absence. We have begun the special election process of filling the vacancy left by this tragedy. Paul will never be replaced, but his seat must be filled. I honestly think he would be OK with that. I can hear him telling me, “Get on with it. You know I love you.” Thank you, Paul, for your years of dedicated service to our community, our cooperative and our way of life. And thank you for the string trimmer. I’ll run it at full throttle, just like you said to. We’re getting on with it.

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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