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LACREEK ELECTRIC
JULY 2021 VOL. 22 NO. 3
ERATIVE
CONNECTIONS
ATVs in SD
Summer fun on the
off-road trails
Page 8
Sensible solar
solutions
Page 12
MANAGER’S COLUMN
PLAN FOR A • Keep a supply of water close by as a
precaution.
• Make sure to wear protective eyewear
SAFE AND when lighting fireworks.
• Light only one firework at a time and
never attempt to relight “a dud.”
HAPPY FOURTH • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away
from children and pets.
• Never throw or point a firework toward
The month of July has always been a favorite people, animals, vehicles, structures or
of mine. It’s the middle of summer, the kids flammable materials.
are out of school and of course, we celebrate Cookouts are a great way to bring folks
Independence Day! Typically on the Fourth, together on the Fourth. Whether you are
we celebrate our nation’s independence with grilling in your back yard or at a community
grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, homemade park, make sure your feast includes a generous
ice cream and other sweet treats, and last portion of fun and a side helping of safety! We
but not least, fireworks. This is a time for recommend the following safety tips:
fellowship with family and friends, but at • Supervise your grill at all times.
Josh Fanning Lacreek Electric, we also want to make sure • Use the proper tools for cooking on a
General Manager our members focus on safety. grill.
To ensure you have the best Fourth of July • Never add charcoal starter fluid when the
possible, we would like to remind you about a coals have already been ignited.
few important safety tips from The American • Always follow the manufacturers
Red Cross. instructions when using grills.
Fireworks and cookouts wouldn’t be
However you choose to complete without a sunny day. Here’s hoping
celebrate, Lacreek Electric we have good weather, and if we do, make
sure you are practicing sun safety:
wishes you a safe and happy • Use a broad spectrum SPF sunscreen and
Fourth of July! reapply often.
• Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses.
Nothing says “Fourth of July” like a • Drink plenty of water.
spectacular fireworks display! The safest way to • Be on the lookout for signs of heat stroke
enjoy this part of the celebration is to attend (hot red skin; changes in consciousness;
a local firework show. But, if you want to put rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow
on your own show at home, be sure to follow breathing).
these safety tips: However you choose to celebrate, Lacreek
• Always follow the instructions on Electric wishes you a safe and happy Fourth
fireworks’ packaging and never give of July!
fireworks to small children.
Find Your Account Number:
It’s Worth $10!
A member’s account number has been hidden somewhere in this newsletter. If you find your
account number, call the office before July 9, 2021 and you will receive a $10 credit on your next
month’s billing. If no one finds their account number, the credit will be $20 in the next issue.
Congratulations to John Wickman who found his account number in the June issue! It was worth $130.
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BOARD NEWS
ERATIVE
CONNECTIONS
LACREEK ELECTRIC April 2021 Board Meeting
(USPS No. 018-912)
Board of Directors The regular meeting of the Board of Directors Meeting; that Lacreek held a health fair on
Clarence Allen – President of Lacreek Electric Association, Inc. was held the 20th for the employees; on the charity
Wade Risse – Vice President
Brent Ireland – Secretary in the office of the cooperative, located in the ride bowling tournament and on upcoming
Troy Kuxhaus – Treasurer town of Martin, S.D., April 20, 2021, beginning trainings she will be attending.
Cole Lange – Clifford Lafferty at 1 p.m. Mike reported on work in progress; about
Scott Larson – Neal Livermont
Tom Schlack – Marion Schultz
The meeting was then called to order by blinking lights due to weather and has hired
Jerry Sharp – Connie Whirlwind Horse President Allen and the following directors four employees for summer help.
Donovon Young Man were present: Tom Schlack, Brent Ireland, Mike gave the safety report.
Management Staff
Josh Fanning – General Manager
Connie Whirlwind Horse, Clifford Lafferty, Donovan reported on the SDREA meeting he
Sherry Bakley – Work Order/Staff Assistant Jerry Sharp, Scott Larson, Cole Lange, Wade attended.
Tracie Hahn – Office Manager Risse, Marion Schultz, Donovan Young Man Tom reported on the Rushmore Electric
Anna Haynes – Finance Manager
Mike Pisha – Operations Manager
and Troy Kuxhaus. Attending via WebEx meeting he attended.
Stacey Robinson – Administrative/Member was Neal Livermont and Work Order/Staff Josh reported on load control; about the HWY
Service Assistant Assistant Sherry Bakley. Also present were 18 road move; that the Truck #17 remount
Office Personnel
Amy Pisha – Right of Way Specialist
General Manager Josh Fanning, Administrative/ could not be completed due to Ford changing
Kasi Harris – Accountant II Member Service Assistant Stacey Robinson, the frame and asked about the purchase of a
Terri Gregg – Member Service/ Finance Manager Anna Haynes and 2022 Dodge 550 which Director Schlack said
Billing Specialist
Jessica Cook – Member Service/
Operations Manager Mike Pisha. to bring it to the Equipment Committee for
Billing Specialist The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President review; on the T-Mobile lease and received an
Ashley Turgeon – Member Service/ Allen. original copy of the 1st Annual Meeting Notice
Billing Specialist
Lisa Jensen – Member Service Representative
A motion was made, seconded and carried which has been framed and hung in the board
Operations Personnel to approve Administrative/Member Service room for viewing.
Line Foreman: Jesse Byerley Assistant Stacey Robinson to record the board Discussion was held on the PPP loan which
Journeyman Linemen:
Dane Claussen – Ryan Pettit –
minutes.1153202802 was submitted and approved.
Aaron Risse – Lonny Lesmeister – Jordon A motion was made, seconded and carried to Discussion was held on the Resolution to
Bakley – Garrett Metzinger – Tyler Brown approve the March 2021 Board Minutes. Allocate Capital Credits with a motion being
Apprentice Linemen:
Kody Hagen – Brad Hahn –
A motion was made, seconded and carried made, seconded and carried to approve
Trace Scott to accept the Operating Report for February allocating Lacreek’s operating margins and
Journeyman Electrician: Roy Guptill that was presented by Finance Manager Anna G&T margins back to the members through
Warehouse Man: Cody Larson
Maintenance Man: Justin Smokov
Haynes. capital credits and non-operating margins will
A motion was made, seconded and carried not be allocated.
This institution is an equal opportunity to approve the checks and disbursements Discussion was held on the Rushmore Electric
provider and employer.
This publication is mailed the 15th of the
for March. (Donovan, “chairman” Connie and Power Cooperative Annual Meeting being
month prior to the issue date. Layout is at Jerry) The April Check Audit Committee will be held June 9 in Deadwood with Clarence being
least three weeks prior to mailing. LACREEK (Marion “chairman,” Tom and Neal). the delegate and Marion being the alternate.
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS
is published monthly by Lacreek Electric
A motion was made, seconded and carried Donovan, Clifford and Josh also plan to attend.
Association, Inc., PO Box 220, Martin, SD to accept the March Analysis of Investments Discussion was held on the Board Leadership
57551 for its members. Families subscribe to that was presented by Finance Manager Anna Summit being held July 25-26 in Pierre which
Lacreek Electric Cooperative Connections as
part of their electric cooperative membership.
Haynes. will be brought up at the May meeting.
Subscription information: Electric cooperative A motion was made, seconded and carried to Discussion was held on the SDREA Fishing
members devote 50 cents from their open an account with CoBank presented by Tournament being held June 12th in Pierre.
monthly electric payments for a subscription.
Nonmember subscriptions are available for
Finance Manager Anna Haynes. Discussion was also held on a letter from a
$12 annually. Periodicals Postage Paid at A motion was made, seconded and carried to member.
Martin, SD and at additional mailing offices. approve the list of new members, attached No further business was brought before the
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:
Lacreek Electric Cooperative Connections, PO
hereto. board and the meeting was adjourned.
Box 220, Martin, SD 57551; telephone (605) Stacey reported on the upcoming Annual Next Board Meeting – May 17, 2021, at 1 p.m.
685-6581; fax (605) 685-6957
JULY 2021 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 3
FOOD SAFETY
Handling food
safely when grilling
outdoors
One of America’s favorite summer pastimes is grilling, and safe
grilling starts with with proper food handling. Here are a few
simple guidelines for grilling food safely:
• Wash away harmful sauce to a boil for at least three
bacteria. Avoid providing a minutes to kill harmful bacteria.
hotbed for bacteria. Unwashed • Use grilling shortcuts.
hands are a prime cause Pre-cooking food partially
• Our employees will never to the details they need to
of foodborne illness, also indoors before putting it on
show up at your door to service your account.
known as food poisoning, a preheated grill will give you
demand payment. • Demands for immediate
as are unwashed perishable quick results when your friends
• Never give personal payment by wire transfer,
foods such as meat, seafood, are hungry or your grill is slow information to an unknown cryptocurrency, gift cards
and peeled or cut fruits and or small. Conversely, flame-grill caller or visitor. Our or cash reload cards should
vegetables. meat for a smoky, charbroiled representatives have access immediately raise red flags.
• Keep perishable foods flavor, then bake in an oven
cold. If you’ll be meeting up until it’s cooked properly.
with friends away from your • Cook thoroughly and use a
backyard grill, it’s best to meat thermometer. It’s best to
transport all perishables in an cook food to the safe minimum
insulated cooler kept cold with internal temperature to destroy
ice or frozen gel packs. harmful bacteria. On the grill,
• Throw away any perishable meat and poultry will brown
leftovers that have been out of quickly, but the inside might
a refrigerator or cooler for more only be cooked partially. To be
than two hours—one hour if sure the food has reached a
the temperature is above 90 safe internal temperature, use a
degrees. meat thermometer.
• Keep coolers out of direct Here are some
sunlight and avoid opening safe minimum internal
them frequently, to keep the temperatures:
cold air inside. • Chicken: 165 degrees Don’t fly kites near trees
• Marinate safely. Marinated
meats should be stored
• Beef hamburgers: 160
degrees
and power lines
immediately in a refrigerator • Beef, veal and lamb Annette Tschetter, 7 years old
or cooler, not on the kitchen (steaks, roasts and chops):
counter or outside next to the medium-rare 145 degrees, Annette is the daughter of Elaine and Ryan
grill. As long as a marinade is medium Tschetter of Revillo. They are members of
stored in a cool environment, • 160 degrees Whetstone Valley Electric based in Milbank.
it can remain there safely for • Pork: 165 degrees
Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to your
several hours or days. With proper refrigeration
local electric cooperative (address found on Page 3). If your
• Do not use marinade and thorough cooking, your poster is published, you’ll receive a prize. All entries must
from a raw meat/marinade backyard barbecue will be a include your name, age, mailing address and the names of
mixture as a sauce on cooked tasty success. your parents. Colored drawings are encouraged.
meat, unless you first cook the
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RECIPES
SUMMERTIME
DESSERTS
PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH
Ingredients:
1 21 oz. box Quaker Oat Squares cereal (about 8 cups)
2 cups pecans
WHOOPIE PIES 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Ingredients: 1 tsp. vanilla
1 box spice cake mix 1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups apple butter 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup canola oil ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM 1/2 tsps baking soda
2 eggs Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup cocoa powder METHOD
4 tablespoons butter 1 -14 oz. can sweetened con- Heat oven to 250 degrees. Mix cereal and pecans
3 cups powdered sugar densed milk in 9”x13” pan. Set aside. Mix corn syrup, brown
2 cup heavy cream sugar and margarine in glass bowl. Microwave on
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup half & half high 1-1/2 minutes. Stir, microwave 1 to 1-1/2
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 TBS vanilla
minutes more or until boiling. Stir in vanilla
METHOD and baking soda and pour over cereal mixture.
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Heat oven to 350 F. Line Stir to coat evenly. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20
1 cup miniature marshmallows
baking sheet with parchment minutes. Spread on baking sheet to cool. Break
paper. In large bowl, whisk METHOD into pieces and store in air tight container.
spice cake mix, apple butter, In a small saucepan put in NANCY STENSON, FORT PIERRE
oil and eggs. With ice cream cocoa and whisk in sweetened
scoop or large tablespoon, condensed milk until smooth.
spoon batter into rounded Cook over low heat, whisking MAMA’S CARAMEL PUDDING
heaps, about 2-3 inches in constantly until slightly Ingredients:
diameter, onto parchment thickened, about 5 minutes. 1 cup sugar - melt in skillet until golden brown
paper. Space spooned batter Remove from heat. Transfer 2 cups milk - stir until sugar is dissolved
2 inches apart. Bake 14 to a bowl and stir in both 4 tsps. corn starch stirred into a little milk
minutes. Let cool. In large creams and vanilla. Pour
bowl, beat cream cheese, mixture into ice cream maker METHOD
butter and powdered sugar and freeze. Stir in pecans Cook until thickened. Serve with whipped
until smooth. Add milk and and marshmallows halfway cream.
vanilla; beat until blended. through freezing process. Elaine Rowett, Sturgis, SD
Frost flat sides of pie halves Transfer to airtight container
Please send your favorite dairy recipes to your local
and place halves together. and put in freezer to harden, electric cooperative (address found on Page 3).
Refrigerate and store in sealed about an hour. Makes 2 Each recipe printed will be entered into a drawing
container. quarts. for a prize in December 2021. All entries must
Culinary.net Joan Antonen, Arlington, SD include your name, mailing address, phone number
and cooperative name.
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COLLABORATIVE EFFICIENCY
Dear Pat and Brad: We just purchased a
home and noticed the previous owner
installed an electric wall heater in the
outdoor shed. How much will our
should definitely insulate it.
electric bill go up if we use this heater An important consideration, unless you live
next winter? Should we consider in a desert-dry climate, is the effect moisture
can have in an outbuilding. Moisture enables
insulating the shed? – Lloyd rot, insects and mold to wreak havoc on
your structure, and rust to degrade tools
and other metals. Heating and insulating
Good questions! An uninsulated an outbuilding, if done right, can reduce or
outbuilding can be quite expensive to heat eliminate a moisture problem. But insulation
(or cool) depending on where you live. Even installed incorrectly can trap moisture and
though we’re currently experiencing July’s foster mold growth.
warmer temperatures, I’ll focus on heating Moisture in an outbuilding is usually caused
since your shed includes the wall heater. by three things: leaks where water can get
Years ago, I worked on a home energy through (typically through the roof, windows
contest that selected homes with the highest and doorway); seepage through floors and
Pat Keegan energy bills and helped the owners make walls; or condensation when nighttime
Collaborative efficiency improvements. One year, the temperatures drop. To prevent moisture
Efficiency home with the highest energy use had an buildup, you need to eliminate moisture
uninsulated shed that was heated in order sources and prevent condensation.
to keep several cans of leftover paint from As air cools, it cannot carry as much
freezing. The cost of heating the shed each moisture, and condensation occurs, usually
winter was more than it would have cost to on the coolest object at hand. Insulating
walls and ceilings can keep the interior wall
or ceiling surface from getting cold enough
The cost of heating and for condensation to occur. Insulated wall or
cooling an outbuilding can be ceiling cavities need to be carefully air sealed
so that condensation does not occur inside the
Brad Thiessen
much lower if the thermostat cavity.
Collaborative is carefully controlled. I should also note that the cost of heating
Efficiency and cooling an outbuilding can be much
lower if the thermostat is carefully controlled.
replace the paint. Only you can decide if the value of heating
The cost to heat or cool your outdoor and cooling your outbuilding is worth the cost
shed depends on your climate, the size of and effort to properly insulate and seal. Even if
the outbuilding and the price you pay for your shed is not heated or insulated, it’s worth
electricity. I conducted a quick calculation keeping an eye out for mold and mildew.
that showed heating an uninsulated 6 ft. by 8 We hope you enjoy your new home and
ft. shed could cost twice as much as heating an your outdoor shed!
insulated 900 sq. ft. home. Wow!
Some outbuildings are heated with wood, Pat Keegan and Brad Thiessen of Collaborative
which is a sound choice if you have a free Efficiency write on energy efficiency topics for the
source of firewood. Another strategy often National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. For
seen in workshops is a radiant heater directed additional energy tips and information on Collaborative
at the work area, perhaps in front of a Efficiency visit: www.collaborativeefficiency.com/
workbench. But if you’re paying for your fuel energytips.
and decide to keep an outbuilding heated, you
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LOGAN STORLEY
succumbing to the dreaded disease in
2019.
“It really hurts to see someone you’ve
love and cared about all your life being
sick like that and withering away,”
Storley said. “But he did a great job
keeping his spirits up. He never groaned
about how unlucky he was or how
unfair it was. He lived a great life, he
had a lot of good people around him
and I was fortunate to know him. Now
he’s in a much better place.”
Storley said that while hardships
in life and contrived combat in the
confines of a cage may be different types
of challenges, they require the same
determined mindset to overcome and
move beyond.
“When there’s a death in the family,
or a heartbreak or financial problems,
Logan Storley of Roslyn, SD, lands a kick against opponent Yaroslav Amosov at Bellator
you have to keep showing up no matter
MMA 252 last November. It was Storley’s first Bellator loss against 11 wins. Photo courtesy of
what life throws at you. You have to
BELLATOR MMA/Lucas Noonan
take the time to deal with it, control
LOGAN STORLEY
what you can control and then continue
to go on with life.”
As far as what it’s like to get physically
Former state champion wrestler seeks to punched in the head and body during
the heat of competition, Storley said it’s
make his mark in mixed martial arts important to first understand, as in real
life, there is going to be some adversity
Billy Gibson a record of 11-1 as a competitor in the and pain.
billy.gibson@sdrea.coop Bellator MMA program. “You go into the cage expecting that
And while he’s used to punching you’re going to get cracked. You know
There are many who know what it’s and being punched, Storley said he you’re going to be in a fight,” he said.
like to experience difficult emotional recruits the same mental and emotional “It’s a shock to your system when you
blows in life: broken relationships, fortitude to deal with any test of feel that thud, but you know you have
medical afflictions, financial hardships adversity whether it comes in the cage to respond and keep on fighting. You
and other misfortune. There are fewer of combat or in the cage of life. realize you can get past it and fight on.”
who know what it’s like to get physically Storley suffered his first loss last Storley’s loss in November hasn’t
punched in the face, choked, kicked in November when he dropped a split deterred him in the least. He stays
the jaw and thrown to the ground with decision to Yaroslav Amosov, a defeat focused on completing a task left
violent force. that was difficult for him to bear. The undone when he failed to win a national
And still fewer who have experienced post-fight video segment shows Storley title in college. His goal is to become
both. That’s Logan Storley. ripping his hand away from the referee the “best fighter in the world.”
Folks around Webster know Storley after the verdict was announced. “It’s important to me. My whole life
as a six-time state high school wrestling But the blows to the forehead and has been wrestling and competing,” he
champion and four-time all-American kicks to the ribs that rocked his body said. ”I want to win a title, defend it a
at the University of Minnesota. The that evening paled in comparison to couple of times and then move on.”
28-year-old is currently carving out a the pain of watching his beloved uncle
career in mixed martial arts, fashioning battle ALS for 10 years before finally
JULY 2021 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 7
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Summer fun
awaits off the
beaten path
Off-road enthusiasts from far and wide come to ride the Black Hills. Photos by Billy Gibson
From the Black Hills to Avon, off-road Rentals in Nemo. Hilger does a
brisk business pairing up riders
ATV trails attract outdoor enthusiasts with fully licensed and permitted
machines that allow visitors to free-
Billy Gibson smattering of permanent residents range along the trails and take in the
billy.gibson@sdrea.coop who spend their days in unhurried breathtaking vistas. His fleet of more
leisure. But the warm summer than a dozen two-seaters and four-
months bring thousands of visitors seaters gets snapped up quickly as
Generations ago, folks flocked to seeking to explore the undulating the town is completely transformed
the tiny hamlet of Nemo to search wooded landscape on foot or on during the summer season, which
for gold buried deep in the nooks horseback, but most of all nestled in typically kicks off with the annual
and crannies of the Black Hills the seat of a side-by-side. Black Hills ATV/UTV Rally held in
region. The Black Hills area is widely mid-June.
Today they come in search of regarded as the state’s top draw for “There are so many people in
family outdoor fun and adventure all-terrain adventurists, and Nemo town it seems like it’s hard to get
along the hundreds of miles of stands smack dab at the center of around sometimes, but it’s very
nature trails that course throughout the action. family-oriented and everybody
the craggy terrain. One of the town’s busiest denizens gets along and has a good time
During most months of the year, during the summer crush is Dane getting out and enjoying the great
Nemo is a quiet outpost with a Hilger, who runs D&K ATV outdoors.”
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Vacationers and even day-trippers
have access to everything they need TOP ATV TRAILS IN SD
during a visit to Nemo with the 1. Centennial Trail
Brandin’ Iron restaurant, camping West of Rapid City
sites, a general store and lodging. 2. Northern Black Hills
Adam Rice, a native of Rapid West of Rapid City
City, owns and operates the 3. Southern Black Hills
Brandin’ Iron in addition to another Southwest of Rapid City
restaurant in Arizona. Soon after 4. Buffalo Gap National Grassland
high school, he headed to Arizona Southeast of Farmingdale
for culinary school and later opened 5. Bear Lodge Mountains
his business there. But two years North of Sundance
ago, Rice was lured back to South 6. Oahe Downstream OHV Area
Dakota and decided to resettle in North of Pierre
Nemo. 7. Talsmas ATV Trail Park
“The town just has an aura about South of Avon
it. It’s pristine and gorgeous. There’s 8. Reveheim Bay OHV Area
no better way to see the Black Hills. Southeast of Mobridge
You can get to a lot of cool places
through the trail system that goes
literally thousands of miles and you They bring their kids, the grand
never have to get on the road. You parents and the dog and they just
can get to Deadwood, you can get relax, unwind and have fun.”
to Mount Rushmore, you can go While Nemo may be considered
to Sturgis. I go out into the woods the mecca of ATV riders, there are
just about every day. There’s always several other prime spots in South
something interesting to see.” Dakota open to the public.
Larry Kaiser owns the In the southeastern
Nemo Merchantile “It’s just a lot of region of the state near
store where visitors fun. You meet the Avon, Jerry and Tina
will find fuel, snacks, most interesting Talsma welcome ATV Many ATV trails across the state have
beverages, clothing people and riders to their Trails access to fishing, scenic vistas and places
and an assortment of everybody’s End Ranch situated to pull over for refreshments such as the
dry goods. having a good alongside the Missouri Merchantile store in Nemo shown above.
He laments that time.” River.
during the summer he The third-generation as well as multi-day and seasonal
is often too busy to ride the land owners opened Talsma’s passes. Camp sites are available at a
trails, but he enjoys supplying the Trail Park in 2005 with several rate of $20 per night with electricity
provisions visitors need. hundred acres open to the public and $10 without.
“It’s just a lot of fun. You meet and trails that range from novice to The Talsmas have big plans for
the most interesting people and extreme. the summer with a Customer
everybody’s having a good time. There are climbing hills, creek Appreciation Day on Aug. 14, a
crossings, deep brush, open prairie fundraising event for Horse Haven
land, river bottom terrain and on Sept. 11 and a Halloween Scare
expansive scenic bluffs overlooking Ride on Oct. 9.
the Missouri. There are also several For more information on the
play areas for riders to kick up some private park, visit talsmastrailpark.
mud. com. For more information about
There are different fees to enter riding in the Black Hills, visit
the park depending on the mode of blackhillsatvrally.com and custersd.
transportation and special discounts com where you’ll find details about
for groups of 10 or more machines ATV activities in the Custer area.
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CAPITAL CREDITS
Lacreek Electric
Seeking These
Members
You are hereby notified that you have failed to
Ferguson, Ted Henry, Raymond Est
Fetter, Duaine Her Many Horses, Louis
claim capital credits to which you are entitled to Fetter, Orvill Hernandez, Marlene Est
receive for the year of 2015.
Fire Thunder, Ben Est High Hawk, John A
First Body Jesus Church High Horse, Alfred
You are further notified that, pursuant to SDCL Fischer, Keifer DDS High Horse, Marge
47-16-54, said capital credits will be forfeited to the
Fool Bull, Ernestine High Pipe, Jessie M Est
George, Lisa Hill, Lillian Est
cooperative unless claimed with proper evidence of Ghost, Misty Homan, Glen
ownership within six months of the first publication
Ghost Bear, George Est Hoskins, Arlan
Ghost Bear, Robert Est Hughes, Elizabeth
of this notice or not later than Sept. 30, 2021. Ghost Bear, Sarah M Hunt, David Est
Gibbons, Ivan Est Hunter, Carolyn M Est
A T & T BOSG Belt, Roxanne Broken Rope, Mildred Est Coats, George Est Dempsey, Cynthia Gillespie, William Est Ireland, Carl
Advantage Services Bengford, Paul Brooks, Glen Est Collins, Connie Deutscher, Rueben Good Crow, Lyle Est Iron Cloud, Eddie Est
Afraid of Bear, Michael Bergen, Dorothy Brown, David Colombe, Theresa Dirks, Clarke Good Lance, Anthony Est Iron Cloud, Freida
Afraid of Hawk, Maria Bernard, James Brown, Fred Sr Comes, Gina Dithmer Bros Good Shot, Jessie Iron Cloud, Patricia
Afraid of Hawk, Martha Est Berry, Loriann Brown, Louis Est Comes Last, Amelia Est Donahue, Patrick Good Voice Elk, Frank Jr Iron Horse, Jacob Sr
Afraid of Hawk, Bettelyoun, Terry Esst Brown, Pauline Est Conquering Bear, David Doppler, John Good Voice Flute, Colleen Iron Shell, Isaac Jr Est
Michelle Est Betts, Maxine Brown, William B Conroy, Cornell Sr Drechsler, Ellen Good Voice Flute, Levi Iron Whiteman, Linda Est
Allen, Richard Est Bidelman, Alan Brown Bull, Leona Est Cornelius, John Est Dunbar, Dennis Grass, Floyd Est Jacobson, Myron Est
Allery, Ruth Bissonette, Rudolph Est Brunsch, Beryl Est Cortier, Adrain Dupree, Richard Grass, Luther Est Janis, Cleveland
American Horse, George Black Bear, Christine Est Buckman, Wilbur C Est Cottier, William Dean Dutton, Diane M Gunsalus, Wade Janis, Ora
Amiotte, Wallace Est Black Bear, Peter Buffington, Kath Cournoyer, Kimberly Eagle Bear, Delphine Est Haas, Lydia Jealous of Him, Clayton
Anderson, Joel Black Bear, Verna Est Bull Bear, Mary Ellen Cournoyer, Walter R Eaton, Jim Hacker, Robert Jensen, Corey R
Apple, Antoine J Black Bull, Mary A Bullman, Stella Est Crazy Bear, Isaac Est Eckstaine, Terry Hahn, Joann Est Johnson, Amy
Around Him, Ruby Black Crow, Betty F Burke, Esther Est Crossett, Clay Elk Boy, Vestana Est Hairy Shirt, Pauline Johnson, Selma
Atwell, Michael A Black Elk, Steven Burnette, Byrona Crow Good Voice Elk, Elk Looks Back, Emery Est Hancock, Jack Est Johnston, Jim
Bacon, Kathleen Black Eyes, Jerome H Est Burnette, Earl Eugene W jr Elk Looks Back, Myrna Est Harris, Donald Jones, Roberta
Bad Cob, Ione Est Black Eyes, Sallie Burnette, Jeneile Crump, William Espinosa, John Est Harris, Gary Jumping Eagle, Tina Est
Bad Wound, Dale Blacksmith, Leets Burning Breast, Mary Cummings, Ayla Ewert, Sue Has No Horse, Keeler, Christine Est
Badland Ag Spraying Blacksmith, Theresa Est Calico Village Well Cummings, Tim Farmer, Shirley K Roselyn Est Keeler, Norman
Barrett, Wanda Blindman, Collins, Est Cano, Justin Est Cuny, Kyle Fast Horse, Rufus Hatchet, Cheryl R Kills Enemy, Emma Est
Barrientos, Lucille T Blue Bird, Robert J Catches, Carol Curry, Robert Faulk, Jerry Hays, Viola Kills Enemy, Vivian Est
Bear Killer, Ralph Sr Est Blue Horse, Gerald Est Chappell, Don Est Dakam, Mohamed Faulk, Robert Heath, Clyde Est Kills Right, Albert Est
Bear Stops, Irma Est Bowman, Ruby Est Chipps, Benjamin Est Davis, Christopher Fawcett, Linetta Heath, Mary Est Klawonn, Kevin
Beem, Vida Estate Bowman, Sharon Chipps, Phillip Est Decory-Skye, Mary Featherman, Heeftle, Jon Est Knopp, Karin
Belile, Catherine J Britton, James Jr Claymore, Marlyce Deering, Carolyn Delano D Est Helper, Geraldine Knudson, Lavern E
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Kornely, Nancy G Mennonite Central Comm People Against Violence Ross, Monette Sorensen, Luann Walsh, David WMD
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Lakota Wesleyan Mission Mesteth, Rosalyn M Phipps, Nell Rowland, Clarence Est Standing Soldier, Sharon Weslyan Indian Mission
Lamont, Rhoda M Est Mesteth, Susan M Phipps, Ray Rowland, Eugenia Stands, Homer, Sr Est Whipple, Barbara C
Lamont, Joline Metzinger, Lois J Est Pierce, Richard Roy, Gerald Jr Star, Elliot Whipple, Melvin Est
Lampert, Mary L Meyers Land & Cattle Co Pine Ridge Christian Academy Runnels, Gerry Est Steele, David L Est Whirlwind Horse, Paul
Lang, Ellen Est Meyers, Leigh Pionk, Deb Runnels, Jack Stevenson, Mike Whirlwind Horse, Raymond Jr
Langerman, Rose M Miller, Arnold E Est Pirnie, Doug Running, Beatrice Stilwell, Jim White, Evelyn
Larabee, William Miller, Floyd Est Pitman, George Running, Philomine Est Stone, Gloria J White, Inez
Larvie, Gertie Miller, Gary Plenty Wolf, Alisa Running Horse, Robert Est Stone, Tisavera S White, James
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JULY 2021 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 11STRAP
SENSIBLE
SOLAR
has allowed new residential and
commercial solar owners to deduct
26 percent of their installation
costs from their federal taxes. The
ITC is set to be reduced to 23
percent in 2023 and eliminated
South Dakota’s electric cooperatives for homeowners by 2024. The
promote fair, sensible solar policies Biden Administration has proposed
extending the program for another
Billy Gibson Across the country, the solar two years.
billy.gibson@sdrea.coop market is facing what can be According to the Energy
described as growing pains. Those Information Administration, direct
With summer in full swing, the pains stem from the fact that the federal government subsidies for
sun is bearing down on South nascent stages of solar energy were solar alone totaled $34.4 billion
Dakotans. But that wasn’t the heavily subsidized through taxpayer between 2010 and 2019.
case just five months ago when an dollars, as early adopters benefited As solar subsidies decline, the
unexpected polar vortex covered from an array of state, federal and true costs for ratepayers to have
much of the country in a blanket of municipal government tax credits, 24-hour access to both intermittent
snow and ice. exemptions, incentives, rebates renewable power and more reliable
As co-op members now reach for and subsidies designed to get the traditional power at the same time
the sunscreen and a cold beverage, industry off the ground. Tapping are coming to bear.
it’s easy to forget that back in into these programs, owners of In Nevada, for example, incentives
February the same solar panels that solar installations have been able to for homeowners were phased out in
are streaming torrents of ions today deduct up to half of their costs. 2016 after the state’s largest energy
were reduced to a trickle when a But as more homeowners and company argued that its costs
convergence of circumstances caused businesses opt for solar and as the of creating and delivering power
a series of rolling blackouts. cost of solar has dropped 80 percent weren’t being fully covered and the
That historic event alerted since 2010, those subsidies are expenses of serving every home and
policymakers from Texas to the shrinking and the industry is in the business in the system were being
Canadian border to hit the pause process of having to eventually stand shifted to those exercising their right
button and take another look at on its own feet. At the federal level, not to have rooftop panels placed on
how renewable power fits into the for instance, the Investment Tax their homes.
national grid-based energy picture. Credit (ITC) established in 2005 Predictably, once the incentives
12 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JULY 2021A SOLAR SNAPSHOT
“WE RELY ON INTERMITTENT RENEWABLE
SOURCES TO CURB EMISSIONS AND MORE
RELIABLE FOSSIL FUELS TO DELIVER THE
BASELOAD POWER OUR MEMBERS NEED.”
ROBERT RAKER
West River Electric, to communicate with one another
characterized the state’s as each cooperative in the state
electric cooperatives has its own set of interconnection
as being neither requirements and policies
pro-renewable energy determined by their management.
nor anti-renewable “If one of our members wants to
energy. get involved in renewable energy,
“We’re pro-reliability we need to know about it so we can
and pro-affordability work with the member to make
for our members,” sure the process goes as smoothly as
he explained. “We possible,” Raker said.
rely on intermittent Chris Studer, chief member and
renewable sources to public relations officer at East River
curb emissions and Electric, echoed Raker’s comments
more reliable fossil fuels and emphasized another important
to deliver the baseload factor in open member-to-
power our members cooperative communication: safety.
were sun-setted and solar owners need. It’s like a parent trying to “Just make sure to call your
had to pay for maintaining the same determine which is their favorite kid. co-op. It’s a safety issue. Improperly
grid that they depend on when We favor both of them because we installed equipment could put
their panels aren’t producing power, need to help protect the planet but the homeowner’s property and
demand decreased. we also need to fulfill our obligation co-op employees who work on the
In South Dakota, where there to serve our members whether it’s infrastructure at risk and that’s what
are no state government subsidies, day or night, hot or cold, sunny or we want to prevent.”
investor-owned Black Hills Energy cloudy, windy or calm.” Studer said the state’s cooperatives
has followed Nevada’s lead by Raker noted that co-ops have will continue to play an active role as
proposing that the South Dakota embraced the integration of the renewable market evolves.
Public Utilities Commission renewable power into the state’s fuel “At this stage in the emergence of
institute tariffs on homeowners to mix. Electric co-ops were leaders the distributed generation market,
compensate the power company for in introducing wind power, which the fixed costs that electric utilities
those fixed costs required to keep the now makes up roughly 25 percent of have invested in their infrastructure
system functioning for all ratepayers the supply while 17 percent comes needs to be taken under
who use it. from hydroelectric dams along the consideration as more members
Opponents argue that the tariffs Missouri River. Co-ops are also bring localized solar installations
could potentially obliterate the involved in the construction of Wild into the system,” he said.
state’s growing solar market, which Springs solar farm, which is expected “Other states have addressed this
saw 462 MW installed through the to go on-line next year as the largest issue by establishing fixed charges for
first quarter of 2021. solar array in the western part of the distributed generation owners in a
As for South Dakota’s electric state. way that was fair for everyone, while
cooperatives, the system’s leaders Without a clear and complete also setting up a system to streamline
paid close attention to the polar set of rules in place for distributed the resolution of any disputes
vortex event and the lessons generation, Raker said it’s that may arise. We’ll continue to
learned in the aftermath. Robert paramount that members and serve as an advocate for all co-op
Raker, public relations manager at their cooperatives work together consumers.”
JULY 2021 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 13LET THE GAMES BEGIN
LET THE
GAMES BEGIN that the primary goal would be to
protect the health of the students,
parents, coaches, referees and others
SDHSAA plans to resume normal activities involved in youth activities under
when the fall semester begins the association’s purview.
It was the responsibility of
Executive Director Dan Swartos
Billy Gibson executed a quick response by pulling to serve as head coach of the
billy.gibson@sdrea.coop together a premier task force with a campaign to draft and execute a
variety of participants to determine game plan before the fall 2020
Success on the field of play an effective plan of attack against season commenced even as many
often hinges on putting together the global menace. restrictions were still in force. He
a solid playbook to prepare for The A-team included officials credited all involved in the effort
the rigors of competition. Like from the state Department of for recognizing the importance of
many organizations, the South Health, Department of Education, “keeping kids active” while staying
Dakota High School Activities local school administrators, private focused on the goal of returning to
Association (SDHSAA) didn’t have medical practitioners, teachers, sports and extracurricular activities
a playbook designed to deal with coaches and parents. After using the in a safe manner.
the coronavirus pandemic that balance of the spring season to reset “There was never any pressure
interrupted the slate of sporting and regroup, members of the task placed on anyone to decide to play
events mid-stream in the spring of force spent last summer pursuing sports or not to play sports. Our
2020. their work without any preconceived goal was to keep everyone safe as
But just as it teaches student notions of where their efforts would we dealt with the pandemic and
athletes the merits of teamwork lead or how the future would look. determined the best way to respond
and perseverance, the association All were in agreement, however, and return to normal activities
14 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JULY 2021LET THE GAMES BEGIN
Officials at the
SDHSAA say they
plan to resume
a normal slate of
events this fall.
Photos by South
Dakota Public
Broadcasting
as the pandemic ran its course,” “SOMETIMES YOU DON’T FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT
he said. “We listened to those in
the health profession for their YOU HAVE UNTIL IT’S TAKEN AWAY FROM YOU.”
recommendations based on what DR. DAN SWARTOS
they were experiencing and balanced
that with recommendations and school population sizes and other to a fall 2021 semester that will
observations that were coming from variables,” Swartos said. “Things seem close to normal for students,
other quarters. The governor’s office were happening differently in Sioux parents, teachers and administrators.
trusted us and gave us the space we Falls compared to Lemmon. It “Our plan right now is to go
needed to make the best decisions.” was breaking out in some parts of full speed ahead as normal, but
Swartos also gave high praise to the state, but in Harding County we’re continuing to meet and take
leaders of the local school systems they didn’t have any coronavirus assessments of how things are going
for being flexible as the chain of cases until the fall. We had to look and receive the recommendations of
events unfolded. As an example, at things like some small schools the task force,” Swartos said.
he referred to Lance Christianson, having 500-seat arenas and others “One of the things we learned
the 2019 state golf champion. having 5,000-seat arenas. We is how important our sports and
Christianson was a student at decided not to place restrictions activities are to the development
Little Wound on the Pine Ridge on attendance and leave it up to of our students. Sometimes you
Reservation when the school was the systems to make those kinds of don’t fully appreciate what you have
forced to shut down due to the decisions. The way our members until it’s taken away from you. It’s
pandemic. Christianson was faced responded, it was extraordinary.” important physically, mentally and
with the prospect of not being able Swartos said he looks forward socially.”
to compete for another golf title in
2020.
Swartos explained that meetings
were held and an agreement was
hammered out to issue a waiver and
allow Christianson to participate in
the state tournament competition.
That kind of flexibility and
adaptability was paramount, Swartos
said, as the pandemic was impacting
local schools in different ways in
various parts of the state.
“The situation was different
from east to west, rural and urban,
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