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Ruralite UNITED ELECTRIC
JANUARY 2021
Artist Esther Garner
encourages her paint-and-
sip students to express
their individuality.
PHOTO COURTESY OF
ESTHER GARNER
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Esther Garner teaches paint-and-sip classes for
groups of all ages and skill levels
By Dianna Troyer pages—Esther’s Art Class and bachelorette parties.
Hello Flowers. “I ask people what they
Fear of failure is not an option During a two-hour class, her want to do—scenics, portraits,
for students who find their students create a fast-drying flowers, rustic buildings—you
inner artist under the tutelage 11-by-17-inch acrylic painting name it,” Esther says. “At a
of Esther Garner at her paint- as they sip a beverage they recent bachelorette party, most
and-sip classes. bring. Class sizes range from a people worked at a dairy, so we
“At first, people are nervous, half dozen to 15 aspiring artists. painted a portrait of a Holstein
but by the time we’re done, “I like helping people realize wearing a crown of colorful
we’re laughing,” Esther says. they’re more creative than they flowers.”
“When they look at their ever imagined,” Esther says. Jan Hall has taken nearly
finished painting, everyone She hosts classes at her every class Esther has offered.
is excited to see how creative flower shop on the square “It’s a really fun thing to do
they’ve been. I encourage in Rupert. She also travels to if you get cabin fever in winter,”
people to let go and express homes, churches, the Wilson Jan says. “Esther encourages says she often asks, “‘How are
themselves.” Theatre, the MC Center in us to let our imagination go. It we going to paint that?’ Then
The Rupert resident teaches Rupert, “wherever people doesn’t have to be perfect. She Esther shows us one step at a
monthly art classes. She is want me to go,” she says. reminds us we all have our own time and by the end, I’m always
finalizing a January schedule Her paint-and-sip classes interpretation of a painting, and amazed when my painting
and will post the updated have been entertainment for whatever we do will be fine.” kinda, sorta looks like Esther’s.”
information to her Facebook weddings, family reunions and When a class starts, Jan Jan invites her sisters, nieces
and friends to discover their
creative talents at Esther’s
classes.
“We’ve done a lot of seasonal
paintings,” Jan says. “One of my
favorites is for the Fourth of
July when we painted a vintage
pickup with an American flag
flying from it.”
At home, Jan rotates her
paintings by season.
“I’ve done so many, I don’t
have room to hang them all up,
so I’ll swap them out depending
on the season,” she says.
Three years ago, when Esther
and her family moved from
Nampa back to her hometown
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ABOVE and OPPOSITE PAGE: Aspiring paint-and-sip artists may paint
the same topic, but each artwork has a unique look.
of Rupert, she thought local To express her creativity
residents would like to take on a large scale, Esther
paint-and-sip classes. has painted murals on a
“I had such a good time downtown building in Boise
teaching painting classes at in the popular Freak Alley
Michael’s in Nampa, that I Gallery, a public art venue.
wanted to offer classes here, “The Southern Idaho
too,” Esther says. Tourism Board has tossed
Her hunch was right. around the idea of potentially
She says her classes are a bringing a similar feature to
little different from other Twin Falls and has expressed
instructors’ classes. interest in me being a featured
“I’ve taken paint-and-sip artist,” Esther says.
classes in which the teacher In Burley, she painted a
has a cookie-cutter approach,” 40-foot-long and 30-foot-
Esther says. “I don’t do that. tall mural of the Western
I break everything down Mountain logo on the ABOVE: Esther encourages participants to use their imaginations.
into steps and teach painting company’s office building. TOP: Bachelorette party members paint cows because they all work
techniques and encourage To brighten up the walls of at a dairy.
individuality. By the time her flower shop, she painted
we’re done, the paintings are vibrant floral murals. her students are satisfied. OK, too,” Esther says. “Paint
similar, but each one looks a Esther says by the end of “If someone isn’t thrilled over it and come and paint
little bit different.” a paint-and-sip class, most of with a finished painting, that’s again at the next class.” n
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Mark Your Calendars! tree was loaded again. Your donations will Not all outages can be planned, and
Make sure to mark your calendars for help children stay warmer this winter. planned ones may last longer than
Tuesday, March 16, 2021, so you will not We delivered hats, gloves, scarves, coats expected. United Electric strongly
be late for the 22nd Annual Meeting of the and socks to local elementary schools. recommends members on life support
Members at Minico High School. Members also donated grocery items maintain a sufficient backup supply of
Catch up on all the important news of that were delivered to the Helping Hands medical equipment that may be needed in
your cooperative, exercise your right to Mission. Thanks again for giving this year. times of outages.
vote and possibly win some great prizes. Each year, United Electric employees
This year, dinner will not be served, but donate to fund a Christmas project. This Try UEC’s Payment Kiosk
light refreshments will be available at the year, the employees donated money toward United Electric is happy to announce a
end of the meeting. Kat Country’s annual Turkey Drive. new, convenient and safe way for members
Two board positions are up for election. Together, we donated 25 turkeys. to pay their electric bill
Petitions to run for the board are available Your energy cooperative has a payment
in the office January 4, and must be filed Are You or a Member of Your kiosk just inside the first set of doors as
by February 17, 2021, at 5 p.m. Household on Life Support? you enter the
Can’t attend the annual meeting, but Occasionally, United Electric must office. The kiosk
want to vote? If there is a contested race, perform maintenance on power lines and accepts cash,
ballots will be sent to every member at the equipment, which may require a planned check, debit and
end of February. Please fill out your ballot power outage. Although this is a hindrance credit cards. It
and send it back in the provided envelope. to all members, it is especially hard on is available 24
Watch Ruralite magazine, the website those who require life support. hours a day.
and your mailbox for more details. If you or a member in your household If you have
is on life support, please notify us by questions or
Mitten Tree, Food Collection and United calling the office at 208-679-2222. A note need assistance,
Electric Employee’s Holiday Giving will be made on the member’s file to please stop by
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Home, Landscape & Commercial Services
Barclay Mechanical Services Inc. Pro Paint Inc.
5% off rental purchases. 5% off total purchase.
100 S. 490 W, Paul 1116 Overland Ave., Burley
208-438-8108 208-878-0856
Barry Equipment & Rental Stars Ferry Building Supplies
10% off daily rates; 10% off select Walker and Free hat with $100 purchase.
Bobcat parts. 20 S. 300 W, Burley
159 W. Highway 30, Burley 208-678-5562
208-678-7368
Ward’s Cleaning & Detail
Clayville Insulation 10% off carpet and upholstery cleaning.
5% off existing residential insulation. 1131 E. 18th Ave., Burley
250 E. 100 S., Burley 208-878-5105
208-678-9791
Wilson Bates Appliance & Furniture
Columbia Electric Supply Co. Additional 5% off lowest furniture sale price—
Wholesale pricing on cash sales. Burley location only.
1027 Normal Ave., Burley 2560 Overland Ave., Burley
208-878-9035 208-678-1133
Larry’s Electric & Heating
Marble-N-Counter
10% off in-store purchase of filters and lightbulbs.
5% off marble jobs.
1133 Albion Ave., Burley
1321 E. Main., Burley
208-678-4071
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Skaggs Furniture and Mattress Gallery
Lee’s Furniture Outlet Free local delivery on purchases over $499.
Up to 5% discount on your purchase. Appliances excluded.
459 Overland Ave., Burley Overland Shopping Center, Burley
208-878-4433 208-878-5100
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Hospitality, Recreation & Shopping
Arby’s Snake River Bowl
10% off all purchases. 10% off regularly priced bowling, merchandise
594 N. Overland Ave., Burley and food (leagues and tournaments excluded).
208-678-8426 725 Minidoka Ave., Burley
208-679-2695
Farmers Corner
Free pop with gas purchase. Sweetheart Manor
202 S. Highway 27, Burley $100 off receptions.
208-678-5130 Overland and 42nd St., Burley
208-678-8692
Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce
25% off all Idaho gifts and jewelry (excludes The Gathering Place
consignment and sale items). 10% off purchases (excludes kits, batting and
1177 7th St., Heyburn quilting machines).
208-679-4793 24 6th St., Rupert
www.minicassiachamber.com 208-436-0455
Ponderosa Golf Tony’s Barbershop
$1 off green fees, Monday-Friday before 4 p.m. Special price for seniors and children.
320 Midoka Ave., Burley 1607 J. St., Heyburn
208-679-5730 208-219-0666
Automobile Repair & Maintenance
Clegg’s Service ‘n Repair NAPA Auto Parts
$10 off full lube and service. 7% off regularly priced items.
703 W. Main, Burley 501 Overland Dr., Burley
Office: 208-678-7697 Mobile: 208-670-7624 208-678-8311
Doug’s Alternator & Starter Repais
10% off once a month on any rebuilt starter,
alternator or generator.
1141 S. Hwy 30, Heyburn
208-878-4991
Financial Services
D.L. Evans Bank 200 W. Market St., Albion, 208-673-5301
Free Bill Pay with personal 397 N. Overland Ave., Burley, 208-678-9076
checking account. 2281 Overland Ave., Burley, 208-678-6000
108 E. Ellis St., Paul, 208-438-8400
318 S. Oneida, Rupert, 208-436-2265
Veterinary Services
Animal Medical Clinic
5% discount on cash purchases.
284 S 600 W., Heyburn
208-679-4550
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Directors ID-29
Looking Forward to 2021
President David Phillips
Vice President Brent Bowen
Sec./Treas. Cordell Searle
Bruce Beck 2021 has arrived. Many are glad 2020 is behind us, and rightly so.
Dean Nielsen It will be a year remembered for pandemic, social unrest and a
Ronald Osterhout contentious election, to name just a few. Forgive my presumption,
George Toner but I would venture to say 2020 changed all of us in some
David Hruza personal way.
With challenges, we also saw brave souls rising to the occasion.
Board meetings are typically held Throughout 2020, I loved the stories of people helping those in
the fourth Monday of the month. need, finding innovative ways to solve problems, and making our
General Manager world a brighter place in dark times. M. Jamie Stark
M. Jamie Stark We faced several challenges at United Electric in 2020. We had
to close our doors to the public for several weeks. However, you—our
Engineering and Operations
valued members—started using our SmartHub app, our drive-up window and our new
Trevor Parke
kiosk. When we had to quarantine, innovations in technology allowed us to work from
Line Superintendent home and continue providing excellent member service. When we were shorthanded,
Kay Hill fellow employees stepped up and filled the gaps.
Executive Assistant/Billing Specialist We had several bright spots as well.
Trisha Moultrie Safety is always the highest priority at UEC. We continued our safety programs via
web conferences all year. With no lost-time accidents, all of our line crews came home
Member Services Manager
safely to their families every night. Organizations we use saw cost reductions in 2020,
Chris Seibold
which we passed along to keep our rates reasonable.
Mailing address: As we start 2021, we still face challenges. The pandemic has caused longer lead times
1330 21st St. on many of the materials we use to build and maintain our power lines. If you have a
Heyburn, ID 83336 new service project on the horizon, I recommend coming in sooner rather than later to
Phone: 208-679-2222 ensure we have the supplies needed to complete your project when warm weather arrives.
Fax: 208-679-3333 March is a special time for UEC as we get to meet with our valued members at the
Email: uec@uec.coop annual meeting. However, social gatherings may still be limited the first half of 2021. We
Website: uec.coop are working on ways to broadcast our meeting over the internet in the event we must
limit the size of the meeting—or if you just want to watch from the comfort of your
Office hours: Monday-Thursday,
home. If you have not already done so, please check out our website, or follow us on
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facebook and Instagram, so you can stay up to date on our annual meeting, and other
Friday, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
events happening at your cooperative.
After Hours: 208-679-4444
In closing, we can bet 2021 will bring new challenges considering all 2020 gave us. I
hope you can find the bright spots amid the trials. Or be a bright spot to those in need.
Please know all of us at United Electric Cooperative always look for ways we can be a
bright spot for you, our members, and continue to deliver top-notch service.
From all of us at United, Happy New Year!
Cooperatively yours,
M. Jamie Stark
General Manager
For more information about UEC, please check out our website at www.uec.coop,
or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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