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NOVEMBER 2016 VOL. 17 NO. 7 Co-ops Vote: Ensuring Rural America is Heard P8-9 Manager’s Column Take Pride in Ownership In 1985, JoAnn and I were married. kilowatt-hours to make a community. Together, we purchased a house in East 4th These are the reasons Central Electric goes St in Mitchell and with the help of family the extra mile to help communities invest in and friends, we made several improvements themselves. So far this year, Central Electric has over the next several years. Working helped secure a funding package for a new health together, we took great pride in what was clinic and a new fire truck for the community our first home. While owning a home may of Woonsocket. In addition, we have helped not be for everyone, ownership does matter. the newly formed Mt. Vernon Economic It just seems to make sense that we treat Development Group start an affordable housing things we own with greater care. initiative. In addition, soon the Operation Chances are you probably don’t think Round-Up Board of Trustees will be awarding too often about your ownership role funding for additional community projects. with Central Electric. Every member of Our communities are strong. Think about Central Electric should take pride in the how much greater they can be when we work Ken Schlimgen fact that you are an owner of your electric cooperatively to tackle our future challenges. General Manager cooperative. While at times we take If we act like owners on a consistent basis, we electricity for granted, your cooperative will put even more care and attention into family is working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year our communities, and we will look locally for Electricity is a to make sure you, the member-owners of the co- solutions. Finding local solutions can help keep op, are well taken care of when it comes to your money – and people – right here. critical need, electricity needs. We all have a role to play. As your local but it takes Locally-based cooperatives have an obligation electric cooperative, we promise to do our part. If to be an integral part of the communities they you have thoughts about how we can do a better more than serve. We at Central Electric understand that you job or would like more information about the can’t sell electricity to a business that has closed Operation Round-Up funds, please contact me poles, wires its doors, or to people that have left because there or go to our website. You are the owners of the and kilowatt- are not enough local opportunities. Electricity is a co-op, and we welcome your active participation. critical need, but it takes more than poles, wires and hours to make a community. General Manager Ken Schlimgen presents a check to the An overhead view of the new home being constructed as Woonsocket Town & Country Fire Department for a 0% loan part of the affordable housing initiative by the Mt. Vernon through the REED Fund and Central Electric Cooperative. Economic Development group. Photo by Dave Anderson. 2 November 2016 • COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (REQUIRED BY 39 U.S.C. 3685) 1. Publication Title: Central Electric Cooperative Connections 2. Publication No.: 018-963 3. Filing Date: September 26, 2016 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 12 6. Annual Subscription Price: $6 for members $12 Non members (USPS 018-963) 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 25487 403rd Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 General Manager - Ken Schlimgen 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: Managing Editor - Courtney J. Deinert 25487 403rd Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 Assistant Editor - Patrick Soukup 9. 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Safe Elec- 2 (16 oz.) bags frozen corn 2 T. sugar 2 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/4 cup apple cider tricity urges everyone to make sure your costumed visitors are 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tsp. salt 1-1/2-inch chunks (about 8 cups) 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar kept safe by following some basic electrical safety guidelines. 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tsp. pepper 2 apples, such as Braeburn or Gala, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 T. pumpkin pie spice Safe Electricity suggests the following to avoid potential Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on HIGH (about 4 cups) 1 tsp. salt safety hazards: setting for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours. 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tsp. thyme leaves • Use only lights that have been safety tested and approved Beverley Allbee, Woonsocket 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut by Underwriters Laboratory (UL). Look for the UL label on the box and on each string. Calico Beans Place squash, apples and onion in slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except • Make sure extension cords are in good condition. Use only Amy Cichosz, 9 years old coconut in small bowl until well blended. Pour over squash mixture. Cover. Cook UL-approved cords rated to carry the electrical load you will Amy is the daughter of Eric and Jill Cichosz, Spearfi sh, S.D. 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 can butter or lima beans 3 to 4 hours on HIGH, stirring after 2 hours. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with connect to them. They are members of Butte Electric Cooperative, Newell, S.D. 1 lb. bacon, diced 1/2 cup ketchup toasted coconut. Makes 15 (2/3-cup) servings. • Before plugging in the lights, check each string for broken 1/2 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup brown sugar sockets, frayed cords, or faulty plugs. Replace damaged strings. 1 can kidney beans 2 T. mustard Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 116, Total Fat 4g, Cholesterol 8mg, Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to your local electric coop- Sodium 222mg, Carbohydrates 19g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 1g • Keep electric cords out of high-traffi c areas. erative (address found on Page 3). If your poster is published, youʼll receive a 1 can pork and beans 1 T.