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JUNE 2016 VOL. 17 NO. 2 Rodeo High School Athletes Compete P8-9 Co-op News Lacreek Electric Holds 68th Annual Meeting Lacreek Electric held its 68th Annual Meeting in Martin, SD at the Old American Legion Auditorium on April 21, 2016 at 7PM. Lacreek served 500 member for a sit down meal. The kids at the meeting were treated to a movie at the local theater. There were 276 registered members at the meeting. There were 5 zones up for elections. Zone 3 West Bennett County Troy Kuxhaus, incumbent Zone 4 East Oglala County Connie Whirlwind Horse, incumbent and Zone 8 At Large Wade Risse, incumbent, all ran unopposed. There was an election in Zone 1 City of Martin between Ellis Rae Hicks incumbent and Tee Tetrault with Ellis Rae Hicks being elected and Zone 5 Jackson County between Aage (Melvin) Jorgensen incumbent and Neal Livermont with Neal Livermont being elected. Sherry Bakley and Ryan Pettit were recognized for 15 years of service. Vic Sim- mons General Manager of Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative was the guest speaker. At the conclusion of the meeting there were several prizes handed out and the $300 grand prize winner was Donna Thunder Hawk. President Schultz with $300 Grand prize winner Donna Thunder Hawk. General Manager Wayne Sterkel presented Ronda Rosane with a bouquet in honor of her 43-years of dedication to Lacreek. He announced that he and Ronda will be retiring at the end of this year. Lacreek hires new employees Lacreek has hired new employees to work at Lacreek. Damon Wan- gerin, Garrett Metzinger, Aarin Ainsworth have been hired as permanent apprentice lineman. Tyler Brown has been hired as temporary 1000 hour summer help. Pictured above is Lacreek Billling Clerk Terri Gregg with member Alice Young. Alice won a 20-inch fan at the Pictured left to right: Damon Wangerin, Garrett Metzinger, Tyler Lacreek’s Annual Meeting. Brown and Aarin Ainsworth. 2 June 2016 • COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS Co-op News Neal Livermont is the new Zone 5-Jackson County Director Neal Livermont is the new Director for Zone 5-Jackson County. Neal is the son of Butch and Judy Livermont. He grew (USPS No. 018-912) up on, and continues to operate the Livermont Ranch Southeast of Interior. Neal BOARD OF DIRECTORS is married to Dana and together they share four daughters. Neal was a member of Marion Schultz– President the band Country Rush for 20-years before retiring in 2014. He currently serves Ellis Rae Hicks – Vice President on the board of the Jackson County FSA, the Oglala Lakota Livestock and Land Donovon Young Man– Secretary Owner Association and the Interior Roping Club. Dean O’Neill – Treasurer Tom Schlack - Melvin Cummings Welcome to the Lacreek Family! Brent Ireland - Jerry Sharp Connie Whirlwind Horse - Wade Risse Troy Kuxhaus - Clarence Allen Neal Livermont MANAGEMENT STAFF Wayne Sterkel – General Manager Lacreek Sending Student to D.C. Sherry Bakley – Staff Assistant Josh Fanning – Member Services Director Jeremy Ring is the winner of the 2016 Washington D.C. Anna Haynes – Offi ce Manager trip. Jeremy is the son of Torey and Linda Ring. Jeremy Mike Pisha – Line Superintendent along with other participants from South Dakota will OFFICE PERSONNEL meet for an orientation meeting in Sioux Falls, S.D. Th e Ronda Rosane – Bookkeeper group will then fl y to Washington, D.C. Jeremy will Stacey Robinson – Secretary Amy Pisha – Clerk learn about government, the cooperative philosophy and Tracie Hahn – Clerk rural electrifi cation. He will also participate in touring Terri Gregg – Billing Clerk several historical places in the area. Jeremy qualifi ed for Kasi Harris – Billing Clerk this trip by simply fi lling out a “Data Sheet” and taking Lisa Jensen - Cashier/Receptionist an “Open Book” test on the history and organization of Jessica Cook-Cashier/Receptionist OPERATIONS PERSONNEL rural electrifi cation. Line Foreman - Landon Stout Lacreek would like to congratulate Jeremy and hope that he not only has a great Journeyman Linemen: Dane Claussen learning experience, but a wonderful time as well. Shane Mulloy - Ryan Pettit - Aaron Risse Jesse Byerley Apprentice Linemen: Jordan Bakley Lonny Lesmeister - Jordon Young - Basin Youth Trip Winners Aarin Ainsworth - Garrett Metzinger Damon Wangerin Lacreek Electric sponsors two area students for the South Dakota Rural Electric Glenn Smith – Maintenance Man Youth Excursion. Th e excursion will be July 25th through July 28th 2016. Gabe Earl Adair – Warehouse Man Th is institution is an equal opportunity Fanning and Fawn Cross were selected for this trip. provider and employer This publication is mailed the 15th of the month prior to the issue date. Layout is at least three weeks prior to mailing. LACREEK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS is published monthly by Lacreek Electric Association, Inc., PO Box 220, Martin, SD 57551 for its members. Families subscribe to Lacreek Electric Cooperative Connections as part of their electric cooperative membership. Subscription information: Electric cooperative members devote 50 cents from their monthly electric payments for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions are available for $12 annually. Periodicals Postage Paid at Martin, SD and at additional mailing offi ces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Lacreek Electric Cooperative Connections, PO Box 220, Martin, SD 57551; Gabe Fanning Fawn Cross telephone (605) 685-6581; fax (605) 685-6957 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS • June 2016 3 Safety Tips Kids’ Corner Safety Poster Summer Electrical “Keep extension cords out of high-traffic areas like doorways or walkways where they pose a tripping hazard.” Safety Tips: Lyla Michalek, 7 years old Outdoor Hazards Lyla is the daughter of Anthony Summer is the time when everyone wants to play outside, Michalek, Okaton, so it is important that everyone knows what possible electri- S.D. He is a cal safety hazards to avoid in the out-of-doors. Go around the member of West outside of your home and through your neighborhood with Central Electric your family and show them where telephone poles and electri- Cooperative, cal lines are located. Explain the following so that everyone Murdo, S.D. understands the dangers associated with them: • Never play near or touch a power line with any part of your body, a toy, a stick or any other object whatsoever. As- Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to your local electric coop- sume at all times that any power lines you see are live and erative (address found on Page 3). If your poster is published, you’ll receive a dangerous. If you see a downed power line, stay well away and prize. All entries must include your name, age, mailing address and the names report it to your local utility company immediately. of your parents. Colored drawings are encouraged. • Never approach an electrical substation (or downed power lines) for any reason whatsoever. Period. If a friend, family member or a pet has entered this area, do not try to rescue them yourself – call 911 immediately. • Never climb on or play around a utility pole. In fact, never post any signs or flyers on utility poles either as this can endanger you and utility workers that have to work on those poles. • Never throw shoes or articles of clothing up onto power lines and never try to C retrieve any object already I R T EC L hanging from a power line. E TON • To avoid getting kites, AY -CL model aircraft or any other EE K A M airborne toys stuck in power A F ALL lines, play with these things O ESY T in wide open spaces like parks UR O or fields far away from power lines. PHOTO C • Kids love to climb trees in the summer, but they should never climb trees that are too close to power lines; even if the tree isn’t touching a line, the extra weight from someone climbing the tree could cause a branch to touch the line, which would be dangerous. In fact, if you feel that any trees in your yard or neighborhood are too close to power lines, talk with your local utility about having them trimmed or possibly removed. • Keep an eye on the weather. Almost 100 people die each year and another 500 are severely injured from lightning strikes. If a thunderstorm is approaching, go indoors and stay there until the danger has passed. Source: rootelectric.com 4 June 2016 • COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS Reader Recipes Dairy Delicious Becki’s Coconut Cream Cake Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Squares 1 white cake mix Frosting: 1 (14 oz.) can fat-free sweetened condensed Pinch ground cloves 3 eggs 3 (4 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, milk, divided 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries, 1/3 cup vegetable oil softened Non-stick cooking spray about 2-1/2 cups 1/2 tsp. coconut extract 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Post Grape-Nuts® or similar cereal 3 cups fat-free strawberry yogurt 1 cup sour cream 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 (8 oz.) can coconut milk Measure 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk; set aside. Line 8x8-inch baking pan Combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream and coconut with foil; spray with non-stick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine cereal, milk. Mix until well blended. Spread batter in greased and cinnamon, cloves and remainder of sweetened condensed milk. Spread cereal floured 9x13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes mixture evenly on bottom of pan, place in freezer. Place strawberries and yogurt or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. in a blender; cover and blend. Add 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; blend until For frosting, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.