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Closed July 3 for July 4th July 2015 Holiday. Area Fire Departments Learn About Electrical Safety South Central Electric sponsored an electrical safety demon- Electric Safety Tips: stration for Watonwan County area fire departments at the St. 4 Stay away from downed power lines. Do not assume because James fire hall on June 16. SCEA arranged for a demonstration there are no sparks that it is not energized. Always expect with Connexus Energy’s safety expert Terry McAlpine. Terry that a power line is live. Only utility personnel should move and Matt Stachowski, a journeyman lineman, use a custom or go near the line until they give the all clear. Because the built 7200 volt safety demonstration trailer to show the many area around a downed power line can become energized you dangers of not properly respecting electricity. should stay 50 feet away from the line. 4 Objects that come in contact with a power line can be- come energized. Power lines that have contact with ladders, augers, vehicles, tractors, sprayers, etc. energize the items in contact. If you are using anything that extends into the air, look up and make sure the area is clear of power lines before proceeding. You need to stay at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines. 4 Call Before You Dig. Underground power lines carry as much current as overhead lines. Before you start any digging project call Gopher State One Call (800) 252-1166 or 811. Matt Stachowski shows what can happen when you don’t look up and keep clear of power lines by demonstrating what happens as a ladder gets too close to the line.

Terry McAlpine, Connexus Energy, shows fire and safety personnel a Matt Stachowski, Connexus Energy, demonstrates how a string can carry shovel that hit an underground power line while speaking about the need current. The flash is a piece of string as it is electrified and burned when to “Call Before You Dig”. coming in contact with the power line.

Stop by our booth to learn more about our Visit us at the Watonwan County Fair Community Solar project and enter our July 16–19 drawing for your chance to win a Join us at the Watonwan County Fair . $25 credit on your electric bill. CTV adds nine new channels! The surf is up this summer for CTV — channel surfing that is! Go surf CTV added eight new channels in May on all three towers. Have with us this you found them yet? Do a “rescan” of your TV stations that you summer! pick up with a UHF antenna. Check out these new channels: 11.6 Justice Network: crime, investigation & safety 16.1 CTV: local access channel and weather updates at St. James 16.2 Tuff TV: reality TV, sports & hunting shows, movies 16.3 Heartland: Formerly the Nashville Network, country music & lifestyle these eight channels were added for free — topping the channel 16.4 AMGTV: Old movies, home life, adventure, travel, listing at 39. That’s only 18¢ a day for CTV! 16.5 BizTV: Small business shows & news “We are seeing people drop their satellite TV as its costs con- 20.1 Vibrant: International programming from UK, Austerely, tinues to increase and they are switching to our CTV service,” Germany, Sweden and more in the English language. Sunderman added. “All you need is a UHF antenna. Point it to the closest tower. Then call your local electric cooperative 35.1 Blue Highways: Bluegrass, folk, gospel & blues music shows to sign up. It can be added to your monthly electric bill for $7/ 40.1 YouToo: Social TV network, video sharing, respond to month or if you are not a cooperative member, you can pay an- show content nually $84 a year or $42 for a cabin.” “By using digital compression CTV adds these nine extra chan- Meanwhile, some new channels were also added to the Godahl nels, which are standard definition,” stated Dave Sunderman, tower thanks to digital compression: Channels 9.4, 9.9, 45.1-5, CTV general manager. “This is a low-cost way to add channels 23.4, 24.1, and 31.1. and not increase the cost to our paying subscribers.” In addition, tower crews will work on the Jackson tower fixing CTV offers 30 channels on its three towers at Godahl, Jackson the antenna for KDLT (46.1 & 46.2). This Sioux Falls NBC and Frost for $7 a month or $84 for an annual payment. Plus, channel and COZI TV will be available again only at Jackson.”

CTV channels on Godahl, Jackson & Frost towers 2.1 TPT: Twin Cities PBS affiliate 16.4 AMGTV: Old movies, home life, adventure, travel 2.2 TPT MN Channel: Minnesota Public TV 16.5 BizTV: Small business shows & news 2.3 TPT Life (Godahl & Frost tower) 20.1 Vibrant TV: International programming from UK, Australia, 2.4 TPT WX Weather Germany, Sweden and more in the English language 4.1 WCCO 4: Minneapolis CBS affiliate 23.1 WUCW 23: The CW Twin Cities 5.1 KSTP: Minneapolis ABC affiliate 23.2 getTV: Classic Movies 5.2 KSTC-TV Independent 23.3 GRIT TV: Movies 5.3 MeTV: Television Classics 23.4 CTV Two: from Canada (only Godahl tower ) Clip and Save 5.4 Antenna TV: Television Classics 24.1 Rev’n: Cars, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc. (only Godahl tower) 5.6 ThisTV: MGM Movies 31.1 Retro TV: old shows (only Godahl tower). Coming soon. 5.7 Heroes and Icons: Detective/crime series and westerns 35.1 Blue Highways: Bluegrass, folk, gospel & blues music shows 9.1 KMSP: Minneapolis FOX affiliate 40.1 YouToo: Social TV network 9.2 WFTC 29: Minneapolis My Network 41.1 ION TV: TV shows and movies 9.3 Movies TV 41.2 QUBO: Kids’ programming  9.4 Bounce (only Godahl tower) 41.3 ION Life: Health and wellness shows 9.9 KMSP: Minneapolis FOX affiliate (only Godahl tower) 41.4 SHOP: Products for sale 11.4 KARE: Twin Cities NBC affiliate 41.5 QVC :Home Shopping 11.5 KARE WX: 24-hour weather 41.6 HSN: Home Shopping Network 11.6 Justice Network: crime, investigation & safety 45.1 Trinity Broadcasting: religious (only Godahl tower) 12.4 KEYC: Mankato CBS affiliate 45.2 Church Channel (only Godahl tower) 12.5 FOX: Mankato FOX affiliate 45.3 Smile of a Child: religious for kids (only Godahl tower) 16.1 CTV: local access channel and weather updates at St. James 45.4 Juce TV: Religious young adults, music (only Godahl tower) 16.2 Tuff TV: reality TV, sports & hunting shows, movies 45.5 Enlace TV: Spanish channel (only Godahl tower) 16.3 Heartland: Formerly the Nashville Network, country music 46.1 KDLT: Sioux Falls NBC (only Jackson tower). Repairs pending. & lifestyle 46.2 COZI TV: Classic TV (only Jackson tower). Repairs pending. 2 South Central Electric 2015 Rebate Programs Recipient must be a South Central Electric member. Any checks Air Source Heat Pumps - Quality Install: or credits will be made in the name or account of the member. SEER 14.5 $350 The program will end when funds are exhausted; additional SEER 15 $350 rebates may be added at a later date. The completed applica- SEER 16+ $350 tions will be processed on a first come first served basis as they Air Conditioner - Quality Install: are received in our office. Rebate applications can be requested SEER 14.5 $150 by calling the St. James office between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. SEER 15 $150 Monday – Friday. (507-375-3164) Applications are available on SEER 16+ $150 line at www.southcentralelectric.com. Ductless Heat Pump $350 Appliance Rebates: Please see rebate applications for details, Ground Source Heat Pump $400/ton must be an Energy Star® appliance to qualify. ECM Furnace Motors $25 Clothes Washer $25 Credit applied to the energy bill Room Air Conditioner $25 Dehumidifier $15 Credit applied to the energy bill Air Conditioner Tune Up $25 Freezer $15 Credit applied to the energy bill Refrigerator $15 Credit applied to the energy bill LED light fixtures (home) $3/each Limit 15 per member/year Dishwasher $15 Credit applied to the energy bill Holiday LED light strings $1/each Limit 15 per member/year Purchase new Energy Star Refrigerator and recycle old refrigerator Commercial and Industrial Rebates: Rebates are available on $75 Credit applied to the energy bill a case by case basis. Rebates can be for lighting upgrades and Purchase new Energy Star Freezer and recycle old freezer efficient electric motor upgrades. Call SCEA for information on $75 Credit applied to the energy bill these rebates.

Lewisville Area Fire Department Thinking of adding Wind or Solar? Receives Loan If you have been thinking of adding wind or solar energy The Lewisville Volunteer Fire Fighting Company received a to your electric service, please don’t forget to contact us zero interest loan from South Central Electric to help fund a at South Central Electric. We strongly encourage you to new fire truck. South Central Electric received a USDA Rural speak with us before you sign an agreement to buy a system. Economic Development Grant providing funds for projects Members must get approval from us before any system can in the South Central Electric service territory. The Lewisville be constructed that would connect to the electric grid. Fail- Fire Department is the first recipient of these funds. When the ing to contact us ahead of time could lead to time delays and funds are paid back to SCEA, SCEA can re-loan the money to added expense for your project. We can be a helpful resource other community projects or businesses. when deciding what system may best meet your needs. To interconnect with SCEA members need to complete an application form and submit a $100 application fee. Our interconnection application and policy are available on our web site (www.southcentralelectric.com) or it can be obtained by stopping at or calling our office.

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South Central Electric’s Community Solar project will pro- vide members interested in renewable energy an affordable and worry-free solution. We are putting together the finish- Lewisville Fire Chief Jim Poppe (left) receives a check from Jim Haler ing touches for our solar offering, stay tuned! (right), SCEA Member Services Manager. 3 Jeffers Line Foreman Keith Scheidt Retires Keith Scheidt started his career with South Central Electric in August of 1986 as a lineman in Jeffers. For the last 3 years he has been the Line Foreman with the Jeffers Official monthly newsletter line crew. Keith grew up in Adrian, South Central Electric Minnesota. He served 3 years in the 71176 Tiell Dr., PO Box 150 Navy and 1 year in the National St. James, MN 56081-0150 Guard. He attended Jackson Voca- (507) 375-3164 tional School in the Power Linemen’s E-mail address: program. Before joining South Central [email protected] Electric, Keith worked a year for the Web: City of Adrian. www.southcentralelectric.com Office hours: Keith retired on June 19. We appreci- Monday through Friday ated his dedication to the members of May 1 – September 30: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 1 – April 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. South Central Electric and wish him Ron Horman, General Manager the best in his retirement. Board of Directors Mark Sandberg, President Bruce Falk, Vice President Brent Imker, Secretary Keith Scheidt, Jeffer’s Line Foreman, Mike Miest, Treasurer retired on June 19. Keith is pictured Ron Jorgenson, Director with his wife, April ,at his retirement Brad Asendorf, Director celebration. William Kunz, Director The Board meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at South Central Electric’s building at 71176 Tiell Dr., St. James, MN.

Call Before You Dig Always Call Starting May 1 office hours When working on outdoor home projects this spring and Before You Dig. are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. summer, South Central Electric urges homeowners to be aware of underground hazards associated with digging. This institution is an equal opportu- nity provider and employer. Underground power lines can be just as dangerous as overhead power lines. Avoid serious injury and property If you wish to file a Civil Rights pro- damage by calling 811 before you dig to have underground gram complaint of discrimination, facilities marked. Striking an underground facility can lead complete the USDA Program Dis- to personal injury, repair costs, penalties, delays and inconvenient outages. crimination Complaint Form, found One easy call gets your utility lines marked online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ Minnesota state law requires everyone who intends to excavateand helps to protect contact you from injury and expense.Gopher • Safe Digging Is No Accident: Always Call 811 Before You Dig complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any State One Call at 811 or 1-800-252-1166 at least two full workingVisit call811.com for moredays information. in advance. USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 The law is designed to protect you, your underground utilities and the public, and is to request the form. You may also a free service. write a letter containing all of the • During those 48 hours, the utility companies will mark the approximate location information requested in the form. of their facilities. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. • It is your responsibility to dig in a careful and prudent manner. If you damage a Department of Agriculture, Director, line, you may be financially responsible for repairs. Office of Adjudication, 1400 Inde- You may also submit your dig information at gopherstateonecall.org/submit. pendence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690- Safety is a shared responsibility. Marking underground utilities before digging – and 7442 or email at program.intake@ digging with caution – helps protect you, your family and your neighbours while also usda.gov. keeping your community safe and connected. Watt’s Cookin’? Lazy Hot Dish by Alice Wellman Send Us Your Favorite Recipe! 2 or 3 cups cooked noodles Send to South Central Electric, P.O. Box 150, 1lb hamburger browned with onion and celery St. James, MN 56081 or e-mail them to 1 15oz. can whole corn [email protected]. 1 15oz can stewed tomatoes Please add your name, city and phone number. Thanks for sharing! Mix all together - bake 350 degrees for 35 minutes.