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Co-ops Vote: Ensuring Rural America is Heard P8-9 Manager Column Budget Process will Help Determine 2017 Rates This is the time wholesale power rates. For example, the entire system had a of year when we mild winter and spring. This lowers sales and consequently begin the budget revenues that are necessary to cover the cost of operations. process. We In the past, our power supplier has had subsidiaries such as analyze what Dakota Gasification to help us manage through diminishing we expect for electric sales. Unfortunately, there have been record low sales, wholesale natural gas prices as well as commodity prices. Under these power rates, our conditions, even the sales of co-products, such as fertilizer that construction is produced at Dakota Gas, cannot make up the difference in work plan, and revenue. Even as revenue from these types of sales has been fixed costs, etc. reduced, electric usage in the Basin family is still growing and This analysis will so there are necessary capital expenditures that are needed to help the Board of support system growth. Directors set the Finally, we are also experiencing the impact of 2017 retail rates environmental regulations. Through 2015, Basin Electric for members. and its subsidiaries have invested more than $1.5 Billion As you read a on emission control technology. Annually, more than few months ago, $181-Million is needed to operate and maintain those Tim McCarthy we did receive a controls. None of this even takes into account the potential wholesale power rate impact of the Clean Power Plan, which could add $5 Billion General Manager/CEO increase from our in costs to Basin-member electric cooperatives over the next 15 power supplier in years. August. We were able to hold off any retail rate increases until So, what are we doing? Basin Electric was able to cut 2017 because of our focus on internal efficiencies, growth in $100-Million from its consolidated operating budget. Sioux sales, and a revenue deferral plan. Valley Energy is continuing to keep distribution costs stable We know there will be a rate increase for members this and monitor budget considerations extremely carefully. We are coming year—what we don’t know right now is the percentage also working to represent you and electric cooperative member of the increase and the date it will go into effect. The Board interests in Pierre, St. Paul and Washington, D.C. to try and will be reviewing the full analysis and rate scenarios in minimize the financial impacts of state and federal regulations. December. Once this process is completed, we will provide a In the end, there is great value to electricity and while costs more detailed report to the membership. are increasing, we have been fortunate here in the Midwest So, what is behind the rise in wholesale power costs and to have some of the lowest cost electricity in the nation. It is why does it impact your electric bill so significantly? our commitment to continue to invest appropriately in the Well, first off--more than 65 percent of your monthly distribution system -- balancing rates, reliability, and customer electric bill goes directly to our power suppliers to purchase the service. energy you use. Increases in the cost of wholesale power have Look for information toward the end of December or early the most significant impact on your bill. Sioux Valley Energy in January regarding rate increases. SVE will also hold 10 has worked hard and has been successful in keeping costs district meetings throughout the month of March where we applied to the distribution system stable. will be providing you additional information on this issue. Currently, a lot of “out-of-the-norm” factors are impacting

2 November 2016 • COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns Budget Process will Help Determine Call 811 Before 2017 Rates Digging This Fall (USPS No. 497-440) Spring is an optimal time of year to dream up and achieve your landscap­ General Manager/CEO ing masterpiece, but in many parts of the country, planting shrubs in early Tim McCarthy fall gives the plants a head start at establishing roots in the season’s cool, moist Editor-Carrie Law soil. Perhaps you’re planning to build a new deck to enjoy those cool autumn evenings. If any of your fall projects require digging––such as planting trees or Board of Directors shrubs, or setting posts––remember to dial 811 first. President, Rodney DeMent, Humboldt, S.D. Underground utilities, such as buried gas, water and electric lines, can be a Vice President, Allan Weinacht, Colton, S.D. shovel thrust away from turning a fall project into a disaster. Secretary, Allan Kooima, Volga, S.D. Treasurer, Arlyn Zylstra, Jasper, Minn. Play it safe by dialing 811 to find out where utility lines run on your prop­ Henning Hansen, Elkton, S.D. erty. Your call will be routed to a local “one call” center. Tell the operator where Mark Rogen, Garretson, S.D. you’re planning to dig and what type of work you will be doing, and affected Gary Drost, Luverne, Minn. local utilities will be notified. Bruce Martinson, Jasper, Minn. In a few days, a locator will arrive to designate the approximate location of Gregg Johnson, Pipestone, Minn. Gary Fish, Brandon, S.D. any underground lines, pipes and cables. These areas will be marked with flags Dave Daniel, Wentworth, S.D. or paint so you’ll know what’s below. Then the safe digging can begin. Although many homeowners tackling do-it-yourself digging projects are Sioux Valley Energy Cooperative Connections is published aware of “Call Before You Dig” services, the majority don’t take advantage of monthly by Sioux Valley Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc., PO Box 216, Junction Hwy 34 & 77, Colman, SD 57017, the service. A national survey showed that only 50 percent of homeowners for its members. Customers subscribe to the publication as called to have their lines marked before starting digging projects, according to part of their electric cooperative membership. The purpose the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a federally mandated group of under­ of Sioux Valley Energy Cooperative Connections is to provide reliable, helpful information to Sioux Valley Energy ground utility and damage prevention industry professionals. CGA data also customers on matters pertaining to electric cooperatives and shows that an underground utility line is damaged every six minutes in the better living. U.S. because someone decided to dig without first dialing 811.

Subscription information: Electric cooperative members Even simple tasks like installing a new mailbox post can damage utility devote not more than 50 cents from their monthly electric lines, which can disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm diggers and payments for a subscription. Non-member subscriptions are potentially result in fines and repair costs. available for $12 annually. Periodicals Postage Paid at Colman, SD 57017 and at additional mailing offices. Never assume the location or depth of underground utility lines. There’s no need: the 811 service is free, prevents the inconvenience of having utilities POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: interrupted and can help you avoid serious injury. For more information about PO Box 216, Colman, SD 57017. How to contact us: local services, visit www.call811.com. Phone: 1-800-234-1960 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.siouxvalleyenergy.com

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Sioux Valley Energy’s headquarters, Colman, S.D. COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns • November 2016 3 Safety Tips Reader Recipes

Kidsʼ Corner Safety Poster Tricks, Treats and “Call before you dig.” Safety Make Halloween Crockpot a Scream! Creations It’s the time of year to stock up on sweet treats and fill the Crockpot Corn Butternut Squash and Apples yard and home with decorations as ghosts, goblins and caped crusaders plan their invasion of your neighborhood. 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, Spearfish, 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-traffic areas. erative (address found on Page 3). If your poster is published, youʼll receive a 1 can pork and beans 1 T. vinegar • Don’t staple or nail through light strings or electrical prize. All entries must include your name, age, mailing address and the names Pictured, Cooperative Connections cords. of your parents. Colored drawings are encouraged. Brown ground beef, bacon and onion; drain. Combine all • Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or ingredients in crockpot. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Denene Miles, Doland Crockpot Steak and Rice Use only insulated staples to hold light strings in place, not 1-1/2 lbs. round steak, cut into 1 can cream of chicken soup nails or tacks. Crockpot Creamy Italian Chicken • Do not attach cords or lights to metal objects. bite-size pieces 1 can water • Outdoors, use only lights and cords rated for outdoor use. 1-1/2 lbs. chicken 8 oz. cream cheese Onion 1 cup rice • Cords should be plugged into outlets equipped with 1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can golden mushroom soup 2 T. soy sauce ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Use a portable GFCI Dressing 6 to 8 oz. sliced mushrooms if your outdoor outlets don’t have them. GFCIs protect you 1/4 to 1/2 cup water Butter Brown steak with a little onion. Mix soup and water Please send your favorite from electric shocks. in crockpot. Stir in rice and soy sauce; mix well. Stir in browned steak. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours. May be holiday treat, • Always unplug lights before going to bed or leaving your Place chicken in crackpot. Mix Italian dressing and water cooked in oven for 1-1/2 hours. soup and together; pour over the chicken. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours home. Shirley Miller, Winfred brunch recipes • Do not run electrical cords across sidewalks or other walk­ or LOW for 8 hours. After the chicken is cooked, remove from pot and set aside. Mix cream cheese and chicken to your local way areas that could trip or endanger trick-or-treaters. Indoors, electric cooper- soup into the liquid that remains in the crockpot. Stir until Western Crockpot Omelet avoid stretching cords across a room where people or pets can melted and heated through. Shred chicken and add to cream ative (address trip over them or become entangled. sauce. Saute mushrooms in butter. Add to chicken mixture. 1 (30 oz.) pkg. frozen hash 1 green pepper, chopped found on Page 3). Each recipe Serve over rice or noodles. browns, thawed 12 eggs Whether decorating or using extension cords in general, Tracy Romey, Oelrichs printed will be 1 lb. ham, cubed 1 cup 2% milk entered into a read the label on both the cord and the appliances that are 1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar 1 tsp. salt plugged into it to make sure the cord can handle the load. If drawing for a Crockpot Hash Brown Casserole cheese 1 tsp. pepper prize in Decem- it can’t, use a higher-rated cord or unplug some appliances. 1 onion, chopped 2 rings smoked sausage, cut into 1 bag frozen hash browns ber 2016. All Remember that extension cords are meant for temporary, not entries must pieces 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese permanent, use. include your 1 onion, chopped 2 cups cream of chicken soup Grease a 5-quart crockpot. Layer half of hash browns, A safe celebration is the best celebration and following basic ham, cheese, onion and green pepper. Repeat layers. name, mailing electrical safety guidelines will help you avoid real scares and Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over address, tele- keep your memories “boo-tiful” and fun. Place sausage in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle with onions. potato mixture. Cook on LOW, covered, for 6 to 7 hours phone number Add hash browns. Spread soup over all. Sprinkle cheese on until set. Turn off crockpot. Let stand uncovered 15 to 20 and coopera- Source: safeelectricity.org top. Cook on HIGH 2 hours. minutes. tive name. Lynn Holzerland, Waubay Mary Jessen, Holabird

4 November 2016 • COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS • November 2016 5 Safety Tips Reader Recipes

Kidsʼ Corner Safety Poster Tricks, Treats and “Call before you dig.” Safety Make Halloween Crockpot a Scream! Creations It’s the time of year to stock up on sweet treats and fill the Crockpot Corn Butternut Squash and Apples yard and home with decorations as ghosts, goblins and caped crusaders plan their invasion of your neighborhood. 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, Spearfish, 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-traffic areas. erative (address found on Page 3). If your poster is published, youʼll receive a 1 can pork and beans 1 T. vinegar • Don’t staple or nail through light strings or electrical prize. All entries must include your name, age, mailing address and the names Pictured, Cooperative Connections cords. of your parents. Colored drawings are encouraged. Brown ground beef, bacon and onion; drain. Combine all • Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or ingredients in crockpot. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Denene Miles, Doland Crockpot Steak and Rice Use only insulated staples to hold light strings in place, not 1-1/2 lbs. round steak, cut into 1 can cream of chicken soup nails or tacks. Crockpot Creamy Italian Chicken • Do not attach cords or lights to metal objects. bite-size pieces 1 can water • Outdoors, use only lights and cords rated for outdoor use. 1-1/2 lbs. chicken 8 oz. cream cheese Onion 1 cup rice • Cords should be plugged into outlets equipped with 1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can golden mushroom soup 2 T. soy sauce ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Use a portable GFCI Dressing 6 to 8 oz. sliced mushrooms if your outdoor outlets don’t have them. GFCIs protect you 1/4 to 1/2 cup water Butter Brown steak with a little onion. Mix soup and water Please send your favorite from electric shocks. in crockpot. Stir in rice and soy sauce; mix well. Stir in browned steak. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours. May be holiday treat, • Always unplug lights before going to bed or leaving your Place chicken in crackpot. Mix Italian dressing and water cooked in oven for 1-1/2 hours. soup and together; pour over the chicken. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours home. Shirley Miller, Winfred brunch recipes • Do not run electrical cords across sidewalks or other walk- or LOW for 8 hours. After the chicken is cooked, remove from pot and set aside. Mix cream cheese and chicken to your local way areas that could trip or endanger trick-or-treaters. Indoors, electric cooper­ soup into the liquid that remains in the crockpot. Stir until Western Crockpot Omelet avoid stretching cords across a room where people or pets can melted and heated through. Shred chicken and add to cream ative (address trip over them or become entangled. sauce. Saute mushrooms in butter. Add to chicken mixture. 1 (30 oz.) pkg. frozen hash 1 green pepper, chopped found on Page 3). Each recipe Serve over rice or noodles. browns, thawed 12 eggs Whether decorating or using extension cords in general, Tracy Romey, Oelrichs printed will be 1 lb. ham, cubed 1 cup 2% milk entered into a read the label on both the cord and the appliances that are 1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar 1 tsp. salt plugged into it to make sure the cord can handle the load. If drawing for a Crockpot Hash Brown Casserole cheese 1 tsp. pepper prize in Decem­ it can’t, use a higher-rated cord or unplug some appliances. 1 onion, chopped 2 rings smoked sausage, cut into 1 bag frozen hash browns ber 2016. All Remember that extension cords are meant for temporary, not entries must pieces 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese permanent, use. include your 1 onion, chopped 2 cups cream of chicken soup Grease a 5-quart crockpot. Layer half of hash browns, A safe celebration is the best celebration and following basic ham, cheese, onion and green pepper. Repeat layers. name, mailing electrical safety guidelines will help you avoid real scares and Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over address, tele­ keep your memories “boo-tiful” and fun. Place sausage in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle with onions. potato mixture. Cook on LOW, covered, for 6 to 7 hours phone number Add hash browns. Spread soup over all. Sprinkle cheese on until set. Turn off crockpot. Let stand uncovered 15 to 20 and coopera­ Source: safeelectricity.org top. Cook on HIGH 2 hours. minutes. tive name. Lynn Holzerland, Waubay Mary Jessen, Holabird

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COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS • November 2016 5 More than 600 Members Attend Grassroots Events Political engagement is embedded in the history of electric cooperatives. It has often been said that electric cooperatives were born in politics and if they die, they will die in politics. This notion prompted Sioux Valley Energy to host four events throughout September and October. The events were dubbed “Grassroots Congratulations to George Thielsen of sioux Falls who Night” to underscore the importance of mem­ won the trip to Washington D.C. ber engagement in the political process. Gen­ eral Manager and CEO, Tim McCarthy, told audience members about the political challenges that lie ahead. “More and more electric cooperatives are being subjected to onerous regulations which do not fit into what we would consider a balanced solution. In fact, I would argue that we are entering a time period that could transform the way rural electric cooperatives do business and it may impact you—the member—significantly,” McCarthy said. The inaugural event was held in Brandon featuring U.S. Senator, . A second event was held in Brookings featuring Public Utilities Chairman, Chris Nelson and State Representative Mark Mickelson. Minnesota members attended an event in Pipe­ stone with guest speakers Darrick Moe, CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and State Senator Bill Weber. The series of meetings wrapped up in Madison with featured speaker U.S. Congresswoman . In total, more than 600 members attended the events. During the meetings, members also learned about the political action committee of the rural electric cooperatives called ACRE (Action Com­ mittee for Rural Electrification). “ACRE supports candidates for the U.S. House and Senate- those in office now and run­ ning for office-who will speak for and protect the interests of electric cooperatives and their consumer-owners. ACRE contributions to candidates are backed by over 30,000 eligible members across 47 states with an average con­ tribution of $53, making it truly a grassroots movement,” said McCarthy. If you want more information on becoming an ACRE member, contact Paul Mantz at Sioux U.S. Senator, John Thune, provides Sioux Valley Energy members attending the Brandon Valley Energy: paul.mantz@siouxvalleyenergy. event with an update on energy legislation and regulation. com or 800-234-1960.

2 November 2016 • COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns More than 600 Members Attend Grassroots Events

Top Left: U.S. Congresswoman, Kristi Noem, speaks to a group of Sioux Valley Energy members in Madison. She offered her perspective on how important citizen engagement is to the political process.

Top Right: Minnesota State Senator, Bill Weber, provides a state update to members in Pipestone.

Bottom: Sioux Valley Energy’s Carrie Law, asks SD State Rep­ resentative, Mark Mickelson and SD PUC Chair, Chris Nelson about the importance of afford­ able electricity when trying to build the rural economy.

COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns • November 2016 7 Tackling the Decline in Rural Voting Through Co-ops Vote

With ElEction Day quickly approaching, than 560 electric co-ops representing all the states America’s electric cooperatives continue to build mo­ in which co-ops operate are taking part in the mentum behind an innovative program to boost the effort. As of mid-August, 50 co-ops had achieved political clout of rural America. Called Co-ops Vote, “5-star status,” indicating they had undertaken at the non-partisan campaign has one simple goal: least five distinct program activities, such as hosting increase voter turnout at the polls this November. an employee engagement event or voter registration In the 2012 elections, rural voter turnout drive, building awareness of Co-ops Vote through dropped by 18 percent, twice the decline seen across newsletter articles, or promoting the campaign on By the nation as a whole. social media. Dan Riedinger Electric co-ops are deeply rooted in their com­ Employees at West River Electric Association in munities, and that decline raised an alarm. Con­ Wall, S.D., have worked to ensure that members cerned that the downward voting trend would con­ who stop by the office are registered to vote. tinue, and could diminish the voice of rural America More than half a million people have seen news in future elections, co-ops sprung to action. about Co-ops Vote through social media, and sev­ Participation in Co-ops Vote is strong. More eral thousand have taken the pledge to get out and

8 November 2016 • COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS vote in this election. “America’s electric coopera­ The maps below examine voter turnout in general elections since 2000 tives are leaders in the com­ for South Dakota and surrounding states. The turnout is for Voting Eligible munities they serve through­ Population (VEP) total ballots counted, unless otherwise noted. VAP stands for out the country,” NRECA Voting Age Population. The state’s overall ranking in terms of voter turnout is CEO Jim Matheson said. indicated on the top line. Source: http://www.electproject.org “Co-ops Vote focuses elected leaders on the people who are most invested in the success 2012 General Election Turnout of their own communities. With 42 million members in (VEP Total Ballots Counted) 47 states, electric co-ops are a MT: 14. ND: 23. powerful voice on national is­ MN: 1. 63.5% 60.4% sues that have a local impact.” 58.6% Turnout b 76.4% Anyone can take the pledge Z 130 million ballots SD: 24. online by visiting www.vote. CO: 27. 222 million VEP 60.1% W IA: coop. The website provides a 240 million VAP 59% xoNE 20. 3(T). variety of voter resources and information on key issues, 61.1% L70.6% such as the importance of c https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EYjW8l4y-5xPbkTFjdjdpnxOCgVvB8rM_oqjtJhtQKY/pubhtml rural economic development z and the continuing need for safe, reliable and affordable 2008 General Election Turnout electricity. (VEP Total Ballots Counted) Support for the effort MT 18. extends well beyond the co-op ND: 27. MN: 1. 67.1% 63.6% community. When the Ken­ 62.2% Turnout b 78.1% tucky Association of Electric Z SD: 22. 132.6 million ballots Cooperatives launched its CO: 29. 65.6% 213 million VEP W Co-ops Vote program, Ken­ 231 million VAP 63.1% IA: 6. tucky Secretary of State Alison xoNE: 26. 69.7% Lundergan Grimes gave it her 63.7% L endorsement. “As a common­ c wealth, we have work to do to zhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1deCSqgLqrzFgpUa_S8Gk-8mKrPq47pkx1eqKwZGtSqA/edit#gid=1424011440 increase voter turnout in all of our elections, especially in 2004 General Election Turnout rural Kentucky where turnout (VEP Total Ballots Counted) is below the state average in almost every cycle,” she said. MT: 18. ND: 17. MN: 1. “I appreciate our electric 60.7% Turnout 65.2% 65.5% 78.8% cooperatives working hard to b 123.5 million ballots Z SD: 8. urge citizens in rural areas to 203 million VEP CO: 14. vote in this important elec­ 69.4% W 220 million VAP 66.3% IA: 6. tion year. I am excited to be a xoNE: 24. 70.6% partner in their efforts as we 64.1% continue to work to get more cL Kentuckians to the polls.” zhttp://www.electproject.org/2004g Show your support for rural communities by join- 2000 General Election Turnout ing co-op members across the country in casting your ballot (VEP Total Ballots Counted) on Nov. 8. MT: 6. ND: 10. MN: 1. 62.6% Dan Riedinger writes on con­ 55.3% Turnout b61.1% 70.1% sumer and cooperative affairs 107 million ballots Z SD: 15. for the National Rural Electric 194 million VEP CO: 9. 58.7% W Cooperative Association, the 210 million VAP 61.4% IA* Arlington, Va.-based service xoNE: 17. 63.2% arm of the nation’s 900-plus 57.8% L consumer-owned, not-for-profit http://www.electproject.org/2000g *Iowa’s figure is for VEP for Highestc Office, not VEP Total Ballots Counted electric cooperatives. z COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS • November 2016 9 Statement of Ownership

10 November 2016 • COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns Can You Help Us Locate These People? Each year when Sioux Valley Energy mails capital credit checks to former customers, some are returned because the person has moved. If you know any of the people on this list, who are shown at the last known location in our records, please tell them to con­ tact Sioux Valley Energy to claim their capital credit check. They can call 1-800-234-1960. List is continued on pages 14 and 15. south Dakota BROOKINGS MCCLEMANS, JOHN R CANTON SPRAGUE ESTATE, ROBERT BRITTON BECKER, MIKE P & FRAN BROOKINGS MCFARLAND, FARON & SHEILA % FRANCES SPRAGUE BRITTON FLANERY, GEORGE & JANINE BROOKINGS MECKELVANEY, CHRISTINA CASTLEWOOD MCCUEN, LAMONTE & NANCY BROOKINGS A L P HUNTING %ALLEN DODD BROOKINGS NORDBYE, HART CENTERVILLE PULSCHER, MARK BROOKINGS ANDERSON, DAVID & SHEILA BROOKINGS NORDSTROM, KATHY CHANCELLOR FARLAND, RANDY BROOKINGS BALLIS, MELISSA BROOKINGS OLSON, ALVERA CHESTER BALDWIN, AILEEN BROOKINGS BEHRNS, CLINT BROOKINGS PASCO, MATTHEW CHESTER HINRICHS, SANDY BROOKINGS BERRETH, J D & NICOLLE M BROOKINGS PASO, RHONDA CHESTER KERNER, EMILY BROOKINGS BROCKHOFT, ALYSSA BROOKINGS PETERSEN, KEITH CHESTER SCHLOSSER , FRANCIS BROOKINGS BRORSON KENT BROOKINGS PICKARD, BILL CLEAR LAKE JAMES, GARY BROOKINGS BROWN, JACK T & MARVENE M BROOKINGS QUAM, GARY COLMAN COLOMBE, BRAD BROOKINGS BYRD, SAMUEL BROOKINGS RABEY, JEFF COLMAN FINNEY, JAMES BROOKINGS CALVIN, SANDINE BROOKINGS RISTY, ANDREA COLMAN GROHS, AMY BROOKINGS CAPPEL, SHERRY BROOKINGS ROBERTSON, VICTOR COLMAN HALSNE, DALE BROOKINGS CARLSON, SUE BROOKINGS ROTT, JOEL & JANET COLMAN HILDEBRANDT, ROBERT BROOKINGS CHRISTIE, MATT BROOKINGS RUESCHENBERG, PAT & JULI COLMAN HILDEBRANDT ESTATE, ELSIE BROOKINGS DVORACEK, BLAKE BROOKINGS SAGMOE, BEVERLY % LES HILDEBRANDT BROOKINGS EARLEY, ERIN C/O GINA WEIKER COLMAN KIMBALL, BRION BROOKINGS EVENSEN, LINDSAY BROOKINGS SATTERLEE TIM, & JULIENNE COLMAN LERAAS, MIKE BROOKINGS FLEMING, SCOTT BROOKINGS SAX, LARRY& NATALIE COLMAN MATHERN, GINA BROOKINGS FLUTE, BARRY BROOKINGS SCHROEDER, JIM COLMAN MOHON, TAMMI BROOKINGS FREDRIKSON, EUGENE& NANCY BROOKINGS SHAFER DAN COLMAN SARGENT, LURA BROOKINGS GALINAT, DARRIN BROOKINGS SHEPHER, MELANIE & LARRY COLTON AGNEW, JAMES BROOKINGS GEORGE, SARAH BROOKINGS SMITH, PAUL & IVY COLTON BREMER, KAREN BROOKINGS GILE, BETTY DBA SMITH COMPANY COLTON COLTONS CLASSIFIED CAFÉ BROOKINGS GLATZEL ESTATE, NELLIE BROOKINGS SOGN, DAVE %DAWN MANN %EUGENE GLATZEL BROOKINGS SPARGUR, DENNIS & JUDITH COLTON CONNOR, WILLIAM BROOKINGS GROSS, ALLEN H BROOKINGS SWANSON, THAINE & MARCI COLTON EVANS, WAYNE BROOKINGS GRUSETH, ROBERT & SUSAN BROOKINGS THE UPHOLSTERY SHOP COLTON IMMEKER, FRANK BROOKINGS GYLLING, STEVEN & FRANCES O % JEFF ALBRECHT COLTON MANE STREET STYLIST BROOKINGS HABER, MERLIN BROOKINGS THOMAS, BRUCE ANGELA AMUNDSON BROOKINGS HARMELINK, LANA BROOKINGS ULRICH, SHERYL COLTON NELSON, RENEE & JIM BROOKINGS HATZENBIHLER, JENNIFER BROOKINGS VANDENBERG, JEAN COLTON THOMPSONJEFF & TERESA BROOKINGS HAUGLIE, CRAIG BROOKINGS VANDERWOUD, MICHAEL J COLTON THOMPSON, JENNIFER BROOKINGS HILLS, JENNIFER BROOKINGS VASKE, C J COLTON WASWICK, NELLIE BROOKINGS HOF, JOHN D BROOKINGS WALTER, REED COLTON WHITE, JAMES & KRISTIN BROOKINGS HOINES, ROBERT BROOKINGS WEBER, DONALD COLTON WILLUWEIT, KARLA BROOKINGS HOUTMAN, JEREMIE BROOKINGS WERTZ, AIMEE CROOKS CLARK, MELISSA BROOKINGS HOVELSON, AARON & KAYLA BRUCE CHRISTENSON, LISA CROOKS FEERICK, JOHN BROOKINGS IRVINE, TODD & AUDRA M BRUCE GILMORE, FRED CROOKS JOHNSON, KEITH & SHERRIE BROOKINGS JACOBSON, BRYAN A BRUCE KEISER, CODY CUSTER EDWARDS, LON BROOKINGS JIBBEN, REID BRUCE PERRY, MIKE CUSTER JANSON, BETH BROOKINGS JOHNSON, JAY D BRYANT ROHDE, CHALSEA CUSTER SHAFER, ANGELA BROOKINGS KELLER, ROBERT BURBANK NAGLESTADJENS & LORIE DE SMET NELSON, JAY T BROOKINGS KIEHN, PETE CANISTOTA BURGERS, RUTH E DE SMET NIEMANN, JASON BROOKINGS KING, RICHARD CANISTOTA KLOCKMAN, KEVIN P DELL RAPIDS AULT, TERRY BROOKINGS KINNER, CALVIN D & JOYCE M CANISTOTA KROPUENSKE, DALE DELL RAPIDS BARRON, LARRY & TWYLA BROOKINGS KROSCHEL, DANIELLE CANISTOTA OAKLEAF INC, SIDNEY OAKLEAF DELL RAPIDS BOLDT, JOAN BROOKINGS LEFEBVRE, NICK CANISTOTA SMITH, MIKE DELL RAPIDS BUTHE, KENNETH & ULA MAE BROOKINGS LEMASTER, BRIAN & JENNIFER CANTON ANDERSON DALE & HOLLY DELL RAPIDS HEINEMANN, CRAIG BROOKINGS MAHER, TERSA CANTON LAHR, JEFF & KATHY DELL RAPIDS HEINEMANN, STEVE A BROOKINGS MATHERN, DALLAS CANTON PETERSON, VIRGINIA COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns • November 2016 11 Along the Trail South Dakota Leaders Line the Path

In a sEason of politics in a city built arounD ment and enlightenment of those living in and visit­ politics, the South Dakota Trail of Governors ing South Dakota and its Capital city. The project emerges to bring the state’s top leaders to life in is believed to be unique in its tribute to a state’s bronze. governors. Rapid City has statues of U.S. Presidents By Since the placement of the first statues in 2012, throughout the downtown area of the city that is Brenda Kleinjan the trail has brought to life the vision of two Pierre, the gateway to Mount Rushmore. S.D., businessmen – LeRoy Foster and Rick Jensen The Trail of Governors Foundation to bring the – who dreamed of creating a lasting legacy of South vision for the statues to reality. Former governors’ Dakota’s governors. Combining a love of history families who had been identified were notified so with an appreciation of arts, the duo envisioned a that work could begin on statues for those individu­ concept to bring the state’s past top leaders to life- als. The foundation is still missing a few families size scale. and help is requested from anyone with clues on the When completed, the trail of bronze statues will governors, particularly former governors Charles H. honor each of the state’s governors for the enjoy­ Sheldon of Pierpont, Frank Byrne of Faulkton and

The plan is to erect statues for every South Dakota gov- ernor who has served the state and is no longer in office. The statues will be placed on city property, creating a trail from the Missouri River-front area, through down- town Pierre and continuing to and around the state Capitol

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For more information on the Trail of Governors Foundation, please contact: 12 November 2016 • COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS Trail of Governor’s Foundation 1714 N. Lincoln Pierre, SD 57501 Biographies of Governors with Statues Gov. Arthur Calvin Mellette Gov. 1st 19th Governor of South Dakota Years in Office: 1889-1893 Years in Office: 1951-1955 William Bulow of Beresford. Birth: June 23, 1842, Henry County, Ind. Birth: Jan. 22, 1904, Arendel, Norway As the project progresses, governors’ families Death: May 25, 1896, Pittsburg, Kan. Death: Dec. 21, 1990, Webster, S.D. from across the United States share their personal stories of these South Dakota leaders. Foundation Gov. Charles Nelson Herreid Gov. members and artists continue piecing together 4th Governor of South Dakota 20th Governor of South Dakota each governor’s historical puzzle with details such Years in Office: 1901-1905 Years in Office: 1955-1959 as physical features, greatest accomplishments and Birth: Oct. 20, 1857, Madison, Wis. Birth: April 17, 1915, Sioux Falls, S.D. favorite pastimes. Death: July 6, 1928, Aberdeen, S.D. Death: Jan. 1, 2003, Scottsdale, Ariz. Among the South Dakota artists creating the sculptures are Lee Leuning, John Lopez, James Gov. Robert Scadden Vessey Gov. Nils Andreas Boe Michael Maher and Sherri Treeby. The foundation’s 7th Governor of South Dakota 23rd Governor of South Dakota goal is to unveil three bronze statues each year be­ Years in Office: 1909-1913 Years in Office: 1965-1969 ginning in 2012 and to complete 30 statues within Birth: May 16, 1858, Birth: Sept. 10, 1913, Baltic, S.D. 10 years. Plans are to continue commissioning stat­ Winnebago County, Wis. Death: July 30, 1992, Sioux Falls, S.D. ues as each future governor leaves office so the trail Death: Oct. 18, 1929, Pasadena, Calif. will wind its way through South Dakota’s future. Gov. Frank Leroy Farrar The governors guide visitors through Pierre’s busi­ Gov. 24th Governor of South Dakota ness district and around the state Capitol Complex. 9th Governor of South Dakota Years in Office: 1969-1971 Private donations fund each statue with a donor Years in Office: 1917-1921 Birth: April 2, 1929, Britton, S.D. or donor group contributing $72,000 for one Birth: Aug. 27, 1870, Clay County, S.D. governor. Death: Dec. 20, 1936, Redfield, S.D. Gov. Richard Francis Kneip Some of the depictions of the governors draw 25th Governor of South Dakota upon iconic connections the governor may have had Gov. Warren Everett Green Years in Office: 1971-1978 with his place in the state’s history and culture. 13th Governor of South Dakota Birth: Jan. 7, 1933, Tyler, Minn. From his vantage point across the street of the Years in Office: 1931-1933 Death: March 9, 1987, Sioux Falls, S.D. state capitol, the state’s 29th governor, Walter Dale Birth: March 10, 1869, Miller, holds a branding iron, signalling his western Jackson County, Wis. Gov. Harvey Lowell Wollman South Dakota ranching roots. Death: April 27, 1945, Watertown, S.D. 26th Governor of South Dakota The state’s first governor, Arthur Mellette stands Years in Office: 1978-1979 on the lawn of the Hughes County Courthouse, Gov. Birth: May 14, 1935, Frankfort, S.D. gazing down historic Pierre Street to the banks of 14th Governor of South Dakota the Missouri River. Years in Office: 1933-1937 Gov. William John “Bill” Janklow Gov. who served a total of four Birth: April 23, 1879, Paddock, Neb. 27th and 30th Governor of South Dakota terms as the state’s 27th and 30th governor, bran­ Death: Oct. 30, 1951, Rapid City, S.D. Years in Office: 1979-1987 and 1995-2003 dishes a bull horn as he stares down the State’s Birth: Sept. 13, 1939, , Department of Transportation. Gov. Death: Jan. 12, 2012, Sioux Falls, S.D. The state’s 18th governor, George T. Mikkelson, 15th Governor of South Dakota attired in a crisp suit of the 1940s, is caught mid- Years in Office: 1937-1939 Gov. George Speaker Mickelson stride walking from the west side of the Capitol Birth: Sept. 15, 1892, Hot Springs, S.D. 28th Governor of South Dakota while his son George S. (governor No. 28) is on the Death: Dec. 14, 1964, Rapid City, S.D. Years in Office: 1987-1993 opposite end of the capitol grounds with his hand Birth: Jan. 31, 1941-Mobridge, S.D. outstretched in greeting. Gov. Harlan John Bushfield Death: April 19, 1993-near Dubuque, Iowa On the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion, gov­ 16th Governor of South Dakota ernor No. 31 and now U.S. Senator M. Michael Years in Office: 1939-1943 Gov. Rounds is depicted waiting the state’s pheasant hunt Birth: Aug.6, 1882, Atlantic, Iowa 29th Governor of South Dakota with his dog at his side and a shotgun in his hands. Death: Sept. 27, 1948, Miller, S.D. Years in Office: 1993-1995 For more information on the Trail of Governors Birth: Oct. 5, 1925, Viewfield, S.D. Foundation, please contact: Trail of Governor’s Gov. George Theodore Mickelson Death: Sept. 28, 2015, Dallas, Texas Foundation, 1714 N. Lincoln, Pierre, SD 57501 or 18th Governor of South Dakota call 605-454-0689. You Can also find information Years in Office: 1947-1951 Gov. Marion Michael “Mike” Rounds online at www.trailofgovernors.com. Birth: July 23, 1903, Selby, S.D. 31st Governor of South Dakota Opposite Page: Among the 19 South Dakota Governors me­ Death: Feb. 28, 1965, Sioux Falls, S.D. Years in Office: 2003-2011 morialized with a statue along the Trail of Governors is Gov. Birth: Oct. 24, 1954, Huron, S.D. George T. Mikkelson, who, on Feb. 26, 1947, signed the South Dakota Electric Cooperative Act.

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REW, ART & AUDRA SHAMATT, CORY Continued from Page 11 SOURILE, MICHAEL A STRZYZEWSKI, JERRY DELL RAPIDS I-29 LIVESTOCK SUPPLY GARRETSON PIEPER, ROGER HUMBOLDT MCMILLAN, PEARL YOUNGDALE, DEBRA C % WESLEY VANDAALEN GARRETSON SAXON, DON & KIMBERLY HUMBOLDT OLSON, JENNIFER L LENTZ, KARLA DELL RAPIDS KELLENBERGER, WADE & ATHENA GARRETSON STRUWE, SUSAN HUMBOLDT S & S GROCERY AUSTIN, JOSEPH E DELL RAPIDS KOMMES, DEAN A & MICHELE L GARRETSON TRI COUNTY PORK INC C/O STEVE MCCRARY MICHELS, SHEILA D DELL RAPIDS NORTON, KYLE % JOHN VANHOVE HUMBOLDT SERRAO, KRISTA DBA VIDEO PLUS WEBER, SHEILA DELL RAPIDS PARK BROS MINK FARM SIGN GARY BENZ, LORI V HURON KRUSE, LEE & AMBER KRAGH, ADAM DELL RAPIDS SCHRAD, THOMAS J GROTON WILLIS, ALBERT HURON LEE, CRAIG & TASHA JOHNSON, JASON & TERRY DELL RAPIDS STENBERG, VIRGIL HARRISBURG BROOKS, GENE HURON NOYES, JAMES & SUSAN GAMBRILL, CANDY DELL RAPIDS THRONSON JOE & AMANDA HARRISBURG EFFECTIVE ENTERPRIZES HURON PHILLIPS, AMBER LEE, MIKE DELL RAPIDS TURNER, TRAE HARRISBURG HAMSA, TRACY HURON SCHADE, DAVE MORRISON BRAD & JOANNE DELL RAPIDS WALTZ, FREDERICK & FAYE HARRISBURG HOLSCHER, SCOTT KEYSTONE ENGEL, WENDY GLAUS, ROSA DELL RAPIDS WENTZEL, KEVIN HARRISBURG JONES, YVONNE LAKE PRESTON MOEN, MYRON D & JUDY JERKE, RICHARD R & LULA V EGAN AMBURN, TERRY HARRISBURG SUTTER, POLLY LENNOX BUSHMAN, MERLE & VIOLET MORIARTY, IAN EGAN AMDAHL, MONICA HARRISBURG SYVERSON, DARIN LENNOX KREUN, MARY COON, BILL& SCHARLENE EGAN HESS, PAUL HARRISBURG TAGUE, SHANNON LENNOX OLIGMUELLER, STEVE DIAL, DONNA ELK POINT KASULKA, PAUL HARTFORD BECHTOLD, CLELLAN LENNOX TIMMERMAN, JEFF & DENISE DOZIER, WARREN B & ELIZABETH ELK POINT THOMPSON, MAUREEN MARGIE LYONS MEYERINK, STEVEN & LINDA FILIPEK, DAN ELKTON ALP HUNTING INC HARTFORD BEDEAYX, DAKE MADISON AHLGRIM, JAMES H % RANCHERS OUTLET %ADOLPH PETERSON HARTFORD BERSCHEID, JOHN MADISON CASLER ESTATE, H A FREDRICH, JAY AND CYNTHIA ELKTON COCHRAN, ROSS HARTFORD BOELSEN, FLORENE % BETTY CASLER GUBBRUD, KARON ELKTON GEBHART, LEONARD HARTFORD CRANE, NATHAN MADISON CHRISTIANSEN, KEVIN HOCKENBARY, SANDRA ELKTON GROOTERS, DAVID HARTFORD FARRIS, DAN MADISON EHLERS, JESSE NELSON, CLIFFORD ELKTON HAMMER, JOHN D DBA BABES & BUBBA’S MADISON EWING, CAROL OLSEN, COLIN ELKTON HENNINGSEN, PAUL HARTFORD GABBERT, KIM MADISON FETERL , PAT & BETH URBAN, KALE & BETH ELKTON JENSEN, STEVE HARTFORD HAGERTY, BILL & KAREN MADISON FREDERICKS, SANDRA WEST, SUSAN ELKTON VERHELST, DEREK HARTFORD HATCH, STEPHEN MADISON HARRINGTON-MOORE, SHIRLEY SEWRIGHT, LOWELL & ANNETTE R EMERY BECKER, GERALD & SANDRA HARTFORD HERKER, AMMIE MADISON HEXOM, JULI REIERSON, JOEL & TRACY ESTELLINE ERRICKSON CHRIS & LYNN HARTFORD HIEDEMAN, AMY MADISON HUDSON, DON CARDA, CHAD & LAURA ESTELLINE HUTT, DENNIS HARTFORD HUNKIN, PHILLIP MADISON HURLEY, JOHN & DONNA BAWDON, GERALD & MARCIA K ESTELLINE KRUSE, BETTY HARTFORD JACOBS,RANDALL& JOELLEN MADISON HUSHER, JOEL BOYETT, BEN FLANDREAU CROW, BRENDA HARTFORD JENSEN, KENNY M MADISON JENSEN, DOUG IVERSON, DAN & DENISE FLANDREAU HOSKINS, MERLE HARTFORD JOHNSON, SUSAN MADISON JOHNSON, ELEANOR S LINDER, CAROL FLANDREAU KEATING, RANDALL HARTFORD LANGHOFF, PAMELA MADISON JOHNSON, KEITH NERISON, BRUCE W & RUTH N FLANDREAU LARSON, RUTH E HARTFORD MARTIN, CLINT & TAMMY MADISON KELLEY, ANTHONY NOTHDURFT, KATHIE FLANDREAU LATHROP COMMUNITY HARTFORD OTHDURFT, STEVE MADISON KESSLER, JEROME DBA STYLE SETTER SALON % SHERIDAN PULSCHER HARTFORD POKOS, TAMMY MADISON KRUGER, PATRICK SANDS, KEITH & MARLYS FLANDREAU PRINS, DARIN HARTFORD SPORTS EDITION INC MADISON LAKE SHORE GOLF &RV RESORT STEELE, BARBARA FLANDREAU THOMAS, ABBY HARTFORD STASICA, DANIEL A MADISON LUND, DENNIS & PATRICIA BRENDE, ELMER A FLANDREAU VAUGHN, EDDIE D & MARTHA L HARTFORD SWEDLUND, MICHELE MADISON OLESEN, LYLE & STACY HOFFMAN, ROBERT W FLANDREAU WILLIAMS, PAULA HARTFORD TOOLE, CLIFF & CARMEN MADISON PEARSON, MAYNARD & MILDRED C MAGER, BRENDA FLANDREAU WOOD, MERLE W HARTFORD WASSON, ALISON MADISON RAB INC % WAYNE BESSMAN NEILAN, GEARY FORT PIERRE CARL, RICK % MARTY WASSON MADISON REINICKE, PALMER BORN, DAN FREEMAN HILLBERG, LISA A HARTFORD WOLLES, TODD MADISON RIEDESEL, THOR GOLINGHORST, MICHAEL GARRETSON ARLT, ELLEN HAYTI REESE, HOWARD MADISON SCHMIDT, RICCO CHAMBERS, CHRIS D & JULIE GARRETSON BARTUNEK, AMANDA HAZEL EBBINGA, DEAN MADISON SCHROEDER, DONALD & LEOLA MISSLITZ, JOANN GARRETSON BIREN, CHRIS HERMOSA KRUMM, JEROME MADISON SCOTT, BRIAN FABER, DUANE GARRETSON BRANDON NATURAL CARE HERMOSA MALLARY, RON & TERRY MADISON SMITH, DARREN HINSCH, BURNELL % DR. 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14 November 2016 • COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns MITCHELL BROUWER, DAVID A SIOUX FALLS AMBERG, ALAN SIOUX FALLS DUGGAN, PAMELA MITCHELL GOETSCH, JOEL SIOUX FALLS ANDERSON, PAUL A SIOUX FALLS DUMONT, TERRI MITCHELL RENO, JANICE SIOUX FALLS ANDERSON, DON E SIOUX FALLS DUNHAM, SCOTT Can You Help Us Locate These People? MITCHELL REW, ART & AUDRA SIOUX FALLS ANDERSON, BRIAN & PATRICIA SIOUX FALLS EGGIMAN, DANIEL & DARLENE MITCHELL SHAMATT, CORY SIOUX FALLS ANDERSON, MARLYN & LORRAINE SIOUX FALLS EICHOLZ, DAVE & JUDY Continued from Page 11 MITCHELL SOURILE, MICHAEL A SIOUX FALLS ARHART, ROD SIOUX FALLS ELLIS, TONYA MITCHELL STRZYZEWSKI, JERRY SIOUX FALLS ASSAM, KAY SIOUX FALLS ENGELS, EVERETT L & MARGARETE MITCHELL YOUNGDALE, DEBRA C SIOUX FALLS AULT, CYNDIA R SIOUX FALLS ENNOR, RUSSEL MONROE LENTZ, KARLA SIOUX FALLS AXLUND, LOIS SIOUX FALLS FEISTNER, KELLY MONTROSE AUSTIN, JOSEPH E SIOUX FALLS BAKER, JERRY & JADE SIOUX FALLS FERWERDA, BRYAN MONTROSE MICHELS, SHEILA D SIOUX FALLS BARZINJEE, HAYDAR SIOUX FALLS FLUKE, LEROY MONTROSE WEBER, SHEILA SIOUX FALLS BAUMGARTNER, GREG SIOUX FALLS FOKKEN, STEVE NUNDA KRAGH, ADAM SIOUX FALLS BEATTY, PHIL SIOUX FALLS FOX, DEBORAH M OLDHAM JOHNSON, JASON & TERRY SIOUX FALLS BERGESON, CHRIS SIOUX FALLS FROST, DONALD M PARKER GAMBRILL, CANDY SIOUX FALLS BERGHORST BELDEN, NIKI SIOUX FALLS GALES, LYNNETTE PARKER LEE, MIKE SIOUX FALLS BERTSCH, KATHY SIOUX FALLS GARDINER, MONICA PARKER MORRISON BRAD & JOANNE DBA THE IDEAL WEIGH, INC. SIOUX FALLS GARDNER, MARSHALL PARKSTON GLAUS, ROSA SIOUX FALLS BODY WORKS SIOUX FALLS GARDNER, ROSS & CHARITY PARKSTON JERKE, RICHARD R & LULA V %VINCE MCCORMICK SIOUX FALLS GARTAMAKER, LORI PHILIP MORIARTY, IAN SIOUX FALLS BODY WORKS SIOUX FALLS GEISTFELD, JOHN & WENDY PIERPONT COON, BILL & SCHARLENE LENNOX LOCATION SIOUX FALLS GLAMMEIER, DANIEL PIERRE DIAL, DONNA SIOUX FALLS BONESTROO, RON SIOUX FALLS GONNERMAN, DAVID & CHARNEY PIERRE DOZIER, WARREN B & ELIZABETH SIOUX FALLS BOVILL, HEATHER SIOUX FALLS GONNERMAN, SHARON PIERRE FILIPEK, DAN SIOUX FALLS BOWMAN, CHARLES SIOUX FALLS GOODMANSON, MARCIA % RANCHERS OUTLET SIOUX FALLS BRANOVITCH, RICHARD SIOUX FALLS GREVLOS, JILL T PIERRE FREDRICH, JAY AND CYNTHIA SIOUX FALLS BRENDEN, PAULA SIOUX FALLS HAACKE, ALVINA C PIERRE GUBBRUD, KARON SIOUX FALLS BROVEAK, ALAN & MINDY SIOUX FALLS HARMON, MARY PIERRE HOCKENBARY, SANDRA SIOUX FALLS BROWN, BARB SIOUX FALLS HARTMAN, LANCE PIERRE NELSON, CLIFFORD SIOUX FALLS BRUHN, DAVID SIOUX FALLS HATHEWAY, ROGER & PATTI PIERRE OLSEN, COLIN SIOUX FALLS BUNDE, JEANNIE SIOUX FALLS HERREID, JAMES E PIERRE URBAN, KALE & BETH SIOUX FALLS BURGI, CHAD SIOUX FALLS HERRLEIN, LAURA PIERRE WEST, SUSAN SIOUX FALLS BUSJAHN, BRIAN SIOUX FALLS HEWITT, JUDEAN F PLANKINTON SEWRIGHT, LOWELL & ANNETTE R SIOUX FALLS BUTLER, PATSY SIOUX FALLS HIDENSHIELD, KEN POLLOCK REIERSON, JOEL & TRACY SIOUX FALLS CALDWELL, SHERRI SIOUX FALLS HIGHSTREET, VERNON PUKWANA CARDA, CHAD & LAURA SIOUX FALLS CAMBIER, ERIN SIOUX FALLS HOBERG, ROSS RAPID CITY BAWDON, GERALD & MARCIA K SIOUX FALLS CARDA, GARY & REBECCA SIOUX FALLS HOFFMAN, DAVID & PEGGY S RAPID CITY BOYETT, BEN SIOUX FALLS CARMAN, BRAD SIOUX FALLS HOOGENDOORN, SANDRA RAPID CITY IVERSON, DAN & DENISE SIOUX FALLS CECIL, KACI SIOUX FALLS INDUSTRIAL COATING SERVICES RAPID CITY LINDER, CAROL SIOUX FALLS CHELL REALTORS %DIANE DAHL SIOUX FALLS JACKSON, HERBERT RAPID CITY NERISON, BRUCE W & RUTH N SIOUX FALLS CHMELER, JOHN R SIOUX FALLS JACOBS, JUDITH RAPID CITY NOTHDURFT, KATHIE SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIANSON, MELISSA 220 W 21ST ST APT 5 DBA STYLE SETTER SALON SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIANSON, MICHELE SIOUX FALLS JANS, RUBEN R & DARLENE E RAPID CITY SANDS, KEITH & MARLYS SIOUX FALLS CLARK, FLOYD & MARGY SIOUX FALLS JANSEN, STEVE RAPID CITY STEELE, BARBARA SIOUX FALLS CLOSE, WILLIAM SIOUX FALLS JENSEN, JEFF & PENNY RENNER BRENDE, ELMER A SIOUX FALLS CONRADI, GARY SIOUX FALLS JERVIK, LILLIAN RENNER HOFFMAN, ROBERT W SIOUX FALLS COOMBS, MATT SIOUX FALLS JOHNSON, JON A RENNER MAGER, BRENDA SIOUX FALLS CRESAP, TERRY & KELLY SIOUX FALLS JOHNSON, STACY RENNER NEILAN, GEARY SIOUX FALLS CRISP, ROBERT H SIOUX FALLS JOHNSON, ANTHONY RUTLAND BORN, DAN SIOUX FALLS CURL, BRENDA % RICHARD SCOTT RUTLAND GOLINGHORST, MICHAEL SIOUX FALLS DAHL, DIANE The names in this list are former Sioux Valley SALEM CHAMBERS, CHRIS D & JULIE SIOUX FALLS DALE, TREVOR SALEM MISSLITZ, JOANN SIOUX FALLS DAVIDSON, RANDALL Energy members and their capital credit checks SHERMAN FABER, DUANE SIOUX FALLS DENOYER, LYNNELL were returned to us after we mailed them out SHERMAN HINSCH, BURNELL SIOUX FALLS DESMET, STEVE to the last known location on our records. If SINAI KIMS KOUNTRY & MORE SIOUX FALLS DEWITT, MIKE & KAREN %KIM RUMBOLZ SIOUX FALLS DICK, ROBERT W & OPAL L you know any of the people on this list, who SIOUX FALLS ADDINK, MARVIN & SHARON SIOUX FALLS DICKERSON, MARGARET are shown at the last known location in our SIOUX FALLS AKSLAND, MARK SIOUX FALLS DIEDE, WALLACE records, please tell them to contact Sioux Valley SIOUX FALLS AKSLAND, SHELLI SIOUX FALLS DOHERTY, KENNETH & PATRICIA SIOUX FALLS ALLEN, KARI SIOUX FALLS DONAHUE, WAYNE Energy to claim their capital credit check. They SIOUX FALLS ALPINE BUILDERS, LLC SIOUX FALLS DROVDAL, KENNETH can call1-800-234-1960.

COOpEraTivE COnnECTiOns • Nobember 2016 15 Regional Dateline October 15-January 3 Events of Special Note 2016 Pheasant Hunting Season Statewide, Pierre, SD October 21-23 605-223-7660 Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair, Sioux Falls, SD October 20 402-331-2889 C&NW Historic Railroad Depot Box Lunch Day, Redfield, SD November 11 605-472-4550 Veterans Day, Fee Free Day Pipestone National October 24 Monument, Pipestone, MN Pentatonix, Sioux Falls, SD 507-825-5464

605-367-7288 OF CHAD S.D. TOURISM COPPESS, COURTESY PHOTO To have your event listed on this page, send complete information, including date, event, place and contact to your local electric cooperative. October 28-30 Include your name, address and daytime telephone number. Information must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to your event. Zoo Boo, Sioux Falls, SD Please call ahead to confirm date, time and location of event. 605-367-7003

October 29 November 11 November 25-26 and December 3 Zoo Boo, Watertown, SD Veterans Day at Crazy Horse December 10, 17-18, 22-23 Holy Rocka Rollaz Christmas 605-882-6269 Memorial, Crazy Horse, SD 1880 Train Holiday Express Concerts, Watertown, SD 605-673-4681 Hill City, SD, 605-574-2222 605-882-3877 October 29-30 Haunted Heartland Country November 12 November 26 December 3 Corn Maze, Harrisburg, SD Holiday Open House I Love the ‘90s, Sioux Falls, SD Christmas Parade and Holiday Extravaganza, Sisseton, SD 605-367-7288 Gift & Craft Fair, Custer, SD November 3-5 605-698-7425 605-673-2244 S.D. Local Foods Conference November 26 Highland Conference Center November 18-19 Holiday Celebration and Winter December 10 Mitchell, SD, 605-342-2180 Holiday Arts Christmas Craft Market, Rapid City, SD Breakfast with Santa Show, Masonic Temple 605-716-7979 Watertown, SD, 605-882-6269 November 5 Mitchell, SD, 605-248-2526 77th Annual Lutefisk Feed December 2-3 December 10 Summit, SD, 605-881-4377 November 18-January 8 Living Christmas Tree Frontier Christmas Winter Wonderland, Falls Park Aberdeen, SD, 605-229-6349 Lake City, SD, 605-448-5474 November 5 Sioux Falls, SD, 605-275-6060 Volga Christian School’s December 2-3, 8-10, 15-17 December 15-March 31 53rd Annual Harvest Festival November 22-December 26 Strawbale Winery Twilight South Dakota Snowmobile Lunch at 11 a.m., Live Auction Christmas at the Capitol Flights 2016, Renner, SD Trails Season, Lead, SD at 12:30 p.m.,Sioux Valley Pierre, SD, 605-773-3178 605-543-5071 605-584-3896 Middle School Gym 200 Husina Ave, Volga SD November 24 December 3 December 25 Call Brenda Volkers at Visitor Center Closed Winterfest Arts & Craft Show Visitor Center Closed 605-690-3434 Pipestone National 9: a.m. to 3 p.m., Commons Pipestone National Monument Monument, Pipestone, MN and Cardinal Gym, Luverne Pipestone, MN, 507-825-5464 507-825-5464 Public Schools, Luverne, MN www.luvernechamber.com