Manager s Dick Johnson CEO/General Manager January 2013
Co-op (USPS No. 675-840) West River Electric Cooperative Connections is the monthly publication for the members of West River Electric Association. Members subscribe to Cooperative Connections as part of their electric cooperative membership for $6.00 a year. West River Electric Cooperative Connections purpose is to provide reliable, helpful information to electric cooperative members on matters pertaining to rural electrification and better living. Nonmember subscriptions are available for $12.00 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid at Wall, S.D., and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to West River Electric Cooperative Connections, PO Box 412, Wall, SD 57790-0412. Other correspondence to: West River Electric Cooperative Connections, PO Box 3486, 57709; telephone (605)393-1500, Exts. 6617, 6631 or 6619; fax (605)393-0275; e-mail vkusser@westriver.com TDG Communications, Inc. Deadwood, S.D. All underground cable location requests for the entire state of South Dakota are made through the South Dakota One-Call System. The number is toll free, 1-800-781-7474 (dial 811 instate). You are required to provide this one-call center with information regarding the location where you will be digging, along with a description of the type of work you will be doing. You are required to give at least a 48-hour notice before you dig. The onecall center will then notify all utilities with underground facilities in the area where you will be digging. January 2013
Tomorrow s Safety 8 large eggs 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 tsp. brown mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 4 whole-wheat buns Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to your local electric cooperative (address found on Page 3). If your poster is published, you ll receive a prize. All entries must include your name, age, mailing address and the names of your parents. January 2013
Reader 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 medium chopped onion 1 (15 oz.) can chili without beans 1 (15 oz.) can stewed tomatoes 1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel original 2 (16 oz.) cans pinto beans 1 pint sour cream 1 lb. Velveeta cheese Tortilla chips or corn chips 4 to 5 cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 6 cups) 3 cans (14 oz. each) reduced sodium chicken broth 2 cans (10 oz. each) mild red or green chili enchilada sauce 1 can (12 oz.) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 cups matchstick or shredded carrots 1 cup uncooked long or medium grain rice 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1-1/2 cups broken tortilla chips Fresh cilantro leaves (optional) Sliced green onions (optional) 2 lbs. baking potatoes 6 slices bacon 4 T. butter 1/3 cup flour 4 cups milk 4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper 2 T. chopped chives 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 T. flour 1 T. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 3 cups milk 2 tsp. lemon juice 1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken 2 (10 oz. each) pkgs. cut broccoli in cheese sauce, thawed and chopped Seasoned croutons, optional 1 lb. ground beef 1 onion, sliced 1/2 cup diced celery 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes 2 cups water 1 can kidney beans 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. chili powder 1 cabbage, shredded (optional) January 2013
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Co-op Fill out and send to: Or drop it in with your payment. Operation Roundup Budget Billing Pay By Bank Automatic Credit Card Payment Marathon Water Heater Radiant Cove Heat Meco Grills Special Electric Heat Rate Geothermal & Air to Air Heat Pumps Rebates Radiant Floor Heating Demand Response Unit Be sure to include your name and address if you mail this coupon October 2012 - # of Meters 15,806 KWH 16,745,281 October 2011 - # of Meters 15,557 KWH 15,828,710 January 2013
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Friday & Saturdays Company Firehouse Brewing Theatre 605-348-1915 Carve Out Senior Hunger Ice Festival Main Street Square 605-394-6002 United Blood Services Blood Drive, EAFB Clinic Ellsworth AFB, SD 605-385-3673 Photo courtesy OF Mike Kjose Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 605-355-3861 United Blood Services Blood Drive, GE Money 605-355-5546 To have your event listed on this page, send complete information, including date, event, place and contact to your local electric cooperative. Include your name, address and daytime telephone number. Information must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to your event. Please call ahead to confirm date, time and location of event. United Blood Services Blood Drive Sturgis Community Center Sturgis, SD 605-342-8585 United Blood Services Blood Drive RPM & Associates 605-348-0555 x 10 West River Electric Will Be Closed For Christmas 605-393-1500 605-279-2135 West River Electric Will Be Open From 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 605-393-1500 605-279-2135 West River Electric Will Be Closed For New Years 605-393-1500 605-279-2135 13th Annual Technology Expo West River Electric Ramkota 605-393-1500 Friday & Saturdays Caberet Firehouse Brewing Theatre 605-348-1915 South Dakota State High School One-Act Play Festival Brandon, SD PeeWee B State Hockey Tournament Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 605-348-2033 South Dakota State High School Gymnastics Meet Stevens HS Broadway Play Hooray for Hollywood Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 605-394-4111 South Dakota State High School Wrestling Tournaments Class A-Watertown Class B-Aberdeen South Dakota State High School Debate & IE Tournament Yankton, SD South Dakota State High School Girls Basketball Tournaments Class AA-Rapid City Class A-Watertown Class B-Huron Philip Area Annual 2013 Gun Show American Legion Hall, Philip, SD 605-859-2635 605-859-2280 605-859-2892 South Dakota State High School Boys Basketball Tournaments Class AA-Sioux Falls Class A-Rapid City Class B-Aberdeen