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MARCH 2016 VOL. 16 NO. 11

2 March 2016 • COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS

Around the coffee shops in South Dakota this time of year when the discussion ends relating to how the local sports teams did the night be-fore, Super Bowl activities or maybe who bowled really well last week, we always fall back to the topic of: weather. This winter we have seen big snow falls, thawing conditions and

then more snow again. Lately, if someone hasn’t asked me about weather-

related items or how things are going at the coop-erative, they have asked me my thoughts on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rulemaking relating to the Clean Power Plan (CPP). That really hits a nerve for me when it comes to the long-term impact it will have on all electric coopera-tive members in this region. First and foremost, I have to say that we (the electric cooperatives in a nine-state region of South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Min-nesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado) have gone above and beyond the call of duty to lead the nation with compliance as it pertains to meeting any new EPA rules and regulations over the past 30 to 40 years or more. We have made huge investments to improve electric plant efficiencies and minimize generation plant output therefore improving air quality, mining practices and meeting or exceeding the overall environmental requirements as set by the EPA.

As rate paying members of your electric coopera-tive, you help pay all of these additional costs to meet the ever-changing rules and regulations required by the EPA each month. I am proud of what we have done to meet or exceed the EPA rules and regulations, but I am concerned on what the new EPA CPP means for us and the future impact it will have on you, our mem-bers in the years to come.

Basin Electric, our power supply cooperative in Bismarck, N.D., indicates that if we are not successful in reversing the CPP rules, it could impact our rates by as much as 30 percent to 40 percent by the year 2020. We are working with 27 other states that have concerns over the impact of the CPP rules and regula-tions implemented by the EPA on you, our members,

and the overall economy of the United States. Over the last decade, we, through Basin Electric and our membership, have taken a leadership role in the devel-opment of renewable generation. We’ve added close to 1,000 megawatts (MW) of wind generation to our system, invested more than $1 billion in natural gas resources and have invested more than $1.5 billion in emissions control technology to make our already clean generation fleet even cleaner. Even more, our Da-kota Gasification Company’s Great Plains Synfuels Plant is home to the world’s largest carbon capture and sequestration project – capturing more than 30 million tons of CO2

. Some, if not most, of this planned investment in renewables and efficient power plant improvements goes completely unnoticed or un-recognized in the new EPA CPP rules and regulations. I believe that is totally irresponsible action by the EPA and there is no doubt that it will have a negative im-pact on all of our members and especially those having a difficult time paying their monthly bills right now.

We have visited with our congressional delegation and we have their support for repeal of the CPP. This issue creates a whole new set of challenges in that this has to do with a government agency (the EPA) setting the rules and we will have to work with the U.S. court system to try and find some reasonable ground to what seems to be a huge cost for very little gain in climate change or impacting the world temperature 10, 20 or 30 years down the road. I get it and I know there are some who feel we need to do everything we can to minimize the impact of man-made carbon produc-ing equipment in our world today. The thing I don’t get is how we can be expected to get there in just a few short years when we build facilities to meet your energy needs for 30 to 50 years ahead of time. We have made huge improvements over the past 10 to 15 years and we will continue to do that as we go forward on an economical basis, but we can’t just change direc-tions 180 degrees over night without huge cost impacts on you, our members! We feel a balanced approach moving forward is the best for you, our members, the United States economy and for our environment.

I encourage you to keep informed on this issue through our website at southeasternelectric.com and our action.coop webpage. Have an enjoyable month and think Spring as we edge our way closer to nicer weather on a more regular basis. Thanks for listening!

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Brad SchardinGeneral Manager

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Board of DirectorsDon Heeren, PresidentSteve Holmberg, Vice PresidentChris Hofer, SecretaryDaryl Terveen, TreasurerLynell Hofer John OstraatLeslie Mehlhaff Pat ScheierRichard Olsen Johnathan Wildeboer

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Chad Dangel lineman out of the Sioux Falls office has earned his Journeyman Lineman status by completing the Apprenticeship Pro-gram that he enrolled in 2012. He started at SEC in 2009 as a Utility Assistant. SEC congratulates Chad on his accomplishment.

Chad Dangel, right, receives his Journey-man Certificate from SEC General Manager Brad Schardin.

Southeastern Electric directors Don Heeren and John Ostraat were recently presented with their Director Gold Cre-dential certificates.

The two earned the distinction through NRECA’s Director Certificate Programs, which are specifically designed to help electric cooperative directors, at every stage of their service, understand their roles and responsibilities, stay up-to-date on the key issues and trends in the industry and prepare them to meet the challenges facing electric cooperatives now and in the future. They are offered in three parts, taken in progression from fundamental to advanced:

The Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) Certificate

The Board Leadership Certificate (BLC)Director Gold Program (new in January 2016)

The Director Gold Program recogniz-es directors who have earned their CCD and BLC credentials and are committed to continuing their education through-out their service on the board.

South Dakota has 30 directors who have achieved Director Gold status at

the program’s start. An additional 10 directors

need only one or two credits to achieve the distinction.

Heeren, Ostraat Earn Director Gold Credential

Lineworker Chad Dangel Earns Journeyman Certificate

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4 March 2016 • Cooperative ConneCtions

Current issuesSafety tips

Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to your local electric coop-erative (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. Colored drawings are encouraged.

Merick Olson, 10 years old Merick is the son of Steve and Maricel Olson, Sinai, S.D. They are members of Sioux Valley Energy, Col-man, S.D.

Kids’ Corner Safety Poster“the best way is the safe way.”

Weathering a Winter Storm

When ice and heavy snow bring down limbs and power lines, safety is a consideration indoors and out. Make sure you know how to weather the storm.

When outside, stay away from downed power lines:

• A power line does not need to be sparking or arcing to be energized. Equipment near power lines can also be energized and dangerous.

• Lines that appear to be “dead” can become energized as crews work to re-store power or sometimes from improp-er use of emergency generators. Assume all low and downed lines are energized and dangerous. If you see a downed or sagging line, contact your utility.

• Motorists should never drive over a downed line as snagging a line could pull down a pole or other equipment and cause other hazards.

• Be careful approaching intersections where traffic or cross-ing lights may be out.

• If you plan to use a generator, know how to operate it safely.

Before a winter storm, you should have supplies on hand and know how to stay warm:

• Always keep a battery-powered radio or TV, flashlights and a supply of fresh batteries. You should also have water, blankets and non-perishable food.

• When power goes out, it often comes back in spikes. This can damage electronics. Keep your electronics safe by unplug-ging them when the power goes out. Leave one lamp or switch on as a signal for when your power returns.

• To prevent water pipes from freezing, keep faucets turned on slightly so that water drips from the tap. Know how to shut off water valves case a pipe bursts.

• Never use a charcoal grill to cook or heat with inside the home. Burning charcoal gives off deadly carbon monoxide gas. Charcoal grills should only be used outdoors.

• If you live with a child or elderly person, you may need to take them somewhere with power so they can stay warm. If you are healthy enough to stay home safely, there are ways to stay warm: stay inside and dress warmly in layered clothing.

• Close off unneeded rooms.• When using an alternate heat source, follow operating in-

structions, use fire safeguards and be sure to properly ventilate.

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Free Course for TeachersTeachers from elementary and secondary teach-ers in Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota and North Dakota are eligible for the 2016 Lignite Education Semi-nar set for June 13-16. The seminar was totally revamped in 2009 and made into a two-credit class which lasts for four days. Participants can receive credit from the University of North Dakota (economics), North Dakota State University (education) or Minot State University (science). This means that teachers who took the class when it was a one-credit course, can take it again if they need a refresher as there is lots of new information.

The seminar, which will be held at Bismarck State College, Bismarck, N.D., will provide teachers with the information and educational materials they need to teach their students about how lignite is mined and used to produce electricity for homes, farms and businesses in the Upper Midwest. In addition, the seminar covers lignite’s economic impact on the region, as well as important environmental issues affecting the lignite industry.

During the seminar, teachers hear presentations by educators, researchers and lignite industry representatives. One day is devoted to touring mining operations, reclamation sites and coal conversion facilities.

Free lodging is provided in a Bismarck State College dormitory (two people per room). Meals will be provided. Also, transportation will be provided by the Lignite Energy Council for the tour of a mine, power plant and the Great Plains Synfuels Plant.

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Savory Seafood

recipesReader

alaska salmon Cakes with Yogurt Dill 1 egg1/4 cup small-curd nonfat cottage cheese1 T. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill

weed1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning1/4 cup sliced green onions1 (14.75 oz.) can traditional pack Alaska

salmon or 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked

3 T. garlic-and-herb bread crumbsVegetable oil

Yogurt Dill Sauce1/2 cup nonfat yogurt1-1/2 tsp. finely minced fresh garlicSalt and pepper1 T. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill

weed1/4 cup grated cucumber (squeeze dry)

In medium bowl, whisk egg lightly. Add cottage cheese, dill, lemon pepper and green onions; mix well. Mix in drained salmon, then sprinkle in bread crumbs and mix well. Shape mixture into 4 patties, 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brush skillet with oil. Fry salmon cakes for about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Cakes should be crisp and golden on the outside and still moist on the inside. Serve with Yogurt Dill Sauce. To make yogurt and dill sauce, mix yogurt and garlic, adding salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill and cucumber. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 217 calories (34% from fat), 8 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 112 mg cholesterol, 27 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 0.5 g fiber, 897 mg sodium, 320 mg calcium and 1800 mg omega-3 fatty acids

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south Dakota Walleye1/3 cup melted butter2 cups soft white bread crumbs1/4 tsp. salt

12 oz. walleye filletsDash of pepper1 T. sesame seeds

Lightly grease bottom of casserole. Combine butter, bread crumbs and salt. Arrange fish in casserole. Lightly sprinkle with pepper. Top with bread crumb mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds over all. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes.

Becky Walth, Glenham

shrimp BoilCheap beer, enough to cover the

shrimp by 2 inches1 T. celery seed1 T. cumin seed1 T. caraway seed

1 T. poppy seedSeveral lbs. large peel and eat

shrimpMelted butter, enough for each

diner

In a deep soup pot, bring beer and seasonings to a boil. Be sure the seeds have swollen. It is important to allow the seeds to swell in size as this allows the flavor to develop. Add shrimp and boil together for 5 to 10 minutes to insure the shrimp are cooked. Be careful to prevent the pot from boiling over. (You can reuse this liquid to cook more shrimp.) At the end of the time, scoop enough shrimp from the pot for each diner to begin. Don’t rinse them off. Peel and dip into melted butter. Note: Don’t worry about manners and dining – put newspapers on the tabletop, have plenty of paper towels, peel the shrimp and throw the shells onto the newspaper. When dinner’s over, simply remove the place settings, roll up the papers and throw in the trash. Of course, wash your hands before you pet your friendly feline!

Anda Johnson, Spearfish

Fish tacos1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 lb. white fish fillets2 T. lemon juice1/2 cup mayonnaise1 pkg. taco seasoning, divided2 T. vegetable oil

Taco shells or 8-inch soft flour tortillas

Topping: shredded cabbage, chopped tomato, lime juice, chopped cilantro, Mexican shredded cheese and taco sauce

Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro and 2 T. taco seasoning in bowl. Combine fish, vegetable oil, lemon juice and remaining taco seasoning in bowl; pour into skillet. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Fill soft or hard shells with fish mixture. Service with sour cream mixture and various toppings.

Mary Jessen, Holabird

Please send your favorite appetizer, bev-erage, casse-role and dairy recipes to your local electric cooperative (ad-dress found on Page 3). Each recipe printed will be entered into a draw-ing for a prize in June 2016. All entries must include your name, mailing address, tele-phone number and cooperative name.

salmon Loaf1 can pink salmon, drained and

mashed1 cup cracker crumbs

1 cup milk2 eggs, beaten4 T. butter, melted

Mix together all ingredients; place in a greased 1-1/2-quart casserole. Bake at 350°F., uncovered, for 1 hour.

Roxy Cook, Bruce

Fish and Cheese Chowder1 lb. fish fillets, cut into 1-inch

cubes2 T. butter6 T. chopped onion1 cup chopped carrots6 T. chopped celery

1/4 cup flour2 (10 oz.) cans chicken broth1/2 tsp. saltDash of paprika3 cups milk1 cup grated cheese

Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook until carrots and onion are soft. Blend in flour using a bit of the broth so it doesn’t get lumpy. Add salt and paprika. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add chicken broth and milk. Cook until thickened. Add fish; simmer 10 minutes. Add cheese.

Jane Ham, Rapid City


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Board Summary ReportThe board of directors of Southeastern Electric Coop-erative met Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, with all directors present. Also present were Manager Brad Schardin, At-torney Alan Peterson and staff members John McDonald, Tim Chance and Mark Neu.

Manager Schardin in his report reviewed with the board the following items:

1. Discussed the need for representation on the East River Electric Power Cooper-ative rate subcommittee with regards to market rate loads and the latest news on the legal challenge of the Clean Power Plan (CPP).

2. Reviewed easement issues at 69th Street and S.D. Hwy 100.

3. Discussed the cost esti-mates regarding sewer facility options at a land site under consideration near Salem and the status of the PUC ter-ritorial mapping issues with Northwestern Energy.

4. Updated the board on the status of the interviews for the manager of operations and engineering and legisla-tive issues involving railroad crossings and the kWh tax.

5. Discussed the plans andagenda for the Energize Forum.

6. Informed the board of the Electric Co-op Day at the

State Capitol and the em-ployees chosen to attend the NRECA Legislative Confer-ence.

7. Reviewed the circulation folder and various member-related issues.

CFO John McDonald reviewed his written report and the preliminary financial report for December 2015 and several year-end reports.

Operations Manager Tim Chance reviewed his outage and safety reports for the month of December. He also commented on the NuGen waste heat recovery distribut-ed generation demonstration.

Marketing and Member Services Manager Mark Neu reviewed his written report anddiscussed the website update budgeted for 2016. He also com-mented on commercial light-ing rebate inquiries and the year-end marketing summary.

Consumer Relations and IT Manager Todd Nelson was absent so Manager Schardin reviewed his written report and how to communicate to members concerned about automated metering. He also commented on remote dis-connect status and member feedback on the new collec-tion procedures.

In his legal report, Attor-ney Peterson conducted the

annual reviews of Policy 109, Con-duct and Conflict of Interest, and Policy 405, Anti-Harassment, with the board. He also noted issues related to website ADA compliance and key points from an article on ways an attorney should help a board of directors.

The cooperative’s expen-ditures for the month of De-cember 2015 were reviewed by Schardin.

Board members consid-ered and/or acted upon the following matters:

• Accepted new members as presented.

• Approved estate refunds for settlement of patronage capital.

• Approved member loan requests as presented.

• A motion was made and seconded to approve special equipment summaries. Mo-tion carried.

• A motion was made and seconded to adopt Board Res-olution #2016-01 establishing the date, time and place for the 2016 annual meeting. Motion carried.

• A motion was made and seconded to add an item to the agenda for a discussion on cost estimates for the pro-posed remodeling at the Sioux

Falls office. Motion carried.• A motion was made

and seconded to adopt the Affirmative Action Programs for Minorities and Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans as presented. Motion carried.

• A motion was made and seconded to approve board resolution #2016-02, Approv-al of the 2016 Update of the 2014 Load Forecast. Motion carried.

• A motion was made and seconded to adopt Policy 102 as presented. Motion carried.

• A motion was made and seconded to authorize all directors to attend Electric Co-op Day at the Capitol, on Feb. 23, 2016, on behalf of the cooperative. Motion carried.

• A motion was made and seconded to authorize L. Hofer and Heeren to at-tend the NRECA Directors’ Conference in Austin, Texas, on behalf of the cooperative. Motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at the Marion office.

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Title VI – Statement of NondiscriminationIn accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institu-tions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program informa-tion may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].


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Co-op to Select Three Teens for Washington, D.C., TripSoutheastern Electric Coopera-tive will send three teens to Wash-ington, D.C., June 9-16, 2016, for the Rural Electric Youth Tour.

The Youth Tour is a weeklong trip sponsored by Southeastern Electric and coordinated by the South Dakota Rural Electric As-sociation (SDREA).

While in Washington, the stud-ents will meet with the state’s con-gressional delegation, visit historical sites and meet 1,600 teens from co-operatives across the United States.

Southeastern Electric realizes it is more vital than ever that today’s young people understand and support the rural electrification program, for they are tomorrow’s leaders and consumers.

Southeastern provides funding for the trip. Funding includes trans-portation, room and board, enter-tainment and sightseeing events.

The participants are required to provide their own personal spend-ing money for items such as snacks and souvenirs.

Among the sites that are part of the tour are the Lincoln Memorial, Washington National Cathedral, the Air and Space Museum, Wash-ington Monument (if it’s reopened in time), Arlington Cemetery and many more.

Who is Eligible for the Youth Tour?

The applicants must be a high school sophomore or junior whose parents or guardians are Southeast-ern members.

How Can I Apply?Applications can be obtained

from any one of SEC’s offices or online at southeasternelectric.com. Applicants must complete a per-sonal information sheet and take a test on the history and organization of the rural electrification program. The test must be completed and returned to Southeastern Electric Cooperative by March 18, 2016, or mailed to Southeastern Electric Cooperative, PO Box 250, Salem, SD 57058-0250. Three participants will randomly be drawn to repre-sent Southeastern Electric on the Washington, D.C., trip in June.

For more information, contact Brett, Mark or Caralee at 1-800-333-2859.

Like to Cook?Send Us Your Recipes

We are looking for original or your favorite recipes that are a hit at your house. Each month we will hold a drawing from the recipes that are submitted for a $10 credit on the winner’s electric account.

Please note that each month’s winner will then be entered in a yearly drawing for a grand prize at the end of the year, not at the annual meeting.

All recipes that we receive will be forwarded to SDREA for possible publication in Southeastern Electric Cooperative Connections. Recipes for the April maga-zine should be submitted by Feb. 26.

The last winner of the $10 credit was Bonnie Johnson, Viborg, S.D.

You can E-mail your recipes to [email protected] or mail them to Southeastern Electric, PO Box 250, Salem, SD 57058-0250.

Upcoming recipe topics are appetizers/beverages in April, casseroles in May, dairy in June, desserts in July and salads in August.

ByBrenda Kle in jan

Hops Dreams Director’s 25-year Hobby Grows Gallons at a Time

Attending a convention in LincoLn, neb., 25 years ago gave Clay-Union Electric Corporation director Terry Munter a sip of a hobby to come.

While in Lincoln, he found a dark beer on tap at a time when dark beer was hard to find. Down the street was a store selling home brewing kits and the chemistry clicked for the former industrial arts teacher.

“I bought the materials and made my first batch,” Munter recalled, and then continued with a slight grimace. “It was less than desirable.”

He persisted on and after four or five batches got

one that wasn’t too bad, he said.Now, a quarter-century later, the Vermillion,

S.D., man continues to tweak recipes as he seeks a combination of three, consistent base beers (a red a light and a dark) that he hopes will become the foundation for a brewing license and eventual bar that he envisions with brewing partner Lars Aga. And, add to that plan is the desire to form a coop-erative for area hops growers. (The flowers – also called seed cones or strobiles – of the hops plant gives beer its flavoring.)

Munter describes the beer making process as a


Hops Dreams Director’s 25-year Hobby Grows Gallons at a Time

simple one – but with many variations. One takes water, grain (typically barley), hops and yeast, apply heat and then cooling.

Munter’s hobby has evolved from those first batches made on the kitchen stove to larger batches made in a space dedicated to the process (and laundry).

The kitchen stove has been replaced with digi-tally-controlled electric boilers, calibration instru-ments, plate chillers and other equipment gathered in his quest to consistently produce a good brew.

Munter believes the key lies in the water.“It’s ALL about the water,” said Munter.To make five gallons of beer, Munter starts

with 6.5 gallons of water and then adds the grains. Through a process of sparging (washing) and mash-ing, the raw beer – or wort – is formed and then brought to the electric boil kettle where the hops are added for flavor. Hops added early in the process dictates the taste of the beer while hops added later gives the beer its aroma.

When the mash tun is processed, it is heated at 150 to 155 degrees.

But one degree is critical, Munter notes.“Every beer style has a different mash tempera-

ture,” Munter saidFor Munter, it comes back

to the water.“The pH is very impor-

tant,” said Munter, noting that a good beer will have a pH of 5.2 to 5.4.

The difficulty for Munter is that his local rural water starts at a pH of 7.2, which while good for many things, is not good for Munter’s quest of a good glass of beer.

Munter’s solution to his water dilemma? He builds his own.

“We start with pure water,” Munter said. He takes local water through reverse osmosis and mixes with other sourced water to develop the charac-teristics he has found will develop good beer. (It


Left: Lars Aga and Terry Munter look at hops flowers left after the harvest on Aga’s Clay County farm. Below: A wipe board in Munter’s brewing area reads like a chemistry teacher’s chalk board, with notations made about different batches of beer. Inset: Hops give beer its flavor. Here, Munter shows commerically-purchased hops. Opposite Page: Munter’s hobby has grown from a single pot on his kitchen stove to a series of boilers in a space mostly dedicated to his hobby.

comes in handy that his son is a biochemist in water engineering.)

“Water is the secret and then consistency. If I could make any wish, it would be consistency,” Munter said.

Once the beer has boiled and then cooled through a plate chiller, it begins its fermenting process. Munter adds yeast which starts eating the wort’s starches. Munter will take measurements of the wort with a re-fractometer to determine the mixture’s specific gravity. His goal is to have an alcohol content of 7.2 percent to 7.5 percent, depending on the type of beer being made.

The primary fermenting process takes nine to 12 days and then the brew continues to a secondary fermenter.

The beer is then kegged and stays under pressure for 15 days. His beers have a shelf life of one month to 2.5 years, depending on the type.

While Munter and Aga have been using purchased hops in their beers (and experimenting with hops grown on a couple of plants in Munter’s back yard), they have hopes of incorporating locally-grown hops

grown on Aga’s farm west of Vermillion. He has begun a trel-lis system to support 410 hops plants, which, when mature, could produce more than 2,400 pounds of hops in a good year.

Once established, the har-vesting of the hops will be a growing issue.

Aga’s 410 plants are still im-mature, but in their first season it took four days to harvest the plants by hand. That time will increase once the plants reach maturity.

Mechanical harvesting equip-ment is cost-prohibitive for an individual producer, but Munter and Aga have hopes of forming a coopera-tive of hops growers for the purchase and use of the equipment.


Southeastern Electric Cooperative is making plans for this year’s annual meeting, which will be held June 9, 2016, in the Lennox High School Gymnasium and three directors will be elected.

Three directors will be elected for a term of three years. The three-year terms will be from districts two (2), five (5) and eight (8).

District No. 2 shall consist of Pleasant, Silver Lake, Wolf Creek, Grandview, Kassel, Valley, Sweet and Molan townships in Hutchinson County; and Dolton, Rosefield, Childstown and Salem townships in Turner County, all in South Dakota.

District No. 5 shall consist of Wall Lake, Wayne, Sioux Falls and Splitrock townships in Minnehaha County; and Spring-

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dale West, Springdale East, Dayton West and Dayton East townships in Lincoln County, all in South Dakota.

District No. 8 shall consist of Delaware, Lincoln, Brooklyn, Pleasant, Norway and Eden townships in Lincoln County; Prairie, Alcester, North Virginia, Emmet, Big Springs, South Virginia, Spink, Sioux Valley West and Sioux Valley East town-ships in Union County; and Riverside and Glenworth town-ships in Clay County, all in South Dakota.

If you should decide to be a candidate for director on your board of directors, you should be aware of the responsibilities involved.

1. A director must be prepared to abide by and uphold the bylaws of the cooperative.

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PresidentDon HeerenDistrict 3

Vice PresidentSteve HolmbergDistrict 8

SecretaryChris HoferDistrict 4

TreasurerDaryl TerveenDistrict 9

Meet Your SEC Directors

Lynell HoferDistrict 2

Leslie MehlhaffDistrict 1

2. Directors act as trustees for the assets of the cooperative and protect its assets.

3. They formulate, approve and review policies to provide guidelines for the cooperative.

4. The board is responsible for send-ing representatives to the associations to which the cooperative is a member.

5. The board sends representatives to the meetings of East River Electric Power Cooperative and the South Dakota Rural Electric Association.

6. The board members attend seminarsand meetings of several organizations.

7. Directors are asked to lobby and remain informed on pertinent legislative issues.

8. A great deal of reading and study-ing is necessary to keep informed of current Rural Utilities Service (RUS) happenings and how they may affect the cooperative.

9. The board reviews financial reports, work plans and audits, approves purchas-es and evaluates cooperative operations.

10. An important quality required of directors is responding to members’ concerns and questions. They need to be available to their constituents.

11. A good director must have a gen- uine spirit of wanting to help at all times.

Board meetings usually are held on the third Thursday following the first Monday of each month. Director’s regu-lar duties require an estimated 25 to 30 days a year.

Directors for districts 2, 5 and 8 will be elected in 2016.

If you are interested in being a candidate for director of the board, stop by one of SEC’s offices and pick up a petition. The candidate must have 15 or more members of their district affix their signatures to the petition. Petitions will be available on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at 9 a.m. and can be obtained by calling the office at 1-800-333-2859 or picked up at the Marion, Alcester or Salem offices.

The petition should be returned to a Southeastern Electric office by noon Friday, April 22, 2016.

Challenge

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John OstraatDistrict 5

Pat ScheierDistrict 10

Richard OlsenDistrict 7

JohnathanWildeboerDistrict 6

For the past four years, electric cooperatives in South Dakota have hosted Electric Co-op

Day at the Capitol as a way to bring co-op leaders to Pierre to par-

ticpate in the legislative process. The day is designed to help educate and connect. Some years, there are specific pieces of legislation that co-ops are advocating for. Other years, it’s simply an opportunity to observe and be present.

During the day, electric cooperative directors, employees

and members attend committee hearings, speak with their elected of-

ficials and watch the legislature in action. There’s time spent observing, time spent learning


ByBrenda Kle in jan

Electric Co-op Day Energizing the Grassroots

Engaging in the poLiticaL arena and making

their members’ voices heard has been part of the electric cooperative DNA since their emergence 80 years ago.

Those early co-op leaders waged hard-fought battles in state legislatures to create electric cooperatives. They also recognized that working together, their voices carried more weight than any one did alone.

In the years since, elec-tric cooperatives still work to make sure the voices of more than 335,000 South Dakotans who receive power from an electric coopera-tive are heard.


Electric Co-op Day Energizing the Grassroots

and time spent conversing.For many co-op employees and directors, it’s

an eye-opening experience. Observing a bill on its journey through committee hearings, and floor debates can sometimes be baffling. Throughout the day, the process becomes less intimidating.

By design, Electric Cooperative Day at the Capitol is held toward the end of the legislative session. The 2016 event is Feb. 23, the 26th of the 91st Legislative Session’s 38 days. This year, it is the day before “Crossover Day” the day which bills must emerge from the body where they originated. (In South Dakota, bills are introduced either on the House side or the Senate side. They are considered by committees in the originating body, and, if suc-cessful, proceed to that body’s full chamber. After floor debate, the bill can be sent to the other side to be considered. If it fails to leave the chamber it started in, it is essentially done.)

Electric cooperatives hold Electric Co-op Day toward the end of session for a variety of reasons. One, other groups who have similar functions throughout the session are typically held at the beginning of session. Two, Electric Co-op Day is an opportunity for co-ops to say thank you to the legislature by hosting a noon meal under the capitol dome.

Want to learn more about South Dakota’s Legislative Process? Go to http://legis.sd.gov/

Left: The South Dakota Senate welcomed the state’s electric cooperatives to the chamber during hte 2015 Legislative Session. Groups are regularly recognized this way. Below: Electric cooperative directors and employees observe the S.D. Senate from the Senate Gallery during the 2015 Co-op Day at the Capitol. Below left: H-D Electric director Steve Hansen is ready to put barbeque sauce Rep. Lee Qualm’s pork sandwich. Opposite Page: Participants of the 2015 Co-op Day at the Capitol pose for a photo with Sen. Scott Parsley and Rep. Tom Brunner. Weather had some participants leaving early and not waiting for the photo.

Directors’ Day at the CapitolDuring the Minnesota Rural Electric Association annual meeting

March 21-23, cooperative board directors and managers spend a day at the Minnesota Capitol discussing electric generation, transmission and delivery policy issues with legislators. The directors and managers serve as the frontline for explaining the cooperative position on recently intro-duced bills being discussed at the Capitol and how they impact electric rates and reliability for rural member-owners.

Grassroots Day at the Capitol

Each legislative session, MREA member distribution cooperatives select delegates from among their employees, directors, member-owners, key account customers and others to meet with state legislators at the Min-nesota Capitol. The event is timed to coincide with final committee debates on electricity proposals.

Grassroots advocates share professional and personal expertise on bills that have a critical impact on the day-to-day operations of the cooperatives and the quality and affordability of electricity to the member-owner. The day motivates and engages grassroots advocates in electric issues and strengthens relationships with legislators.

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