December 2014
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December 2014
Join Today! December 2014 FOR YOU... “Barron Electric Cooperative is a member-owned business that provides energy, products, and services to improve the quality of life in the area we serve.” Barron Electric Cooperative Students Learn About Solar Energy W oodland Elementary students had the opportunity to learn about Barron Electric’s Community Solar Project. Student Jada Horstman said, “The energy is created by the little ‘jumping beans’ called electrons in the panels. The system creates enough energy to supply 10 homes.” Community Rays was energized on September 11, and has produced over 20,000 kilowatt hours. Over 40 members are sharing in the output of the system and receive a credit on their electric bill. One Barron Electric member said, “This is a timely way to get energy now and a positive step for the future.” General Manager Dallas Sloan talked with Woodland Elementary students about Barron Electric’s Community Solar Project. The Gift that Keeps on Giving A Woodland Elementary students check out Barron Electric’s Community Solar Project. re you looking for that perfect gift? Give the gift that keeps on giving. A subscription unit is expected to generate approximately 385 kilowatt hours annually. Participants will receive a monthly bill credit for their share of the generation. Members can purchase a subscription unit for $890 each, up to 10 units. Members interested in learning more about Community Rays should contact Melissa Klump at 800-322-1008 or memberservices@barronelectric. com. Information can also be found at barronelectric.com, including frequently asked questions and a subscription agreement. Click on the graph to view the solar production of the unit. Scan to visit our website! Plan Ahead for Storms FFA Students Build Leadership Skills The Barron FFA planted corn on the eight-acres of land donated by Barron Electric Cooperative. Kristin Hanson, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, said, “Profits from this project will help pay for FFA students to attend leadership conferences. We will also contribute to the food pantry.” O ccasional power outages are unavoidable. That’s why we encourage all members to plan ahead for storms or other service interruptions. It is important that customers with special medical needs, or their caregivers, take steps to ensure their safety by making arrangements ahead of time to prepare for potentially long-lasting interruptions in electric service. Here are some things you can do to be prepared for a power outage: •Consider friends or relatives that you could stay with during a power outage. •Research whether a portable generator is appropriate for your situation. Ask a licensed electrical contractor for more information. •Talk to your physician about alternatives. •Be prepared to seek medical assistance if you experience a health-related emergency during a power outage. Barron Electric appreciates your patience as we work to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Like us on Facebook! Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook/barronelectric. 2 More Savings, More Memories T he Co-op Connections® program offers local and national discounts. Jennifer Beaudette, Director of Member Services, said, “Our family saved over $230 on dental visits through Blue Diamond by using the Co-op Connections® card.” Carrie Baribeau, Marketing Specialist, added, “Our family saved $1,000 at Kristo Orthodontics with the Co-op Connections card.” Visit connections.coop for local and national deals. News for You_________________________________________________________________________ December 2014 Harvey Buchite Wins Megawatt Community Service Award M eet Harvey Buchite, Barron Electric’s Megawatt Community Service Award winner. DeeAnn Cook said, “Harvey isn’t the kind of guy who looks for accolades for things he does, he just sees the need and goes ahead and does it.” Harvey is active in the Rice Lake Lions Club, where he volunteers his time watering petunia baskets in downtown Rice Lake, helps with pancake breakfasts, the Color Splash Run, and various other fundraisers. He has helped build handicapped accessible ramps and volunteers at the Pioneer Village Museum. While vacationing in Texas, he mentors 1st and 2nd grade students. Lina, one of his students wrote, “You helped me learn a lot more. You are the best man in the whole world.” Nominate a Member Nominate a member for the Megawatt Community Service Award. Application forms are available at barronelectric.com in the community area or by contacting the Member Services Department at 800-322-1008. Each winner will receive a $50 electric Harvey Buchite volunteers his time in Texas bill credit. helping elementary students. Taxidermist Produces Lifelike Results C ustomers are greeted by a variety of beautifully mounted animals including a moose, deer, and bear as they enter Longbow Taxidermy. Owner Nick Ricci has been doing taxidermy since 1984. “My goal is to provide an excellent product that customers will enjoy for years to come.” The process of mounting an animal takes time, but is well worth the wait. Once the animal is skinned and salted, the skin is sent to a tannery and tanned into high quality. Nick commented, “It is very important to use a good tannery.” Once the skins are tanned, they are mounted on a mannequin which can be made from a variety of different materials. The turnaround time is generally six months or less. Nick also enjoys photography. In his spare time, he uses an antique wooden camera and view camera. He processes the photos in his own darkroom. Longbow Taxidermy, located on Barron Electric lines, can be found at 2760 Highway 63, Cumberland. Nick added, “My business depends on electricity. Coal produces the cheapest electricity, and we have lots of coal. I am thankful for Barron Electric.” For more information, call 715-822-4257 or e-mail [email protected]. Visit his website at longbowtaxidermywi.com or find Longbow Taxidermy on Facebook. Left: Nick Ricci enjoys producing a high-quality product to meet his customers’ expectations. Right: Nick stands by a buck that will be mounted for a customer. News for You________________________________________________________________________ December 2014 3 Director Notes Richard Bol represents District 9 on Barron Electric’s Board of Directors which includes the following townships: Chetek, Dallas, Sioux Creek, Dovre, Sampson, and Sand Creek. Condensed Board Minutes September 24, 2014 • Director Helm gave the treasurer’s report, with comments by Manager Sloan. A report of vouchers for the month was presented as part of the board packet as follows: #87023 thru #87161 of Central Bank was in the amount of $297,911. Director Helm reported on activity of total receipts in the office - $2,885,927; total receipts by wire, ACH, credit cards - $712,715; disbursements by ACH, EFT, wire - $3,163,479; transfer of funds was made for payroll – $187,778; power bill due 09/24/14 $2,191,181. A membership list of 106 was presented and approved by the board. • Form 219 summarizing construction activity for the past month in the amount of $390,591.93 was presented for approval, and included new services - $32,721.34; change jobs - $13,053.25; miscellaneous - $344,817.34 and 2 retirements. The Form 219 stood approved as presented. • Outages year-to-date stand at 95,126 consumer hours off, which is 12.4% above 2013 hours of 83,371. Overtime year-to-date is 2,680.50 hours, which is 5.9% above 2013 hours of 2,522.25. FOR YOU... Barron Electric Cooperative Dallas Sloan-General Manager Carrie Baribeau—Editor [email protected] Office Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday 1434 State Highway 25 North PO Box 40 • Barron, WI 54812 (715) 537-3171 Toll Free: 1-800-322-1008 For Outages Only: 866-258-8722 www.barronelectric.com Published for the members of Barron Electric. If you have any comments regarding the newsletter, please e-mail [email protected] 4 Cook’s Corner Packer Pecans Janet Philip 1 lb. pecans 1 egg separated ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Beat the egg white until frothy. Mix pecans in egg white mixture. Mix ½ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Coat completely. Bake 1 hour at 250. Recipes Wanted for Cookbook Barron Electric Cooperative would like your favorite recipes to include in an 80th anniversary cookbook. Please send recipes to: Carrie Baribeau Barron Electric Cooperative PO Box 40 Barron WI 54812 [email protected] Statement of Nondiscrimination Even though Barron Electric Cooperative is no longer a recipient of federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we do abide by Wisconsin law, the federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy. The Department of Agriculture Policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and other factors. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts in regard to the Department of Agriculture policies is Dallas Sloan, General Manager of Barron Electric Cooperative. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination, contrary to the rules of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, may file a written complaint with this organization or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. Such complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or by such later date to which the Secretary of Agriculture extends the time for filing. Identity of complainants will be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Additionally, Barron Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as defined under other federal and state laws, for all employees and candidates for employment. We support and are committed to fully cooperating in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders in all of our employment policies, practices and decisions. Pursuant to federal and state anti-discrimination laws, there shall be no discrimination against any person based upon race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, ancestry, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or reserves, age, disability, or status as a special disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era or in any other manner prohibited under federal or state law, in any personnel action including recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, or terms and conditions of employment. All employees are expected to comply with this policy. All managers and/or supervisors who are responsible for meeting business objectives are expected to cooperate fully in meeting our equal opportunity objectives. It is the special commitment of Barron Electric Cooperative to comply with all equal opportunity laws and principals. Questions or concerns in regard to our affirmative action programs may be referred to Barron Electric Cooperative’s General Manager, Dallas Sloan, who has also been designated as the Cooperative’s Compliance Officer. News for You_________________________________________________________________________ December 2014