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SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY
JANUARY 2022 VOL. 22 NO. 9
ERATIVE
CONNECTIONS
Skiing for fun
and health
Nordic skiers find
Cross country skiing is a way paradise on the snow
to keep moving and maintain
physical and mental health Pages 8-9
during the winter months.
Car dealers adapt to
EV market
Pages 12-13
MANAGER’S COLUMN
Spirit of Giving:
Co-op Connections Card
Helps Members Save Over 20 years ago, a group of electric
cooperatives banded together to develop
Holiday celebrations may be wrapping up, a network that would help make co-ops
but Sioux Valley Energy is still in the spirit of stronger and develop a “gold-standard”
giving! In this edition of the newsletter, you for their industry…they called themselves
will fnd a special “gift” from Sioux Valley “Touchstone Energy” Cooperatives. Launched
Energy that can help you all year long, not just April 4, 1998 the brand is always evolving to
during the holidays – the Co-op Connections better meet the needs of co-ops. Touchstone
Card. Energy® Cooperatives’ programs support
communications, economic development,
Tim McCarthy Sioux Valley Energy is a Touchstone Energy® strategy execution, community engagement,
General Manager/ Cooperative, and one of the many benefts of and residential energy programs.
Chief Executive being a Touchstone Energy Cooperative is that
Officer we can take part in the Co-op Connections Te founding values of Touchstone Energy
Card program. Tis program ofers a tangible still resonate nearly two decades later –
Tim.McCarthy@ integrity, accountability, innovation and
siouxvalleyenergy. commitment to community. Tese four values
com “In this edition of the are the foundation of every service we provide
magazine, we have inserted a our members each day.
list of all the local businesses Touchstone Energy Cooperative Inc. is
that are offering our members a national network of electric cooperatives
across 45 states that provides resources
a special discount.” and leverages partnerships to help member
cooperatives and their employees better engage
asset for our members. It provides local, and serve their members. By working together,
regional and national discounts for goods and Touchstone Energy cooperatives stand as a
services. Tese partnerships help members source of power and information to their 30
realize immediate benefts of being a member million member-owners every day.
of a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
In this edition of the magazine, we have
So what does Touchstone Energy exactly inserted a list of all the local businesses that
mean? A touchstone is a rock that was used are ofering our members a special discount –
to identify precious metals such as gold – it it’s a beneft you receive for being a member
was basically the gold standard for miners. of a Touchstone Energy Cooperative! Keep
When we use the word touchstone today as a the holiday spirit alive all season long
metaphor, it refers to a test or criterion for the and continue shopping locally to support
qualities of our organization. businesses in your community!
2 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JANUARY 2022
CO-OP NEWS
ERATIVE 2022 DISTRICT
MEETINGS SET
CONNECTIONS
SIOUX VALLEY
ENERGY
(USPS No. 497-440)
Board President: Gary Fish
Te Sioux Valley Energy Board of Directors approved the 2022
Board of Directors District Meeting schedule during their September meeting. Tree
Dan Leuthold - Vice
President Gregg Johnson
elections will take place in Districts 4, 6 and 10. In District 6,
Don DeGreef - Secretary Mark Rogen only one at-large seat (Gary Fish) is up for election this year.
Dave Daniel - Treasurer Lucas Roskamp
Rodney DeMent Ann Vostad
Dr. Leslie Heinemann Allan Weinacht Members interested in running PETITION DEADLINES ARE:
CEO/General Manager: Tim McCarthy for the Board must submit a District 6 – Sunday, January 16, 2022
Chief Financial Officer: Betty VanDerWerff Director Petition, Conflict of Interest District 10 –Friday, January 28, 2022
V.P. of Engineering & Operations: Ted Smith
Statement and Qualification District 4 – Sunday, January 30, 2022
V.P. of Human Resources & Member Services: Debra Biever
V.P. of Public Relations: Carrie Vugteveen, Editor Certification 60 days prior to the
Executive Assistant: Brenda Schelhaas meeting date. Petitions must be Petitions can be obtained at www.
Sioux Valley Energy Cooperative Connections is the monthly delivered to a Sioux Valley Energy siouxvalleyenergy.com or by calling
publication for the members of Sioux Valley Energy,
office location or postmarked by 800-234-1960. The Cooperative
PO Box 216, Colman, SD 57017. Families subscribe to Sioux
Valley Energy Cooperative Connections as part of their electric the petition deadline. Sioux Valley Bylaws state the qualifications
cooperative membership. The purpose of Sioux Valley Energy encourages members to needed to be a director. Interested
Energy Cooperative Connections is to provide reliable, helpful
information to Sioux Valley Energy members on electric gather extra member signatures members are encouraged to
cooperative matters and better living. and to deliver or mail completed contact Brenda Schelhaas,
Subscription information: Sioux Valley Energy members
devote 50 cents from their monthly electric payments for a
petitions in advance of the petition Executive Assistant. All Board seats
subscription. Non-member subscriptions are available for deadline to ensure time for elected in 2022 will serve three-year
$12 annually. Periodicals Postage Paid at Colman, SD 57017 member verification. terms.
and at additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Sioux Valley
Energy Cooperative Connections, PO Box 216, Colman, SD Date District Director Location
57017; telephone 605-534-3535; toll free 800-234-1960. February 22 5 Weinacht Taopi Hall, Colton, SD
How to contact us: Phone: 1-800-234-1960 February 24 8 Leuthold Grand Prairie Event Center, Luverne, MN
e-mail: sve@siouxvalleyenergy.com
February 28 1 DeGreef Elkton Community Center, Elkton, SD
Website: www.siouxvalleyenergy.com
March 10 9 Johnson Pipestone Area High School, Pipestone, MN
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the March 17* 6 Fish* & Rogen Brandon Valley High School, Brandon, SD
USDA, its agencies, offices and employees, and institutions March 22 3 Heinemann William J Janklow Comm. Center, Flandreau, SD
participating in or administrating USDA programs are prohibited
from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, March 24 7 DeMent West Central School, Hartford, SD
age or disability. Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by
March 28 2 Vostad Sioux Valley School, Volga, SD
program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of March 29* 10 Roskamp Edgerton Public School, Edgerton, MN
communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print,
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the
March 31* 4 Daniel Dakota Prairie Playhouse, Madison, SD
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 information may be
made available in languages other than English. Jan. 14 deadline for
scholarship applications
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found on-line
at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html,
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. Children or dependents of a Sioux Valley Energy
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. member have until 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14 to turn in their
Submit your completed complaint form or letter to USDA by: applications for $16,000 worth of scholarships for
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights eligible graduating high school seniors or frst-time
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. attendees at an institution of higher education.
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or Applications are available online at
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov www.siouxvalleyenergy.com/my-community/
Sioux Valley Energy is an equal opportunity provider
and employer. scholarship-program
JANUARY 2022 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 3
NEW YEAR’S SAVINGS
CO-OPS IN ACTION
Crunch the numbers
on New Year’s
savings in your home
If your New Year’s resolution to spend less and save
more always fizzles out by March, don’t fret. With a
few simple adjustments in your house, you can save
money on your energy bill each month. Here’s how:
• Save up to 20 percent on heating by installing
South Dakota’s electric cooperatives deliver affordable,
a programmable thermostat and setting it to reliable power to our members in every corner of the state.
automatically lower the heat when you leave the But we do so much more!
house for more than five hours and when the family Visit our Co-op Connections Plus YouTube channel and
you’ll see co-ops in action at local community events, youth
goes to bed for the night.
leadership programs and charitable
• Save 1–3 percent on heating costs for each degree fundraising events like the annual Line
you turn the thermostat down. For optimal savings, Patrol Charity Ride. We’ve got South
set the thermostat at 68 degrees while at home and Dakota covered!
Simply scan the QR code to the
65 degrees at night and before you leave the house right and be sure to subscribe!
for an extended period.
• Save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling bills
by sealing air leaks around doors and windows with
caulk and weatherstripping. This inexpensive energy
saver will pay for itself within a year.
• Save at least 25 percent on air conditioning when
you replace your old, inefficient central AC with one
that has a seasonal energy-efficiency ratio of 14 or
higher.
• Save up to 40 percent on what you spend to run
your refrigerator by replacing an old unit with a new
Energy Star-certified model.
• Save more than 50 percent on energy for cooking
when you use a microwave oven instead of a
conventional oven to heat meals. Keep out of power boxes
• Save more than 10 percent on your water heating
bill by lowering the water heater temperature from Trinity Kurtenbach
140 degrees to 120. Trinity knows that those green “power boxes” that are
• Save 75 percent or more on energy for lighting by often seen near homes or along roadways contain electri-
replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. They cal equipment that can pose a hazard. Trinity is the child
also last about 25 times longer. Switching out CFLs for of Cory Kurtenbach and Tonya Buchholz-Froehlich of
Nunda and attends Sioux Valley Elementary in Volga.
LEDs will reduce lighting costs as much as 50 percent.
Tey are members of Sioux Valley Energy.
• Consistently turning off lights when not in use or
when natural light is sufficient can reduce lighting Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to your
local electric cooperative (address found on Page 3). If your
expenses 10–40 percent. poster is published, you’ll receive a prize. All entries must
• Enable the power management function on include your name, age, mailing address and the names of
computers and sleep setting on appliances. your parents. Colored drawings are encouraged.
4 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JANUARY 2022
RECIPES
SOUPS FOR CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Ingredients:
1-1.5 lbs chicken thighs bone in
or boneless (skinless)
THE SOUL
3 bay leaves
5 peppercorns, whole
1 small whole onion peeled,
hairy end intact
3 large garlic cloves
12 cups chicken stock low
sodium
2 large carrots diced
2 cups potatoes diced
1 1/2 cups egg noodles or any
CREAMY CHICKEN short pasta
GNOCCHI SOUP 1 1/2 tbsp salt
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil
6 Tbsp butter 3 tbsp fresh dill, parsley or green
2 Tbsp olive oil onion finely chopped
2 cups onion METHOD
1 cup diced celery In a large Dutch oven or pot,
4 garlic cloves (minced) add chicken thighs, bay leaves,
SMASHED POTATO SOUP 1/2 cup all-purpose flour peppercorns, onion, 2 garlic
Ingredients: 4 cups half and half cloves and stock. On high heat,
1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot 1 (32 oz) container chicken broth
bring soup to a boil covered then
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery move lid to the side a bit to keep
(add more for a thinner soup)
1 pkg 14 oz refrigerated mashed soup clear. Cook for 20 minutes,
1 Tbsp thyme removing foam as it rises to the
potatoes 2 cups carrots top with a mesh strainer. Dice
1 14.5 oz can chicken broth 2 cups spinach or kale potatoes and carrots. Chop dill
1/2 cup milk 3 cups diced, cooked chicken and grate garlic. Add potatoes
1 garlic clove pressed 2 (16 oz) packages potato and carrots, stir and reduce heat
1/4 tsp salt gnocchi to medium. Cook with half
1/8 tsp pepper Salt and pepper to taste lid open for 5 minutes. Add
1/2 cup sour cream pasta, stir and cook for another
2 Tbsp fresh parsley METHOD 5 minutes. Discard onion, bay
Add butter and olive oil to large leaves and peppercorns with mesh
METHOD pot over medium heat. Sauté strainer. Add salt, olive oil, grated
Place mashed potatoes in medium onions, celery, and garlic until garlic clove, dill and ground black
saucepan. Gradually add broth and tender. Add four to create a roux pepper to taste. You can also
milk, whisking until mixture is and stir for one minute. Slowly shred chicken right in the pot.
smooth. Stir in carrot, celery, garlic add the half and half and chicken Let sit covered for 5 minutes.
and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; broth. Stir until it thickens. Add ifoodreal.com
reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, the thyme, carrots, spinach,
10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir chicken and gnocchi. Cook for Please send your favorite soup recipes
in sour cream and parsley. Top with 5-10 minutes until gnocchi is to your local electric cooperative
desired toppings. 4 servings; 5 cups. cooked and soup thickened. If (address found on Page 3). Each
Optional toppings: sliced green soup gets too thick just add more recipe printed will be entered into a
onion, shredded cheddar cheese, chicken broth. Salt and pepper drawing for a prize in December 2022.
cooked, crumbled bacon. to taste. All entries must include your name,
mailing address, phone number and
Becki Hausser, Tripp Tracey Burkett, Olivet
cooperative name.
JANUARY 2022 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 5
ENERGY SOLUTIONS
manufacturers out there but here
goes…..there is no such thing as
a “miracle heater.” Yes, I said it!
Tese in-home fiers, magazine and
newspaper advertisements (designed
to resemble news articles), e-mail
blasts, TV infomercials, and mall
kiosks are marketing eforts designed
to do only one thing and that is
separate you from your hard-earned
money!
A WATT IS A WATT IS A WATT
While technology has improved
Space heaters are generally not the most cost-effective option when it comes to and heaters may have become more
electric heat. Sioux Valley Energy recommends installing an even more efficient efcient over time, the laws that
system–either an air source heat pump or geothermal unit. govern electricity are much like
those of physics. Neither sees a lot
NO SUCH THING AS of amendments! With this in mind,
here is another fact and a great
quote I will attribute to an energy
A MIRACLE HEATER advisor I once worked with: “A Watt
is a Watt is a Watt.” In other words,
if a person plugs in a 1,500 watt
Tim McCarthy BEST WAY TO HEAT IS SEALING space heater it is going to use 1,500
tim.mccarthy@siouxvalleyenergy.com HOME’S ENVELOPE watts of energy. Putting a very nicely
Space heaters are generally not built mahogany cabinet around
Members are always looking the most cost-efective option a $30 space heater and charging
for ways to lower heating bills, when it comes to electric heat. people $350 for it doesn’t change
including purchasing space heaters We recommend installing an even the amount of power that unit is
that claim signifcant savings. While more efcient system–either an air going to use. It’s not a miracle. Let’s
electric heat is a great choice, there source heat pump or geothermal be nice. For the sake of argument
are a few things to consider before unit. Beyond installing an extremely we’ll call it a misrepresentation of a
purchasing a space heater. efcient HVAC system, you can seal product’s true potential to perform.
up the cracks. Sioux Valley wants its
RELYING ON SPACE HEATERS members to recognize their home DO A COST ANALYSIS BEFORE
MAY DISAPPOINT is a living and breathing system. MAKING A PURCHASE
Tis colder weather makes the Te best way to heat (or cool) your If you are using these units, our
staf here at your cooperative brace home is to seal the home’s envelope Benefcial Electrifcation department
for calls from members concerned and use a properly installed and can do a cost analysis for you. I
about the higher bills. I will concede efcient whole house system. think you will be shocked to see
that some of those calls will come what these will actually cost you.
from disappointed members who NO SUCH THING AS MIRACLE Oftentimes people tell us things
expected to save money by relying HEATERS like, “the salesperson told me these
on space heaters to heat their homes. Turning our focus to space heaters would cost me pennies a
Let’s talk about heating your home heaters, I want to make one thing day.” If this sounds familiar, think
in general and the use of electric clear to our members. Now, this about this…did they quantify how
space heaters. may upset some salespeople and many pennies per day?
6 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JANUARY 2022
ENERGY SOLUTIONS
EFFICIENT DOES NOT EQUAL
COST-EFFECTIVE
When the
Don’t get me wrong, electric
resistance heaters are efcient.
energy is electric
For every unit of electricity that is You’ll rave about all the benefts you get by
consumed by these devices, they switching to electric appliances, power tools and even
will produce one unit of heat. Te vehicles. From safety to sustainability, here are four
problem is they are just not very reasons to make the switch from gas to electric.
cost-efective. Again, and I can’t
emphasize this enough, no matter SAFETY FIRST
how you slice it, a watt is a watt. It Electric appliances, especially stoves, are generally
doesn’t matter what kind of heater safer than their gas counterparts as they eliminate
or appliance you have. If you put Sheila Gross both open fames and the potential for a gas leak
1,000 watts in, you get 3,412 British Energy Services Tey do not produce carbon emissions, and they are
Termal Units of heat out. Specialist not as noisy. Tey are also safer because they do not
have idle mode like the gas-powered options do.
MULTIPLE HEATERS MULTIPLY
COSTS COST SAVINGS
We often visit homes after Not only do electric appliances, power tools and
receiving calls from members, and vehicles run on a more afordable energy source,
we fnd three to fve electric space they generally require less maintenance than
heaters in their home. Because these their gas-powered counterparts. Tis can result in
members have been misled, they signifcant savings that will outweigh your upfront
wonder how their electric bills could investment over the long haul.
be so high. Te simple fact is the
cost of operating multiple electric EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
heaters is almost always signifcantly When it comes to things like vehicles, heat pumps
more than most central heating and water heaters, electric options take less energy
systems. to do the same amount of work, which makes them
more efcient and more sustainable. Tey’re easier
AN ENERGY AUDIT COULD SAVE on your pocketbook and better for the planet. Plus,
YOU MONEY you’ll never have to worry about running out of gas
If this article hits close to home, when you’re in the middle of a project!
I would encourage you to contact
the Sioux Valley Energy Benefcial IT’S UNIVERSAL
Electrifcation Department. Tey Energy conversions are costly. Your home and
have the experience and knowledge business are already set up for electricity, so getting
to help guide you in your quest a new device up and running is as simple as plug
to save on your heating bills. and play. Plus, electricity powers all types of energy
In closing, I implore you to ask usages, while gas is limited in its scope of power.
questions and do some research
before you buy any “miracle CONTACT SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY
heaters.” I think you will fnd Have questions about going electric? Contact
that facts will cut through a lot of Sioux Valley Energy at 800-234-1960 or email Sheila
marketing hype and could save you Gross at sheila.gross@siouxvalleyenergy.com.
a signifcant amount of money and
frustration in the end.
JANUARY 2022 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 7
WINTER FUN AND FITNESS
estimated 5.2 million Nordic skiing
enthusiasts throughout the country
who seek both physical and mental
health restoration along the trails.
After spending his day teaching
science to his eighth graders at
Spearfsh Middle School, Wangeman
likes to unwind in the woods.
“I’ve found that it’s a good way to
escape the crowds and participate in
the wonders of nature,” he said. “It’s
a great sport if you’re looking to fnd
some solace, enjoy the outdoors and
get a good workout at the same time.”
Wangeman, who also enjoys
swimming and cross country running,
fell into the sport after joining the
National Guard six years ago. He
began training for the biathlon,
a competition where skiers travel
FUN AND FITNESS from check point to check point
with a .22 caliber rife and shoot
at targets. He has represented the
Guard at competitions in Minnesota,
ON THE SNOW Wyoming, Vermont and Utah.
Like many outdoor activities, cross
country skiing has seen a signifcant
surge in interest in the past year.
An estimated 5.2 million Americans participate in cross country skiing while One of the top attractions of the
reaping the rewards of being active during the winter months. sport is that the cost of entry is
relatively small. For instance, a quality
mountain bike can cost thousands of
Nordic Ski Club promotes the benefits of cross dollars and other pastimes require a
country skiing on mind, body and soul substantial fnancial investment for
equipment, gear, fees and more.
“You can fnd some used gear and
Billy Gibson members have frolicked in the snow get everything you need for around
billy.gibson@sdrea.coop since the 1970s. Early prospectors $100, or $300 for new equipment,”
named the area after they encountered he said. “Trail access is free and
Many winter sports enthusiasts are steep grades in their pursuit of gold you’ll be outdoors getting some
frm in their belief that snow skis are and fortune, but these days people great exercise. As far as learning the
meant to travel in one direction only fock to Big Hill for ftness and fun. technique, it’s a straightforward
– downhill. With more than 1,200 Facebook process that’s almost as simple as
But members of the Black Hills followers, the group invites not only walking.”
Nordic Ski Club use their skinny skis cross country skiers to enjoy the 13.6 Wangeman said skiing across
to take them wherever the trail may miles of trails but also skate skiers, fat the snowy terrain can be a cinch
lead. bikers, snow shoers and even snow compared to the work that’s required
Te club’s winter playground is man makers. to keep the trails maintained.
located at Big Hills XC Trails seven Immediate past president Josh Members of the Nordic Ski Club join
miles southwest of Spearfsh where its Wangeman explains there are an forces with the Grooming Alliance of
8 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JANUARY 2022
WINTER FUN AND FITNESS
Cross country skiers receive both the mental and physical health benefits of a sport that’s economical to pursue.
Spearfsh and log hundreds of hours of southwest of Hill City and features
labor and donate hundreds of dollars rocky ridges, abundant wildlife and Cross country
each season to keep the pathways well- scenic overlooks along its 16-mile trail
groomed for all to share. Some trails system. skiing sites
are designated for snow shoeing and Additional pathways in the area
fat biking only. Volunteers have also can be found at Beaver Creek, Bear These state parks offer trails for
built a warming shelter in a meadow Butte State Park, Custer State Park cross-country skiers to enjoy:
that’s situated among the fve loop and portions of the Centennial and • Adams Homestead and Nature
trials where skiers can take a break Mickelson Trails. Preserve
from the wind and cold. Here are a few helpful tips for those • Beaver Creek Nature Area
Aside from the Big Hills XC Trails, who are thinking about taking to the • Big Sioux Recreation Area
the Black Hills National Forest area wintry trails: • George S. Mickelson Trail
has other sites suitable for cross 1. Start your day right with a hot • Hartford Beach State Park
country skiing. Te Eagle Clif beverage. • LaFramboise Island Nature Area
Network is located 15 miles southwest 2. Pack well, and don’t forget gloves,
• Lake Herman State Park
of Lead and ofers 20 miles of trails hat and extra socks. Layer, layer, layer.
• Lake Poinsett Recreation Area
that cross open meadows and meander 3. Choose the right place to ski with
• Newton Hills State Park
through Ponderosa pine forests. Half good grooming and a reasonable and
the trails are rated “difcult.” amount of fat terrain. • Oakwood Lakes State Park
Bear Mountain is situated 10 miles 4. Consider taking lessons to • Pelican Lake Recreation Area
• Richmond Lake Recreation Area
• Sica Hollow State Park
• Walker’s Point Recreation Area
improve your form.
5. Be prepared to fall. Acquiring
balance takes time.
6. Keep your energy up with a ready
snack such as a granola bar or an
apple.
7. Have fun. Explore a bit and lose
yourself in the rhythm of the sport.
8. Don’t forget to look around you,
and keep an eye out for wildlife or
scenic vistas.
9. Reward yourself! You worked
Volunteers keep the trails groomed for cross country skiing at Big Hill and also hard and did something adventurous.
constructed a warming shelter, a popular site on cold and windy winter days.
JANUARY 2022 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 9
OPERATION ROUND UP®
$2 Million
Reasons
Sioux Valley Energy’s Operation Round Up® beyond that, according to Pat on the
program hits a $2 million milestone during organization’s Facebook page.
“We are also involved to honor
December meeting the lives of so many other children
in Luverne and surrounding
Carrie Vugteveen Approximately 85 percent of Sioux communities who we have lost too
Carrie.Vugteveen@siouxvalleyenergy.com Valley Energy members and nearly soon. Ask any parent you know who
90 percent of employees contribute. has lost a child, and they will tell
Sioux Valley Energy members On average, participating members you ‘I don’t want everyone to forget
now have ‘$2 million’ reasons why donate $0.57 cents per month. that my child lived, and they still
they are committed to community Te Operation Round Up board matter’,” Saum said.
through the Cooperative’s Operation of trustees recently awarded $3,000 Te garden will be located on the
Round Up® (ORU) program. In just to the Child’s Remembrance Garden northwest corner of Tonto Park of
over 20 years, more than $2 million in Rock County, Minnesota, James Street in Luverne, Minnesota.
has been awarded to non-proft which helped the ORU program Tis is located northwest of St.
organizations, schools and various surpass the $2 million milestone. Catherine’s Cemetery. Lucas Stofel
communities to support initiatives Te Child’s Remembrance Garden from Oak Haven Landscape and
that involve community service, mission is to provide a place for Design out of Sherburn, Minnesota,
disaster relief, emergency assistance, people who have lost a child to will be working to build the garden
education and youth. grieve, remember and heal. in Spring 2022.
Operation Round Up funds come Child’s Remembrance Garden
from Cooperative members who Board members Pat Saum and his HISTORY OF ORU PROGRAM
round up their electric bill to the wife Helen say they are part of this Operation Round Up was
next highest dollar and employees project to honor their son Jesse who developed originally by the
who donate from their paycheck. passed away 28 years ago, but it goes Palmetto Electric Cooperative in
10 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JANUARY 2022OPERATION ROUND UP®
Left: Representatives of Sioux Valley Energy’s Operation Round Up® program
visited the future site of the Child’s Remembrance Garden (CRG) in Luverne,
Minnesota, to present a $3,000 contribution to the project. The grant marked
$2 million in donations provided by Sioux Valley Energy members and
employees to local organizations. Pictured left to right are CRG members
Monica Facile, Lisa Dinger and Pat Saum, ORU trustees Dan LaRock and Greg
Benda, CRG member Mary Thompson and Sioux Valley Energy’s Lori George.
South Carolina. Hundreds of needs for individuals, and
electric cooperatives around senior dining programs.
the country, like Sioux Valley Te Operation Round
Energy, now administer Up Board of Trustees
their own Operation Operation Round is appointed by
Round Up Up® grants totalling the Sioux Valley CHILD’S REMEMBRANCE GARDEN
program.
“Operation $2 Energy Board
of Directors.
The artist’s renderings of the planned Child’s
Remembrance Garden in Luverne, Minnesota,
Round Up
has impacted
million Current ORU
Board members
features various gathering spaces. Lucas Stoffel
from Oak Haven Landscape and Design out of
have been awarded
approximately to area groups since include: Brenda Sherburn, Minnesota, will be working to build
900 diferent 2000. Volkers (Brookings the garden in Spring 2022. The garden will be
organizations County), Alvina located in the northwest corner of Tonto Park off
throughout the footprint Harvey (At large of Luverne’s James Street. Learn more about the
of the Sioux Valley representative living garden at www.childsremembrancegarden.org
Energy service Approximately
in Minnehaha or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
territory in just County), Dan Childs-Remembrance-Garden-102866492105483
over 20 years. 900 LaRock (Rock
Tis has made a communities and County), Greg
real diference in local organizations Benda (Lake
have received
people’s lives; a funding since 2000.
County),
substantial impact Joyce DeClerk
on the well-being (Moody County),
of area communities,” Connie Hillard
CEO and General (Pipestone County) and
Manager, Tim McCarthy, Jef Tompson (Minnehaha
said. McCarthy added, “We County).
are grateful to our members Operation Round Up Trustee
who are willing to round up Greg Benda says the program
their electric bill to support the helped complete projects that
Operation Round Up program otherwise may not have been
and are proud to have been able funded.
to help so many with the $2 “I enjoy serving on the
million the fund has awarded.” Operation Round Up Board,
Examples of the types where we can extend the SVE
of organizations who have motto, ‘Serving our Members.
received funding in the past are Always.’ by helping community
daycare associations, schools, and non-proft organizations
nursing homes, sports clubs, fulfll their dreams,” said
vocational schools, youth Benda.
groups (scouting, 4-H, booster For more information on
clubs, hockey), scholarship Operation Round Up, log on to
programs, humanity programs, www.siouxvalleyenergy.com/
fre departments, cities, special my-community/operation-roundup
JANUARY 2022 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 11DEALING WITH EVs
CAR DEALERS
ADAPT TO EV MARKET
Jesse Johnson of Jan Busse Ford in Highmore keeps customers informed of the latest industry news. Photo by Billy Gibson.
Car dealers adapt to emerging EV industry that factoring in a federal tax credit of
by making new investments and keeping up to $7,500, he was able to save nearly
$1,000 in his frst 5,000 miles of travel
their customers informed in the Mach-E.
“Tere’s no gas tank to fll at over $3
Billy Gibson describing his experience and insights per gallon and no oil to change,” he
billy.gibson@sdrea.coop to a group of electric cooperative said. “A trip to Sioux Falls cost me $6 in
representatives. electricity, compared to $49 in gas for
Keeping up with the emergence Subtitled “Te Good, the Kind of an ICE (internal combustion engine).”
of the electric vehicle market is like Bad, and the Ugly,” the presentation
listening to the hushed intonations of was intended to be an unbiased,
the announcer at the end of a 1960s-
style soap opera.
unvarnished and apolitical analysis
of the investment he made last year. 250
Will a reliable charging network be Tough Shepherd admits to being Approximate
constructed? somewhat of an EVangelist, audience number of EV
Will EVs become more afordable? members were eager to hear Shepherd’s charging stations
Will drivers ever overcome their range comments to help them convey useful, throughout the
anxiety? accurate information to their electric Upper Midwest.
Will the political winds change cooperative consumers back in their
direction? respective service areas.
Tune in tomorrow. Same time. Same On the positive side, Shepherd said On the not-so-good side, Shepherd
channel. the advanced technology and the instant pointed to the high front-end purchase
Scott Shepherd is no fan of soap torque of his Mach-E deliver an exciting price, reduced range during the winter
operas, but he’s happy to give you his driving experience, and he likes doing months, the lack of Level 2 chargers
take on the topic. Shepherd is a career his part to reduce emissions. His dealer, in homes and the fact that traditional
educator who has taken the EV leap Jesse Johnson at Jan Busse Ford (Pioneer vehicles sometimes block access to
and last June invested in Ford’s debut Garage, Inc.) in Highmore, was public charging stations. He said in the
model: the Mustang Mach-E. Shepherd knowledgeable and ready to answer all rush to build out a reliable system of
recently delivered a presentation of his questions and concerns. He noted charging stations throughout the region,
12 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JANUARY 2022DEALING WITH EVs
standardized practices have yet to be
developed.
“Tere can be a lot of inconsistent
pricing with public charging stations,”
he said. “Some require a connection fee
plus a per-minute fee as high as 50 cents
per kilowatt hour. Te networks and
the number of phone apps that are out
there can be confusing, and I’ve also run
across some charging stations that were
malfunctioning.”
He pointed out that electric
cooperatives, municipal utilities and
investor-owned utilities in South Dakota
and Minnesota are working together to
create a charging network for public use
that will reduce range anxiety for EV
drivers. Presently, there are nine Tesla
supercharger stations and four non-Tesla
chargers in South Dakota, as well as
more than 250 throughout the region Jesse Johnson is shown adjusting the drive mode in the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
and dozens more for the use of guests at Photo by Billy Gibson.
hotels, campgrounds and other private
properties. fee at www.ford.com to get placed on a
Electrify America Fast recently waiting list for not only the Mach-E but
announced the company is planning to also the new Ford F-150 Lightning, the 160,000
install a bank of supercharging stations company’s frst electric-powered pick Number of
in Wall sometime in January, and state up. In fact, he has a personal spot on reservations made
ofcials are looking to continue to the Lightning list along with more than for the new Ford
invest money into light-duty charging 160,000 others across the country. Tesla, Lightning F-150 at
stations from the second round of the GMC, Rivian and Chevrolet are also www.ford.com.
Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Charging introducing their own pick ups.
Station Program. “We’re getting calls from all kinds of
Johnson, Shepherd’s sales agent, said people - retirees, commuting moms and in the market. For example, when
these days he’s getting lots of questions dads, gear heads, collectors, technology manufacturers began recommending
from scores of potential buyers who bufs, environmentalists, farmers, you that owners refrain from exceeding an
are ponying up the $100 refundable name it,” said Johnson, who has already 80 percent charge - unless going on
sent two early adopting an extended trip - to extend the car’s
customers home with battery life, Johnson made sure his
the Mustang Mach-E customers got the memo.
and has a third on his In preparing for the transportation
lot. future, car dealers are having to make
Johnson said car signifcant investments in education for
and truck dealers their sales force, training for technicians
will have to redouble and new service and maintenance
their eforts to equipment to accommodate EVs.
provide service after “EVs are fun to drive with their
the sale as the EV immediate torque and safe-driving
industry continues to technology,” Johnson said. “Tese
emerge. He keeps his vehicles are an excellent option for those
customers, including wanting to forget about the price of gas,
the many who are on reduce maintenance and emissions. We
Scott Shepherd is shown above talking with students at the purchaser’s waiting understand they may not ft everyone’s
the Lake Area Technical College Automotive Technology list, apprised of any lifestyle, but we see a defnite place for
Program about his experience as an EV owner. new developments them in the future.”
JANUARY 2022 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 13STRAP
CONNECTING
COMMUNITY
Co-op program encourages employee
volunteers for area groups
Carrie Vugteveen pandemic hit. Volunteering started
Carrie.Vugteveen@siouxvalleyenergy.com eforts. Teir recommendation up again this year in May and
included connecting employees with through November, employees
‘Commitment to Community’ area communities to better meet the have logged nearly 300 hours in
is one of Sioux Valley Energy’s core needs of residents. Tat’s when the 2021. Volunteer projects included
principles and Co-op employees not Community Connections program working with the following
only embrace that concept, they live was born. organizations: Sleep in Heavenly
it through volunteerism. Peace, Prairie Village, American
Te mission of Community Red Cross, Colman Veterans Park,
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Connections is to “Be the light in Madison Baseball, Feeding South
Historically, Sioux Valley Energy our community through the spirit Dakota, Project Joy, Children’s Inn,
employees have been active of volunteering, community service, Children’s Home Society
volunteers for various community and helping those in need.” Rake the Town (Hills, Hartford
organizations. However, it and Sinai), Lights at the Lodge
wasn’t until 2019 that a group of During the program’s frst year, (Pipestone), Brookings Gun Club,
employees, taking part in an internal employees volunteered a total of Brandon Fire Department, Big
leadership program, recommended 616 hours but those eforts were Sioux River Clean Up and Te
a change in employee volunteerism put on hold when the COVID-19 Gathering.
14 COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS | JANUARY 2022COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Left: In late
November, a team
from Sioux Valley
Energy packed food
boxes at the Feeding
South Dakota
facility in Sioux Falls.
Opposite page:
Co-op employees
raked a lawn in
Hills, Minnesota
and (below left)
volunteered with
friends for Project Joy.
To be considered for
the SVE Community
Connections program, Above: Sioux
Valley Energy
contact Chinelle
employees wrap
at 800-234-1960. gifts at the The
When employees Children’s Inn gift
volunteer through wrapping station
the Community at the Empire Mall.
Connections Left: A separate
team of
program, they are
employees
required to follow the filled backpacks
Cooperative’s current for Feeding
pandemic response South Dakota in
plan. December.
JANUARY 2022 | COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS 1561st Annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo JANUARY 21-23
That Golden Girls Show
January 28-February 5, 2022 Orpheum Theater Center,
Sioux Falls, SD, 605-367-6000
JANUARY 22
Reba McEntire
Denny Sanford Premier Center,
Sioux Falls, SD, 605-367-7288
JANUARY 28-29
Deadwood Pro Snocross
Races
Days of ‘76 Rodeo Grounds,
Deadwood, SD, 605-578-1876
JANUARY 28-29
27th Annual Dinner Theater
Reliance Legion Hall, Reliance,
SD, call 605-730-0553 for
more info and tickets
JANUARY 28-31
DECEMBER 21-25 JANUARY 7 Lead Winterfest
Fort Sisseton Drive Thru Neal McCoy Various Locations, Lead, SD,
To have your event Christmas Light Display The Dakota Event Center, call 605-584-1100
listed on this page, send 11907 434th Avenue, Lake Aberdeen, SD, 605-725-2641
complete information, City, SD, 605-448-5474 JANUARY 28-
including date, event, JANUARY 8 FEBRUARY 6
DECEMBER 23-24 Eric Church Black Hills Stock Show &
place and contact to your
1880 Train Holiday Express Denny Sanford Premier Center, Rodeo
local electric cooperative. 222 Railroad Avenue, Hill City, Sioux Falls, SD, 605-367-7288 Central States Fairgrounds &
Include your name, SD, 605-574-2222 Rushmore Plaza Civic Center,
address and daytime JANUARY 14-15 Rapid City, SD, 605-355-3861
telephone number.
DECEMBER 26-31 Deadwood Red Dirt Festival
Christmas Nights of Lights Mountain Grand Event Center, JANUARY 29-30
Information must be Storybook Island, Rapid City, Deadwood, SD, 605-559-0386 Dakota Territory Gun
submitted at least eight SD, 1-605-342-6357 Collectors Association
weeks prior to your JANUARY 15 Gun Show
event. Please call ahead DECEMBER 26-31 Burning Beetle National Field Archery Building,
Garden Glow 10th Street, Custer, SD, find Yankton, SD, 605-731-9154
to confirm date, time and
McCrory Gardens, Brookings, out more at www.facebook.
location of event. SD, 605-688-6707 com/barkbeetleblues FEBRUARY 5
Lake Hendricks
To view the publication’s DECEMBER 31 JANUARY 15-16 Improvement Association
New Year’s Eve With The Dakota Territory Gun Ice Fishing Derby
master event calendar,
Davis Sisters Collectors Association Hendricks, MN, contact Tim at
scan the QR code below: Performing Arts Center of Gun Show 507-828-2113 for registration
Rapid City, Rapid City, SD, Swiftel Center, Brookings, SD, and more information
605-348-4676 605-793-2347
FEBRUARY 20
JANUARY 1 JANUARY 16 Sioux Falls Izaak Walton
Winter Wonderland Nature Sioux Falls Izaak Walton League February Trap Shoot
Hike League January Trap Shoot 5000 N Oakview Place, Sioux
Big Sioux Recreation Area, 5000 N Oakview Place, Sioux Falls, SD, 11 a.m. start, lunch
Brandon, SD, 605-594-3824 Falls, SD, 11 a.m. start, lunch available, 605-332-9527
Or visit https://sdrea.coop/ available, 605-332-9527
JANUARY 4-6
cooperative-connections- Dakota Farm Show JANUARY 16
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