JUNE 2011 June is Dairy Month RLEC announces scholarship

In recognition ofDairy month, RedLake Electric Coop-erative would(3726003.02 Bruceand Lynae Holte) liketo take a moment tosalute local dairyfarmers and theentire dairy industry.

The Cooperativeappreciates the out-standing effort andvital contributionsthese farmers maketo the area.

• Good-Vue AyrFarms, Michael andLinda Hanson,Goodridge.

• Marion and David Vraa, Goodridge.• Daniel and Susan Holen, Goodridge.• Dale and Sheri Rupprecht, Thief River Falls.• Leonard and Marge Geske, Thief River Falls.• Kora-Kesh Holsteins, Ryan and Karon Griffin,

Thief River Falls.• Beyer Brothers, Chip and Neil Beyer, Red Lake

Falls.• Schindler Brothers, Joe and Carl Schindler, Red

Lake Falls.• Gerardy Farms, Tony and Sheila Gerardy, Plum-

mer.• Walter Brothers, Ray and Roger Walter, Plummer.• Arlen, Gerda and Dean Koskela, Plummer.

• Gary Rahier,Oklee.

• Wayra Dairy,Wayne and DebraVettleson, Trail.

• Orville andShirley Brinkman,Trail.

Minnesota DairyFacts

• Approximately4,540 dairy farmsproduce milk thatprovides milk,cheese, yogurt andother dairy foods forresidents of Min-nesota, the U.S. anddairy consumersaround the world.

• Approximately 98 percent of all Minnesota dairyfarms are owned by families - in many cases, multiplegenerations of the same family.

• In Minnesota, the average dairy cow will produce7.5 gallons of milk per day.

• That's more than 2,257 gallons over the course ofa typical year.

• Minnesota dairy farms produce 1.06 billion gal-lows of milk annually.

• Dairy is the second largest agricultural business inMinnesota.

• Generating $1.66 billion a year.• Total economic impact to Minnesota is $11.5 bil-

lion.

VOL. 46 – NO. 08 RED LAKE FALLS (RED LAKE COUNTY), MINNESOTA 56750

Volts and JoltsPublished monthly for the members of

RED LAKE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, Inc.

One of the Minnkota Power Systems

SERVING THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA OF MARSHALL, PENNINGTON, RED LAKE AND POLK

JUNE 2011

A look at some statistics from your Red Lake Electric Cooperative

qUICK TAKES

RLEC announces scholarship recipients

KAYLEE DAVIDSONMarshall County Central

Kevin and Patty Davidson

Newfolden

JAKE THOMPSONBadger/Greenbush/Middle River

David and Karleen Thompson

Middle River

RACHEL FREDERICKGoodridge High School

Dave and Joani Frederick

Goodridge

KAYLANI KIESOWGrygla-Gatzke High School

Ron and Coleen Kiesow

Goodridge

KEVIN LONGTINRed Lake County Central

Lonnie and Michelle Longtin

Plummer

SHERI BARTHLincoln High School

Randy and Patti Barth

Thief River Falls

ALEXIS KLEMETSONLincoln High School

Tonya Klemetson and

Gary Klemetson

Thief River Falls

TRACY MEHRKENSLincoln High School

Albert and Cathy Mehrkens

Thief River Falls

KRISTEN WEISSLafayette High School

Ron and Sharon Weiss

Red Lake Falls

ZACHARY CYMBALUKCrookston High School

Daniel and Becky Cymbaluk

Crookston

Each year, Red Lake Elec-tric Cooperative providesscholarships for graduatingseniors at each of the highschools operating throughoutthe Cooperative's servicearea.

The recipients are selectedby the scholarship selectioncommittee at the highschools. There were 11 recip-ients this year with each stu-dent receiving $500.

The funds for these schol-arships come from unclaimedcapital credits.

Congratulations and bestwishes to these scholarshiprecipients.

June is Dairy Month

By Brian SlobodaAs children, most

of us were told to turnoff the TV when noone was in the roomto keep from wastingenergy. But withtoday's televisions,turning off the setdoesn't save as muchenergy as you think."Off" doesn't reallymean off anymore.

Several devicesfound inside your home are com-monly referred to as "parasiticloads," "phantom loads," or "energyvampires"—consuming electricityeven when switched off. Phantomloads can be found in almost everyroom, but a favorite "coffin" is yourentertainment center.

Most TVs today slowly sip elec-tricity while waiting patiently forsomeone to press the "on" button.They also use energy to rememberchannel lineups, language prefer-ences, and the time. VCRs, DVDplayers, DVRs, and cable or satel-

lite boxes also use energy when wethink they're turned off.

Studies show that in an averagehome, 5 percent to 8 percent ofelectricity consumption stems fromphantom (1126005.02 James A.Fick, Sr.) loads. To put that in per-spective, the average North Ameri-can household consumes roughly10,800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) ofelectricity per year. If you estimatethat 6.5 percent of your total elec-tricity consumption comes fromphantom loads, the amount drainedby these vampires equals about 700

kWh annually— or$70 every year.

So how can you tellwhich devices areokay to leave pluggedin and which need tohave a wooden stakedriven through theirhearts?

Identify PlugParasites

Microwave ovensand alarm clocks,which use relatively

small amounts of standby power,are acceptable to leave plugged in.A digital video recorder (DVR)uses a fairly significant amount ofpower when turned off, but if yourecord programs frequently youwill want to leave it plugged in.

You don't have to worry aboutunplugging items with mechanicalon/off switches, such as lamps, hairdryers, or small kitchen applianceslike toasters or mixers―they don'tdraw any power when turned off.

Continued on page 6

Slay energy vampires with smart strips

Page 2Manager's Comments

Plan AheadMember Services DepartmentFrom the Mail Bag

Page 3Electric MiracleRecipe Corner

Page 4Feature of the Month

Bible Baptist Church

Page 5Pole Replacement Photos

Page 6Capital Credits Name List

In this month's

Volts and Jolts

Some people are under the mis-conception that incandescent lightbulbs are being phased out.

Incandescent in their presentform are to be phased out, but canbe/will be replaced with more effi-cient counterparts.

Over the years, the incandescentbulb has changed very little. Of theenergy consumed by the bulb, 5 to10 percent provides lighting and theother 90 to 95 percent producesheat. In my opinion, this is not allbad when we live in an area wherethe heating degree days out-numberthe cooling degree days about 25 to1. But manufacturers are beingforced to improve the efficiency ofincandescent bulbs due to the Fed-eral Energy Independence andSecurity Act of 2007.

The law does not ban the use ormanufacture of incandescent bulbs,nor does it mandate the use of com-pact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Itsimply requires that companiesmake incandescent that are 30 per-cent more efficient.

The time frame for the produc-tion of more efficient incandescentspans from January, 2012 to Janu-ary, 2014; starting with the 100-watt bulb and ending with the 40-watt bulb. There are exemptionswritten into the law that excludes"specialty bulbs" such as three-waybulbs, appliance bulbs, rough serv-ice bulbs and many others.

There is a more energy efficient72-watt incandescent that has beenmade to replace the 100-watt incan-descent. It is currently only avail-able in California therefore you willnot find it locally, yet.

Currently there are two otheroptions to incandescent and thoseare CFLs or light emitting diodes(LEDs). For the most part, LEDsare not a viable option if one tries tojustify the additional purchaseprice. Therefore CFLs are the mostcost effective option.

Some people do not care for thelook of the "spiral" bulb or the coollight of the CFLs. Other downfallsof the CFLs are the inability to pro-vide instant full brilliancy and thefact each bulb does contain a smallamount of mercury. For the most

part, these concerns are beingaddressed as improvements havebeen and will continue to be made.

One true advantage of CFLs isthey use about 75 percent less ener-gy than an equivalent incandescent.

Often it is stated that a CFL bulbhas not lasted for the hours of oper-ation expected. I think this can alsohold true for incandescent.

There are two things one shouldconsider when purchasing any typeof bulb, the (6828004.01 DavidPlante) voltage rating and the pur-chase price. These two things oftengo hand-in-hand. Purchasing bulbs

with a 130-watt rating rather thanbulbs with lower wattage ratings,will last longer. One can be assuredthat these bulbs will be a little moreexpensive. Bulbs are not differentthan anything else one purchases inthat "you get what you pay for."

Every type of bulb has its advan-tages and disadvantages and light-ing options will continue to evolve.So one asks the question, what isthe best option – personal prefer-ence.

Have a safe, enjoyable, sun-litsummer.

Incandescent versus compact fluorescent

Member Service Departmentby Kevin Reich

BILLINGS ANd COLLECTIONYou will receive your energy bill on or near the

20th of each month. Payment of your monthly energy bill is due on the

20th of the month. You may pay your bill in personat RLEC during office hours, use the 24-hour drive-up drop box located next to the RLEC office, byAuto Pay, or by mail. Payment must be in the office,drop box, Auto Pay, or in the mail, as evidenced bythe postmark, by the 5th day of the following monthto avoid a late payment charge. A 1 1/2% monthlylate payment charge will be computed on delinquentenergy bills, the minimum late payment charge willbe $1.00.

If your payment is not received by the 15th of themonth, a final notice of disconnection statement willbe included on your following bill. The final noticestatement will notify you when your electric servicewill be disconnected if the delinquent amountremains unpaid. If an employee is sent to discon-nect your electric service, a $50 collection fee willbe charged to your account, even if you pay the col-lector.

To have a disconnected service reconnected, allamounts owing, a $50 reconnection fee, and asecurity deposit must be paid. If the service must bereconnected after normal working hours, a $100reconnection fee must be paid.

BAd CHECkSA $15 charge will be levied each time a check is

returned because of nonsufficient funds, accountbeing closed or payment stopped.

OUTAGESIn case your electricity goes out, please do the

following:1. Check your fuses or breakers at the yard pole

or meter pedestal.2. Call your neighbor to see if they are out of

electricity also.3. Call the RLEC office (218-253-2168 or 1-800-

245-6068) during working hours or 218-253-2200after hours. We will accept collect calls for outagesonly.

METEr TESTSRLEC has a schedule in place to have its meters

periodically tested for accuracy. Results from thesetests show that meters generally slow down withage; however, if you think that your meter is record-ing too much usage, RLEC will test it for accuracy.You must pay a test fee in advance of the test. If themeter test shows that the meter was inaccurate, thetest fee will be refunded to you.

STOPPEd METErSIf you find your meter has stopped and you are

using electricity, please contact the office immedi-ately so we can replace it. Average consumption willbe billed to the member for the time the meter wasstopped so there is no advantage in not reporting astopped meter.

METEr rEAdINGSAn automated meter reading system is utilized to

obtain monthly meter readings. Although the systemis normally reliable, there is always a chance thatthe correct reading has not been transmitted to theoffice for billing. Customers should periodically readtheir meter and compare it to the reading on thebilling statement. If the actual reading is not close tothe billing statement reading, please call the office.

GENErAL SErvICE rATESFacilities charge variable $24 to $31 month

First 500 KWH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.6¢ Kwhover 500 KWH (April-dec.) . . . . . . . . . .8.4¢ Kwhover 500 KWH (Jan.-Mar.) . . . . . . . . . .9.1¢ Kwh

Multiphase users add $20/month cost of servicecharge.

standby, $12/month (meter disconnected but thepower line retained; standby is not available onservices larger than 15 KVA transformer capacity).

security light, $7/month, high pressure sodium,$8/month, mercury vapor; water heater flat credit,$7/month (on January-April billing); off-peak equip-ment charge, $5.00/month per heat meter; off-peakelectric heat rate, 4.7¢/kWh long-term control,7.0¢/kWh short-term control.

Mission StatementIt is the mission of Red Lake Electric Cooperative to enhance thequality of life for people of our service area by consistently providingquality electric service and other valued services while holding ouremployees, our community and our environment in high regard.

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WE PRoudLY PREsEnT To You

The Red Lake Electric Cooperative

Customer Service Guarantee

It's short and simple! Red Lake Electric Cooperative employees will meet or exceed your expectations of friend-ly, courteous service and will meet any commitments they make to you. If your expectations of the service pro-vided by our employees is not met, please contact me at the Red Lake Electric Cooperative office, 253-2168.You will receive $5.00 for your inconvenience and our promise to serve you better in the future. our employees'commitment to quality customer service makes this guarantee possible.

RoGER JoHAnnECKGeneral Manager



"Plan ahead" were words paint-ed on a sign in my high schoolshop/industrial arts class. The signslettering started off in nice evensized letters and then became pro-gressively smaller and curved downto the lower right corner of theboard because the sign's maker did-n't allow enough room for the largefont size they started out with.

It was a simple but catchy wayto impress upon the students inclass about the importance of plan-ning ahead for the various projectswe would build in school and I sup-pose, whatever followed highschool.

All the planning we are requiredto do in the electric business has methink of that sign occasionally;most recently as your board ofdirectors put their stamp ofapproval on two engineering stud-ies completed at the Cooperative:one, a 20-year long range plan andtwo, a four year construction workplan and sectionalizing study.

The general purpose of each ofthese studies are similar in that theyboth analyze the past performanceof Red Lake Electric Cooperative'ssystem and to determine, recom-mend and estimate the cost of thesystem improvements required toprovide satisfactory service underthe electric load expected in thefuture. The Rural Utilities Service,our lender, also requires that weconduct these studies to maintainfinancing with them.

The long range plan is a man-agement guide that outlines themost practical and economicalmeans for providing safe and reli-

able electric service toRLEC's current and futurecustomers. With propermaintenance, most ofRLEC's distribution facili-ties have an installed life

exceeding 40 years. The fact thatfacilities have such a long(6704004.02 Melvin R. Johnson,Jr.) life span along with the increas-ing high cost of construction distri-bution facilities, make it imperativeto ensure our distribution facilitiesare sized properly.

The shorter planning tool is thefour-year construction work planthat includes proposed systemimprovements from 2012 through2015 and is used as the basis for ourloan application to the USDA RuralUtilities Service.

Projecting growth in consumers,energy (kWh) usage, winter andsummer peak energy demand, aswell as ways to improve the relia-bility of the system through new tielines, additional sectionalizingequipment and conductor andequipment replacement are all apart of this plan.

Energy (kWh) sales has fluctuat-ed up or down from year to year butoverall, members served and ener-gy usage has been on a steady risesince the Cooperative was formed.An example of that is the energypurchased in 2009 was the mostever in the Cooperative's history;over 142 million kilowatt-hourswere purchased to supply our mem-ber's energy needs. In 2010 energypurchases dropped off to 138 mil-lion kilowatt-hours. In 1980, annu-al energy purchases were 88 millionkilowatt-hours. Over a 30 year peri-od, even with the occasional dips inusage, annual energy needs byRLEC members increased by 56percent.

What will energy sales look like

in another 30 years? How manyhomes and businesses will weserve? What kind of impact willnew technologies or new govern-mental regulations that impact ourcost of providing service have onsystem sales and demand for ener-gy?

We know technology willincrease efficiencies from today'sappliances, and that new technolo-gies and new gadgets will placeadditional demands on our system.Will you be driving a car poweredby electricity within the next 10, 20or 30 years? These are some inter-esting questions to ponder as weplan for the future and construct asystem to reliably supply the energyneeds of our members.

Another study used in our busi-ness that provides direction in ourconstruction plans is the powerrequirements study. This study isconducted every two years byRLEC and all of the MinnkotaPower systems. The study focuseson energy trends and power supplyneeds and concluded that the aver-age new consumer over the next 10years will use slightly more kWhper household than the present resi-dential consumer.

Long range planning at yourCooperative is not something thatyou should have to concern your-selves with, after all, that is whatwe as your employees have beenhired, among other tasks, to do. Ithought you would like to know alittle bit about the plans we have inplace, so you are aware that thework you see going on throughoutour service area is not a random actof setting poles and stringing wire.We want you to know we have aplan in place and we are buildingyour Cooperative to be a reliableenergy provider for today and wellin to the future.

PLAN Ahead

Manager's

Commentsby Roger Johanneck

From the Mail BagDear RLEC:

Thank you so much for the $500scholarship for my college educa-tion.

Sheri BarthThief River Falls

Dear RLEC:Thank you so much for award-

ing me your generous scholarship,it will help out in my education tocome.

Alexis KlemetsonThief River Falls

Dear RLEC:Thank you for providing me

with the scholarship. It will begreatly appreciated as I pursue mydegree at BSU next year.

Kevin LongtinPlummer

Dear RLEC:Thank you for the generous

scholarship. It will be used nextyear when I attend the University ofMinnesota, Crookston. I will bemajoring in agribusiness andminoring in agronomy. Thanksagain.

Zach CymbalukCrookston

Dear RLEC:I would like to thank you for

awarding me your $500 scholar-ship. The money will help with mycollege expenses while attendingthe University of Minnesota,Crookston while pursuing a degreein agronomy.

Jake ThompsonMiddle River

Dear RLEC:I would like to thank you so

much for the donation that youhave given to the 4-H Youth Devel-opment Program here in Red LakeCounty. This means so much to the4-H members. It is a great incentivefor them to work hard on their fairexhibits.

I would like to invite you tocome to the Red Lake County Fairin Oklee June 24 through 26. Wewill be having the 4-H awards pres-entation on Saturday, June 25 at 6p.m. in the community hall.

Thanks again for your donation.Sincerely,

Sharon Weiss4-H Program Coordinator

Red Lake County

Happy Fourth of July

In observance of Independence Day, Red Lake Electric Cooperative's

headquarters will be closed Monday, July 4.

In case of an electrical emergency or outage, call the after-hour phone number 218-253-2200.

As you celebrate Independence Day, remember to play and celebrate

safely and responsibly.

NOTICEHidden within the text of the

articles of this issue of the

Volts & Jolts are the names

and account numbers of five

RLEC members. They will

appear within the articles in

parenthesis as such

(9999999.99 Roger P. Mem-

ber). If you find your name and

account number, clip it out and

send it with your next payment.

You will be credited with $5 on

your electric bill.

Reprinted from Great River News

More than 1 million plug-inelectric vehicles (PEV) could be onU.S. roads by 2015, according to areport from the U.S. Department ofEnergy (DOE).

A similar report released by PikeResearch estimates total PEV saleswill reach almost 360,000 annuallyby 2017.

"The performance and costeffectiveness of the early [PEVs] inthe market will be a major, butunknowable, factor in how many[PEVs] are on the road by 2015,"the DOE report said. "The cumula-tive impacts of the various policyinitiatives, the experience of theearly purchasers of electric-drivevehicles and future oil prices will

all play a role in determining futureconsumer demand."

The DOE report notes that salesof hybrid vehicles have grown tonearly 3 percent of total annuallight-duty vehicle sales, with morethan 1.6 million sold over the pastsix years. Electric vehicles areexpected to represent 2.4 percent ofannual car sales by 2017, accordingto Pike Research, with the majoritybeing sold in New York, Californiaand Florida.

Electric vehicle sales to grow in coming years

Apple Crisp Muffins2 c. all-purpose flour1/3 c. packed brown sugar2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon1 egg, beaten1 c. 2% milk1/2 c. canola oil2 c. finely chopped peeled applesFilling:1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened2 Tbsp. maple syrup4 tsp. grated orange peel1/4 tsp. ground nutmegTopping:1/4 cup all-pupose flour1/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon3 Tbsp. cold butter1/4 cup chopped pecansIn a larg bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinna-

mon. In another bowl, combine egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredientsjust until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cupsthree-fourths full.

In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Drop by table-spoonfuls into centers of muffins.

For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar andcinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling.Bake at 400 degrees for 16 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted inmuffin comes out clean. Cool for five minutes before removing from pan towire rack. Yield: one dozen.

Amaretto Peach Parfaits4 egg whites1/2 tsp. cream of tartar1 c. sugarParfaits:5 c. sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed1/4 c. sugar1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 cup Amaretto, divided1/2 c. cream cheese, softened1 c. confectioners' sugar2 c. heavy whipping creamOptional toppings: toasted flaked coconut and/or sliced almonds.In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed

until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating onhigh until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar dissolved.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls two inches apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250 degrees for 32 to 38 minutes or until firmto the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for one hour. Removefrom the oven and cool on baking sheets.

Nectarine Barbecued Cornish Hen2 medium nectarines, peeled and sliced2 Tbsp. ketchup2 tsp. thawed orange juice concentrate1 tsp. sugar1/8 tsp. chili powder2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion1 tsp. olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 Cornish game hen (20 oz.), halved lengthwise1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. pepperIn a food processor, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process

until smooth.In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook one

minute longer. Stir in nectarine mixture and bring to boil; cook and stir forone minute

Sprinkle hen with salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, dip a papertowel in cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill hen, covered, overmedium heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and bast-ing occasionally with sauce. Yield: two servings.

Rosemary Pork with Berry Port Sauce2 pork tenderloins (1 lb. each)2 tsp. olive oil1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed1 tsp. salt1 tsp. pepperSauce:1 shallot, finely chopped 1 tsp. olive oil1-1/2 c. port wine or grape juice1 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 c. dried cherries1/2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary, crushedRub pork with oil; sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. Place on a

rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes oruntil a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute shallot in oil. Stir in the remain-ing sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until blended.

Let pork stand for five minutes; slice and serve with sauce. Yield: eightservings.

Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie1/4 c. chopped onion3 Tbsp. butter, divided1/2 c. chopped peeled apple2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted1/8 tsp. dried rosemary, crushedDash plus 1/4 tsp. salt, dividedDash plus 1/4 tsp. pepper, divided2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz. each)1/8 tsp. garlic powder2 oz. Brie cheese, cubed1/4 c. cider vinegar3/4 c. unsweetened apple juice, divided1-1/2 tsp. cornstarchIn a large skillet, saute onion in 1 Tbsp. butter for one minute. Add apple;

cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until apple is golden brown. Remove from theheat; add walnuts, rosemary, and a dash of salt and pepper.

Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle with garlic powder andremaining salt and pepper. Place apple mixture and Brie on half of eachchicken breast; fold chicken over. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.

In the same skillet, brown chicken in remaining butter. Stir in vinegarand 1/4 cup apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15to 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees.

Remove chicken to a serving platter; discard toothpicks. Combine corn-starch and remaining apple juice; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook andstir for two minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Yield: two serv-ings.

Apple Kolaches1 c. butter1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened2 c. all-purpos flour1-1/2 c. finely chopped peeled apples1/4 tsp. ground cinnamonIcing:1 c. confectioners' sugar4-1/2 tsp. 2% milk1/2 tsp. vanilla extractIn a large bowl, beat butter, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.

Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough into two portions; coverand refrigerate for two hours or until easy to handle.

In a small bowl, combine apples and cinnamon. On a lightly floured sur-face, roll one portion of dough into a 15 inch by 9 inch rectangle; cut intothree-inch squares. Place a teaspoonful of apple mixture in the center ofeach square. Overlap two opposite corners of dough over filling; pinchtightly to seal.

Place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remain-ing dough and apple mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes oruntil bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for one minute before removingfrom pans to wire racks. Combine the icing ingredients; drizzle overkolaches. Yield: two and a half dozen.

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dEgREE dAySto determine degree days, you must calculate the daily meantemperature for the time period you are measuring. Degree daycomputation is based on the assumption that a building does notrequire any heat if the outside temperature averages 65 degreesduring a 24-hour period. to obtain a degree day figure, the hightemperature and the low temperature for the day are added andthe total divided by two. that figure is then subtracted from 65.For example, if the high temperature was 30 degrees and the lowtemperature 10 degrees, the figure would be 30+10=40; 40/2=20;65-20=45. this would be a 45-degree day. the higher the degreeday figure, the more heat required to warm your home.


Operating Reportmonthly comPaRison

APRIL APRIL2010 2011

total Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 884,154 $ 1,148,232total margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 44,350 $ (7,132)cost of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 620,820 $ 888,642KWh's Purchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,871,375 12,362,420capital credits Paid to Estates . . .$ 14,373 $ 24,239

yEaR to DatE comPaRison

APRIL APRIL2010 2011

total Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 4,537,829 $ 5,128,663total margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 681,805 $ 654,026cost of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2,869,420 $ 3,442,990KWh's Purchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57,929,423 62,473,865new service connections . . . . . . . 6 5customers served . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,200 5,196capital credits Paid to Estates . . .$ 29,982 $ 37,012miles of line

overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,325 2,324Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 239

Talent Show Come show off your talent at the Red Lake County Fair...

FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH 7:30 p.m. Contact Sandra Tougas 796-5084

AND SATURDAY....

“Cookie Bake Off” 10:30 AM -12:00 PM ** First place prizes cash.

Chocolate Drop Cookies or Oatmeal Cookies Contact Margaret Hamrum at [email protected] or 698-4449 (H)

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It's a story about a town visitedby missionaries who in turn gaverise to rouge, extended daylight andformed a militia. It's a narrativesparked by a want ad and donationby a maybe, probably not, Presi-dential candidate. It's a new legend,on an old legend, about rural elec-trification.

It must be 15 years when a pas-tor by the name of Lucien Calebtraveled from his parsonage locatedin Pignon, Haiti to his wife's home-town in Alabama. Haiti is amongthe poorest countries in the worldwhere life pretty much ends at 50.There is a correlation between lifeexpectancy and electricity, whichmay or may not have ignited thepastor's interest when he read, quiteby accident, an ad to sell a turbineto generate electricity.

The Pastor, perhaps thinking ofthe feeding of the 5,000 parable, orpossibly he was just cheap, bid $1.The seller, curious at a bid farbelow all others, inquired why.Caleb said his town needed elec-tricity to provide lights for the kids,the hospital and maybe create abusiness or two. "Deal," said Don-ald Trump. Yes, that DonaldTrump.

Nothing, of course, is ever easyand transporting a diesel enginefrom New York to Haiti is moredifficult than most and costing a bitmore than the buck paid. Still thePastor hauled it across the ocean,paid what can charitably called"tribute," only to drag the betterpart of a locomotive over mountainroads into a shed. That's where itstayed.

Meanwhile, various missions toPignon included an engineer by thename of Mike Callies. Upon intro-ductions on the role of the missionthe Pastor asked Callies, "by theway, what do you do?" The ques-tion led Mike, an engineer at Min-

nesota Valley located in Jordan, tothe shed where the answer was,"yes, I think we can do somethingwith this."

That something was electrifyingthe town of Pignon by plantingpoles in the ground, stringing lines,and fulfilling the mission of the tur-bine all by hand and all reminiscentof what happened in Minnesotamany decades earlier. Electricitysparked not one, but three beautyshops, lit up the town square, if nothomework, and saw businessessprout, including, conceivably,"made in Pignon, Haiti."

Sewing machines heretoforewere operated by foot. GwenThomas, who is a VP at East Cen-tral Energy located in Braham,traveled to Pignon and showed howmuch faster those machines workwith the on switch. Gwen is part ofthe Minnesota co-op traffic toPignon to advise that co-op oneverything from keeping the booksto safely keeping the lights on.

Their co-op; 75 years later wetend to forget what that means. Forthe citizens of Pignon, it also meantarming themselves to prevent thatcountry's civil war from tearingdown their investment. Imaginethat, or not, because with electrifi-cation, life expectancy grows bydecades, as does income, educa-tional achievement and knowing, atleast in Pignon, children will have abetter life than their parents.

Say what you will about climatechange. What's indisputable is elec-trification be it from coal, naturalgas, propane, or in the case ofPignon, Haiti, diesel fuel, trans-forms lives. Maybe that's why JohnWesley, the theologian and fatherof the Methodist Church, onceobserved that "electricity is the soulof the universe." It could be the rea-son why Minnesota is a nationalleader when it comes to formingelectric cooperatives elsewhere.Astonishingly, the Pignon efforthas been replicated in 42 othercountries. That's also the electricmiracle of electric cooperatives.

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Electric Association

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From the beginning, electriccooperatives have had a simplegoal: keep the lights on.

While that goal hasn't changedmuch over the years, the value ofelectricity continues to grow witheach passing day.

Besides simply brightening upthe dark, electricity warms ourwater, cools our food, cooks ourmeals and washes and dries ourclothes. It powers televisions, com-puters, entertainment systems andother electronics.

And it's available at a relativelylow price compared to other con-sumer goods. A single dollar canpower a refrigerator for a week, anaverage television for 48 hours or alaptop for 72 hours. Many of theseservices are provided for penniesper hour.

Electricity has also supportednumerous advances in our commu-nity and provides many of the mod-ern day conveniences that we oftentake for granted. Where would webe each morning without an alarmclock, a warm shower, or a cup ofcoffee before heading out the door?

On the way to work or school,street and traffic lights often guide

us along the way. Upon arrival,electricity is there powering com-puters, printers, pop machines andmany of the heating and air condi-tioning units.

These businesses, in turn, pro-vide jobs and much-needed goodsand services in the community.Electric cooperatives contribute toeconomic development in the veryareas they serve.

Electricity from your co-opcomes with the added benefit ofmember-owned service. Your elec-tric cooperative operates on a not-for-profit basis under the directionof a democratically elected board ofdirectors. This means that the solemotivation is to provide qualityservice at the lowest possible cost.It also means that you have a voicein how these services are delivered.

Recently, much has been madeof the rising cost of electricity.However, it's important to under-stand the value that electricitybrings to our lives - each and everyday. When you flip that switch,remember that your electric cooper-ative is working hard to keep thelights on.

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May 15, 2011 marked the 35th anniversary of Bible Baptist Church witha special celebration held at the recently expanded facility near Crookston.

The celebration included a song service prepared just for the occasionwith several arrangements by members of the congregation's church choir.Guest speaker Dr, Charles Curtman, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Churchin St. Louis, Missouri, addressed the audience. During the evening service,Dr. Curtman again spoke and delivered a message entitled "Patriotism andour Constitution in times like these."

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Curtman graduated from MissouriBaptist University and Saint Louis University. He has been in the ministryfor over forty years.

Curtman's extended ministry includes preaching in special meetings,conferences and special events in many different parts of the country. He isan author and accomplished preacher.

The Bible Baptist Church began its ministry in 1976 as an offshoot ofBible Baptist Church of East Grand Forks where Richard Doss was assis-tant pastor. The church was looking for a place to start a daughter churchand had current members from the Crookston area. These facts precipitatedin Pastor Doss holding the first service on May 31, in the St. Joseph Acad-emy building located at 314 Houston Avenue in Crookston.

"The biggest obstacle was finding a place that people wanted to cometo," commented Doss. "The small chapel on the third floor could hold about100 people."

The church continued to meet at this location under the guidance of Pas-tor Doss until ten acres of land were purchased just east of HighlandSchool.

Construction began in the spring of 1979, and the first service was heldin the new facility in December of the same year. The old academy build-

ing was razed a short time after the move to the new facility.Over the past 35 years, the Bible Baptist Church has become an inde-

pendent church and has experienced steady membership growth and, as aresult, has undertaken several expansion projects. In 2001, a second build-ing project was undertaken with the construction of a new Sunday Schooland office wing on the West side of the original building.

In the spring of 2007, a third building program was initiated whichincluded the construction of an enlarged sanctuary, a larger nursery, an effi-ciency apartment for visiting guest speakers, and several additional class-rooms. The original sanctuary was then renovated into a dining facility, andthe Sunday School and office wing became a kitchen and large central fel-lowship area.

Included in this program were numerous improvements and the expan-sion of the parking lot. Among the items specifically included for the grow-ing ministry and the comfort of the members were technology improve-ments. The technology booth contains the audio, video, and lighting equip-ment necessary to project sound, light the hall, show presentations andrecord video for the church archives.

The nursery area is equiped with pagers that are checked out to parentsenabling caregivers to contact the parent of a child needing extra supervi-sion.

Modern "green" technology was applied to the newest building additionthrough the use of in-floor heat and efficient lighting with a minimum useof windows. All of the restrooms are modernized with automated fixtures.The dining area makes use of the former worship hall and is furnished withlarge, wooden, oval tables and wooden chairs among other appointmentsresembling the comforts of home.

Much of the work was done by contractors with some aspects beingcompleted by members of the congregation such as the application of NovaBrick siding on the entire exterior of the facility.

"It's a nice building but not overdone." When asked how these buildingprojects were able to be accomplished, Pastor Doss added, "The Lord first

and willing servants after that."Many things have been accomplished by the Bible Baptist Church con-

gregation in its 35-year history. When asked about the organization of themembership in order to accomplish these tasks by working together, mem-ber Craig Hoiseth simply stated, "We serve the Lord by serving others."

The church uses no formal hierarchy other than the guidance of PastorDoss when it comes to decision making or getting the work done in build-ing and maintaining the church and its grounds.

Along with the many expansion projects, the Bible Baptist Church hasexperienced steady ministry growth as well and has retaining Doss as pas-tor since the inception of the satellite church. Over the years the church hastrained several young men for the work of the ministry, started otherchurches in the Red River Valley area, and is actively supporting mission-aries around the world.

In February of 2006, the church developed a weekly radio programnamed "Heavenly Sonlight" which can be heard over KROX each Sundayat 7:45 a.m. Recently, the 280th program was aired. A shortened, seven-minute edition of the program is aired over KROX each Wednesday at 5:35p.m.

The program was expanded to the Thief River Falls area and is also airedover KTRF each Sunday morning at 10:15. The 12-minute programincludes special music and a brief message.

The church considers it a privilege to have ministered to the Crookstoncommunity and surrounding area for the past 35 years.

35 years pass in growing an independent church

The exterior of the recently remodeled Bible Baptist Church indicates the various expansions over the 35-year history of the church. The new worship space looms tall in the foreground. The additions are seamlesslyintegrated into a modern yet modest facility with many amenities and useful application of technology.

Assistant Pastor Matt Johnson, Bible Baptist Church Pastor RichardDoss and Cornerstone Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Charles Curtmanwere part of the ceremony celebrating the 35-year mark in the historyof Bible Baptist Church near Crookston. Dr. Curtman served as a guestspeaker during the event.

Pastor Richard Doss ministers to the members of the congregation ofBible Baptist Church near Crookston along with the help of his wifeDorothy.

The interior of the new auditorium designed for services and built in2007 is modestly decorated and includes a choir area, full emersionbaptismal font, pulpit areas and a technology booth. The booth con-tains the audio, video, and lighting equipment necessary to projectsound, light the hall, show presentations and record video for thechurch archives.

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This three-phase pole was broken by strong winds. During restorationwork the upper part of the pole was secured to the pole butt until thepole could be replaced at a later time.

Right: Alan Cota, linecrew foreman, attaches a link stick to a phasewire as he prepares to un-tie all the wires on the damaged pole.

Two phase wires are tied-off and held out of the way, with link sticks,as part of the preparation to change out the pole.

The third phase wire is held up and out of the way in the jib of the buck-et truck. The neutral wire has been tied off to the rear hitch of the truck.With all of the wires out of the way, the pole can be changed out. Thework is done from the ditch side in order to prevent driving on theseeded field.

The replacement pole is in place and Alan Cota ties-in the wires ontothe insulators. Rubber blankets and sleeves are used to cover-upitems of different potential from the wire he is working on. The processof changing out the pole takes place with each phase wire energizedwith 7,200 volts. There was no disruption of electrical service to anymember during the change out. Another pole replaced, hopefully toserve 40 to 50 years or more.

Replacing poles throughout Red Lake Electric Cooperatives

service territory is almost a daily accurrance. Poles need to be

replaced; because of age, the need for greater clearance, for a

service or line upgrade, due to being struck by farm implement

or vehicle, because of a road rebuild, due to damage from wind

or a storm. With nearly 40,000 poles in service, pole replace-

ments are never ending for the Cooperative's line workers.

Pole replacements are never ending

When Benjamin Franklin signedthe Declaration of Independence,he is credited with saying, "Wemust, indeed, all hang together, ormost assuredly we shall all hangseparately." That recognition of theneed to work together may also bewhy Franklin, in 1752, founded thefirst successful cooperative in theUnited States, the PhiladelphiaContributionship for the Insuranceof Houses from Loss by Fire, whichstill operates today.

The principles behind the Decla-ration of Independence that formthe basis of American democracyalso form the basis of cooperatives.A cooperative is owned and demo-cratically controlled by the peoplewho use its services. Each memberhas one vote regardless of theirstake; that is, some members cannot buy more control than anyoneelse. This stands in stark contrast toinvestor-owned businesses whereonly shareholders have a vote inhow the business is run; and evenamong shareholders, some havemore votes than others dependingon their shares of stock.

The Declaration of Independ-ence declared the equality of rightsof its citizens and that people hadthe right to organize to secure theirfutures when their rights wereinfringed upon. At the time the

Declaration was written, democra-cy was a pretty untested idea - butthe founders of our country weredetermined to make it work.

So when you celebrate the manyliberties and rights we enjoy withour families and friends this year,think about those principles thatinspired our Founding Fathers.They also inspired the pioneerswho established electric coopera-

tives - folks who were determinedto provide safe, reliable, and afford-able power to secure the futures ofrural communities.

Red Lake Electric Cooperativehas always operated under the prin-ciples of democracy, and we arededicated to fulfilling that promiseas we serve members today and inthe future.

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By Holly Israel Poor bone health has become a

widespread health problem. Insteadof enjoying their "golden years,"many seniors face curtailed activi-ties and bouts with fractures.

"More than half of Americansover the age of 50 develop osteo-porosis, and it's four times morecommon in women than men,"stresses Dr. J. Edward Puzas, Ph.D.,a professor of orthopedics at theUniversity of Rochester MedicalCenter in New York. "Once yourbones become thinner and morefragile, you're more apt to sufferfractures. If you're elderly, this canbe fatal."

Osteoporosis is linked to a lackof dietary calcium, which is criticalto bone health. The average Ameri-can consumes far less calcium thanneeded. Exercise is also essential topossessing strong bones.

Calcium is used by the body toform and maintain healthy bone tis-sue, and because 90 percent of ouradult bone mass is already formedby the age of 17, healthy diets andactive lifestyles are important froman early age. Kids need about 1,500mg. of calcium per day. Fromaround age 17, the process of main-taining healthy bones begins, and

calcium intake should be a mini-mum of 1,000 mg. per day throughage 50. Calcium needs to return to1,500 mg. per day for ages 50 andolder, especially for post-menopausal women.

Various foods are high in calci-um, such as dairy products - skimand 2 percent milk are just as rich incalcium as regular milk; deepgreen, leafy vegetables; soy; tofu;and almonds. Careful attention tofood labels shows that certainitems, such as some orange juices,cereal, and bread, are now fortified

with calcium. To determine how many mil-

ligrams per serving is in an item,find calcium listed on the foodlabel, and add a zero to the DailyValue percentage. Many peopleturn to supplements to ensureenough calcium consumption, but abalanced diet is really better foroverall health. Supplements musthave added vitamin D, as this aidsyour body in getting the calcium toyour bones.

Exercise is the second key tobone health because it causes new

bone tissue to grow and makesbones stronger. During weight-bearing exercise, muscles push andpull against the attached bones,strengthening them. Walking orrunning and weight training aregreat for bone health. Adults need30 minutes of exercise per day,while children need 60 minuteseach day.

No matter what age, taking stepsto achieve a well-balanced diet andactive lifestyle are essential tohealthy bones and an all-aroundhealthy body.

Bone up on bone health for a healthier future

Worried when you hear a com-pact fluorescent lightbulb (CFL)pop or sizzle? Despite confusioncaused by an e-mail hoax circulat-ing since April 2010, these soundssignal the bulb is working safely inits final hours. Smoke, a poppingnoise, and even a slight odor aretypical and do not pose a fire risk asclaimed in the misleading e-mail.

According to Underwriters Lab-oratories, Inc. (UL), an independentnot-for-profit firm that tests andsets minimum standards for elec-tric-consuming items, about 130-150 million CFLs are sold everyyear in the U.S. While the bulbsproduce 75 percent less heat thantheir incandescent cousins, differ-ences between the bulbs go deeperthan the amount of heat released.As the first wave of CFLs beginsreaching the end of their lifespan,consumers are learning the bulbsdie differently, too.

"As with any new product, it'simportant that consumers under-stand how it works," notes JohnDrengenberg, UL consumer affairsmanager.

Most folks know traditional

incandescent lightbulbs tend toburn out the same way: a pop, aflash, and, when shaken, the famil-iar rattle confirming the bulb needsto be changed. With CFLs, lightdims over time and the lamp mayproduce a more dramatic pop, emita distinct odor, and even releasesome smoke. Sometimes the plasticat the base of a CFL will turn black,which is normal in most cases assafety standards require applicationof special flame-retardant plastics.

"CFLs are one of the productswe regularly test to specificrequirements for electrical safety,fire, and shock hazards," Drengen-berg notes. "Any popping sounds orsmoke that a consumer might seewhen a CFLs burns out means thatthe bulb's end-of-life mechanismworked as it should have."

Consumers should look for theUL mark on packaging when pur-chasing CFLs. "If a CFL carries theUL mark, consumers know we haveinvestigated it to specific safetyrequirements," reports Drengen-berg.

For more information, visitwww.safetyathome.com.

Bulbs die differentlyDon't be fooled; a popping sound or smokemeans a CFL's end-of-life mechanism works

Slay energy vampires with smart stripsContinued from page one

How do you slay other energyvampires? Try plugging householdelectronics like personal comput-ers, monitors, printers, speakers,stereos, DVD and video game play-ers, and cell phone chargers intopower strips. Not only do powerstrips protect sensitive electroniccomponents from power surges, youcan quickly turn off several items atonce. (Routers and modems also canbe plugged into power strips,although they take longer to reacti-vate.)

Smart Strips = Easy Savings Power strips, however, are often

hidden behind entertainment centersor under desks and forgotten. A bet-ter solution may be found in "smart

strips." Most smart strips featurethree outlet colors, each with aunique task. The blue outlet servesas a control plug, and is ideal for aheavily used device like a TV orcomputer. Anything plugged intored outlets stays on—electricity tothese receptacles never cutsoff―making them perfect for satel-lite boxes or other appliances thatneed constant power.

The remaining outlets, generallyneutral or green in color, are sensi-tive (4313001.03 Travis and TanyaHarbott) to current flowing throughthe blue outlet, so turning off the TVor computer cuts power to them aswell. Some smart power strips canbe made even smarter with timers or

occupancy sensors that determinewhen to cut power to variousdevices.

Smart strips are available onlineor at specialty electronic retailersand generally cost $20 or moredepending on their size. Paybackgenerally can be achieved in underone year, depending on the type ofequipment the strips control andhow often they are used.

Maybe our parents asked us toturn the TV off because vampires,phantoms, and parasites hauntedtheir electric bills. These days,smart strips can chase these loadmonsters away from your home—and your pocketbook.

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Phone 218-253-2168Toll-free 1-800-245-6068Fax 218-253-2630After-hour outage 218-253-2200Office hours Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30E-mail: [email protected] site www.redlakeelectric.com

Red Lake Electric Cooperative is pleased tooffer you Auto Pay. Now you can have yourmonthly energy bill paid automatically fromyour checking or savings account. You canreceive the Auto Pay service by completingthe Auto Pay sign-up sheet and returning it toRed Lake Electric Cooperative.

The Auto Pay service is free of charge. Notonly is this service free, you will eliminate theexpense of writing a check, postage to mailyour payment and no more late paymentpenalties because your bill will be paid ontime, every month, for you.

Your payment will be automatically madefor you on the 5th of each month. If the 5th

falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment willbe made on the next business day. You willcontinue to receive your monthly energy bill asyou have in the past, indicating the amountthat will be withdrawn from your bank account.The proof of your payment will appear on yourbank statement and your next month's energybill statement.

Continue to pay your monthly bill untilyou are notified on your bill that the AutoPay has been set up for you.

If you have any questions about the AutoPay please call RLEC at 800-245-6068 or218-253-2168.

AUTO PAYSIGN-UP SHEET

I authorize Red Lake Electric Cooperative (RLEC) and the bank listed below to initiate variable entriesto my checking or savings account. This authorization remains in effect until I notify RLEC in writing tocancel it in such time as to allow RLEC to act on it.

RLEC ELECTRIC ACCOUNT #

NAME (PRINT)

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TELEPHONE #

NAME OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

CHECkING ACCOUNT #

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Please return this authorization form with a blank, voided check to: Red Lake Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 430, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750

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June 13th - 18th

802 Third Street West • Thief River Falls, MN

FREEBalloonsfor theKids!

FREE

Coffee &

Cookies

FREE DQ BlizzardWith Test Drive

2011 FORDF-150

SUPER CREW4X4

1.9%FINANCI

NGon Certified

Pre-Owned Vehicles

“ALL NEW” 2011 FORDEXPLORERLMT’D AWD Brat orHamburgerand a Pop -

$2.00Sat., June 18th10 am-2 pm

FREE Auto Start

and Installationwith every vehiclesold during our

anniversary event

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2011 FORD

ESCAPE XLT4WD

0% FINANCING on New Vehicles or REBATES up to $5,000

Wire reels to be given awayRed Lake Electric Cooperative has wire reels to be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. The reelscan be picked up at the Cooperative's headquarters in Red Lake Falls Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

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JUNE 2011 June is Dairy Month RLEC announces scholarship