Bone Creek Museum ofAgrarian Art

Bone Creek Museum ofAgrarian Art

June 2013

Jacuzzi®Walk-In Hot Tub

For information call:

1-888-508-4941Call now Toll-Free and mention your

special promotion code 50148. Third-party financing available with approved credit.

Aging in the Home Remodelers Inc. is neither a broker nor a lender.

Not available in Hawaii and Alaska© 2013 Aging in the Home Remodelers Inc.

New &Improved

Remember the feeling you had the �rst time you got into a hot tub? �e warm water, the

energizing bubbles and the gentlehydrotherapy of the jets le� you feelingrelaxed and rejuvenated. Aches andpains seemed to fade away, and thebubbling sound of the water helped putyou in a carefree and contented mood.�e �rst time I ever got in a hot tub ata resort, I said to myself “One of thesedays I’m going to have one of these inmy home– so I can experience thiswhenever I want.” Now that I’m older,I’d still like to have the pain relief andrelaxation, but I have to be carefulabout slipping and falling in the bathroom. �at’s why I was thrilled to �nd out that Jacuzzi, Inc. had combined the safety of a walk-in bathwith the bene�ts of a hot tub. Now thatI have one in my home I can have thatluxurious resort experience… wheneverI want.

�e moment you step into your NewJacuzzi® Walk-In Hot Tub you’ll see thesuperior design and the quality of thecra�smanship. �e new entry step islow, so it is easy and safe to get in and

out. �e new double-sealing door is100% guaranteed not to leak. �e high17” seat enables you to sit comfortablywhile you bathe and to access the easy-to-reach controls. Best of all, yourtub comes with the patented Jacuzzi®PointPro® jet system with a new jet pattern– which gives you a perfectlybalanced water-to-air ratio to massage

you thoroughly but gently. �ese high-volume, low-pressure pumps arearranged in a pattern that creates swirlsand spirals that provide both a totalbody massage and targeted treatmentof speci�c pressure points. �ere iseven an in-line heater to maintain the

water temperature. �e tub features ahigh gloss acrylic coating which ismore durable, scratch resistant andeasier to clean than traditional gel-coatsurfaces. It’s American made with fullmetal frame construction and comeswith a limited lifetime warranty onboth the tub and the operating system.

Isn’t it time you rediscovered the comfort and luxury of a soothing therapeutic hot tub experience again?Call now and knowledgeable productexperts will answer any questions and you can have one in your homenext week. Don’t wait, call now.

SEE THE JACUZZI® DIFFERENCELaboratory tests clearly show how Jacuzzi®

jets outperform other manufacturers’ jet systems, producing a deeper and wider plume of revitalizing bubbles. You get thebest technology for an affordable price!

Jacuzzi®

OtherBrands

Why Jacuzzi is the Best � Maximum Pain Relief -

Therapeutic water AND air jets to help you feel your best.

� Personalized Massage -New adjustable jet placement for pinpoint control.

� Easy and Safe Entry -Low entry, double-sealing leakproof door that is easy to open and close.

� Comfortable Seating -Convenient 17 inch raised seat.

� Durable and Easy to Clean - State of the art acrylic surface.

� Worry Free Enjoyment -Thanks to Jacuzzi Inc.'s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

� No Hassle Installation -Designed to fit in your existing tub space.

80743

Now New & Improved

The Jacuzzi® Walk-In Hot Tub… your own personal fountain of youth.

The world’s leader in hydrotherapy and relaxation makes bathing safe, comfortable and affordable.

June 2013 3

“The Rural Voice of Nebraska”

Volume 67, Number 6, June 2013

Features

Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art 6

Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art in David City, Neb. is theonly museum in North America devoted exclusively to AgrarianArt. The museum features the works of Dale Nichols, a famousRegionalist artist, who grew up in David City.

Powering Your Everyday 12

Pat Pope, President and CEO of Nebraska Public Power District,explains how changes in our world are having an impact on theelectric industry and how public power is working to keep ratesaffordable in Nebraska.

Departments

On the cover

Artists celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the Bone Creek Museum ofAgrarian Art with a painting workshop in Butler County. See the relatedstory on Page 6. Photograph by Wayne Price.

Contents

EDITOR’S PAGE 4

SAFETY BRIEFS — Murphy 16

CUT YOUR UTILITY BILLS by James Dulley 18

RECIPES 20

ADULT PEN PALS 21

MARKETPLACE/CLASSIFIEDS 22

Staff

Editor

Wayne Price

Editorial Assistant

Kathy Barkmeier

Published by the

Visit us at www.nrea.org

General Manager

Troy Bredenkamp

President

Gary Dill,

Roosevelt Public Power District

Vice President/Secretary

Randy Papenhausen,

Cedar-Knox Public Power District

Treasurer

Ron Jensen,

Loup Valleys Rural

Public Power District

Published monthly by the Nebraska Rural Electric

Association, 1244 K Street, Box 82048, Lincoln,

Nebraska 68501, (402) 475-4988.

Advertising in the Rural Electric Nebraskan doesnot imply endorsement for products by theNebraska Rural Electric Association.Correspondence should be sent to Wayne Price,Editor, Rural Electric Nebraskan, Box 82048,Lincoln, NE 68501.

The Rural Electric Nebraskan is printed by JacobNorth Companies, Box 82046, Lincoln, NE68501. Form 3579 should be sent to the RuralElectric Nebraskan, Box 82048, Lincoln, NE68501.

Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, Neb. POST-MASTER: send address changes to the RuralElectric Nebraskan, 1244 K Street, Box 82048,Lincoln, NE 68501.

Publication numbers are USPS 071-630 andISSN 0193-4937.

Rates: $10 for one year; $15 for two years; $20for three years, plus local and state tax.

he first time I saw the 1933 RKOPictures film King Kong, I was prettyyoung but just watching it created an

early appreciation of stop motion animation.That appreciation really grew when I startedwatching the science fiction films by the mas-ter of stop animation, RayHarryhausen. One of myfavorite films he worked onis 20 Million Miles to Earth,which features a creaturefrom outer space that ter-rorizes an Italian village asit grows to gigantic propor-tions. His films got meinterested in models andminiatures, something Istill enjoy today.

The miniature Kong wascreated by Willis O'Brienand his animation tech-nique went on to influencespecial effects in the filmindustry for many years,including Harryhausen.They worked together onthe animation for MightyJoe Young, which won theAcademy Award for specialeffects in 1949.

I’ve tried to dabble in stopmotion animation myself, with the help of myson’s LEGO sets and a Canon camera on a tri-pod. I’ve figured out that it’s a lot more diffi-cult than it appears. And it requires a vastamount of patience, which apparently I do nothave enough of to be astop motion animator.

Recently I was giventhe opportunity to tryout a BrinnoTimeLapse Camera,which can be used tocreate stop motion ani-mation as well as timelapse sequences. TheTLC 200 is much small-er and lighter than Iexpected for an HDcamera and is extreme-ly simple to use. It is 4inches by 2.5 inches and

records the video on an SD card. An LCDscreen on the back allows you to frame yourshot perfectly. You cannot watch the videos onthe LCD screen after they have been recordedbut popping out the SD card to your computeror a card reader is a simple process.

While it is not waterproof,you can still use it outdoorsas long as there is no rain inthe forecast. Brinno makesa clear plastic weatherresistant housing so you cancapture the changing sea-sons or nature. The housingcan be attached to a tree orpost.

It runs on four AA batter-ies and can record imagesup to 120 days before thebatteries run out. You’veprobably seen time lapsevideos of a building beingconstructed or stadium fill-ing up with people. The TLC200 would allow you tomake a video just like it.The camera takes the pho-tos and stores them asvideos. You can downloadthem to your computer towatch and share.

It does not record sound but you can easilyput the video together with a music trackusing any video editing software.

Images can be recorded at different inter-vals, from every two seconds to every 24

hours. There is also aShutter Line accessorythat allows you to takea photo manually,which helps create stopmotion animationvideos easily.

The TLC 200 wouldbe a great addition toanyone’s camera collec-tion that has an inter-est in time lapse pho-tography or stop motionanimation. You can findout how to order one atwww.brinno.com.

Rural Electric Nebraskan4

EDITOR’S PAGE

by Wayne Price

Capturing the story one frame at a time

T

I uploaded a

short video on

YouTube.com

of a melting

Popsicle that I

recorded with

the TLC 200. It was recorded with a

photo every minute and the video was

created at 10 frames per second, so

while the Popsicle actually took a little

over an hour to melt, the video shows

the results in about 7 seconds. Copy the

link into your browser to watch the video.

http://youtu.be/krJ3CxiHook

Rural Electric Nebraskan6

hen you walk into the BoneCreek Museum of AgrarianArt in David City, Neb. you

feel a connection to rural life. The artgives visitors the feeling of fondmemories and inspiration to cele-brate our connection to the landaround us.

Agrarian art depicts scenes offarmland, natural landscapes, farmanimals, rural life, wildlife and theopen prairie.

Museum Director Carol AnnKobza wants visitors to see BoneCreek as a place where people cancome and feel comforted and beinspired.

“These pieces of art remind us ofwhere we come from,” she said, “andthe values we developed that made

us who we are. Bone Creek remindsus of our connection to the land andinspires us to stay connected to theland.”

If you haven’t heard of Bone Creek,you are probably not alone. Kobzaadmits the museum of agrarian artis a little off the beaten path, beinglocated in David City, but word aboutBone Creek is getting around. Theyhave had visitors from all 50 statesand seven foreign countries.

“Our membership base is growingand this year we are one of the stopson the Nebraska TourismCommission’s Passport Program,”Kobza noted.

Kobza is originally from DavidCity and has worked as an art direc-tor at Hallmark in Kansas City and

Wby Wayne Price

arts administrator for UN-L’sKimball Hall, the NationalEndowment for the Arts and theKearney Area Arts Council.

The museum is divided into twoexhibit spaces, the North 40 and theSouth 80. Pieces from the permanentcollection are on display in the South80 with touring exhibits located inthe North 40. The museum has sea-sonal exhibitions in a second galleryspace in another building on theblock, formerly the American Legionpost. Bone Creek shares its resourceof space and volunteers in this build-ing with the Butler County VeteransMuseum.

Bone Creek began in 2007 when agroup of art enthusiasts were want-ing to expand visual arts exposure inthe Butler County community.Founding members Allen Covaultand Anna Nolan found a building inDavid City’s downtown area that waspreviously M & M Refrigeration andPlumbing. The original idea was touse the space as a studio by localartist and teacher Ruth Nichols, theniece of the famous Regionalist artistDale Nichols (1904-1995), who grewup in David City.

“Dale Nichols painted the quintes-sential scene of agrarian life - thefarm yard with a red barn, har-vesters working the land and scenesthat honor and celebrate the land,”said Kobza.

He is a regionalist in the sameleague as Thomas Hart Benton andGrant Wood, she said.

Following a renovation, the pri-vately owned space became vacantand needed a new purpose. WhenCovault asked Nolan what she nowwanted to do with the building, sheresponded, “Wouldn’t it be neat tohave an art museum in David City?”As word spread about this idea, oth-ers wanted to become part of thiseffort so a founding board was creat-ed. In February 2007 Bone Creek ArtMuseum was granted 501(c)(3) sta-tus as a nonprofit art museum.

The museum takes its name from acreek in Butler County that runsthrough some farm land of Covault.

The Bone Creek Museum had theopportunity to preserve four paint-

ings by Dale Nichols which werecommissioned for the city bank overthree decades ago. The acquisition ofthese paintings by Nichols was one ofthe first key actions of the foundingboard and they remain the corner-stone of the permanent collection.

The building was renovated withclimate control and security featuresto provide a safe place for these andother artworks to be preserved, dis-

played and studied, Kobza said. Themuseum serves as a vital place in thecommunity to view, appreciate andlearn about art of the land; imageryand themes that are strongly rootedin this country’s culture and her-itage.

The museum celebrated its 5thanniversary in April with an artist

June 2013 7

Please turn to page 8

Above: Dale Nichols painting entitled

“Ghosts of Halloween” is on display at

the museum.

Left: Artists from around the country

attended the Plein Aire Artist

Workshop in April to celebrate the

museum’s 5th anniversary.

Below: Works from the museum col-

lection are on display in the South 80

room.

n display through the end ofJune in the North 40 is avibrant exhibit of paintings

and sculptures by Rod Bouc andCharlene Potter.

Bouc is a native Nebraskan whohas been involved in the arts hisentire life. He studied painting anddrawing at UNL and Ohio State. Hecurrently resides in Columbus, Ohioand is the deputy director at theColumbus Museum of Art. Oil sticks

give Bouc the expressive freedomthat he loves about painting, whilethe technicality allows him to differ-entiate the details. Bouc gets excitedabout, “the way the sun seems tospark emotion and excitement insome of the most ordinary things,” –even weeds.

“As we all know, wild nature willalways take over if the cultivation isleft alone for any length of time.”Bouc said.

Bouc is not an activist for prairierestoration but he does have a per-spective that reminds us to take amoment and appreciate the naturalbeauty of Nebraska. “In the citynature is an annoyance. In the coun-try it is much more humbling andinspiring,” Bouc said.

Omaha sculptor Charlene Potterconsiders herself an environmentalartist. She is very intentional thather work inspires care for natureand has uplifting messages. Herseries of water flowers, made fromceramic porcelain, is meant to com-municate the importance of preserv-ing and restoring clean fresh watersources in Nebraska.

workshop that featured paintersMichael Bingham, of Salt Lake City,and Michael Albrechtsen, of KansasCity. Artists from all over the countryattended the Plein Aire ArtistWorkshop to paint at rural locationsin Butler County for three days.

Bone Creek has received nationalrecognition for mounting a touringexhibition of the work of Dale Nicholsand for a book accompanying theexhibition entitled “Dale Nichols -Transcending Regionalism.” BoneCreek Curator Amanda Mobley-Guenther wrote the award-winningbook.

An upcoming exhibition showcasesSwiss artist Karl Bodmer’s(1809–1893) vivid reflection of thelandscapes, wildlife, frontier settle-ments, and American Indian peoplesthat he and German explorer andnaturalist Prince Maximilian of Wiedencountered during their expeditionalong the Upper Missouri River in1832 to 1834. The show will run fromJuly 3 to August 25, 2013. The exhib-it is organized by Joslyn ArtMuseum, Omaha, Neb., and is drawnentirely from its Maximilian-BodmerCollection.

The museum is open on Wednesdayto Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. andSunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Admission is free.

Rural Electric Nebraskan8

Bone Creek MuseumFrom page 7

Wild and Tangled: Foliage of the Plains

O

Advertisement

Vinegar, Better than Prescription Drugs?Thousands of years ago ancient healers trusted apple cider vinegar, and modern research shows - vinegar truly is a wonder cure!

In fact, apple cider vinegar’s biggest fans believe this golden liquid can help solve the most troublesome of human afflictions.

Since even the earliest of times a daily vinegar cocktail was used to help control appetite to lose weight and continue good health.

And now after years of continued research all across the globe, over 1000 new vinegar super-remedies and tonics are available in the brand new 208-page Vinegar Anniversary Book by famed natural health author, Emily Thacker.

Author of the very first book of its kind since the 1950’s, Ms. Thacker brings her unique wisdom, experience and down-home flavor to this complete collection.

From the Bible to Cleopatra to the fierce Samurai warriors of Japan, vinegar has been documented as a powerful tonic to ensure strength, power and long life.

In China, the health system that has been in place for thousands of years recognizes the value of vinegar. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) oversees the health of millions of Chinese – not with modern drugs – but with proven remedies that include vinegar.

Today’s research studies and scientific reports continue to praise the healing powers of vinegar to maintain good health and well being.

Even grandma knew that her old remedies worked even if she wasn’t able to explain why. And scientific research confirms this.

For instance, grandma said putting diluted vinegar in the ears would ward off infections. The American Academy of Otolaryngology’s doctors – who specialize in treating infections like swimmer’s ear - now recommend using a vinegar mixture as a preventative.

The Yale-New Haven hospital uses vinegar as a hospital disinfectant. When after-surgery eye infections became a problem, their Department of Bacteriology solved it with vinegar.

Food poisoning? Some doctors suggest that regular vinegar use can prevent it!

The 208-page Vinegar Anniversary Book will amaze you with its over 1000 natural remedies, secrets, tonics and cure-alls for a healthier, happier life. You’ll get easy recipes that mix vinegar with other common household items to help:

Calm an upset stomach Ease leg cramps Soothe sprained muscles Control appetite to lose weight Relieve coughs Banish nausea Arthritis pain Make hiccups disappear Cool a sunburn Boost memory Reduce sore throat pain Relieve itchy skin Lower blood pressure & cholesterol Eliminate bladder infections Chase away a cold Treat burns Reduce infection Aid digestion Improve memory Soothe sore feet Treat blemishes & age spots Remove corns & calluses Replace many household cleanersAnd that’s just the beginning of the over

1000 new and improved hints and tips that you’ll get.

50 years ago a daily dose of an apple cider vinegar and honey tonic was used to ease arthritis. During the last 30 years or so, many wonder drugs have replaced this time-tested home remedy. Now vinegar, along with countless other old-time tonics, have new supporters including many medical professionals. The reason? Almost everybody has experienced the negative side of some of the powerful new drugs.

Strep and Staph infections? Vinegar is a powerful antiseptic and kills even these dangerous bacteria on contact.

Headaches will fade away with this simple vinegar concoction.

Feel good and look good with these hair and skin-friendly vinegar remedies.

You’ll learn when you should and should not use vinegar.

Can apple cider vinegar really do all this? The answer is yes because it is such a marvelous combination of tart good taste, germ-killing acid and an assortment of

important vitamins and nutrients.Join readers like L.S. of Monroe, N.C.

who says “Thanks, this book is wonderful. A real life saver for me!”

Find different ways to combine vinegar with common foods like lemon juice, blue-berries, onion, strawberries, garlic, honey, ginger and more to create recipes to help improve health and quality of life.

All new ideas to put vinegar to work around the home to clean, disinfect and eliminate mold and mildew. Great for those with allergies or asthma!

Save money as you put Emily’s latest discoveries to the test!

There’s even 365 additional tidbits to take you through the year beginning with January’s winter snows through the dog-days of summer and into the golden leaves of autumn.

Yes that’s over 1000 tried-and-true rem-edies and recipes in this handsome collector’s edition and it’s yours to enjoy for 90-risk free days. That’s right, you can read and benefit from all 208-pages without obligation to keep it.

To get your copy of the Vinegar Anniversary Book direct from the publisher at the special introductory price of $19.95 plus 3.98 shipping and handling (total of $23.93, OH residents please add 6.25% sales tax) simply do this:

Write “Vinegar Anniversary” on a piece of paper and mail it along with your check or money order payable to: James Direct Inc., Dept. VA2103, 500 S. Prospect Ave., Box 980, Hartville, Ohio 44632.

You can charge to your VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by mail. Be sure to include your card number, expiration date and signature.

Want to save even more? Do a favor for a relative or friend and order 2 books for only $30 postpaid. It’s such a thoughtful gift.

Remember: It’s not available in book stores at this time. And you’re protected by the publisher’s 90-Day Money Back Guarantee.

SPECIAL BONUS - Act promptly and you’ll also receive The Very Best Old-Time Remedies booklet absolutely FREE. It’s yours to keep just for previewing “The Vinegar Anniversary Book.” Supplies are limited. Order today.

http://www.jamesdirect.com©2013 JDI VA142S14

June 2013 9

Rural Electric Nebraskan10

he Nebraska Department ofRoads requires that individu-als and companies moving

oversized loads that will be travelingon state controlled roads to apply fora permit. If the load is over 16 feethigh the permit applicant must certi-fy that they have run a route survey(physically driven the route with apole set to the height of the load). LB997, passed in 2012, made it an addi-tional requirement that they certifythat they have contacted all electricutilities that have infrastructurealong the proposed route that may beimpacted by the load. Permit applica-tions are found on the NebraskaDepartment of Roads websitehttp://www.dor.state.ne.us/.

There is no requirement for moversto apply for a permit with the electricutilities, but it is their responsibilityto contact each of the utilities thatmay be impacted by the move. Ifthere is no infrastructure impactedby the route, the requirement to con-tact does not apply.

It is important to note that underno circumstance are movers author-ized to lift or otherwise handle thehigh voltage lines. LB 997 clearlyprohibits anyone other than thosequalified and authorized by theowner of the electric infrastructure tomanipulate electric lines in any way.

The Nebraska Department ofRoads permit only applies to statecontrolled roads, however there is anexisting state law that applies to thetransport of oversized loads on coun-ty and township roads. Movers arerequired to notify the electric utilityif they are moving a load over 15’ 6”high if electric utility infrastructureis anywhere along the proposedroute. This requirement must be met10 days before a load is moved.

Again there is no permit requiredfrom the electric utility, just that theybe notified. Permit requirementsvary from County to County and themover will find that information onthe Department of Roads website.

he University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is offeringa three-day course on the

basics of invasive plant ecology andmanagement on June 25-27, 2013 inNorth Platte, Neb. The NorthAmerican Invasive Plant Ecologyand Management Short Course(NAIPSC) combines hands on work-shops, site visits and instructor leddiscussion sessions to provide themost in-depth, comprehensive edu-cation on a variety of principles andtopics related to invasive plant ecol-ogy and management of infestedareas. Also included will be instruc-tion on the use of restoration prac-tices designed specifically for man-aging invasive plant species.

The course will be held at theUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnWest Central Research andExtension Center in North Platte,Neb. The site is ideally located in

the west central region of Nebraskaand is host to many of the sameinvasive plants species foundthroughout North America.

The registration is $650 per per-son and includes the NAIPSCcourse notebook, two weed identifi-cation books and interactive CD,biocontrol reference book, lunches,transportation to off-site locationsand a BBQ dinner at the historicBuffalo Bill State Park.Membership in the NAIPSC OnlineCommunity is also included withregistration in the NAIPSC FieldCourse.

Continuing education units willbe available and participants canearn up to two academic credits bycompleting online assignments fol-lowing the course.

Anyone interested in participat-ing can register online athttp://ipscourse.unl.edu.

Invasive plant course to be held

TNebraska DOR permitrequired for oversizedloads on state roads

T

June 2013 11

STIHLdealers.com*A majority of STIHL products are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components. Number one selling brand is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research (commercial landscapers) as well as independent consumer research of 2009-2012 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers. All prices are CDC-SRP. Available at participating dealers while supplies last. © 2013 CDC STIHL CDC13-3REN22-107297-3

Offer good 4/1/13 - 6/30/13 at participating dealers while supplies last.

PROTECTIVE COMBO PACKWITH ANY STIHL PURCHASE

Includes protective glasses and hearing protection

SAVE $30

$999WITH ANY STIHL PURCHASE

$39.99 CDC-SRP

BG 55 HANDHELD BLOWER $14999

Proven handheld blower at an affordable price

Great for quickly cleaning driveways, sidewalks and hard-to-reach places

$15999FS 45 TRIMMER

Easy-to-use, well-balanced trimmer

Lightweight, reliable and fast starting

Ph.: 308-382-3866 800-792-45392318 Kent Ave (West Hwy 30) Grand Island, NE 68803

Ask for Brad or Al www.chiefcustomhomes.com

The Paxton

Visit our sales center to see 7 modular homes. Featured home this month - The Paxton.

Special Sale Price - Delivered and set for under $67 per sq. ft. within 150 mi. of Grand Island.Feature

Home

Rural Electric Nebraskan12

n my travels across the state, Ispeak with a lot of people whounderstand and appreciate the

value of reliable, low-cost electricity.From the farmer concerned overirrigating his crops to the grocerlooking to improve the efficiency ofhis or her electric refrigerationprocess, the role electricity plays indriving our state’s economy is clear.

I also speak regularly with boardsand council members of many of theother public power districts andmunicipalities in Nebraska that buythe power generated by NebraskaPublic Power District. They arehearing the same concerns.Nebraskans want three main thingsfrom their utilities: 1) reliability, 2)

affordable rates and 3) a cleanerenergy future. These are NPPD’smain priorities, too, but how weachieve and maintain a balancebetween all three is no easy task.

NPPD generates, transmits andhelps deliver energy to electric cus-tomers in 86 of the state’s 93 coun-ties, and the electrification ofNebraska has dramaticallyimproved our way of life. But theenvironment in which we live andoperate is changing, and we willundoubtedly have to change with it.The question is, “how do we managechange without sacrificing reliabili-ty or affordability?”

All electric utilities in Nebraskaare “public power,” meaning we onlycharge customers what it costs us todo business. We do not collect profitsfor investors. Nebraska electric cus-tomers benefit from this businessmodel through electric rates thatconsistently average at least 15 per-cent below the national average.NPPD’s diverse mix of in-statepower plants contribute to this costadvantage and result in some of themost competitive wholesale rates inthe region.

But pursuing a cleaner energyfuture does not come without cost,and there are no easy answers.Fossil fuels like coal have been low-cost workhorses for NPPD and otherutilities for many years. Reducing

I

Powering your

EverydayMaintaining affordable electricity in a climate of change

Patrick PopePresident & CEO

Nebraska Public

Power District

June 2013 13

the amount of coal we burn meansreplacing it with other fuel sources,and many times they are moreexpensive and less reliable. To me,that means we must be very carefulin planning and executing a transi-tion.

Throughout history, mankind hasadopted new fuel sources manytimes. Diesel used to dominate. The1970s saw an increase in nuclearplant construction. Today, wind-powered generation and natural gasis seeing a surge in popularity.When given an opportunity to takeadvantage of a more available, pow-erful or inexpensive fuel source,society has adapted.

But such transitions take time,and the more wide-spread the use of thefuel to be replaced,the longer time ittakes. Why?Investments made inthe replacedresources needs to berecovered. To not doso increases costswhich conflicts withsociety's need foraffordable energy.Given the extentthat fossil fuels areso reliable and low-cost, moving awayfrom them will takeyears, and probablydecades.

Ensuring electrici-ty remains afford-able is a priority –not just for not-for-profit utilities likeNPPD, but forNebraskans whodeserve low-costpower. For instance,affordable energyhelps us solve otherissues for societysuch as the need for more potablewater. As our demand for freshwater continues to grow, the needfor desalination and other water-treatment technologies becomesmore critical. Without affordableenergy, the challenges and costs to

society grow greater. Uncertainty over future environ-

mental regulations is what makesplanning which resources to use themost difficult. NPPD is well posi-tioned today. Our diverse mix of gen-erating facilities is already morethan 40 percent carbon-free, and wehave a goal to add new, renewableenergy resources, primarily wind-

generation, to our current mix by2020. We are also reviewing the ben-efits of increasing the output at ournuclear power station which pro-duces no emissions by 18 percent.

As we look to a cleaner energyfuture, we certainly recognize the

growing concern over global climatechange. We also recognize reliableand affordable energy is thelifeblood of the economy. It is centralto maintaining and improving theliving standards not only inNebraska, but to billions of peopleall over the world.

As NPPD considers our futureresources, we believe the develop-ment and deployment of new tech-nologies that produce electricityshould be included in a national cli-mate change strategy. However, weare seeing significant emissionreductions already. According torecent data from the EnergyInformation Administration, ener-gy-related carbon dioxide emissions

in 2012 were thelowest in the UnitedStates since 1994.To achieve moresubstantial green-house reductions,we must continue toresearch technologi-cal solutions andmake them commer-cially available andc o s t - e f f e c t i v ethroughout theentire U.S.

We certainlydidn’t get to wherewe are at as anindustry overnight.Looking ahead, weneed to ensure weoperate our existingpower plants aseffectively as possi-ble and remainmindful that everyimprovement andchange costs money.NPPD and our cus-tomers have invest-ed billions in ourcurrent infrastruc-ture. Turning a

large ship takes time, so NPPD andyour local electric utilities are work-ing toward changes that set us on acourse for a cleaner energy futurewhile, at the same time, respectingthe ultimate price our customersmust pay.

How do we manage

change without

sacrificing reliability

or affordability?

Rural Electric Nebraskan14

uring spring cleaning I founda satchel in a corner of theattic in our home. Going

through the contents I found answersto many unanswered questions.

What were Grandpa and Grandmalike? Did Aunt Sarah really help huskcorn? What was Uncle Ed’s impres-sion of Army life?

I never knew Uncle Ed. He died in1918. I was born in 1920. I rememberthe pictures that hung on the livingroom wall. There were pictures ofGrandma and Grandpa and severalof Uncle Ed taken by the Army bar-racks at Camp Pike, Arkansas. Helooked so handsome in his uniform.

I knew Uncle Ed was drafted intothe Army in the fall of 1917. He tookhis basic training at Camp Funston,Fort Riley, Kansas, then was trans-ferred to Camp Pike, Little Rock,Arkansas.

A pair ofArmy bootswere in the bot-tom of thesatchel, alsoshaving equip-ment, a handmirror, pocketwatch and apackage of gum.There were let-ters to Uncle Edfrom family andfriends and thegirl he leftbehind; therewere letters hehad writtenhome. The maintopic of conver-sation was theweather, thewar news andthe sickness. Anepidemic in

camp of measles, spinal meningitisand small pox took many lives.

From a brother: “The Americanboys in France are doing some greatwork. There are several other coun-tries that are sending men to France.We are going to see the boys offtomorrow. Sarah is helping huskcorn. She says to tell you she is wear-ing out all your overalls.”

“Ma and Pa are fine. Don’t worryabout them,” a sister wrote. “I cannotfind words to tell how we miss you.The home fires will be kept burninguntil you come home. Honor surelycannot be too great for any soldierboy. Italy seems to be pushing theenemy back at a fine rate. The Kaiseris sure catching it on all sides lately.The British are backing him up infine shape. At this rate the war will beover in the spring.”

A l t h o u g h700 miles fromhome Uncle Ed’sheart was on thefarm. “Do youremember how Iused to fire upthe baseburnerso Ma and Pacould keepwarm?” hemused. “Haveyou started tohusk corn yet?In sowing therye you want tobe careful youdon’t get it toothick, but nottoo thin. Do thebest you can.How are thepigs coming?Bet they arenice. Have yougot the cattle

home from the pasture yet?”There were funny things that hap-

pened in camp, too. “There was afunny stunt that was pulled here lastnight,” Uncle Ed wrote. “Everyonehad to take a bath and some of theguys had gone to bed and had to getup. There was this one guy that didnot want to get up so some of themtook him and held him and gave hima shower. There was quite a timeabout it.”

In January, 1918 a letter fromUncle Ed from the Camp Pike hospi-tal said “I have had an operationcalled mastoid surgery. It is justbehind the ear. It has bothered myhearing.” Uncle Ed died on February14, 1918.

Each week the local newspaperprinted letters from soldier boys. InNovember 1917 Uncle Ed wrote a let-ter to the Neligh paper. It was print-ed at that time, then after he died itwas reprinted. This paper was in thesatchel. This is the letter as itappeared in the Neligh Leader onMarch 1, 1918.

Voice from the Great BeyondStirring Letter Written From

Camp PikeBy Ed Nelson

The following letter written homefrom Camp Pike by Ed D. Nelson andpublished in the Neligh Leader

D

Diary of a Soldier

by Bernadine Hughes

Above: Ed Nelson and his sister

Hannah have their photograph taken

together.

Top: Ed Nelson salutes for the cam-

era. Photographs provided by

Bernadine Hughes

November 30, 1917 was well worthreading then and doubly so now sincethe writer had yielded his life to thecause and been laid to rest in theBrunswick cemetery.

Camp Pike, Ark. November 22 - DearFriends: I have been transferred fromCamp Funston to this camp. Funstonis a very nice place and also has a lotof nice leading officers which I thinksome of you men in the next draft inthat vicinity will notice. But CampPike cannot be beat at any rate. It issure a pretty place and a beautifullocation.We have the best leaders at the head

of our battery that can be had, andthat makes military life worth whileand very much more interesting.Military life, or to be in the Army isnot so bad as many imagine. After oneis accustomed to the military rulesand regulations it is very easy,although it seems very hard to beaway from one’s relatives and friends.If we return we will be better men

for what we have done and the folks athome will be better for what they haveoffered. If we do not return we shall have

given our lives for the same cause forwhich Christ was crucified--the greatworld--visioning and world envelop-ing love of humanity.There are mothers, wives, sisters,

sweethearts whose hearts ache fortheir loved ones who have gone orabout to go to the war stricken fields ofEurope, but remember that Americanboys have never been offered on anobler altar.Nevertheless militarism and loyalty

are the only things our country at thepresent that will fit this world in thenear future through and through forcommon sense and humanity.‘Tis true enough we don’t all have to

go to the front to help win the war, buteveryone can do his share no matterwhere he may be.While war is sacrifice, it is also a

service, and in the present it should bean inspiration. It is not a selfish warin our part. We are not fighting forconquest or for territory. We are fight-ing for the highest motive that hasever been given to a nation, something

higher than patriotism--humanity.And the brotherhood and freedom ofall men from the last shadow of aman-made autocracy.Whether in military of civilian life

we will win this war and do it proper,and to be sure there can be no ease inthe eternal world until it is done. TheUnited States must win this war orGermany will conquer, but the braveand daring Sammies don’t intend to

let her conquer. My address is BatteryC. 325th Field Artillery, Camp Pike,Arkansas.”

Going over the letters in the satchelmade me more aware of the greatcountry in which we live. America,with all it’s faults, is still the greatestNation in the world.

As Daniel Webster said, “I was bornan American, I will live an American,I shall die an American.”

June 2013 15

Rural Electric Nebraskan16

SAFETY BRIEFS

ower surges are responsiblefor millions of dollars ofproperty damage each year,

and, over time, they can causecumulative damage while decreas-ing the lifespan of TVs, computers,stereo equipment, and anything elseplugged into a wall outlet. Beingeducated is the key to choosing thebest surge protection for your home.

How does a power surge cause damage?

First, what is a surge? A surge is aboost in the electrical charge over apower line. This can be caused bylightning, but it’s more commonlycaused by motor-driven electricaldevices, such as air conditioners andrefrigerators, that require a lot ofenergy for starting and stoppingcompressors. Some surges can alsobe caused by faulty wiring.

Frequent, small power surgestend to shorten the life of homeappliances and electronics.

“Power surges come in all shapesand sizes—the most extreme casebeing a lightning strike because itcan destroy equipment and some-times set your house on fire,” com-ments Alan Shedd, director of resi-

dential & commercial energy pro-grams for Touchstone Energy®Cooperatives, the national brand forAmerica’s electric cooperatives. “Butless severe power surges are rootedin hundreds of different causes.”

He continues: “The severity of asurge depends not only on the volt-age and current involved but howlong the event lasts. Most surges arevery short in duration. It’s impor-tant for people to realize that surgescan happen through any connectionon your equipment. If there is a wireconnected to your equipment, thenit provides a path for a surge.”

How can I protect my property?A surge protection device mount-

ed at your home’s main electricalpanel or the base of your electricmeter protects equipment insideyour house or business from surgescoming through “ports of entry,”such an outside electric, telephone,and cable TV or satellite dish line.

Point-of-use surge protectiondevices do not suppress or arrest asurge but divert it to ground.They’re designed to protect yoursensitive electronic appliances, likea computer, and resemble a regular

plug strip. However, don’t assumeyour plug strip offers surge protec-tion unless it specifically says so.You can also install special electricaloutlets that offer surge protection,which can be helpful in places likekitchen countertops.

“My computer is plugged into anuninterruptable power supply withsurge protection,” Shedd notes. “Wehad a lightning strike, and a surgecame in over the phone line. But thesurge protector stopped it.”

One of the most effective ways toprotect your property is a two-tieredapproach. A service entrance surgeprotection device reduces powersurges to a lower level that protectslarge appliances, such as your stoveor clothes dryer, while point-of-usesurge protectors defend your sensi-tive electronics.

Remember to be cautious whenshopping for surge protection equip-ment. “Some items claim that theycan save energy, and these claimsare generally false,” Shedd con-cludes. “Surge protection is a valu-able tool for protecting your home orbusiness but not for saving energy.”Source: Touchstone Energy®Cooperatives

PProtect your home and property against power surges

Safety never felt so good™

Financing available with approved creditFinancing available

MAD

E IN THE U.S.A.

WITH PRIDE

LIFETIMELIMITED WARRANTY

A Safe Step Walk-In Tub will offer independence to those seeking a safe and easy way to bathe right in the convenience and comfort of their own home. Constructed and built right here in America for safety and durability from the ground up, and with more standard features than any other tub.

A carefully engineered dual hydro-massage and air bubble jets– both strategically placed to target sore muscles and joints, offering life-changing therapeutic relief

A built-in support bar and the industry’s leading low step-in

The highest quality tub complete with a lifetime warranty

Top-of-the-line installation and service, all included at one low, affordable price

You’ll agree – there just isn’t a better walk-in tub on the market. So take your fi rst step towards feeling great and stay in the home you love. Give us a call today!

www.SafeStepTub.com

Call Today Toll-Free

1-888-876-2117for your FREE information kit and DVD, and our Senior Discounts

Safe Step Tubs have received the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the

Arthritis Foundation

$750 OFFwhen you mention this ad

for a limited time only

Call Toll-Free 1-888-876-2117

Rural Electric Nebraskan18

: Our old central air conditionerstill works, but our house often

seems too humid indoors. We set thethermostat lower, but it does not helpa lot. How can we reduce the humidi-ty and improve comfort?

: High indoor humidity levels canmake people uncomfortable.

Damp, cool indoor air creates amuggy atmosphere that often feelsmuch worse than warmer humid airfrom open windows. This is particu-larly true for allergy sufferersbecause many allergens thrive indamp conditions.

Excessively humid indoor air alsocan drive up air-conditioning costs. Asyou mentioned, you sometimes setthe thermostat lower to compensatefor the high humidity and discomfort.Each degree you lower the thermo-stat setting increases your electricbill.

First, try to reduce the humidityyou’re already producing. The kitchenand bathrooms are the greatest con-tributors to high humidity levels.Make sure your stove’s exhaust hoodis ducted outside, not into the attic—recirculating stove hoods are ineffec-tive at controlling odor and mois-ture—and run the fan when cooking,especially while boiling water. Alsoconsider using small countertop cook-ing appliances outdoors on a patio ordeck.

As in the kitchen, run the bathroomvent fan whenever showering orbathing. Don’t turn it off as soon asyou are done because there is muchresidual moisture in the air. Some ofthe new, quiet bathroom vent fanshave humidity level sensors to runlong enough to exhaust the moisture,but not too long to waste electricityand conditioned indoor air. You canalso try a simple countdown timer as

the wall switch—set it for 30 minutes,and the fan turns itself off.

If you can get the indoor humiditylevel low enough, it is possible foryour family to get by with a higherthermostat setting and ceiling fans.

The air movement from a fanincreases evaporation and creates a“wind chill” effect for added comfort.Make sure the ceiling fan rotates to

blow the air downward during sum-mer and upward on low speed duringwinter.

Proper sizing of a central air-condi-tioning system is critical for lowhumidity and comfortably cool indoorair. An HVAC contractor generallysizes the cooling system properly for anew house. Over the years, you mayhave made energy efficiency improve-ments to your house such as more

insulation and new windows or doors.With these improvements, the cool-

ing requirements for your house mayhave dropped from, for example, 3.5tons (12,000 Btuh/ton) to 3.0 tons. Aunit that’s too large for the space willoperate inefficiently and could evencause mold problems because ofhumidity. A licensed professionalshould size your central air-condition-ing system using a mathematicalcode or an automatic computer pro-gram.

If you plan to install a new high-efficiency air conditioner or heatpump and humidity is an issue foryour family, consider a two-stage orvariable-output model with a vari-able-speed blower motor. With thematching smart thermostat, thesemodels are designed for efficiency andhumidity control.

You can set both the desired tem-perature and humidity settings. Theair conditioner will run as normal tocool the air to the desired tempera-ture. Once that temperature is met,the blower speed slows down to pro-vide more dehumidification and lesscooling.

Installing a whole-house ERV(energy recovering ventilation) sys-tem is an efficient way to exhauststale, humid indoor air and bring infresh outdoor air. Both heat andhumidity are exchanged in the sys-tem to minimize energy loss. Thesesystems are often controlled by ahumidity sensor.

If you don’t want to upgrade to anew, efficient air conditioner, a con-tractor may be able to change somesettings to slow the blower motor onyour current unit. This will dehumid-ify more but will likely reduce its effi-ciency somewhat. If the lower humid-ity level allows you to set the thermo-stat higher and still be comfortable,you should save electricity overall.

CUT YOUR UTILITY BILLS

Lower humidity equals lower electric bill

by James Dulley

Q

A

Send inquiries to James Dulley, RuralElectric Nebraskan, 6906 RoyalgreenDr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visitwww.dulley.com.

Portable heat pump located in

Dulley’s home office. Notice the two

ducts leading to the window adapter.

Photograph by James Dulley

Have you ever said toyourself “I’d love to get acomputer, if only I couldfigure out how to use it.”Well, you’re not alone.Computers were supposedto make our lives simpler,but they’ve gotten so complicated that they arenot worth the trouble. Withall of the “pointing andclicking” and “draggingand dropping” you’re luckyif you can figure outwhere you are. Plus, youare constantly worryingabout viruses, spam andfreeze-ups. If this soundsfamiliar, we have greatnews for you. There is finally a computer that’sdesigned for simplicityand ease of use. It’s theWOW Computer, and itwas designed with you in mind.

This computer is easy-to-use, worry-freeand literally puts the world at your fingertips.

From the moment youopen the box, you’ll realize how differentthe WOW Computer is.The components are allconnected; all you do isplug it into an outlet and your high-speed Internetconnection. Then you’ll see the screen. This is a completely new touchscreen system, withoutthe cluttered look of thenormal computer screen.The “buttons” on thescreen are easy to see andeasy to understand. Allyou do is touch one ofthem, from the Web,Email, Calendar toGames– you name it… and

a new screen opens up.It’s so easy to use youwon’t have to ask yourchildren or grandchildrenfor help.

Until now the very peoplewho could benefit mostfrom E-mail, and the Internet are the ones thathave had the hardest timeaccessing it. Now, thanksto the WOW Computer,countless older Americansare discovering the wonderful world of the Internet every day. Isn’t it time you took part? Call now, and a patient,knowledgeable productexpert will tell you howyou can try it in your

home for 30 days. If youare not totally satisfied,simply return it within 30days for a refund of theproduct purchase price.Call today.

WOW… A Computer Designed For YOU, Not Your Grandchildren!…It’s easy to read. It’s easy to see. It’s even easier to understand and use! Just plug it in!!!

NEWTouch Screen

Technology

8038

5

Call now for our special

promotional price!Please mention promotional

code 49894.

1-877-732-5032

Simple navigation,

so younever get

lost!

WOW! The perfect namefor this amazing computer.I have been using it forabout a month and thor-oughly enjoy the speedand ease in which I am ableto download pictures frommy camera and share themwith family and friends viaemail. Everything is so easyto use at the touch of myfingertips. To be able tochat with and see mygrandchildren is as thoughthey are here with me. Ihaven't begun to exploreall the benefits of thiscomputer. It has openedup a whole new world forme. I love it, love it, love it!

– Carol K., Benbrook, TX

Technology Simplified – New and Improved

designed for SENIORS®

Big Bright ScreenOne-touch “zoom” magnification

No bulky tower

…”surf” the internetGet current weather & news.

…send and receive emails, and video chatKeep up with family and friends.

…play games onlinehundreds to choose from!

© 2

013

by fi

rstS

TR

EE

T fo

r B

oom

ers

and

Bey

ond,

Inc.

All

right

s re

serv

ed.

U.S. BasedCustomer Service

FREEAutomatic Software Updates

Rural Electric Nebraskan20

DOWN HOMERECIPES

1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 to 2pounds)

Marinade:1/3 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon packed brown sugar2 teaspoons minced chipotle chilies

in adobo sauce2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from

chilies)2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon freshly grated lime peel

Combine marinade ingredients insmall bowl; mix well. Place beefsteak and marinade in food-safeplastic bag; turn steak to coat. Closebag securely and marinate in refrig-erator 6 hours or as long asovernight.

Remove steak from marinade; dis-card marinade. Grill, covered, 11 to16 minutes over charcoal (over medi-um heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to21 minutes) for medium rare (145°F)to medium (160°F) doneness, turningoccasionally. Carve steak across thegrain into thin slices. Season withsalt, as desired.

Chipotle-MarinatedBeef Flank Steak

Mexican Casserole

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread

Raspberry VinaigretteSalad Dressing

Twila Leth, North Loup, Nebraska

Brown meat & onion in skillet. In a sauce pan mix & heat chilies, enchi-lada sauce, milk & soups. Mix with meat. Crush Doritos on the bottom ofa 9x13 pan that has been sprayed. Spread meat mixture over chips, towith cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Jean Wilson, Linwood, Nebraska

In mixing bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil, water & peanut but-ter; beat well. Combine flour, soda, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg. Add topumpkin mixture; mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes oruntil toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing frompans to wire racks. Makes 2 large loaves or 3 small. Grease pans gener-ously.

Bernie Prochaska, Abie, Nebraska

2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed1/4 cup water2 tablespoons virgin olive oil1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 cup white vinegar1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar

Press raspberries through strainer to puree. Add remaining ingredients.Serve over favorite salad.

1 lb. ground beef1/2 medium onion, chopped1 small can green chilies1 can enchilada sauce1 cup milk

1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of mushroom soupDoritos1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

3 cups sugar1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin 4 eggs3 /12 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup water2/3 cup peanut butter (chunk orcreamy)2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe provided by theNebraska Beef Council

June 2013 21

To appear in print

The Rural Electric NebraskanAdult Pen Pal Service is exclusivelyfor member-readers ages 18 and over.To be considered for use, submissionsmust: (1) Identify rural electric sys-tem providing magazine; (2) Include$6 to cover mail forwarding costs; (3)Be 25 words or fewer; (4) Include fullname and mailing address (will notbe used in magazine); and (5) Be firstperson, submitted directly by personto receive responses. Acceptance,editing and issue scheduling is at edi-tor’s discretion.

Address all submissions to RuralElectric Nebraskan Adult Pen PalService, P.O. Box 82048, Lincoln, NE68501. All responses received by theAdult Pen Pal Service are routeddirectly, postage paid, to the responsenumber assigned to each submission.

To write

To respond to one of the adult penpal requests, write letter, place inenvelope, seal and affix first classpostage. Address to full, correctresponse #, c/o Rural ElectricNebraskan Adult Pen Pal Service,P.O. Box 82048, Lincoln, NE 68501.Your letter will be forwardedunopened. Do not send money oradditional postage; forwarding is pre-paid. Enclose your full mailingaddress for return correspondence.

Once again . . . it is very importantthat all responses carry the fullresponse number—both month andnumber—to be properly forwarded.

Abbreviation CodeC — Christian; C/W — Country-western;D — Divorced; F — Female; M — Male; NS — Non-Smoker; ND — Non-Drinker;R&R — Rock and roll; S — Single;W — White; Wid — Widowed

JUN - 1: SWCF, C/W, NS/ND, look-ing for a male 21-24.Librarian/Dairy/Starting a pettingZoo. When I find time I like to watchmovies, read, and do crafts.

JUN - 2: WCDM, ND, late 60s, east-ern central Nebraska, semi-retired,lives an agricultural agenda, trav-elled, educated, seeking accom-plished pleasant woman to share –enjoy company, closeness, warmth.Response welcome.

JUN - 3: 43, NS/ND, farmer/ranch-er from central Nebraska, nevermarried, loves camping, the out-doors, Huskers a must, slow danc-ing, dining out, family & friends.Looking for a young lady for a seri-ous relationship.

JUN - 4: WWid, 76, would like tofind a white gentleman about thesame age for companionship and toenjoy visiting or dining out, etc.Please send picture.

JUN - 5: SWM, 26, NS, from north-east Nebraska. I like to golf, bowl,hunt, fish, play cards, anything to dowith sports and the outdoors. Pleasesend photo.

JUN - 6: SWM, 6’, 23, from centralNebraska looking for a sweet, fun,smart gal that likes long conversa-tions, laughing, and having a goodtime. Her picture gets mine.

JUN - 7: M, 55, N/S, blue eyes, occa-sional drink, looking for female 50-60 that loves camping, dancing,C/W, classic Rock’n Roll, and some-one to go check things out.

JUN - 8: SWCF, NS/ND, 5’9”, 23,average built, blonde hair, blue eyesfrom north central Nebraska. I’m acountry girl at heart, enjoy countryway of life, farming, cattle, and fam-ily oriented. Looking for a good look-ing Christian country boy. Seekinglong term relationship. Please sendphoto & phone number.

Rural Electric Nebraskan22

MARKETPLACE/CLASSIFIEDS

Our58thyear

Get theMuck

Marble size Aquaclear Pellets clearyour lake or pond bottom.

Beneficial microorganisms. Restorebalance in natural and man madesurface waters. Increase water clarity.Improve water quality. Eliminate blackorganic muck.

OUT!TM

800-328-9350

AQUACIDE CO.PO Box 10748, DEPT 63CX

White Bear Lake, MN 55110-0748

Apply weekly for 4 weeks, then monthlyto maintain. No water use restrictions!

FREE SHIPPING!

A 10 lb. bag treats .50 to 1.0 acres$80.00

A 50 lb. bag treats 2.5 to 5.0 acres$309.00

KillLakeWeeds.com/63CXOrder online today, or request free information.

k.ucorganic m Eliminate b.ater qualitye wvImpro

ater clar Increase w.atersace wsurfface wal and man madebalance in natur

Restore.Beneficial microorganisms

e or pond bottom.our lakyMarble size Aquac

$309.00 treats 2.5 to 5.0 acresg50 lb. baA $80.00 treats .50 to 1.0 acresg10 lb. baA

klac Eliminate b.ityater clar

al and man made Restore

e or pond bottom.

treats 2.5 to 5.0 acres

treats .50 to 1.0 acres

CIDE COCIDE COAAQUQUAAyear58thOur

800-328-9350

AQUAAC

$309.00

FREE SHIPPINGto maintain. No water use restrictions!Apply weekly for 4 weeks, then monthly

, MN 55110-0748eWhite Bear Lak63CXDEPT x 10748, PO Bo

CIDE COCIDE COAAQUQUAA

eeds.com/63CX, or request free information.Order online today

KillLakeW

O O..

800-328-9350!FREE SHIPPING

to maintain. No water use restrictions!Apply weekly for 4 weeks, then monthly

, MN 55110-074863CX

.. O O

eeds.com/63CX, or request free information.

Toll Free 1-888-320-7466

F a x : 9 4 0 - 4 8 4 - 6 7 4 6 e m a i l : info@rhinobldg.comW e b s i t e : h t t p : / / w w w . R H I N O B L D G . C O M

25 Year Warranty on Roof & Walls;Prices F.O.B. Mfg. Plants; Seal Stamped Blue Prints; Easy Bolt Together Design.

Farm•Industrial •Commercial

VISITOUR

WEBSITE

PRICES INCLUDE COLOR SIDES

& GALVALUME ROOF

VISITOUR

WEBSITE

(Local codes may affect prices)

Arena Special (roof & frame)

100’ x 100’ x 14’...$33,992

30’ x 50 x 10’..........$8,39040’ x 60’ x 12’.........$11,79950’ x 75’ x 14’.........$17,60660’ x 100’ x 12’.......$22,99580’ x 100’ x 14’.......$31,549100’ x 150’ x 14’.....$55,949

Ask about our Outstanding Warranties1-800-369-3882

www.toplinebuildings.comsales@toplinebuildings.com

For a FREE color brochure send the ad couponor call toll free 800-658-7076 or fax 507-462-3211.

www.nordaashomes.comP.O. Box 116, Minnesota Lake, MN 56068-0116

REC

MID-AMERICAPole Barn Co.

30 x 50 x 10 Galvalume

llaC eerF lloT

rehtO

elbaliavA seziS

Open M - F 8 to 5

1-866-456-0959

Price includes material, delivery,construction, factory trusses, screws

Reliable, affordable electricity is

vital to prosperity in the West. From

small businesses and farms to large

industry, we all depend on it. Every

day, your local electric co-op and its

power supplier, Tri-State, provide

the power to grow our rural economy.

At Tri-State, we’re doing our part to

ensure businesses receive value for

the power they use, while providing

incentives through our member

co-ops to help businesses manage

electricity use – which helps reduce all

of our costs. Learn more about where

we’re headed at www.tristate.coop.

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association • P.O. Box 33695 • Denver, CO 80233 • Wholesale power supplier to 44 electric cooperatives in Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska and Wyoming.

IT’S NOT JUST

PROVIDING ELECTRICITY. IT’S HELPING LOCAL ECONOMIES

THRIVE.

Over the years, technology has madethe way we live easier, safer andmore convenient. In many cases, it’s even made many products moreaffordable… (remember how muchthe first VCR used to cost?). Now, ifyou need some help in turning up thevolume on the world around you, anew solution has been invented…it’s called Perfect Choice HD™.

Perfect Choice HD is NOT a hearingaid. Hearing aids can only be sold byan audiologist or a licensed hearinginstrument specialistfollowing hearingtests and fitting appointments. Oncethey have you testedand fitted, you couldpay as much as $5000for the product.

Reading glasses foryour ears. Whilesome people needhearing aids, manyjust need the extraboost in volume thata PSAP gives them. As people age,their senses need a little “help.”

Reading glasses help millions whodon’t need prescription eye wear...and PSAP’s can help those who simply want to turn up the volume.Now, thanks to the efforts of thedoctor who leads a renowned hearing institute, there is PerfectChoice HD. It’s a PSAP designed to accurately amplify sounds and deliver them to your ear. Becausewe’ve developed an efficient production process, we can make agreat product at an affordable price.The unit has been designed to have

an easily accessible battery, but it is small and lightweight enough tohide behind your ear… only you’llknow you have it on. It’s comfortableand won’t make you feel like youhave something stuck in your ear. It provides high quality audio sosounds and conversations will beeasier to hear and understand.

We want you to be happy with Perfect Choice HD, so we are offering to let you try it for yourselfwith our exclusive home trial. If you are not totally satisfied with

this product, simply return itwithin 60 days for a refund of thefull product purchase price. Don’twait… and miss out on anotherconversation… call now!

Are you or a loved one frustrated

in these situations?• Restaurants • Dinner parties

• Outdoor conversations • Lectures • Sermons

• Meetings …and other times where youneed to turn up the volume

New Personal Sound Amplification Product is the affordable solution!

The Invention of the Year is Great News for your EarsPerfect Choice HD™ is simple to use, hard to see and easy to afford... it’s like reading glasses for your ears™!

Affordable, Simple to use, Virtually impossible to see

Perfect Choice HD is not a hearing aid. If you believe you need a hearing aid, please consult a physician. 80

398

Call now and find out how you can

get FREE Batteries for Life!Please mention promotional code

49893.

1-877-778-07951998 Ruffin Mill Road

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

FREEBatteries forLife!ask for details

Why Perfect Choice HD is the best choice !

Lightweight / Inconspicuous

Sound Quality

Test and Fitting Required

Free Batteries for Life

One-on-One Personal Set Up

Friendly Return Policy

Less than 1 ounce

Excellent – up to 50 dB

No

Yes ask for details

Free

60 Days

1:42 PM Page 1