FEBRUARY 2018Bulletin

What’s inside: • Unclaimed capital credits

• Apply for scholarships

• Win a FREE trip to Washington, D.C.

Message from the manager

Jerry Kinggeneral manager

Columbus, N.D. | 701-939-6671 | 800-472-2983 | email: bdec@bdec.coop

Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative has always been dedicated to providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service to you, our member-owners. The lengths we go to keep you, your family and our employees safe are a point of pride for us and are never taken lightly.

Our employees participate in monthly safety training sessions provided by safety experts from the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC). These courses cover a wide variety of safety topics, including defensive driving, CPR, first aid and pole-top rescue. These trainings ensure that our employees are constantly reminded of the safety aspect of the job and the importance of using equipment in the safest manner possible.

In addition to safety training for employees, we continuously raise awareness of electrical safety to our members and communities by providing safety articles in the North Dakota Living magazine, on our website and social media channels and by performing electrical safety demonstrations at local schools and community events. There, we show members just how easy it is for an accident

to occur when working with electricity and how to prevent these dangerous, and sometimes deadly, mishaps.

We also increase awareness of electrical safety by engaging with local fire and emergency services departments, offering electrical safety information pertaining specifically to Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative services.

Periodically, personnel from NDAREC and the cooperative’s insurance company, Federated Insurance, conduct onsite inspections of cooperative facilities and employee work practices concerning safety.

At Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, we know that the more safety training we provide to our employees and share in our communities, the safer we all will be. That’s why we strive, every day, to raise awareness of, and encourage development in, electrical safety.

Until next time,Jerry KingGeneral manager

Safety for all

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Unclaimed capital creditsBurke-Divide Electric Cooperative is

searching for former members of the cooperative who have unclaimed capital credit checks.

Listed here are names of former members of Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative who have unclaimed capital credit checks issued between 2001 and

2011. These checks were returned to the cooperative and remain unclaimed. All other attempts to reach these members have been unsuccessful.

Anyone with knowledge of those named here should contact the cooperative by calling the office during regular business hours at 701-939-6671

or emailing the information to bdec@bdec.coop.

In accordance with cooperative bylaws, capital credits that remain unclaimed as of June 1, 2018, will be forfeited as contributed capital of the cooperative.

Ace Mud Service Inc. ...................... WillistonAgate Petro Inc. ..........................Tulsa, Okla.Albritton Res. Inc. .....................Dallas, TexasAmerican Exploration Co. ..... Houston, TexasAmerican Field Service ........ Bradenton, Fla.Amundson, Gary ............................. W. FargoAnderson, Paul ...................................MohallAniol, Jim........................... Kaukawna, Wisc.Ann Jussero, Ward Co. SS ..............KenmareArco Oil & Gas Co..................... Gillette, Wyo.Armstrong Resources LLC ....... Denver, Colo.ATC Tower Corp. ................... Houston, TexasBarmoen, Erling M. ...............................TiogaBasin Petro Services Inc. ... Scottsdale, Ariz.Bauer, Michael ..................................... TolleyBautz, Dale ............................ Opheim, Mont.Bear Paw Energy Inc. .............. Denver, Colo.Bell J. Stables ................................ AmbroseBellet Family Trust ......................... WillistonBellet, Rene ............................................ZahlBerg, Conrad ..........................Oronoco, Minn.Berg, Dorothy .................Bloomington, Minn,Bloms, Russell J. ......... Brooklyn Park, Minn.Bluesky Oil & Gas .................. Estevan, Sask.Boeck, Larry .................................. BismarckBoeck, Lorraine Abbey ..........Glendive, Mont.Bonsness, Richard T. .................... ColumbusBorder Fuel Supply Co. ..............Osage, Wyo.Boughton, Bryce .............................KenmareBP Exploration Inc. ......... San Antonio, TexasBrenno, Gary ................................Cody, Wyo.Brodal, Cody ...................................MapletonBrown, Scott ..................... Fairbanks, AlaskaBublitz, David ................................. HarwoodBusch, Henry ............................Lander, Wyo.

C & K Petroleum ...................... Denver, Colo.Carlson, Astrid ...............................McGregorCeleron Oil & Gas .................... Lafayette, La.Cenergy Exploration ............. Houston, TexasCentury Oil & Gas .............. Englewood, Colo.Charterhall America ................ Denver, Colo.Chatfi eld, David ..............................KenmareChevrontexaco ................Rock Springs, Wyo.Chieftain Internatl ...........Edmonton, AlbertaChristianson, Alfred ........................KenmareCitation Oil & Gas Corp. ........ Houston, TexasClark, R.W. ...................................... Des LacsClausen, Morten ............... West Chester, Pa.Cobb, Skip ..................................... ColumbusConoco Inc. .................................... DickinsonCostilla Energy Inc. ...............Midland, TexasCounty of Ward, Ann Jussero ............FlaxtonCrossroads Supper .............................LigniteCrown Central........................ Bellaire, TexasDahl, Arne .......................................... CrosbyDahle, Greg ........................Bakersfi eld, Calif.Dallea Petro Corp. ................... Chugiak, Ark.Damson Oil Co. ......................Midland, TexasDeem, Amy .....................................KenmareDevon Energy Corp ...................Casper, Wyo.Dhuyvetter, Dan .................... St. Peter, Minn.DKM Energy Inc. ................... Houston, TexasDordahl, Duane .........................Blaine, Minn.Downs, Doug ..................... Fairbanks, AlaskaDvorak, Phillip ...........................Ballwin, Mo.Eckert, Richard .....................................MinotEdward, Mike D. .................... Houston, TexasEkstrom, Arthur ..............................KenmareEllevold, Irving ............................... WillistonEnsign Oil & Gas Inc. ............... Denver, Colo.

Enstar Petroleum .................... Denver, Colo.Eriksmoen, Brian ..................................MinotEvanson, Scott ................................ WillistonEverett, W.R. ........................................ FargoExxon Co. USA ...................... Houston, TexasFagerland, Bertram A. ..........................MinotFeist, Vincent ......................................MohallFenster, Robert ...................Sandpoint, IdahoFluter, Janice E. ...................Bellevue, Wash.Froehlich, Frank ............................... NoonanGehringer, James D. ...........................MohallGeneral Atlantic Res. Inc. ........ Denver, Colo.Getty Oil Co. ..............................Casper, Wyo.Glasoe, Merle ........................................MinotGLG Energy LP ......................... Gillette, Wyo.Graham Resources Inc............Covington, La.Gregoire, Edward ..................................MinotGrubb, Michael......................................TiogaGuderjohn, Leona ................................. FargoHaiberg, Amy ..................................... CrosbyHaiberg, Oris S. ................................. CrosbyHall, Robert ...............................Grand ForksHansen, Martin ...............................BowbellsHanson, Jeff .................................... AmbroseHaugen, Danny............................... BismarckHeglund, Wayne ..............................KenmareHerc Oil (ND) Inc. .................... Regina , Sask.Herland, Alvin .................................... AlamoHerland, Levern .................................. AlamoHighlands Operating Co. ....... Houston, TexasHill, Robert ..........................Terlingua, TexasHinds, Rick ............................Newburgh, Ind.Howard, Allen C. ......................... Devils LakeHowell, Allen .......................... Bucyrus, OhioHPC Inc. (Presidio Oil Co.) . Englewood, Colo.

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Hugoton Energy Corp. ............. Wichita, Kan.Hunt Energy Lamar Hunt A. ......Dallas, TexasIllinois Energy ............................Chicago, Ill.Ingerson, Julia ................................KenmareIngerson, Sidney .............................KenmareITR Petroleum....................... Houston, TexasIverson, Dean....................................... TolleyIverson, Randy ......................Fairchild, Wisc.J.K. Assoc. ............................................MinotJacobs, Bill ...............................Casper, Wyo.Jensen, Ron ....................................KenmareJohnson, Harold ............................. WillistonJohnson, Johnny R. ....................... DickinsonJohnson, Willard C. ........................ WillistonJoyce, Michael ..........................Vernon, Ariz.Keldon Oil Co. .........................Abilene, TexasKennedy & Mitchell ..................Dallas, TexasKeyser, William C. ................ Rapid City, S.D.Krueger, Eunice ................................... TolleyLanders, Kenneth ................................ RyderLarsen, Daniel ................................... FortunaLear Petroleum Expl. ............... Denver, Colo.Lemay, Robert ......................................MinotLindberg, Arthur ................... Rapid City, S.D.Locken, Sanford ............................. Williston,Louisiana Land & Exp. .......... Houston, TexasLukach, Luella..................................GarrisonLumsden, Cecilia .............................. NoonanLyco Energy Corporation ..........Dallas, TexasMahlum, Marvin.........................Palmer, Ark.Main Energy Inc. ................... Houston, TexasMarathon Oil Co. ..........................Cody, Wyo.Martin Oil Co. ................................. BismarckMathson, D.O. .................. North Powder, Ore.Mcdonald Investment ..........Calgary, AlbertaMelby, Brent ...................................BowbellsMiller, Brian .............Colorado Springs, Colo.Mobil Oil Corp. ......................... Denver, Colo.Modin, Roland .......................................MinotMoe, Aurelia ...................................... CrosbyMontana Dakota Honey ......Bakersfi eld, Calif.Neether, Irvin ........................Hawesville, Ky.Nelson, Eileen ................................. WillistonNelson, Ralph ...................................GrenoraNew Horizon Explor. Inc. ..........Dallas, TexasNgc Energy Co. .........................Dallas, TexasNickle, Lloyd ........................................PortalNordloef, Myron .................................Stanley

Norrie, Don .....................................KenmareNorthern Geophysical ........ Englewood, Colo.Northern Prairie ......................... JamestownNorthern Pump Co. ......... Minneapolis, Minn.Northwest Crude Inc. ......... Englewood, Colo.NW Bell No. 51216 .......... Minneapolis, Minn.Olson, Thelmer ..........................Watford CityOmimex Petro Inc. ............ Fort Worth, TexasOryx Energy Co. ........................Dallas, TexasOstlund, Mary K. ...................................MinotOuse, George .................................. WillistonOverland, Orville ............................ WillistonPG&E Resources .......................Dallas, TexasPasche Harold ................................LarimorePetro Lewis Corp. ...........................GlenburnPfeifer, Hilbert B. ...................Prescott, Wisc.Pfeifer, Scott ...............................St. AnthonyPhillips Ptm. Co. ................... Houston, TexasPotter, Mark T. ......................................MinotPresidio ............................. Englewood, Colo.Producers Disposal ...................Watford CityQuality Pork Cooperative ................... CrosbyQuinoco Petroleum ................Midland, TexasRamsdell, Darel ....................................MinotRanger Oil Co. ......................Calgary, AlbertaRasmussen Bros. ............................KenmareResources Investment ....... Englewood, Colo.Rindel, Darlene ................................. NoonanRoberg, Mike J. ...............................KenmareRoos, Johnny ..................................... CrosbyRosenquist, James ............................ CrosbyRubbert, John ........................ Roberts, Mont.Samedan Oil Corp. ................ Ardmore, Okla.Sand, Alice E. .....................................StanleySchwartz, Earl ................................KenmareSernsen, Clarence ...............Sun Lakes, Ariz.Sifton, Gordon R. ................................ CarpioSillerud, Lydia .......................................TiogaSilseth, Helen .......................................MinotSilver Eagle Exploration ...........Golden, Colo.Skalicky, Billy .......................................MinotSkalicky, Marvin ...................................MinotSmith, Bill R. ............................. Powers LakeSmith, Vincent J ................ Trementina, N.M.Smithberg Brothers .......................... NoonanSmithberg, Gary ............................... NoonanSolar Petroleum Inc ........ San Antonio, TexasSorenson, Marie ............................... Fortuna

Sorlie, Chester ......................................TiogaSparks, Evelyn ................................... CrosbySpooner, Alan .......................................MinotStewart, Marty L. ............................KenmareStraabe, Todd .................................. WildroseSuperior Oil Co. ....................... Denver, Colo.Swanson, Steven ................. Elk River, Minn.Swenson, Constance (survivor of) .. WillistonSwenson, Manfred ..........................BowbellsTCPL Res. USA Ltd. ..................Dallas, TexasTenneco Oil Co. ........................ Denver, Colo.Texas Oil & Gas Corp. .............. Denver, Colo.Thompson, Lester ......Apache Junction, Ariz.Thomson, Randy .....................................ZahlTiverton Petroleums ............Calgary, AlbertaTotal Minatome Corp. ........... Houston, TexasTranby, Dwayne ....................................TiogaTrulson, Mrs. Claude (survivor of) . WillistonTxp Operating Co. .............. Lake Charles, La.Tyrex Oil Co. ..............................Casper, Wyo.Umc Petroleum Corporation . Houston, TexasUndhjem, Robert .......................... ColumbusUnion Oil of Calif .............. Sugar Land, TexasUnion Texas Petro .....................Aurora, Colo.Vaage, Lowell H. ................................StanleyVan Berkom, Mark .................... Powers LakeVanderlinden, Clayton .................... WillistonVaughn Petro Inc. .....................Dallas, TexasVision Energy ND Inc. .................. New TownWalker, David ......................... Lakeview, Ore.Washington Energy Explor Englewood, Colo.Watterud, Dale ......................................TiogaWatterud, Kevin ....................................MinotWeber, Charles T. ......................... SherwoodWEDCO .................................... Denver, Colo.Weigel, Brian ..................................KenmareWeinmann, Lloyd ...............................StanleyWendel, Anna M. ............................ BottineauWestern Gas Resources Inc ..... Denver, Colo.Western Wireless Corp. .......Bellevue, Wash.Whorley, Lois .............................. Ionia, Mich.Wilhelm, Joann ................ Kennewick, Wash.William Bade Inc . ...........Walla Walla, Wash.Winzenburg, Delwyn .......................BowbellsWisdahl, O.M. ..........................Sun City, Ariz.Zeltinger Munder, Mary .............. New Salem

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Cooperative scholarships available

Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative believes strongly in the future of area students and takes pride in helping develop rural leaders. To recognize the achievements

of these students and future leaders, Burke-Divide Electric is offering three, $500 scholarships to qualifying dependents of Burke-Divide Electric members.

Burke-Divide Electric Memorial ScholarshipThe Burke-Divide Electric Memorial Scholarship was

founded in 1964 as a memorial to longtime board member Henry T. Swenson and has become a memorial to other friends of the cooperative as well.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarships

Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative and its power supplier, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, team up to provide two, $500 scholarships to area students. Basin Electric’s scholarship program began in 1990 and is considered an investment in the economic future of rural areas.

Who is eligible?To qualify, an applicant's parents or guardians must be

members of Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.

Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic record, leadership, school and community involvement, an appraisal from a counselor, advisor or instructor who knows the student well and an essay.

How do I apply?Scholarship applications are available for download on

the cooperative’s website, www.bdec.coop. Applications are also available by emailing heidi@bdec.coop or calling the office at 701-939-6671.

The application deadline for the 2018 scholarships is March 1, 2018.

Submit applications to:Heidi Robbins | Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative | P.O. Box 6 | Columbus, ND 58727

Email: heidi@bdec.coop

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CHECK OUT THE ESSAY-CONTEST GUIDELINES AT

www.ndyouthtour.com

JUNE 9-15, 2018

TOP 3 REASONS TO ENTER THE ESSAY-WRITING CONTEST

1. All-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., compliments of Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative.2. A whole week to visit unforgettable historic monuments, museums and the U.S. Capitol.3. A learning experience you’ll never forget.

• To enter the essay-writing contest, you must be a sophomore or junior in high school.

• You and your parents or guardian must be served by Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative.

• If you have a question, contact Heidi Robbins, Burke-Divide Electric, at the address listed below, or call 701-939-6671 during regular business hours.

• The deadline is March 1, 2018. Emailed entries should be directed to heidi@bdec.coop, and hard-copy entries mailed to: Youth Tour Essay Contest, Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, 9549 West Hwy. 5, PO Box 6, Columbus, ND 58727-0006.

WRITE A WINNING ESSAY

and win a trip of a lifetime!AN ALL-EXPENSE-PAID TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

North Dakota Electric Cooperative

HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS

ESSAY QUESTION:There are approximately 20 million military veterans in the United States today. How shall fellow U.S. citizens

honor and look after these veterans, who have served and sacrifi ced on our behalf? Describe any special connection you may have to a veteran or active-duty member of the military.

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TURN YOUR COINS INTO

CHANGE.

makes a difference! Application deadline: March 1, 2018

Energy Efficiency Tip of the MonthConsider insulating your hot water pipes. Doing so can reduce heat loss, allow you to lower the temperature setting and save an additional 3 to 4 percent per year on water heating.

Source: energy.gov

Maruskie earns journeyman certification

Colton Maruskie earned his journeyman lineweorkers certification in December. Maruskie completed a series of electrical lineworker courses and tests as well as 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to earn his journeyman’s certification.

Maruskie has been employed with Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative since March 2014. Congratulations, Colton!

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Power down your energy billYou may have fi nished working, but your laptops and PCs in the home offi ce are contributing to your electric bill.

On or off?

Use a power strip

Ensure power management features are enabled so your computer monitor will automatically go into sleep mode after a period of inactivity. Of course, a desktop or laptop computer can still suck 15-21 watts when idle. Turn it off instead and save even more electricity. Here are some general guidelines when deciding to turn off your personal computer:

• Turn off the monitor if you aren’t going to use your computer for more than 20 minutes. Many computers available today come with a sleep mode or power management feature. Using these features will save you up to $30 each year on your electricity bills. Enable the power management features when a computer is purchased. Note that screen savers are not energy savers.

• Turn off the computer if you’re not going to use your PC for more than two hours. Most PCs reach the end of their “useful” life due to advances in technology long before the effects of being switched on and off multiple times have a negative impact on their service life. The less time a PC is on, the longer it will “last.”

Make sure your monitors, printers and other accessories are on a power strip/surge protector. When this equipment is not in use for extended periods, turn off the switch on the power strip to prevent them from drawing power even when shut off.

Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off. These vampire loads occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as DVD players, TVs, stereos, computers and kitchen appliances. Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or the chargers are not in use.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSDavid Sigloh, Pres. .......................................KenmareKent Haugland, V. Pres. ...................................CrosbyLynn Jacobson, Sec.-Treas. .............................AlamoSteven Overlee, Asst. Sec.-Treas. ............McGregorJeff Dahlin ....................................................KenmareKurt Koppelsloen ....................................... ColumbusLane Titus ...................................................Battleview

EMPLOYEES-COLUMBUSJerry King ...................................................... ManagerBrooke Watterud ............................... Office ManagerTodd Unruh ................................Operations ManagerHeidi Robbins .................Member Services ManagerKen Keysor ............Manager of Purchasing & StoresJoAnn Lunstad .............. Human Resources ManagerAshley Throntveit .......................... Billing CoordinatorJodi Nelson ...............................Cashier/ReceptionistBrandy Zepp ................................Work Order AnalystErin Fagerbakke ......... Work Order Clerk/Dispatcher Brook Blom ...............................Assistant AccountantCory Marschner ..... Energy Management SupervisorTroy Nelson .......................Meter Technician/LocatorDustin Logelin ............................. IT System ManagerEric Sieg ..................................Operations SupervisorLex Lindbo ............................................ Line ForemanScott Lesmeister ..................... Journeyman LinemanJosh Johnston .......................... Journeyman LinemanLogan Erickson ........................ Journeyman LinemanColton Maruskie ...................... Journeyman LinemanMichael Powell. ...........................Storekeeper Level I

KENMAREPete Stroklund............................ Service CoordinatorTom Rasmusson .........................Operations LaborerTyler Orvedal .....................Meter Technician/LocatorEthan Bahr ........................Meter Technician/LocatorJason Bruner ........................................ Line ForemanJoe Thomas ............................. Journeyman Lineman Gabe Ellis ................................. Journeyman Lineman Kyle Helmers ........................... Journeyman Lineman Terry Knutson .......................... Journeyman Lineman Brad Kjos .......................................Master ElectricianKelly Bauer ........................... Journeymen Electrician

CROSBYGeorge Knutson ................................... Line Foreman Randy Landsverk ................... .Journeyman LinemanDave Nelson ............................ Journeyman Lineman Levi Vangsness ........................ .Apprentice LinemanBill Books .............................. Journeymen ElectricianJerry Koppenhaver ............... Journeymen Electrician

Office Hours Monday through Friday8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 701-939-6671Toll-Free: 800-472-2983

www.bdec.coop bdec@bdec.coop

Information concerning accounts, payments and bills is available only during regular working hours.

Box 6 - 9549 Hwy. 5Columbus, ND 58727-0006

Power outages can occur anytime of the day or night in any kind of weather.

When your electricity goes off, check fuses and breakers at the meter pole and service entrance. Call neighbors to see if they have power. Then call BDEC at 1.800.472.2983 or 701.939.6671 and follow these steps:

� Press 1 to report your outage. A dispatcher will answer if available,and you can report your outage to him or her.

� If all the dispatchers are busy assisting other callers, an automatedoutage system will assist you.

Press 1 to report an outage using your phone number.

Press 2 to report the outage by meter number.

Press 3 to report downed lines or poles or if you have critical information about the cause of an outage.

� Once you have completely answered the questions, you will receive amessage confirming that your outage has been reported and that line crews have been or will be dispatched.

� If you experience difficulties with the automated service,press 0 at any time for assistance.

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Average Prices for Residential Electricity 2016 �gures, in cents per kWh

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Numbers rounded to nearest tenth of a cent

U.S. Average: 12.55¢ per kWh

Residential Average Price(cents per kilowatt-hour)

Under 10 ¢10¢ to 12.5¢

Over 12.5¢

VT: 17.4¢NH: 18.4¢MA: 19¢RI: 18.6¢CT: 20¢

NJ: 15.7¢DE: 13.4¢MD: 14.2¢DC: 12.3¢

ME15.8¢

NY17.6¢

PA13.9¢OH

12.5¢

MI15.2¢

IN11.8¢

IL12.5¢

WI14.1¢

MN12.7¢

IA11.9¢

MO11.2¢

AR9.9¢

AL12¢

KS13.1¢

TX11¢

NM12¢

MS10.5¢ LA

9.3¢

NE10.8¢

SD11.5¢

ND10.2¢

CO12.1¢

TN10.4¢

FL11¢

GA11.5¢

SC12.7¢

NC11¢

VA11.4¢KY

10.5¢

WV10.4¢

AZ12.2¢

UT11¢

NV11.4¢

CA17.4¢

WY11.1¢

MT10.9¢

ID9.9¢

OR10.7¢

WA9.5¢

AK20.3¢

OK10.2¢

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