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of any weather extremism, and thus, they should attempt to remain casually optimistic at the possibilities for the winter season. Although the season doesn’t officially get underway until the winter solstice on December 22, it’s hard not to term it winter when you’re scraping the ice off your windshield in the morning. The season is primarily known for the holidays it encompasses. One cannot enter the season without being thankful for the ones we love and care for while reflecting on those who are no longer with us and those less fortunate. Last month, many members of your cooperative enjoyed a plate of biscuits, gravy, pancakes, sausage, and applesauce at your annual member appreciation breakfast in Butternut. Our many thanks to those who donated food to the Lord’s Cupboard as the substantial contributions to those in need illustrate that the spirit of giving is in the air. Giving to those less fortunate is an annual ritual at Price Electric, and this year is no exception as the cooperative is once again offering donations to needy youths within the community through the Santa’s Elves Giving Tree in our front lobby. If you are interested in participating, just stop on by. One thing’s for sure—if you decide to donate, you will make a young child very happy and grateful. “We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder I want to thank you for working with us and allowing us to serve you this past year, from construction activities to right-of-way clearing, to accessing your property to identify outage related problems on your distribution system. You have always been more than gracious to us, which inspires us to work harder for you and is one of the primary reasons for our success. From the directors and staff, who work for you, our members, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! William L. Caynor Sr., CEO & President 15 www.price-electric.com December 2019 MY CO-OP PLUGGED IN One cannot enter the season without being thankful for the ones we love and care for while reflecting on those who are no longer with us and those less fortunate. As I sit down to convey my thoughts to you, some of the Washington Nationals baseball players are trying to come down from the excitement of winning the World Series. Other than the Nationals, the 1933 Washington Senators are the only team from the Capital to play in the World Series, and the Senators were defeated, while the Nationals capitalized on their opportunity and are now included in the record books. No one person made this possible; it took the entire team working as a unit to win the series. Babe Ruth said it best, “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” How true he was. Shifting sports, the NFL is in its 100th season, wow how time flies. More significantly, the Green Bay Packers are leading the NFC North. For those green and gold supporters reading this, “Go Pack, Go!” On the political front, the president’s impeachment inquiry continues in deliberation. Historically, the only two presidents impeached by the House of Representatives with committing “high crimes and misdemeanors” were Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson, and neither was convicted by the Senate. What will ultimately happen? We’ll have to stay tuned to see. The hurricane-force winds continue to push the fast- moving wildfires in California, which have intensified in recent years and appear to be initiated by climate change as conditions are drier than years past, creating a high probability of fire with the slightest of ignition source. The average temperature has increased by two degrees Fahrenheit since the beginning of the 20th century. In Wisconsin, we are experiencing wetter conditions, which coincides with projections of more precipitation in the upper Midwest. These weather patterns continue to affect our farmers from managing historical predictability to an unknown future. Winter’s on its way and the Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a cold and snowy coming season with a slew of snowstorms. Sounds great for energy sales and snowmobilers, but I think many are shrieking at the thought Wishing you a very Merry Christmas
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of any weather extremism, and thus, they should attempt to remain casually optimistic at the possibilities for the winter season. Althoughtheseasondoesn’tofficiallygetunderwayuntilthe winter solstice on December 22, it’s hard not to term it winter when you’re scraping the ice off your windshield in the morning. The season is primarily known for the holidays it encompasses. One cannot enter the season without being thankfulfortheonesweloveandcareforwhilereflectingon those who are no longer with us and those less fortunate. Last month, many members of your cooperative enjoyed a plate of biscuits, gravy, pancakes, sausage, and applesauce at your annual member appreciation breakfast in Butternut.
Our many thanks to those who donated food to the Lord’s Cupboard as the substantial contributions to those in need illustrate that the spirit of giving is in the air. Giving to those less fortunate is an annual ritual at Price Electric,
and this year is no exception as the cooperative is once again offering donations to needy youths within the community through the Santa’s Elves Giving Tree in our front lobby. If you are interested in participating, just stop on by. One thing’s for sure—if you decide to donate, you will make a young child very happy and grateful. “We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder I want to thank you for working with us and allowing us to serve you this past year, from construction activities to right-of-way clearing, to accessing your property to identify outage related problems on your distribution system. You have always been more than gracious to us, which inspires us to work harder for you and is one of the primary reasons for our success. From the directors and staff, who work for you, our members, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
William L. Caynor Sr., CEO & President
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One cannot enter the season without being thankful for the ones we love and care for while reflecting on those who are no longer with us and those less fortunate.
As I sit down to convey my thoughts to you, some of the Washington Nationals baseball players are trying to come down from the excitement of winning the World Series. Other
than the Nationals, the 1933 Washington Senators are the only team from the Capital to play in the World Series, and the Senators were defeated, while the Nationals capitalized on their opportunity and are now included in the record books. No one person made this possible; it took the entire team working as a unit to win the series. Babe Ruth said it best, “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” How true he was. Shifting sports, theNFLisinits100thseason,wowhowtimeflies.Moresignificantly,theGreenBayPackersareleadingtheNFCNorth. For those green and gold supporters reading this, “Go Pack, Go!” On the political front, the president’s impeachment inquiry continues in deliberation. Historically, the only two presidents impeached by the House of Representatives with committing “high crimes and misdemeanors” were Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson, and neither was convicted by the Senate. What will ultimately happen? We’ll have to stay tuned to see. The hurricane-force winds continue to push the fast-movingwildfiresinCalifornia,whichhaveintensifiedinrecent years and appear to be initiated by climate change as conditions are drier than years past, creating a high probabilityoffirewiththeslightestofignitionsource.The average temperature has increased by two degrees Fahrenheit since the beginning of the 20th century. In Wisconsin, we are experiencing wetter conditions, which coincides with projections of more precipitation in the upper Midwest. These weather patterns continue to affect our farmers from managing historical predictability to an unknown future. Winter’s on its way and the Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a cold and snowy coming season with a slew of snowstorms. Sounds great for energy sales and snowmobilers, but I think many are shrieking at the thought
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas
NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM COMING TO PRICE ELECTRIC IN 2020Effective January 1, 2020, Price Electric will no longer be participating in the Focus on Energy program. While we realize that many members have been able to take advantage of Focus on Energy programs in the past, it is our hope that our new energyefficiencyprogramwillbeable to better serve more members seekingenergyefficiencyincentives.Please see the January 2020 issue of Wisconsin Electric Cooperative News for more information on this exciting new program!
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2020 director nominations are quickly approaching! Join us to learn what the board does, how to become a nominee, and how to potentially serve in a reserve role. Learn about your Cooperative and get involved. You could be the next PEC director—experience, education, and a background that can assist with cooperative board governance and industry decision-making is a plus.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR: DIRECTORSHIPWould you like to help shape the future of your Cooperative?
PEC Wants YOU!
Price Electric is turning 80 in 2020!
PEC is celebrating its 80th birthday in 2020 with special events and treats for members all year long! Watch future issues of Wisconsin Electric Cooperative News, www.price-electric.com and the 2020 PEC calendar for more information!
Price Electric Cooperative wishes you and yours a Merry
and Bright Holiday Season!
Holiday Office ClosingsThe Price Electric office will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, December 24
and Wednesday, December 25 and for New Year’s Day on
Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
January 9, 2020 5–6:30 p.m.
RSVP required by January 6 • 715-339-2155
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2019 BREAKFAST IN THE NORTHLAND
Thank you to all of the members who joined us for the 2019 Breakfast in the Northland member appreciation breakfast
held on Saturday, October 19, at Butternut Park. Hope to see you at next year’s breakfast!
Price Electric’s CEO, Bill Caynor, and HR Administrator, Wendee Wagner, met with Butternut School’s 6th through 8th graders in November to discuss careers in the electric distribution industry. Students learned about careers at the Cooperative, with discussion about the departments in the company,andthevariousrolesemployeesfill.Theylearnedabout the education needed to work in particular positions and the training associated with linework. They also were able to tryonsomelineworkerprotectivegearandseefirsthandthedamage electricity can cause when they participated in hands-on examination of damaged power line equipment, as well as hear stories about strange things lineworkers sometimes see on the job. Price Electric is proud to participate in educational opportunities for students in its service area.
CEO TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUTCAREERS IN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Above, left to right: Accounts Specialist Jenni Janak and District 9 Director Francis Gwinn present Greg Wagner of the Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry with donations
from the food drive held at the breakfast. At left: PEC board directors Mike Atkinson and Francis Gwinn share a moment between greeting guests.
Above: Members were served a hearty breakfast of pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links, and applesauce by the PEC board of directors.
Right: Young members enjoy the activities at the kids’ table.
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Price Electric Puzzler
How closely are you reading your issue of WEC News? Each month, we will present a question whose answer can be found in the issue. Return the answer, and you could receive a $25 bill credit! Please drop off or mail your answer to Price Electric or email your answer to [email protected]. A winner will be drawn from all correct entries on December 31. The winners of the October PEC Puzzler were Todd and Judy Jones. Congratulations!
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REBATE UPDATESo far in 2019, PEC members have received $8,586 in energy efficiency rebates from Price Electric and Dairyland Power Cooperative, and $26,053 in incentives and savings from Focus on Energy programs. Please contact Price Electric or visit www.price-electric.com for more information on how you can take advantage of energy efficiency incentives available for PEC members!
Please return to Price Electric Cooperative, W6803 Springs Drive, P.O. Box 110,
Phillips, WI, 54555
William L. Caynor Sr., President/CEOW6803 Springs Drive, P.O. Box 110, Phillips, WI 54555
715-339-2155 • 800-884-0881www.price-electric.com
OfficeHours:Monday–Friday,7:30a.m.–4p.m.
School Supply DonationStudents at Butternut School are pictured with the items donated to PEC’s Back to School drive. Thank you to all members who contributed!
DECEMBER 31 IS THE DEADLINE FOR 2019 REBATES!Besuretoturninanyremaining2019energyefficiencyrebateformstoPECbyDecember 31. Any rebate applications received after December 31 will be subject to 2020 rebate amounts. Don’t forget that rebate forms must be received within 3 months of purchase. Rebates are available for new Energy Star appliances, refrigerator/freezer recycling,energyefficientlighting,HVAC,andmore.Pleasevisitwww.price-electric.com,stopbythePriceElectricoffice,orgiveusacalltogetyourrebateforms.
Celebrate the Holidays
with Price Electric! Stop by the PEC Member Service Center on Fridays in December
for cookies and coffee!
