June 2017


NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC


Page 3 Smart digging means calling 811 before each job H


omeowners often make risky assumptions about whether or not they should get their utility lines marked, but every digging job requires a call—even small projects like planting trees and shrubs. Underground utilities, such as buried gas, water and electric lines, can be a shovel thrust away from turning any digging project into a disaster.


Play it safe by dialing 811 to find out where utility lines run on your property. Your call will be routed to a local “one call” center. Tell the operator where you're planning to dig and what type of work you will be doing, and affected local utilities will be notified.


In a few days, a locator will arrive to designate the ap- proximate location of any underground lines, pipes and cables. These areas will be marked with flags or paint so you'll know what's below. Then the safe digging can begin. Even simple tasks like installing a new mailbox post can damage utility lines, which can disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm diggers and potentially result in fines and repair costs. According to the Common Ground Alli- ance (CGA), a federally mandated group of underground utility and damage prevention industry professionals, survey data shows an underground utility line is damaged every six minutes in the U.S. because someone decided to dig without first dialing 811. The 811 service is free, prevents the inconvenience of having utilities interrupted and can help you avoid serious injury. For more information, visit www.call811.com.


Hidden account number contest


Congratulations to Danny Finley


for recognizing his account number in last month's newsletter. The other number belonged to Loren Boise.


For those of you who aren’t familiar with the contest, this is how it works. We have hidden two account numbers somewhere in the articles in this newsletter. The numbers will always be enclosed in parentheses and will look similar to this example (XXXXXX). If you recognize your account


number, all you have to do is give us a call on or before the 8th of the current month and we’ll give you a credit on your bill for the amount stated.


This month’s numbers are worth $25 each. Happy hunting!


1 box of lemon cake mix


7 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra to butter hands) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided (add 1/4 cup to batter, use the remaining sugar for coating the truffles)


Pour the cake mix into a large bowl and add in the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir to combine the ingredients.


If the mixture is crumbly, add an extra tablespoon of melted butter a little at a time until the dough holds together.


Pour the sugar into a large bowl or platter. Roll the cookie dough into 2"


balls and then roll in the sugar. After the lemon truffles have been rolled in the sugar, place in the refrigerator to set prior to serving.


Serves: 24 Lemon Truffles


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