Looking to save energy in the kitchen this weekend? Follow these simple tips!Turn the oven or stove burners off a few minutes before your food is ready —they will remain hot enough to finish cooking the food.Don’t preheat the oven…
Country Cookin' is a compilation of recipes from our member cooperatives. East River has been compiling recipes for 33 years! If you would like to submit a recipe for the 2018 cookbook you can email kstone@eastriver.coop or send a fax…
Country Cookin' is a compilation of recipes from our member cooperatives. East River has been compiling recipes for 33 years! If you would like to submit a recipe for the 2018 cookbook you can email kstone@eastriver.coop or send a fax…
Children and adults both love Halloween. However, decorative lights, fog machines, black lights and animatronics can all be electrical hazards if you are not cautious. Check for electrical hazards to avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock. Follow these…
October is National Energy Awareness Month! It's a great time of year to pay attention to your energy use and see if there is anything you can do to be more efficient. Here are five tips to make sure you…
October is National Co-op Month and your local electric cooperatives are excited to take this time to share our mission and values! “Co-ops Commit” is the theme for this year’s celebration, spotlighting the countless ways cooperatives meet the needs of…
Farmers know that safety is more than a precaution. It’s a way of life. Because of that, most farm workers are aware of the dangers that come with the job, and know how to avoid the risks and consequences of…
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives partnered with South Dakota FFA to promote farm safety at the South Dakota State Fair. Farm equipment is getting larger and the increased height could lead to more contacts with power lines. Touchstone Energy Cooperatives want to…
On August 9, East River teamed up with Sioux Valley Energy, Southeastern Electric, Union County, Clay-Union Electric and Central Electric to host Ag Appreciation Day at the Sioux Empire Fair. During this annual event, the cooperatives serve a free meal…
The date August 11, or 8/11, serves as an easy reminder for members to call 811 prior to any digging projects. When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility…