Ruralite Country

Ruralite Country is a collection of local features taken from our monthly Ruralite magazine. It's our way of celebrating the great place we call home and the interesting people who share it with us. If you have a Ruralite story idea, contact Nadine.

2006

January
A Conoisseur of Coffee, Page 4-5
Christmas Event Stresses Giving, Page 8
Winter Tips and a Few Thoughts, Page 25
Christmas Spirit Shines in Goldendale, Page 28
Christmas Spirit Shines in Goldendale Cont., Page 29
Renewable Energy Legislation, Back Page

February
In Mint Condition, Page 4-5
KPUD Board Adopts New Budget, Page 8
Bad Weather Causes Power Outages, Page 8
Operation Warm Heart: A Giving Tradition, Page 25
Read Your Meter, Page 25
Is Your Heating System Dysfunctional? Page 28
Annual Irrigator's Meeting, Page 28
Lyle Wastewater Treatment Facility Construction Nears Completion, Page 29
BPA Announces Rate Increase, Back Page

March
Blue Light to Pucker Huddle, Page 4-5
KPUD Points the Way to Clean Power, Page 8
Heat Pump Owners This is for You, Page 25
Lessons From Louisiana, Page 28-29
Wind Project Moving Forward, Back Page

April
Patriot Acts & She Traveled The World, Pages 4-5
Heat Pump Maintenance, Page 8
Easter Safety / Spring Projects, Page 25
Efficient Outdoor Lighting / Call Before You Dig, Page 28
True Cost of Salmon Protection / Observe Electrical Safety Month, Page 29
Tips For Country Living, Back Page

May
Around the World and Back, Page 4-5
Standards Raised for Air Conditioning Efficiency, Page 8
Play it Safe During Lightning Storms, Page 25
Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Northwest Fish Recovery, Page 28-29
Klickitat Company Town History, Back Page

June
Art Down on the Farm, Page 4-5
Klickitat PUD Dedicates Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, Page 8
Let Color Bring Life to your House, Page 25
Lighting Makes the Perfect Grad Gift, Page 25
In Appreciation: National Electrical Safety Month, Safe Drinking Water Week
Klickitat System Monitored by SCADA, Page 29
Saturday Market Grand Opening a Big Success, Page 29
Are Hybrid Cars the Answer? Back Page

July
Moving Up on the Westside, Page 4-5
Construction on Klickitat's New Wastewater Facility Under Way, Page 8
Understanding Net Metering, Page 25
C&RD Program is Nearly Over, Page 28
Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo Queen Wins at Rose Festival, Page 29
Water, Water Everywhere, Not a Drop to Drink, Back Page

August
Market Day in Goldendale, Page 4-5
Regional Disposal Company Helps Roosevelt Community, Page 8
Bill Hamm Retires after 23-Year Career, Page 25
KPUD Welcomes New Bookkeeper, Page 25
Wind Farmer, July Newsletter, Page 28-29
Annual Fish Tales, Back Page

September
Living It Up at the Lyle Hotel, Page 4-5
Celebrating Public Power, Page 8
Renewable Energy Systems Tax Incentives, Page 25
Linemen Get Annual Re-certification, Page 28
Engineering Department Sees Changes, Page 29
Long Term Regional Dialogue: Meeting Future Energy Needs, Back Page

October
Back in Good Health, Pages 4-5
Let KPUD Install Surge Protection for Your Home, Page 8
KPUD Welcomes New Bookkeeper, Page 25
Eddie Mata is KPUD's Walkley Scholarship Nominee, Page 25
Recalling Life Before Electricity, Pages 28-29
Public Power and Local Control, Back Page

November
Klickitat Wine Uncorked, Page 4-5
A Campaign of Misinformation, Page 8
Operating Your Electric Generator Safely, Page 25
KPUD Welcomes New Customer Service Representative, Page 25
Harnessing The Winds Power, Page 28
Aaron Cochran Honored with KPUD's 'Power of Youth' Award, Page 29
From the KPUD Commissioners, Back Page

December
Get Ready for Winter, Page 8
Be Prepared for Power Outages, Page 25
Gift Certificates Make Someone's Holiday A Little Brighter, Page 28
Operation Warm Heart Generosity Helps Others, Page 28
Meet Our New Energy Services Specialist, Page 29
Klickitat's New Wastewater System is Complete, Page 29
Renewable Energy Initiative Passes, Back Page