CRST 2010 - Interview with Powerline Crew Foreman

Feb. 12, 2010 -
Thank you everyone. The initial crisis is over! Electricity is back on in Eagle Butte and surrounding communities.

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February 1, 2010 Utility crews are working overtime to get power back to the 14,000 residents of Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. With windchill averaging about 25º- below zero, these tough men are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to get electricity back to the residents. Foreman Matt Bauman with Karian Peterson Powerline Contracting out of Monte Video, MN graciously took time out of a busy schedule for this interview. Alan Veo is reporting from Ridgeview, SD

I'd like to thank everyone for your hard work and dedication to bring this news to public attention. I'd also like to personally invite everyone involved in getting the word out to Join the Cause on Facebook: http://www.causes.com/causes/440182

CRST 2010 Disaster Relief Information:
http://www.sioux.org/English/CRST_2010_Disaster_Relief.php

For more information on how you can help, please call the CRST Emergency Operations Center at: (605) 964-1313 and (605) 964-1314

Online Donations: The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has set up an online account on Piryx.com and all monetary donations can be made there. THANK YOU!
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/0oFFsK8c/Cheyenn-River-Sioux-Tribe/

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[iMBBonlyone]

thank you

[mikwid]

Much thanks for keeping us up-to-date on the progress concerning this issue.  Blessings to all those affected by this.