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The Power of Cooperation, pg. 4 Meet Director Froelich, pg. 9 Operation Round Up, pg, 11
Harvest season brings hard work and can be exhausting, but remember to take caution when operating large machinery near power lines, inspect the height of equipment to determine clearance, and stay at least 10 feet away from power lines.
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editorial America’s Electric Cooperatives
Marshal Albright, President/CEO
One of the seven cooperative principles is “Cooperation Among Cooperatives.” In the United States, 831 electric cooperatives serve 56 percent of the nation’s landmass and provide power to more than 42 million people. In 1942, farmers and ranchers formed the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to secure electricity to better their lives. As the national service organization that represents
America’s electric cooperatives, NRECA works to empower electric cooperatives and to help ensure their long-term success in several ways: · Amplifying the voice of America’s electric cooperatives and their consumer-members in Washington, D.C. · Working with elected officials to keep electricity safe, reliable and affordable. · Helping the employees of electric cooperatives learn and grow professionally. · Promoting the cooperative business model and the benefits of co-op membership. · Researching and communicating with NRECA voting members regarding tax laws, environmental and other issues. · Spearheading programs to strengthen co-ops and their communities, such as advocacy campaigns and workforce development initiatives. Today, America’s electric cooperatives bring that same spirit of purpose and cooperation
to the changing needs of a new generation of cooperative consumer-members. Here are a few statistics about electric cooperatives: · In 2017, America’s electric cooperatives sold over 437 billion kilowatt-hours to consumermembers. · Support 611,600 jobs. · Score higher than other utilities in the American Customer Satisfaction Index. · Leaders in reducing power plant emissions to provide clean air. · Leaders in the development of renewable energy. By working together through local, national, regional, and international structures, America’s electric cooperatives improve services, bolster local economies, and deal effectively with social and community needs. For more information about NRECA and America’s electric cooperatives, you can visit the website at www.electric.coop and see pages 4-7 of this issue.
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September The Cass County Electric Board of Directors met on September 24, 2019 and discussed the following topics: • Approved the September 2019, consent agenda of the regular board meeting consisting of: minutes of the previous meeting, monthly department reports, board compensation schedule, and the August Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA). • President/CEO Marshal Albright gave the President’s Report, reporting on: the NRECA Region 6 Meeting; updates from meetings attended; the Valley Prosperity Partnership, and Grand Farm; and gave an overview of the upcoming Member Meetings. • Accepted the August 2019 financial report. • Visited with David Noess, of Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange, to review the Cooperative’s property and liability coverage. • Member-owned renewable energy report. • Received a presentation on padmounted switch gear failures and what is being done to remedy the situation. • Approved the September 2019 estate capital credit payments. • Reviewed upcoming meetings and events. • Authorized Director Triebold as voting delegate for the NRECA director election.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
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JUNE 19-26, 2020 Please submit your entry addressing the following question: If chosen as a Youth Tour delegate, you will be traveling to Washington, D.C., with the co-op representatives from North Dakota to experience and learn about America’s rich history. What moment in American history do you wish you had been a part of and what would you have contributed? • Essay • • Video • • In-person Interview • • Graphic Design Project • The quality of work is more important than the quantity. Submit entries at casscountyelectric.com/youthtour by January 31, 2020. • You must be a sophomore or junior in high school. • Your parents or guardian must be served by Cass County Electric. • Contact us at 701-356-4400 or ccec@kwh.com with questions.
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Board of Directors: Marcy Svenningsen, Chairman Jeff Triebold, Vice Chairman Glenn Mitzel, Secretary Sid Berg, Treasurer Douglas Anderson John Froelich Kalvin Hoff Wendy Loucks Thomas J. Seymour Executive Staff: Marshal Albright, President/ CEO Jodi Bullinger, VP of Engineering & Operations Paul Matthys, VP of Member & Energy Services Chad Sapa, VP of Corporate Services & CFO Tim Sanden, VP of Information Technology & CIO Highline Notes (USPS 244-740) is published monthly by Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc., 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104. Periodicals postage paid at Fargo, North Dakota 58104, and at additional mailing offices. Subscription Rate: 28¢/month. Postmaster: Send address changes to Highline Notes 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200 Fargo, ND 58104 © Copyright Cass County Electric Cooperative 2019. All rights reserved. Questions: 701-356-4400 800-248-3292 info@kwh.com Call before you dig: 800-795-0555 or 811 Information about the cooperative, articles of incorporation, bylaws and more can be found at casscountyelectric.com. November 2019 Highline Notes 3
America’s Electric Cooperatives
From booming suburbs to remote rural communities, America’s electric cooperatives are energy providers and engines of economic development. Electric cooperatives play a vital role in transforming communities.
Cooperatives
Power
56% of the
nation’s landmass. Own and maintain
Power over
Serve
(2.6 million miles)
businesses, homes, schools and farms in 48 states.
people across
42%
of U.S. electric distribution lines that serve our communities.
20 million 42 million
831 distribution cooperatives are the foundation of the electric cooperative network. They were built by and serve co-op members in the community with the delivery of electricity and other services.
88% of U.S. counties.
62 generation & transmission cooperatives provide wholesale power to distribution co-ops through their own electric generation facilities or by purchasing power on behalf of the distribution members.
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Electricity use and energy mix 8%
2 % Oil, Other
Non-Hydro Renewables
Co-ops use advanced communications and automation technology to improve reliability and efficiency while reducing environmental impacts by growing the use of renewable resources.
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10 % Hydro
40% Coal
2017
RETAIL FUEL MIX
15 % Nuclear
Note: Non-hydro renewables include owned and directly purchased generation, plus generation in the mix from wholesale market purchases and do not reflect renewable credits.
25%
Natural Gas
• Co-ops added 333,013 new members in 2017.
20% Commercial
• 83% of electric co-ops had a net increase in members in 2017.
Source: NRECA
3 % Other 53%
Residential
• Electricity demand at co-ops decreased about one-half of one percent in 2017, with co-op retail sales reaching 437 billion kilowatt-hours.
2017 SALES 437 billion kWh
• Co-op residential electricity sales decreased 2%. • Commercial & industrial sales increased 2.85%; irrigation sales decreased 6.3%.
24%
Industrial
Source: NRUCFC, RUS and EIA
Electricity sales growth
Co-ops generate
Co-op sales growth rates generally surpass that of the electric utility industry as a whole.
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Co-ops are reducing emissions … Cleaner air Cooperatives are meeting member expectations by reducing emissions through a combination of emissionreduction measures at power plants and fuel switching to natural gas and renewables.
Co-ops have: Reduced sulphur dioxide emissions 68% from 2009-2017.
Reduced nitrogen oxide emissions 34% from 2009-2017.
TOTAL SO2 EMISSIONS
TOTAL NOX EMISSIONS
(short tons)
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Thousands
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Reduced carbon dioxide emissions 9% since 2009 while increasing generation by more than 12 million megawatt-hours.
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… and jumpstarting renewable energy growth • Since 2010, co-op renewable energy capacity has increased 145% from 4 gigawatts to 9.7 gigawatts. More than 90% of electric co-ops provide electricity generated by renewable energy resources. • A Department of Energy partnership with 17 electric co-ops has supported the development of 30 megawatts of utility-scale solar in 10 states. • Co-ops also purchase 10 gigawatts of hydropower from federal power marketing administrations. • More than 560 co-ops in 36 states use enough wind energy to serve 2 million homes.
Cooperative solar is skyrocketing Solar Capacity (megawatts AC)
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Electric cooperatives are economic engines in their communities
JOBS
contributed $88.4 billion to the U.S. GDP annually
In 2017, electric cooperatives supported 611,600 American jobs 68,200 electric co-op jobs 97,600 contractor jobs 170,900 supplier jobs 274,900 consumer spending jobs invested $12 billion annually in local economies
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generated more than $22 billion in federal, state and local taxes Source: The Economic Impact of America’s Electric Cooperatives, FTI Consulting, March 2019
The cooperative difference Electric co-ops are local energy and technology providers. They are shaped by the specific needs of the communities they serve. This local, member-driven structure is one reason why cooperatives enjoy the highest consumer-satisfaction scores within the electric industry, according to J.D. Power and Associates and the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.
• Electric cooperatives are built by and belong to the communities they serve. They are led by members from the community and are uniquely suited to meet local needs. • In 2017, America’s electric co-ops returned more than $1.1 billion in excess revenue to their consumer-members.
• Co-ops earned the top spot in the J.D. Power and Associates 2017 Electric Utility Customer Satisfaction Study. • Electric cooperatives, on average, score three points higher than all other electric companies, according to the 2017 American Consumer Satisfaction Index. Source: NRECA
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DIRECTOR ELECTIONS Announcement of 2020 Director Elections Any Cass County Electric member interested in becoming a director, may contact Karen Egeberg at 701-356-4405 for a 2020 director election petition packet. In compliance with cooperative bylaw requirements, a petition, biographical information and such other information as the board or credentialing committee may require to establish and verify the qualifications of the proposed director to serve must be delivered to the Cooperative office no less than (90) days (by Jan. 22, 2020) prior to the date of the Annual Member Meeting of Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at which an election will be held: District at-large District 4 District 5(2)
Marcy Svenningsen (I) Jeffrey Triebold (I) Thomas Seymour (I)
Valley City Fargo West Fargo
Each director is elected by ballot for a three-year term. Nominees must be a bona fide resident of the director district in which they are seeking directorship. (See District Map)
* Director 9 is an at-large position
District 1
District 4
District 2
District 5 (3 Directors)
District 3
District 6
The names of all candidates who submit the required information in the time and manner specified in Article III. Section 3.6 of the bylaws will be submitted to a credentialing committee consisting of between three and eight members, as determined by the board of directors. The credentialing committee may require candidates to provide and verify additional information deemed relevant by the credentialing committee. (Cass County Electric Cooperative bylaws and articles of incorporation can be found at casscountyelectric.com; a written copy is also available upon request.)
THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS!
ANNUAL MEETING: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - Delta by Marriott, Fargo 8 Highline Notes November 2019
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MEET DIRECTOR FROELICH A few miles outside of Valley City, N.D., where the sun-kissed fields of gold meet the wind-swept blades of grass, you’ll find a long, narrow, gravel road that weaves its way to a farmhouse, where John Froelich, Cass County Electric Cooperative, District 1 Director, lives.
essential roles in the surrounding communities.
When he is not busy with those jobs, he volunteers his time as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, delivers meals to the elderly, and he manages the cemetery near his house in Valley City. In 2008, Froelich describes his “perfect Froelich was elected as a Barnes morning” as waking up in his County commissioner and still farmhouse and sitting at the kitchen holds the position. He also holds the table with a bowl of Raisin Bran, his portfolio for numerous departments cup of hot coffee in one hand, and and boards for Barnes County. the daily newspaper scrolling on his iPad in is other. When the sun is shining and the ground is dry, Froelich hops onto his Growing up and living on a farm lawnmower and drives one mile up and ranch, Froelich embodies the the road to the cemetery in hopes of definition of a hard worker, from keeping it pristine. working dawn until dusk in 2,000 acres of wheat, corn, and sunflowers “When I first started mowing it, I to at one point managing a herd was paid $125 to mow three times of 400 cattle roaming the pasture, a year. Now, I do it for free,” Froelich including 100 registered Angus said. Froelich is not in it for the cows. Froelich farmed for 35 years money. He keeps the cemetery in until 1998 when he retired. Though excellent condition because his Froelich is retired, he still plays grandparents, parents, sisters, and
his first wife Jan are all buried there - it’s his way of paying tribute to them. Someday, he will be buried in the same cemetery next to Jan. Froelich has experienced many adventures throughout his life, one being enlisted in the North Dakota Air National Guard Happy Hooligans for six years. During his time in the guard, he was a weapons mechanic and loaded rockets onto airplanes. The main goal of those airplanes was to stop the Russian heavy bombers from coming over the North Pole. When asked why he enjoys being a board member, Froelich says looking to the future and remembering the past helps him provide the best possible service to the members. As a 24-year Cass County Electric Cooperative director, he cares about his neighbors, his community and the members he has yet to meet.
“When I first started mowing the cemetery, I was paid $125 to mow three times a year. Now, I do it for free,” Froelich said.
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crew Welcome New Employee Ryan Lee
Cass County Electric Cooperative welcomed Ryan Lee as our new GIS specialist in August. Lee comes to us from Columbia Rural Electric Association, which is in the apple-growing state of Washington. Lee plays a vital role in helping Cass County Electric remain safe and reliable for employees, contractors, and our members, by creating and maintaining our mapping system. In this role, he identifies every piece of equipment on the system. Equipment includes items like transformers, poles, meters. When another employee installs a new meter, Lee not only notes the member’s address for the new equipment but the precise location on the property. During an outage, our line crew can open our maps and know exactly where they need to start looking for an issue to restore the power. The mapping system improves our reliability and decreases outage restoration time. As the number of consumer-member continues to increase, it’s Lee’s role to keep our maps up-to-date, so at Cass County Electric Cooperative we can provide affordable and reliable energy.
Q&A with Ryan Lee, GIS Specialist What is your favorite song? “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles What’s your favorite food? Sushi What are your interests/hobbies? Hunting, fishing, tabletop games, video games, woodworking. What’s your dream vacation? New Zealand or Iceland What’s your favorite season and why? Fall, because it includes hunting, cool weather and changing leaves
If you won the lottery, what is the first purchase you would make? A monthlong family vacation If you could travel back in time, what time period would you go to and why? Any prehistoric time when dinosaurs roamed, to see them living and breathing, and to view the landscape. Tell us about your family and/or pets. My wife, McKenzie, and I were born and raised in Minnesota. After college, we moved to Washington to pursue our careers. After six years, we were ready to move back to the Midwest. We have three wonderful children, Everett (5), Orson (3), and Ingrid (1), who are all excited to be closer to their grandparents and family.
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ORU Operation Round Up
Doing together what can’t be done individually! September 2019
Applications reviewed Organization 16 Individual 4 Emergency 3 Applications approved Organization 14 $49,500 Individual 2 $2,500 Emergency 3 $2,650 Applications denied 4 Applications tabled 0
_______________________________________________ 2019 Year-to-Date Summary Per member average contribution $3.87 Average member participation 81.6% Total income $142,632 (Income includes contributions, interest earned, and donations/memorials.)
Applications approved
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Interested in joining the Operation Round Up team as a director? The 14-member board of directors meets quarterly and determines the distribution of monies based on available funds, assistance required, and severity of needs. Please contact Jessica Mack at 701-356-4401 for additional information. To enroll, withdraw, or request additional information on the Operation Round Up Program, please contact our member accounts team at 701-356-4400 or 800-248-3292.
Featured Recipient: Hope Blooms Hope Blooms is a budding nonprofit that repurposes donated flowers by rearranging them into beautiful bedside bouquets and delivering them to community members in need. Hope Blooms aims to spread hope, happiness, and healing by using the bouquets as reminders that everyone matters. They have created and delivered bouquets for those with long-term illnesses, those in hospice care, residents in nursing homes, and families facing difficult times.
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Ham Pickle Roll Ups Mindy Tervola Ingredients 1 Package sliced ham 8 oz. Cream cheese 1 Jar pickles Preparation Slather some cream cheese on a slice of ham and then lay a pickle in the middle of the ham slice. Roll it up and then slice it evenly. Perfect to grab and go.
Sausage Dip
Tammy Davis Fraase Ingredients 1 lb. Ground pork sausage 1 lb. Spicy ground pork sausage 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder 1/2 tsp. Minced dried onion 16 oz. Cream cheese, cubed 20 oz. Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilis (undrained) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 c. Shredded cheddar cheese, divided Minced fresh chives, for garnish Preparation Add both sausages to a large skillet and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon as you cook, until sausage is browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain cooked sausage, then add to slowcooker insert. Top with garlic powder, dried onion, cubed cream cheese, Ro-Tel, hot sauce, pinch of salt and pepper, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir well, then cover and cook on high for 1.5-2 hours. Remove cover and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese, then cover again and cook another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with minced chives and serve hot. Enjoy with chips.
food Recipes from your Kitchen
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Kimberly Peters Larson Ingredients 2 (8 oz.) Packages cream cheese, room temperature 1 c. Ranch dressing ž c. Red Franks Red Hot Sauce Original 2 Cans canned chicken 1 Package shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Mix all ingredients together and add to crock pot. Cook on low for 1-2 hours until hot and bubbly. Enjoy with chips.
Corn Dip Tiffany Knutson Ingredients 15 oz. can Corn, drained 22 oz. can Mexicorn, drained (Can use southwest corn) 1 c. Sour cream 1 c. Mayonnaise 1 Bundle green onions, chopped 2 c. Shredded cheese Tortilla chips Preparation Mix together corn, mexicorn, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions and cheese. If desired, reserve a few tablespoons of chopped green onion or cheese to garnish the top of the dip. Serve dip immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Queso Kimberly Peters Larson Ingredients 1 lb. White American cheese cubed 1 c. Half and half 1/4 c. Salsa verde Optional garnishes: 1 c. Pico de gallo Preparation Place the cheese, salsa verde and half and half in a pan over med. heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Serve immediately, top with pico de gallo. Enjoy with chips.
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d safety 9 Slow Cooker Safety Tips
The safety of our members, employees and communities is our number one priority. If you are looking for a speaker on electrical safety, call our manager of safety at 701-356-4400.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the number one cause of U.S. home fires. While the odds of your slow cooker starting on fire are slim, you can never be too careful when it comes to kitchen safety. Keep your family safe this holiday season with these slow cooker safety tips.
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Inspect the slow cooker cord every time you use it. Check for frayed or exposed wires.
Thaw first. Always thaw meat before putting it into a slow cooker. If frozen pieces are used, they may not reach 140° at the correct time and could result in food-borne illness. Don’t cook on warm. Do not use a warm setting for cooking food. That setting is designed to keep cooked food hot. Soak and boil dried beans first. Dried beans, especially kidney beans, contain a natural toxin. Soak beans for 12 hours, rinse and then boil on the stovetop for at least 10 minutes before adding them to a slow cooker. Put vegetables on the bottom or sides. Vegetables cook the slowest, so place them near the heat, at the bottom and sides of the slow cooker. Keep the lid on. Do not lift the lid unnecessarily during the cooking cycle. Each time the lid is raised, the internal temperature drops 10° to 15°, and the process is slowed by 30 minutes. Check with a food thermometer. Before taking a bite, check the meat with a food thermometer to make sure it has reached a safe internal temperature. (Roasts: 145° to 160°; Poultry: 165°; Soups & sauces: 165°) Cool properly. Do not leave cooked food to cool in the crock. Eat immediately or place leftovers in shallow containers and refrigerate them. Do not reheat food or leftovers in a slow cooker. Instead, reheat on stovetop or microwave (165° or above) and transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm (140° or above).
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For Sale 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, 176K mi, no rust, $4,500. 701-412-6606
work, 3rd row seats, cargo doors, great hunting vehicle, $1,000. 701-840-1094 or 701-749-2646
Fairbanks Ultegra® Junior Scale in Fargo. Cap: 70#, sz: 11” x 11” x 1.5”, connects to computer via USB, LCD display, 100% satisfaction or refund w/30 days. Use w/shipping software or as a stand-alone scale, $85. 701-793-0258
Pride Lift Chair 320-558 Med., beautiful pacific blue, velvety upholstery, remote. Purchased new in March 2018 from Sanford Health, pd. $1,170 asking $700, you pick up. 701.306.0624.
2 wall L.P gas steam tables, used, $150. Glass display case 7’ x 2’ x 4’, free. English ortho flex saddle, best offer. 218640-3092 2018 Yamaha Zuma 50F Scooter, 1,300 mi, exc. cond. Purchased in Fargo for $2,849, selling for $2,000. 701-799-7221 1800s German antique hutch, 2 glass doors, 2 med. drawers, 1 lg. drawer, center mirror, very good cond., $3,500. 701-282-0591 1994 JD Snow Blower, working but needs work, $200/OBO. Old 14’ aluminum fishing boat w/9.5 hp Evinrude Sportwin motor, $225. Old Huntington upright piano, BO. 701-5521015 2003 Honda Accord. 157K mi., good cond., leather interior, new tires, 2nd owner, well cared for, oil changed at 3K mi., no rust, runs great, very dependable. $3,800/OBO. 701-237-5084 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Synergy Green Metallic limited edition paint, 6.2L LS3 V8, cold air intake, flowmaster exhaust, manual 6 speed trans., brembo brakes 20” wheels, leather power seats, heated seats, heads up display, ~37k mi. $22,000/OBO. 701-3065034 APF rifle, new in box w/vortex red dot site, extra clip. 701-882-3245 1995 red Suburban, 243k mi., 4 x 4, automatic, elec. windows & locks, cloth interior, new tires, some rust, AC doesn’t
Vision Fitness E4000 exercise bike, very good cond., $50. 701-371-3649 Solid oak lighted mirrored curio cabinet, 7 glass shelves, ex. cond. & quality, 82” x 37” x 18”, shelves 12.5” deep. Pics avail., $400. bflaur@yahoo.com 563-468-8650 Red Lion 2 ½ hp elec. irrigation pump, $75. 4 x 17” mag wheel rims, $240/ OBO. Craftsman power sander, $15. Lg adj. shelving unit, $20. Brass lamp & table, $25. 5 gal. Igloo water cooler, $10. Pedestal (squirrel proof) bird feeder, $20. 701-306-7560 Shop Christmas early, sets of embroidered dishtowels w/squirrels, dogs, fruit, clowns & more. Quilts: baby, lap, some made w/vintage hankies. Make memory bears, pillows. 701-2932930 3 in 1: Poker, bumper, pool table, $40. 701-235-4761 2014 Kia Optima Premium 4-dr Sedan, 47K mi, w/all tech, silver w/grey perforated interior, AC, rear cameras, sun roof, GPS, remote start, engine block heater, 10-way power seats, heated steering wheel, garage stored, $16,500. 701-277-0780 Troy-Bilt 24” snow blower, like new, $350. 701-430-0644 Many Tiffany Lamps, like new, $30/ea. Casio Keyboard w/stand & bench, $150. Black Round Kitchen Table & 4 padded chairs, $65. Lg heavy wood mirror 30 1/2” x 32 1/2”, $20. 701-200-3976
Life Fitness 5500 HR Elliptical, $600. Proform Personal Trainer Treadmill, $400. Budweiser Pool Table Light, $250. 701-212-6902 2004 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 low hrs, $1,600. 6.4’ x 12’ alumimum utility trailer w/tool box, good tires, LED lights, no gate/ramp, $1,200. 6’ SnowSport aluminum plow blade w/out mount, $500. 701-760-0286 Vito Alto Saxphone, $700.00 & BundyII Alto Saxophone, $900/OBO. 701-2323681 1994 CM, black, steel straight-load, bumper hitch 2 horse trailer. Saddle rack under the hay shelf. Channeled rubber floor mats, some surface rust, good cond., $1,000. 701-371-1208 (C), 218287-1679 (H/evenings) 1964 JD 2010 w/JD 36A Loader, wide front, 40 hp, 4 cylinder gas engine, live PTO, full loader hydraulics, new 13.8 x 36 rear tires, shows 3,420 hrs., hr meter not currently working, $4,950. 712-577-2679 Garage Door, 16’x8’, Midland white insulated door w/2 windows in the top panel, Complete w/track & springs. Paid $1,300, selling for $1,000. (701) 678-2908 or lizmart@drtel.net 2 solid wood chairs, great project chairs, $15/ea. or both for $25. 701-361-0597 Wanted Footed glass ice cream sundae dishes. 701-298-8494 Snow Blower: Cat. 1, 3-pt, 74’-90’, 540 PTO w/hydraulic shoot. 701-793-2201 Smaller pickup (i.e. S 10) w/lower miles & good cond. 701-361-0597 Brush mower, good cond., 701-8660678
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s events Important Dates. Energy Tips. Safety Reminders. - November SUNDAY
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CAREGIVER APPRECIATION DAY
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Check your email inbox for your Co-op Current.
BLACK FRIDAY - Give the gift of efficiency! Look for great deals on energy efficient appliances.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY shop local! Check connections.coop for local Co-op Connections Deals!
Holiday Lights Parade - LOOK FOR OUR EV!
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THANKSGIVING DAY CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC OFFICES CLOSED
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