May 2023 Highline Notes

HIGHLINE notes

May 2023

Annual meeting recap, page 6

ND Energy Tour, page 9

Lights out, Sydnee Gorder pictured on cover, page 4

You’ve likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all of their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. The cooperative regularly receives inquiries about electric vehicles from our members, so I thought it would be helpful to respond to some of those frequently asked questions in this month’s issue of Highline Notes.

Q: Why is Cass County Electric Cooperative communicating about electric vehicles?

A: It’s no secret that consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is growing. Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) provides information about EV charging options so our members can make informed decisions when considering an EV purchase.

Q: Why does Cass County Electric Cooperative have EVs?

A: We purchased our first EV in 2017, a Chevy Bolt, for research and program development purposes. Last year we bought a Ford F-150 Lightning to help us access further critical data and gain insights into how EVs operate and what infrastructure is needed to support them. The cooperative is investing in EVs to help raise awareness and promote understanding of EV technologies; plus, they are fun to drive and meet our needs as a fleet vehicle. We also provide educational tools about EVs on our website and bring our EVs to community events so folks have an opportunity to ask questions and form their own opinions.

Q: Why is Cass County Electric Cooperative involved in EV infrastructure issues?

A: All electric utilities are planning now to ensure they have the necessary electric infrastructure to meet future high-speed EV charging needs––without jeopardizing the ability to keep reliable power flowing to our local homes and businesses. As your local energy provider, CCEC is best suited to advise and help our members and local businesses plan for an electric vehicle future.

Q: Can I charge my EV using an existing outlet, or do I need a special one?

A: All EVs come with a 120-voltcompatible (Level 1) charging unit which can be plugged into any standard household outlet. An eight-hour overnight charge will enable around 36 to 40 miles per day. If you typically drive long distances or are in a hurry, a 240volt (Level 2) charger takes about half the time and provides about 180 miles of range over an eighthour charging period. A licensed electrician must install a Level 2 charger.

Q: Does outdoor temperature affect the range of an EV?

A: Outside temperatures, notably colder weather, will impact the range of an EV. Unlike a gaspowered vehicle, where the heat mostly comes from the engine, an EV must produce cabin heat and manage an optimal battery temperature with energy from the battery, which can reduce battery range. We’ve noticed that winter driving range can decrease range 20-40% in some instances.

Electric Vehicle FAQs

Q: Will an EV meet my daily driving needs?

A: If you are like most Americans and drive an average of 30 miles daily, an EV can meet your daily needs.

Q: What kind of incentives are available for EVs?

A: CCEC offers a rebate for installing new EV chargers if placed on our off-peak program. Check out our rebates at CassCountyEletric.com/ electric-vehicles. There are also a variety of tax credits, rebates, and other incentives available for EV purchases. Visit https:// afdc.energy.gov/laws/electricvehicles-for-tax-credit to learn about federal incentives available through the Clean Vehicle Credit program.

Q: Should I let my co-op know if I purchase an EV?

A: If you purchase an EV, please let us know so we can better serve you. As more CCEC members purchase EVs, it’s helpful to know where they’re located in our service territory to ensure we have the necessary infrastructure to meet charging needs and provide reliable power to our local homes and businesses. Additionally, we offer an off-peak rate for charging EVs at night, reducing the electricity cost by 37%.

We understand making the switch to an EV is a big decision. Whether you’re ready to make an EV purchase or wondering if an EV can meet your daily driving needs, contact our trusted energy advisors, as we’re here to help you make an informed decision. Give us a call at 701-356-4400 or contact us at info@casscountyelectric.com.

Marshal Albright, Cass County Electric Cooperative president & CEO

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BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

2023

Both February and March board meeting highlights are included in this issue due to the April issue being the annual report.

The Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) board of directors met in person on Feb. 28, 2023, and discussed the following topics:

• Moved to approve the February 2023 consent agenda of the regular board meeting consisting of minutes, monthly department reports, 2022 year-end plant damage report, director expense report, and the January purchased power adjustment (PPA).

• President/CEO Marshal Albright gave the president’s report reporting on updates from meetings attended.

• Received the January 2023 financial report.

• Received reports from the Minnkota Power Cooperative and Square Butte Electric Cooperative board meetings.

• Received reports from the directors who attended the ND Association of Rural Electric Cooperative (NDAREC) annual meeting.

• Moved to accept the 2022 financial audit as prepared and presented by Eide Bailly, LLP.

• Moved to approve the January 2023 capital credit estate payments.

• Reviewed upcoming meetings and events.

• Voted director Kalvin Hoff as Minnkota Power Cooperative director nominee for 2023.

• Voted director Terry Kraft as Square Butte Power Cooperative director nominee for 2023.

• Received a report from the credentials committee meeting.

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Communications:

Jocelyn Lura Hovland

Kaitlyn Hartman

Printer: Forum Communications

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Board of Directors:

Paul White

Douglas Anderson

Sid Berg

Stacey Ackerman

Tom Seymour

Glenn Mitzel

Wendy Loucks

Kalvin Hoff

Terry Kraft

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 2023

The Cass County Electric Cooperative board of directors met in person on March 28, 2023, and discussed the following topics:

• Moved to approve the March 2023 consent agenda of the regular board meeting consisting of minutes, monthly department reports, director expense report, and the February purchased power adjustment (PPA).

• President/CEO Marshal Albright gave the president’s report reporting on updates from meetings attended.

• Received the February 2023 financial report.

• Received a report on NDAREC activities.

• Received a report on the upcoming 85th annual meeting.

• Received the year-end 2022 Operation Round Up program report.

• Moved to approve the March 2023 capital credit estate payments.

• Received an update from legal council regarding matters affecting the electric industry.

• Reviewed upcoming meetings and events.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

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

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CCEC offices will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

Lights out!

Daughter of Cass County Electric Cooperative lineworker wins national boxing championship title

It takes a lot to make Kelsey Gorder nervous. The Cass County Electric Cooperative lineworker has one of the most dangerous jobs in the country – a day at work could involve climbing a 50-foot pole or restoring power during a deadly blizzard. But the day his 15-year-old daughter, Sydnee, laced up her boxing gloves in Missouri for the 2023 National Silver Gloves championship bout, cracks started to show in his fearless disposition.

“I put 100 miles on my boots in about a 20-foot square,” Kelsey said of his support role as ringside pacer.

“I think her dad was a little more nervous than she was on fight day,” teased Jesse Barbot, Sydnee’s coach and owner of Barbot Boxing & Fitness in Fargo, N.D.

Sydnee smashed her dad’s anxieties. She won the match, and with it, the Silver Gloves championship belt. The Fargo South High School freshman was the first of Barbot’s athletes to

win a national boxing title at any level, and she had only been training for less than two years. Barbot owned a gym for a decade before closing down after the COVID pandemic. Soon after, he partnered with the Fargo Police Department to provide training opportunities for local youth, a program that soon brought him back to competitive coaching – and brought Sydnee to his door.

“I’m very proud of her. She works really hard,” the coach said. “I had two female professionals back when I had the gym, and she’s going to surpass both of them. I’m assured.”

Just like her lineworker father, when Sydnee puts her mind to something, there’s no stopping her. She was active in Taekwondo for several years, and when she finally gravitated away from the mat, she started to feel a pull to the ring.

“I always really liked fighting sports. I thought they were pretty cool,” Sydnee said. “Then I saw some videos

of boxing and it seemed fun. So I was like, I want to do boxing, and see if I can get anywhere with it.”

Boxing is a fairly niche hobby, especially for women. However, Barbot says its popularity has skyrocketed amongst girls ever since women’s boxing became an official Olympic sport in 2012. Even so, Sydnee is only one of two girls currently training with Barbot.

“They spar a lot. Before that, 95% of Syd’s sparring was done with the boys,” Barbot said. “Those boys realize that if they don’t push her, they’ll get beat up. A lot of times, they think they’re going to go nice and light, and then Syd will start teeing off on them,” he added with a chuckle.

Kelsey admits that he had a hard time with watching Sydnee box at first, especially against the boys. But he saw that his girl was holding her own, and he put his trust in Barbot’s leadership.

“I love it. She’s come a long way in a couple of years. She works hard, not only with Jesse, but just on her own –running, everything on her own time. She puts in a lot of work, and it’s paid off,” he said.

Road to the championship

It can be difficult for Sydnee to find regional female opponents. She’s lucky to have a competitive bout once a month. In fact, she received an automatic bye in the North Dakota state championship this year because there was not another female competitor in her weight division. She then went to the regional tournament for the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin – and ended up getting a walkover all the way to the Silver Gloves nationals. It wasn’t how Syd wanted to get there.

“But, the cool thing was, one or two weeks before the national tournament, she got to box another regional champion, just in a regular bout. And Syd ended up stopping her,” Barbot said. “You TKO’d her in the second round, right?”

“Mhhm,” Sydnee replied with a humble nod.

Sydnee obviously belonged in the national tournament, but she (and her dad) did have some jitters waiting for the championship bout

against her California opponent. But the nerves were all for naught – the fight was called for the girl from North Dakota.

“When we were leaving Missouri, that was just surreal. She got done with her match at 6 o’clock that Saturday night, and we took off and headed home. It felt like I had only been in the car for 20 minutes,” Kelsey said. “I was pretty proud to read the articles afterward and see all of the support from everyone.”

The National Silver Gloves champion won’t slow down now that she’s ended her season on top. She’s still involved in Fargo South softball and trapshooting, and she plans to take on cross country running in the fall. But her eye is ultimately on growing within the sport of boxing. Sydnee has one more year of eligibility in Silver Gloves before trying her hand at the Junior Olympic qualifiers when she’s 17. Once she’s 18, she’ll progress to the Golden Gloves program, all in the hopes of punching her ticket into the world of professional boxing.

Does Kelsey brag about his national champion to others at the co-op? “Yeah, a little bit,” he said with pride in his smile. “It’s pretty neat. I hope she goes as far as she wants to go with this.” ��

Sydnee and her dad Kelsey pose alongside his line truck.

Sydneee’s boxing gear alongside her Silver Gloves belt that she earned this past winter.

Annual Meeting Recap: Your trusted energy advisor

Cass County Electric Cooperative’s (CCEC) 85th annual meeting was held on April 18 at the Delta by Marriott in Fargo. Just over 500 total guests, including 309 registered members of CCEC attended.

Notable guests included Public Service Commissioners Sheri Haugen-Hoffart and Randy Christmann and North Dakota’s congressional delegation representatives. The cooperative welcomed numerous retired employees, directors, and neighboring cooperative representatives.

197 members voted via absentee ballot before the meeting. 285 ballots were submitted at the meeting, for a total of 482 votes. Thank you to the teller committee, consisting of Karen Egeberg and Jane Lindemann.

Four CCEC districts were up for reelection—District 1, District 4, District 5, and District At-large. Districts 1 and 5 ran unopposed, while Districts 4 and District At-large had three contestants running in each district. Your complete CCEC board of directors is listed on the following page, with incumbents indicated by an (I). The newly elected directors are headlined in red.

The meeting included presentations by Board Chair Glenn Mitzel, CCEC President/CEO Marshal Albright, and CCEC Chief Financial Officer Chad Sapa, providing the financial report. Albright discussed cooperative growth, weather impacts, reliability, cyber security, and power markets.

Attendees enjoyed a meal of beef jardinière, cranberry pasta, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. Dessert was an option of a fruit tart or chocolate torte.

14 lucky members went home with $100 gift cards to local businesses, and two lucky winners won $100 CCEC energy credits.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a board member?

Cass County Electric Cooperative’s (CCEC) board of directors is elected to three-year terms. Directors must be cooperative members and residents of the district in which they are seeking directorship. Each director represents one of CCEC’s membership districts, with one At-large director representing all districts.

Once elected to the board, directors have two primary functions: set cooperative policy and provide financial oversight. As decision-makers, they are responsible for working with the cooperative’s CEO and key staff to set policies and develop strategies to keep the cooperative on track. To do that, they must maintain a working knowledge of all segments of

the electric cooperative, from the broad national overview to the day-to-day operations. The oversight function and fiduciary duties require monitoring the cooperative’s business performance, risk assessment, and compliance with legal obligations.

Other responsibilities and functions of the board are to:

• Represent cooperative members.

• Contract for and approve an independent financial audit.

• Hire and supervise the general manager or CEO.

Training in governance responsibilities, utility operations, and management oversight is necessary for a director to perform successfully. CCEC’s

board of directors recognizes the importance of education and strives to stay abreast of changes in the industry by completing continuing education courses. They also must obtain their Certified Cooperative Director certification during their service to the cooperative.

Directors represent the members who elect them and take the duties and responsibilities of their position seriously. They uphold the unique democratic business model that distinguishes CCEC from utility companies whose purpose is to make a profit for investors. At CCEC, the guiding principle is accountability. Your board of directors is there to uphold that mandate with knowledge and integrity.

Tom Seymour (I) District 5, West Fargo

Paul White (I) District 1, Stirum

Doug Anderson (I) District 2, Arthur

Sid Berg (I) District 3, Colfax

Stacey Ackerman District 4, Reiles Acres

Glenn Mitzel (I) District 6, West Fargo

Kalvin Hoff (I) District 8, Fargo

Wendy Loucks (I) District 7, Fargo

Terry Kraft (I) District At-large, WestFargo

The rising cost of electric utility materials

As inflation has increased the cost of many goods and services in our daily lives, Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) remains focused on keeping your rates as stable as possible. That job is becoming more challenging as electric utility material prices have increased unprecedentedly over the last two years.

Many of the cost increases being experienced cannot be avoided or easily cut out. We must continue to invest in utility poles, transformers, wire, and insulators to ensure you receive reliable service. The graphic below shows some core components that CCEC needs to operate and the corresponding price increases since 2020. As always, CCEC will continue to manage costs to the best of its ability and work to ensure you receive the best possible value for your energy dollar.

Disclaimer: Material price increase numbers represent recent averages in our region. Material prices can and do fluctuate.

INSULATORS 20%

65%

POLE MOUNT TRANSFORMERS

25%

65%

POLES

THREE PHASE PAD MOUNT TRANSFORMERS 25%

WIRE

95%

SINGLE PHASE PAD MOUNT TRANSFORMERS

ND Energy Tour

June 14 & 15, 2023

Learn what it takes to make the lights come on when you flip the switch.

Making electricity is a fascinating business. We like to share the experience because we believe it’s essential for our members to know how their homes and businesses are powered. Our power supplier, Minnkota Power Cooperative, provides tours of the Milton R. Young Station and the adjacent BNI coal mine near Center, N.D.

The tour will include an overview of power supply, a presentation and tour at the Milton R. Young Station and the adjacent BNI coal mine, as well as the Oliver III Wind Energy Center.

The tours involve frequent walking on uneven terrain, plenty of stairs, and hot and loud environments. We recommend wearing layered casual clothing and sneakers. Attendees will be provided with mandatory safety equipment, such as eye and hearing protection and a hard hat.

Contact Kaitlyn Hartman at 701-356-4400 to reserve your seat today—attendance is limited. Included in the price are bus fare, snacks, all meals, and the hotel room. Your electric account will be billed either $100/single or $150/double upon registration.

When calling, please have the following information ready:

• Member’s first and last name

• Guest’s first and last name

• Double or king bed request

• Phone number

• Email

• Address

• Mobility concerns

• Food allergies

Hello

Our members have high expectations for us. In turn, we have high expectations for our employees and are committed to recognizing and rewarding the hard work that they do. We offer competitive pay, extensive benefit options, and top-notch retirement packages while supporting professional development, community involvement, and a strong culture of safety and wellness. We would like to welcome the employees listed on this page to the Cass County Electric Cooperative team!

What’s your favorite food? Prime rib

What are your interests/hobbies? Hunting and ice fishing

What’s your dream vacation? Europe

What’s your favorite season? Fall, because of the colors and temperature

If you won the lottery, what is the first purchase you would make? Investments

Tell us about your family. I live in Fargo with my girlfriend.

Tell us about your career. I attended M State Wadena for AAS in electric line technology. I worked for a contractor building transmission lines for a year before becoming a seasonal apprentice at CCEC in 2022 and was offered a fulltime position this spring.

What’s your favorite food? Prime rib and hashbrowns

What are your interests/hobbies? Anything outdoors; hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and camping

What’s your dream vacation? A couple of weeks of camping trips around the western U.S.

What’s your favorite season? Late fall and winter; best hunting in very late fall and all the fun winter activities

If you won the lottery, what is the first purchase you would make? A house and land

Tell us about your family. I am very involved with my immediate family. I am also getting married in 2024.

Tell us about your career. I received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from NDSU and interned at CCEC. After graduation, they offered me a fulltime position.

What’s your favorite food? Anything I don’t have to cook

What are your interests/hobbies?

Shooting bow, car shows, and the kid’s activities

What’s your dream vacation? Rent an RV and travel around New Zealand

What’s your favorite season? Spring - finally get to go outside without the air hurting my face.

If you won the lottery, what is the first purchase you would make? Private island that I could enjoy with friends and family

Tell us about your family. My wife Julie and I have three boys between the ages of 11 and 15. We also have two dogs.

Tell us about your career. I have an associate degree in power plant maintenance from Lake Area Tech. After graduation, I worked for several different utilities, first as a boiler operator and then as a transmission operator.

Ryan Soyring Distribution System Engineer

Greg Melkert Apprentice Lineworker

Jeremiah West Power Control Technician

Keeping your outdoor space beautiful isn’t a walk in the park. Mowing the lawn, keeping bushes in shape and clearing leaves takes hard work. But if you’re still using gasoline-fueled lawn tools, you could be working harder than you need to.

Electrifying your lawn tools can make your job easier while being kinder to the environment. Read on to discover the many benefits of going electric outdoors.

Less maintenance

Electric lawn tools will never need replacement engine oil, spark plugs or filters. Just charge the battery after use and it will be ready the next time you are.

The best part? Electric lawn tools will start right up even if you haven’t used them for a long time. You can’t say

tech

A greener and easier way to maintain your lawn

the same for their gas-fueled counterparts.

Fewer health risks

Electrifying your lawn care can also improve the health of your family, your community and the planet. Because they don’t need gasoline, you won’t have to store fuel in your garage or shed. And you won’t have to breathe in the exhaust as you take care of your yard.

They also have the benefit of quiet operation. Electric lawn tools often produce an amount of noise equivalent to a normal conversation, while gasoline-fueled tools can often be as loud as a motorcycle.

Decreased costs

Going electric when it comes to yard care can leave a little extra money in your wallet, too. Electric lawn tools can

often have lower upfront costs than gasoline-fueled tools. Less maintenance down the line means even more savings you can put toward other appealing lawn features.

Ease of use

If you’ve ever had to push a heavy gasoline-fueled mower up a steep hill or lug around an old gasoline leaf blower, you’d probably appreciate something a little lighter. Electric lawn tools are lightweight and easy to carry, push and use.

Starting gasoline-fueled lawn tools is no easy feat, either. Electrification puts that annoying task to rest with an easy start.

Electrifying your lawn tools can make your yard beautiful, your life easier and the planet greener. What could be better?

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An electric smoker costs, on average, less than 33 cents in electicity to run for 6 hours.

POWERING YOUR DAY. THAT’S THE VALUE OF ELECTRICITY.

Smoker corn on the cob

Ingredients:

8 ears of corn

Kosher salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Olive oil, to taste

Traeger Veggie Rub, to taste

Preparation: Set the smoker to 500°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Peel back the corn husks (do not pull off entirely) and remove the silk. Rub the corn with olive oil and season with Traeger Veggie Rub, salt, and pepper. Rewrap the corn husks around the corn. Place the ears of corn directly on the grill grates. Cook until tender, occasionally turning for 25-30 minutes. Serve with butter.

Traeger cooked maple bourbon wings

Ingredients:

2 ½-3 pounds chicken wings

Dry rub:

2 Tablespoons onion powder

2 Tablespoons garlic powder

1 Tablespoon coriander

1 Tablespoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoon pepper

Maple bourbon glaze:

6 ounces orange juice concentrate

8 ounces bourbon

8 ounces maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 cup sugar

Rub for pulled pork

Ingredients:

3 ½ pounds pork roast

4 Tablespoons chili powder

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Combine ingredients and rub on pork roast. Let sit for 20 minutes. Cook via your desired method.

Preparation:

1. Set your grill to 180° F and preheat for 15 minutes in super smoke mode.

2. Combine ingredients to make the dry rub and rub on wings.

3. Place wings on the grates and smoke for 1 hour.

4. Combine ingredients to make the glaze in a saucepan and reduce by one-third.

5. Set grill to 325° F and cook wings for 30 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 160° F.

6. Remove wings from smoker and toss in glaze.

7. Set grill to 425° F and grill for 10-12 more minutes.

May is National Electrical Safety Month. Scan here for more safety tips!

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Electrical safety when using pressure washers

The sun is finally out, the temps are up and our North Dakota work ethic demands that we get outside and clean up the grime of the long cold season. Many use pressure washers to clean off large surfaces of loose paint, mold, or dirt, but before you fire up the heavy stream of water, be sure to dive into electrical safety information. Water and electricity are a dangerous mix, but an electricpowered pressure washer does not have to be as long as you are using it safely.

“When it comes to pressure washers and electrical safety, the most important issue is to have a properly working, tested ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle,” says Safe Electricity Advisory Board Member Mike Ashenfelter. “GFCIs are inexpensive electrical devices that can protect against electrical shock.”

A GFCI monitors the flow of electricity in a circuit. If there is an irregularity of electrical flow, the power is cut off, preventing an electric shock. GFCIs are recommended anywhere water and electricity may meet—so every outdoor receptacle should be equipped with a GFCI.

GFCIs come in several varieties. One type is a circuit breaker with a builtin GFCI that a qualified electrician can install in a home’s panel box.

Others come in the form of a receptacle that fits into a standard outlet box.

If your outdoor receptacles do not have GFCI protection, purchase a portable one. A portable GFCI is a specialized extension cord with GFCI abilities that can be plugged into an outlet and used to power your electrical equipment, such as an electric pressure washer.

Remember, if you have receptacle or portable GFCIs, you should test them after installation, after power failures, and on a monthly basis. They will have test and reset buttons for this purpose.

“Always check the conditions of the power cords before using a pressure washer,” warns Ashenfelter. “Make sure you are using a grounded, approved for outdoor use cord in good condition without any nicks, cuts, or missing the ground prong.”

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) notes that electric shock can occur if the pressure washer is not used properly and if safety instructions are not followed, and it offers these pressure washer safety precautions:

• Never use a gasoline-powered washer in an enclosed space.

• Always test the GFCI before using a pressure washer.

• Always plug a properly grounded

pressure washer into a properly grounded receptacle.

• If an extension cord must be used, keep the pressure washer’s power cord connection out of any standing water, and use a heavy-duty extension cord with components rated for outdoor use.

• Keep both the power and extension cords as far away as possible from the item being washed and away from any water runoff.

• Never cut or splice the pressure washer’s power cord or extension cords.

• Never remove the grounding prong from the pressure washer’s power cord plug or the extension cord.

• Always have a qualified electrician check the pressure washer for electrical problems after it has tripped a circuit breaker.

There are different kinds of pressure washers, some that are powered with electricity and others powered by gas. No matter what kind you plan to use, know how to use it safely. Remember to read and follow all safety instructions in the owner’s manual that comes with the device.

For more information about safety around electricity and outdoor projects, visit CassCountyElectric. com/SafetyBlog.com.

Operation Round Up

Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation

Members are helping members. For less than $1 per month, you can make a difference in your community. Participation is simple: Your monthly electric bill is rounded up to the nearest dollar, an estimated average of $6 per year. You can see a summary of contributions on your January electric bill. A volunteer board meets quarterly to distribute the funds used primarily within Cass County Electric Cooperative’s service area for charitable, educational, environmental, and emergency assistance purposes. The funds are never used for political purposes or utility bills.

Featured recipients: Mapleton Volunteer Fire Department: $3,345 Grandin Rural Fire Protection District: $10,000

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All ads must be 40 words or fewer and will be abbreviated following our guidelines. No real estate or commercial ads will be accepted. Ads are published for members at no charge as space permits on a first-received, first-printed basis. Ads are due by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Members may submit only one ad per issue. Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. Email ads to: ccec@kwh.com

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