December 2024 Highline Notes

HIGHLINE notes December 2024

2025 CALENDAR

Holiday Lights Celebrate the holiday season with Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds! Cruise through 1.5 miles of dazzling displays and twinkling magic in this drive-through wonderland, all powered by CCEC. Get ready to make memories that sparkle!

Open 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 29 – Dec. 8 Daily, Dec. 9 – Dec. 31 Closed Christmas Day Per car: $20 advance or $25 gate

Near Fargo, N.D.

DECEMBER 2024 SUNDAY

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24 Christmas Eve CLOSED at 12:30

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Christmas Day OFFICE CLOSED

Kwanzaa Begins

Hanukkah Begins (Evening)

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31 Kwanzaa Begins New Year’s Eve

Energy Tip: Keep the water heater’s temperature at 120°F. This will not only save energy, but it will also help avoid scalding.

Fargo, N.D.

JANUARY 2025 SUNDAY

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Kwanzaa Ends New Year’s Day OFFICE CLOSED

Hanukkah Ends (Evening)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Chinese New Year

Energy Tip: When you are asleep or out of the house, adjust the thermostat to save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills. A smart or programmable thermostat can make it easy to set back your temperature.

Near Fargo, N.D.

FEBRUARY 2025 SUNDAY

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1 Cass County Electric Cooperative Mission Statement: To serve our members’ energy needs with affordable & reliable electricity.

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Lincoln’s Birthday

DMF Giving Hearts Day 2025

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Groundhog Day

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Valentine’s Day

Presidents Day

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Ramadan Begins (Evening)

Energy Tip: Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty.

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Near Leonard, N.D.

MARCH 2025 SUNDAY

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1 Cass County Electric Cooperative Core Values: Safety | Integrity | Innovation | Accountability | Community

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Shrove Tuesday/ Mardi Gras

Ash Wednesday

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St. Patrick’s Day

National Ag Day

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Employee Appreciation Day

Int’l Women’s Day

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Daylight Saving Time Starts

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Ramadan Ends (Evening) Eid al-Fitr Ends (Evening)

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Spring Begins

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Eid al-Fitr Begins (Evening)

Energy Tip: Open curtains on the south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat the home and close them at night to reduce the chill from cold windows.

Near Kathryn, N.D.

APRIL 2025 SUNDAY

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April Fools’ Day

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Passover Begins (Evening)

13 Palm Sunday

20 Easter Passover Ends (Evening)

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14 National Lineworker Martin Luther King Appreciation Jr. Day Day

21 Easter Monday

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Annual Meeting (tentative)

Earth Day

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Good Friday OFFICE CLOSED

Tax Day

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Administrative Professionals Day

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Energy Tip: Plant deciduous trees on the south-facing side of the home, especially in proximity to windows. They will let the light and warmth in the windows during the winter and will shade the windows in the summer.

Near Fort Ransom, N.D.

MAY 2025 SUNDAY

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North Dakota Arbor Day May Day

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Cinco de Mayo

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Mother’s Day

Syttende Mai

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Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED

Energy Tip: Routinely replacing air f ilters can help your system run at peak performance. Also, check your air conditioner’s evaporator coil, which should be cleaned annually to ensure the system performs optimally.

Near Fargo, N.D.

JUNE 2025 SUNDAY

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Eid al-Adha Begins (Evening)

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14 Flag Day

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Father’s Day

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Juneteenth

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21 Summer Begins

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Energy Tip: Cook outside. On warmer summer days, keep the heat out of your home by using an outdoor grill instead of an indoor oven.

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Near Lisbon, N.D.

JULY 2025 SUNDAY

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Independence Day OFFICE CLOSED

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Energy Tip: Energy-efficient window treatments or coverings such as blinds, shades, and films can slash heat gain when temperatures rise. These devices not only improve the look of your home but also reduce energy costs.

Near Horace, N.D.

AUGUST 2025 SUNDAY

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Sheyenne Grasslands, N.D.

SEPTEMBER 2025 SUNDAY

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Labor Day OFFICE CLOSED

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Grandparents Day

Patriot Day

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Fall Begins Rosh Hashanah Begins (Evening)

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Energy Tip: Seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes (“plumbing penetrations”), gaps around chimneys and recessed lights in insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets.

Near Lisbon, N.D.

OCTOBER 2025 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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Energy Tip: Have your furnace inspected before winter arrives.

Near Lisbon, N.D.

NOVEMBER 2025 SUNDAY

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North Dakota’s Birthday (1889)

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Election Day

Daylight Saving Time Ends

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Thanksgiving Day OFFICE CLOSED

Native American Heritage Day OFFICE CLOSED

Energy Tip: Add caulk or weatherstripping to seal air leaks around leaky doors and windows.

Small Business Saturday

Near Horace, N.D.

DECEMBER 2025 SUNDAY

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Christmas Eve CLOSED at 12:30

Christmas Day OFFICE CLOSED

Kwanzaa Begins

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

14 Hanukkah Begins (Evening)

21 Winter Begins

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Hanukkah Ends (Evening)

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31 New Year’s Eve

Energy Tip: Use light-emitting diode – or “LED” – holiday light strings to reduce the cost of decorating the home for the winter holidays.

Near Fargo, N.D.

JANUARY 2026 SUNDAY

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Energy Tip: Replace furnace and heat pump f ilters once a month or as needed.

enter your

YOUTH TOUR ERA

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER 2024

Honoring heroes

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GETTYS

1,800 students.

7 days.

1 unforgettable trip.

Join us on the adventure of a lifetime. On the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, you’ll do it all. You’ll explore monuments and museums, meet with members of Congress and get an up-close look at where our country’s laws are crafted. You’ll stand on the Gettysburg Battlefield, walk the halls of George Washington’s iconic 18th-century mansion and witness ceremonies honoring the men and women who fought in uniform for this great nation. For one jam-packed week, you’ll be immersed in the cooperative spirit that built and sustains our great nation. And all expenses are paid by your local electric cooperative!

Yeah, Youth Tour hits different.

WWII memoria l

June 15-21, 2025 To enter the essay-writing contest:

• You must be a sophomore or junior in high school.

• You and your parents or guardian must be served by Cass County Electric Cooperative.

Essay question: Why is it important to be involved in your community, and how does that prepare you to be a future leader?

The application deadline is Jan. 17, 2025.

Email entries to Jocelyn Hovland at jhovland@kwh.com or mail a hard copy to: Youth Tour Essay Contest, 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND, 58104.

Questions? Please contact Jocelyn Hovland, Cass County Electric, at 701-356-4400 during regular business hours.

Learn more at ndyouthtour.com or casscountyelectric. com/youth-tour

The Cass County Electric board of directors met in person on Oct. 29, 2024, and discussed the following topics: • Moved to approve the October 2024 consent agenda of the regular board meeting consisting of minutes, monthly department reports, director expense report, and the September Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA).

• Received the chairman’s report.

• President/CEO Paul Matthys gave the president’s report providing updates from meetings and conferences attended.

• Received the September and thirdquarter 2024 financial reports.

• Received an update from Federated Insurance.

• Received an update from Mac McLennan of Minnkota Power Cooperative.

• Received the 2023 Key Ratio Trends Analysis presentation from NRUCFC. • Received reports from the Minnkota Power Cooperative, Square Butte, and NDAREC board meetings.

• Received a report from the Operations and Administration Committee.

• Received a report from the Rate, Audit, and Finance Committee.

• Moved to approve the October 2024 capital credit estate payments.

• Reviewed upcoming meetings and events.

The next board meeting is Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

2025 Director Elections Cass County Electric Cooperative’s directors serve as liaisons between fellow members and the cooperative executive staff, providing guidance and oversight on cooperative finance and operations. Directors provide the vital service of voicing the membership’s needs and upholding the cooperative value of democratic member control.

CCEC members in Districts 1, 6, and 8 interested in becoming a director should contact our executive assistant at 701-3564405 or directorelections@ kwh.com for a director election petition packet.

Interested members must return all required paperwork to

Scan here for more info!

the cooperative by Jan. 15, 2025.

Members will vote for new board members at the cooperative’s April 15, 2025, annual meeting.

Candidates interested in running for three-year terms for positions in Districts 1, 6, and 8 must be bona fide residents of the district in which they are seeking directorship. Below are the current directors of these districts.

District 1 Paul White (I) Stirum District 6 Glenn D. Mitzel (I) West Fargo District 8 Kalvin Hoff (I) Fargo Scan the QR code to learn how to run for the board or to view the district map in more detail.

- HIGHLINE NOTES - VOLUME 82, NUMBER 12 Communications: Morgan Bachelor Jocelyn Lura Hovland Board of Directors: Paul White, Secretary Douglas Anderson Vanessa Kummer Stacey Ackerman Tom Seymour Glenn Mitzel, Board Chair Wendy Loucks Kalvin Hoff, Treasurer Terry Kraft, Vice Chair

Executive Staff: Paul Matthys, President/CEO Jodi Bullinger, VP of Engineering & Operations Chad Brousseau, 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.

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Questions: 701-356-4400, 800-248-3292, or info@kwh. com Cass County Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Information about the cooperative, articles of incorporation, bylaws and more can be found at CassCountyElectric.com.

800-248-3292 | CassCountyElectric.com 4100 32nd Ave S., Fargo, ND 58104

Be a Santa to a Senior

Be a Santa to a Senior by Home Instead identifies

seniors in our area who may be lonely or experiencing financial hardship and coordinates the purchase and delivery of a holiday gift.

Want to help spread holiday cheer?

• Choose a bulb from the tree at CCEC (4100 32nd Ave S, Fargo) between Nov. 25 and Dec. 16 (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM) • Purchase the requested gift(s) listed on the bulb • Return the bulb and unwrapped gift(s)