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HIGHLINE notes December 2016 Coloring Contest Winner: Danica Rath, daughter of Sean & Jennifer Rath, Kindred

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editorial THE POWER OF INFORMATION

by Marshal Albright, President/CEO

In today’s world being “in the know” is important if you want to stay on top of issues, but sometimes you may question what is true and how this issue affects you.

To help members of Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) be “in the know” about electric utility industry issues and cooperative operations, we not only use our Highline Notes and social media, we hold member informational meetings each fall and our Annual Meeting in the spring. For those of you who were unable to attend the recent member meetings, I will review some of the important topics that could potentially affect your livelihood and some other needto-know information about your cooperative.

At our member meetings in October, I reviewed our primary industry issue, one of the biggest our industry has ever faced, the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP). The CPP calls for a 32 percent reduction in CO2 emissions nationwide by 2030.

North Dakota is required to reduce emissions by 45 percent in that time. This significant reduction can only be achieved by shutting down several coal-fired power plants in North Dakota, potentially stranding millions of dollars in assets. We would then need to further invest in natural gas power plants and wind energy, resulting in a potential wholesale energy increase between 37 and 56 percent. More than 27 states have filed suit against the EPA as a result of the CPP. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments in September and will likely not decide the fate of the CPP until the first quarter of 2017.

Following this decision, the case will likely be appealed and end up in the U.S. Supreme Court with a decision not expected until 2018.

Despite this troublesome news, there was a lot to share on the positive side of our business at the meetings. Member growth remains strong with over 1,800 new services by the end of October. In the past 15 years, CCEC has added more than 25,000 new accounts, averaging about 1,600 accounts per year. Our sales have nearly doubled in the past 15 years because of strong growth. However, the past five years’ kilowatt-hour growth has been somewhat flat because of mild weather, but that could change based on the forecast for this winter.

Increased lighting and appliance efficiency have also contributed to reduced energy consumption in your home or business. One strategy we have implemented to keep our power cost stable is to use technology. Technology has

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allowed us to improve operational efficiencies and hold the line on employee growth. In 2001, we had 93 full time employees with 22,160 accounts, and today we have the same number of employees serving over 47,000 accounts.

Reliability and safety are a high priority for CCEC and we are an industry leader in those areas. In fact, in 2015, CCEC had the least amount of outage time compared to all electric cooperatives of similar size. This does not just happen by chance. We have a team of dedicated employees using innovative technologies to keep outages to a minimum.

Data security is becoming one of the buzz words of our time. CCEC is committed to protecting your data by installing, monitoring and managing critical security controls.

To enhance our commitment to information security we hired a new employee to focus strictly on managing data security.

We continue to offer value-added services for being a member of CCEC. Members can use their mobile devices to access account information, receive outage notifications, pay bills, and access company information.

You may or may not know much about your cooperative’s operations, but we care about serving our member/owners. We strive to keep your power on, work hard to keep it affordable and are determined to provide you the service and information you expect.

Thanks for being “in the know.”

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Highline Notes

Volume 74, Number 10

features

High school sophomores and juniors, write a winning essay and win an allexpense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 10-16, 2017!

ESSAY QUESTION: Co-ops are powered with passion. For example, early founders demonstrated passion when they spent their free time walking farmstead to farmstead, convincing rural families to spend $5 and create electric cooperatives.

Their passion led to what President Franklin D. Roosevelt called one of the greatest advancements in quality of life for rural America. What is your passion?

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N O N D I S C R I M I N AT I O N S TAT E M E N T In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice & TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Deadline is January 31, 2017.

Email entries to pkoepp@kwh.com. Mail hard-copy to Youth Tour, Cass County Electric Cooperative, 3312 42 nd St S Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104.

Questions? Call Peter Koepp 701.356.4400.

kwh.com/youthtour and youthtour.coop

Designer Jocelyn Hovland, jhovland@kwh.com

Printer Forum Communications Printing Board of Directors Wendy Loucks, Chairman Russell Berg, Vice Chairman Marcy Svenningsen, Secretary Jeff Triebold, Treasurer Douglas Anderson Sid Berg John Froelich Glenn Mitzel Steve Swiontek Executive Staff Marshal Albright, President/CEO Jodi Bullinger, Vice President of Engineering and Operations Paul Matthys, Vice President of Member and Energy Services Chad Sapa, Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO Tim Sanden, Vice President of Information Technology and CIO Highline Notes (USPS 244-740) is published monthly except for July

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.

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.

Writer Peter Koepp, pkoepp@kwh.com

December feature businesses: Nepstad Stop & Shop Convenience Free cup of coffee or cappuccino with a fuel fill.

16567 12th St SE, Grandin, 701.484.5326

Sterling Optical

20% off all disposable contact lenses with two box minimum purchase. 50% off all frames ($100 max) 3402 13th Ave S, Fargo, 701.234.0939 3120 25th St S, Fargo, 701.234.9768

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Printed in the U.S.A. Contact us Billing questions/ start or stop service: 701-356-4430 or 888-277-4422 Emergency or Power Outage: 701-356-4499 or 888-277-4424 Other questions: 701-356-4400 or 800-248-3292 Call before you dig: 800-795-0555 or 811 Information about the cooperative, articles of incorporation, bylaws and more can be found at www.kWh.com.

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What do you know about load control?

For many of us, thinking about our electricity only goes about as deep as expecting the light to come on when we flip the switch. There is really a lot that goes into it though, and there are hundreds of dedicated professionals working to ensure that the lights do indeed come on and that electricity remains a great value.

“As much as 35 percent of Minnkota Power’s peak load can be switched off with load control.”

“The program has saved millions of dollars in its 40-year history.”

One method used to ensure reliable and affordable electricity is load control. Referred to by a handful of names such as offpeak program, load management, and demand side management, load control refers to a utility’s ability to intentionally reduce the amount of electricity being used by consumers for a brief period of time. This is important because when demand for energy exceeds a utility’s available supply, the utility must resort to purchasing additional energy on the market. Energy market costs tend to vary widely and have the potential to be very expensive. It is in situations like these that utilities, such as Minnkota Power Cooperative, the power supplier for Cass County Electric, use load control to reduce energy demand and keep member costs stable.

control on a voluntary basis. Members may opt-in various electric loads in their homes or businesses, such as general heating or water heating, for load control.

Minnkota Power will then have the ability to remotely shut off power to the designated load during times of high energy demand. In exchange, the member receives a discounted electric rate for that load, known as the offpeak rate.

In addition to receiving the off-peak rate, members may qualify for one-time rebates for installing new equipment and enrolling it in load control. Details and a full list of rebates are available at kwh.com/off-peak.

Load control may be used for a variety of reasons, but the most common include extreme temperatures, such as below-zero winter days, and power plant outages.

During extreme temperatures, demand for energy will be high as members heat or cool their homes. During power plant outages, energy supply may be limited as workers perform maintenance or repairs on equipment at the power plant. Regardless of the reason, load control is just one example of how cooperatives like Minnkota Power and Cass County Electric work to maintain affordable and reliable electricity for their members.

Minnkota Power is currently estimating 190 hours of load control for this winter.

This chart depicts the effect load control can have during times of peak energy use. Utilities use load control to keep energy costs stable.

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It PAYS to be engaged

Keeping up-to-speed with happenings at Cass County Electric Cooperative will ensure you’re “in the know” about industry news and CCEC events.

But sometimes you could be in line for a little bonus, as well.

Throughout the year, CCEC offers various contests and prize drawings for attentive members. Most recently, we drew names of participants in our summer email survey as gift card winners. Five names were drawn, and the gift cards were awarded as a thank-you to those members for supplying us their input on how we can better meet the needs of those we serve.

At our member meetings in the fall and Annual Meeting in the spring, attending members are registered to win energy credits on their electric bills. We drew names at our meetings in Valley City and Fargo this year, and we introduced another drawing for one panel from Prairie Sun Community Solar. Robert and Chris Westerhausen of Valley City were the winners of the solar panel and were excited to add it to the two they had already purchased.

We appreciate your engagement and input through Highline Notes, our member meetings, social media, and anywhere else you have a chance to interact with us. Every once in a while, we might just reward you for it, too! Check the back page of this issue for our latest promotion, and thanks for being “in the know.”

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Don’t fall for scammers pretending to be utilities.

It typically goes something like this: a member, residential or commercial, receives a call from someone claiming to be with Cass County Electric Cooperative. The caller tells the member they have a past-due bill that needs to be paid immediately or power will be disconnected. Sometimes the caller instructs the member to purchase a pre-paid debit or credit card and share the card information for payment.

These incoming calls might be displayed as local numbers.

In fact, it’s possible that they might even display CCEC’s real phone number. There have even been reports of those numbers mimicking Interactive Voice Response systems, making it seem even more like the caller is a legitimate representative if you hang up and call back. Sadly, this is all part of an effort to steal your money and financial information.

When you’re dealing with a suspicious caller, keep a few things in mind. Disconnection is an unfortunate part of the business for utilities, but CCEC will never disconnect an account without first issuing several notices. We’ll never call you and threaten disconnection without immediate payment or request pre-paid card information, either. You’ll be provided prior notice and an adequate timeline to make payment arrangements before power is ever shut off, should it come to that.

If you think you’ve been contacted by a scammer, hang up and call our offices. Stay smart, and stay safe!

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happy h from your neighbors at Cass

Marshal Albright

Chuck Ames

Bob Andersen

Darren Andersen Fleet Technician

Bradley Berg

Todd Bollinger

Daryl Brandt

Arden Breimeier

Chad Brousseau

Jodi Bullinger

Joshua Bullinger

Kevin Bunn

Bruce Burns

John Bush

Rich Butler

Bill Casey

Jim Collins

Steve Cossette

James Croves

Dianna DeGeest

Greg Depee

Bret Dolan

President/CEO

Apparatus Technician

Journeyman Lineworker

Energy Management Specialist

Manager of Member Accounts

Manager of Purchasing and Facilities

Fleet Supervisor

Design and Journeyman Lineworker Construction Supervisor

Design and Rate Analyst Construction Supervisor

Journeyman Lineworker

Line Crew Foreman

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Manager of Information Systems

Engineering Technician

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Manager of Energy Services

Line Crew Foreman

Don Baasch

Design and Construction Supervisor

VP of Engineering and Operations

Power Control Technician

IT Security Administrator Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

holidays County Electric Cooperative

Karen Egeberg

Betsy Erickson

C.J. Erickson

Chris Erickson

Leily Fernandez

Paula Fode

Heidi Gackle

Lynette Girodat

Kelsey Gorder

Kristi Grandalen

Justin Gronbeck

Luke Hagness

Vicki Hamry

Michael Hartsoch

Darrell Hennemann

Colton Hill

Brent Hodgson

Blake Hoover

Jocelyn Hovland

Philip Humann

Kory Jalbert

Josh Jensen

Bryce Johanneck

John Johnson

Executive Assistant

Energy Management Representative

Member Accounts Specialist

Marketing and Graphic Coordinator

Administrative Assistant of Human Resources

Member Accounts Specialist

Journeyman Lineworker

Power Control Technician

Journeyman Lineworker

Line Crew Foreman

Facility and Grounds Technician

Journeyman Lineworker

Power Quality Technician Administrative Receptionist

Accounting Specialist

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

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Manager of System Records

Journeyman Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

Design and Seasonal Apprentice Construction Supervisor Lineworker

Meter Data Management Construction and Technician Maintenance Supervisor

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Paul Kautz

Rick Klose

Troy Knutson

Peter Koepp

Bobby Koepplin

Michael Korsgaden

Will Kronberg

Phillip Lamb

Jordan Lee

Verna Lohse

Nick Ludowese

Michael Mahlke

Amy Mahlum

Paul Matthys

Mike Mead

Bob Miller

Laura Monley

Luke Nefzger

John Nelson

Lisa Ness

Ron Ness

Neil Niskanen

Darrell Norquist

Matt Olson

Linda Otterson

Steve Peterson

Bob Powell

Keith Prischmann

Sarah Rhea

Dean Riemer

Network Administrator

Design and Construction Supervisor

Cable Locator

Apparatus Supervisor

Manager of Human Resources

Journeyman Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

VP of Member and Energy Services

Member Accounts Specialist

Journeyman Lineworker

Manager of Technical Services

Warehouse Worker

Manager of Safety

Manager of System Operations

Line Crew Foreman

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Communications Coordinator

Member Accounts Specialist

Energy Management Specialist

Power Control Technician

Apparatus Serviceworker

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Manager of Rural Development

Information System Specialist

Member Care Representative

Apparatus Serviceworker

Member Accounts Specialist

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

CCEC offices will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2

so employees can spend time with their families during the holidays.

Barb Rude

Nick Runck

Tim Sanden

Chad Sapa

Mitch Sauby

Stacey Schmid-Nelson Tyler Schock Member Accounts Specialist

Journeyman Lineworker

Thomas Seliski

Dan Shelquist

Alison Sizer

Sarah Smith

Byron Stoffel

Joey Strauss

Shannon Stumpf

Millie Swesey

Tony Tasa

Wanda Throlson

Andrew Thronson

Tyler Villarreal

Trudy Wanner

Ann Watson

Daren Wawrzyniak

Andy Weiss

Mark Wick

Gary Will

Phil Windjue

Computer System Technician

VP of Information Technology and CIO

Warehouse Worker

Member Care Representative

Journeyman Lineworker

VP of Corporate Services and CFO

Member Accounts Specialist

SCADA Technician

Accounting Power Control Administration Specialist Technician

Journeyman Lineworker

Plant Accountant

Line Crew Foreman

Administrative Assistant of Journeyman Lineworker Engineering & Operations

Accounting Manager

Line Crew Foreman

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Apprentice Lineworker

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Line Crew Foreman

Power Control Technician

Energy Management Coordinator

Manager of Marketing and Communications

Design and Construction Supervisor

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Looking to the next generation

PANEL RESERVATION FORM Member Information:

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Account Number: ______________________________________________________ Service Address: ______________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip Code: _______________ Telephone Number: ___________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________ Panel Information:

Panel production (energy) credit purchase options: half or full panel output. A full panel is projected to provide an average bill credit of approximately 10 - 45 kWh to your bill each month depending on the solar power production. As electric rates increase over time, so will the value of your monthly credit.

Please indicate the number of panels and payment option for your purchase: ____ 1/2 panel, $350 up front purchase ____ 1/2 panel payment plan, $15 per month for 24 months, payable on the electric bill ____ Full panel, $700 up front purchase ____ Full panel payment plan, $30 per panel per month for 24 months, payable on the electric bill

By signing below, you are notifying Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) of your intent to purchase the energy output of the number of panels indicated above, subject to meeting the qualifications of “Prairie Sun Community Solar” energy credit agreement and panel availability. You are not committing to the purchase of any panel output until such time that you sign the Prairie Sun Community Solar “Energy Credit Agreement.” CCEC will review your agreement to determine if you meet the rate requirements and will provide you with written or electronic notification regarding such determination within 30 days of receipt of your agreement.

**Please do not submit payment at this time** Member’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________ Joint Account Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________ CCEC Solar, 3312 42nd St S Fargo, ND 58104 • 701.356.4400 • solar@kwh.com • www.kwh.com/solar 10 Highline Notes December 2016 www.kwh.com

Please cut along this line and return to CCEC

Cass County Electric Cooperative is proud to present the latest milestone in our steady pursuit of renewable energy innovation. Our 102 kW solar array, named Prairie Sun Community Solar, is located in south Fargo and is the first community solar project in the state. PSC Solar consists of 324 photovoltaic solar panels available exclusively to CCEC members.

tech SMART POWER STRIPS

The word “smart” has been slapped in front of just about every device you can image these days. What makes many of these devices smart is their ability to be remotely controlled via a Wi-Fi connection or their ability to intelligently change settings without any user intervention at all.

While the so-called “smart home” is making just about everything more convenient, it’s also increasing energy efficiency.

Thermostats can learn to adjust temperature settings when you’re not around, lightbulbs can be shut off from anywhere if they’re accidentally left on. One line of products aims at cutting energy use in all your other devices but in a less obvious way.

“Vampire load” is a term that refers to electricity used by items when you wouldn’t necessarily expect it to be. TVs, DVD and Blu-Ray players, coffee pots, and even phone chargers are all adorned with energydrawing features that consume electricity when they aren’t in use. Walk through your kitchen at night and you’ll know what we mean. Digital displays and LED status lights shine all the time and thus constantly consume electricity. But for the ones that don’t need to always be on, there is a convenient solution.

Smart power strips , or advanced power strips, work like any other power strip, but with a bit more brainpower. Some are timerequipped and can shut off power to inactive devices during certain times of day, like at night. Occupancy-sensing power strips can tell when you’re in the room and can cut power a user-determined amount of time after you leave. Some smart power strips are even current-sensing. One master outlet can sense current levels being drawn through it, to a TV for example, and can cut power to devices in other outlets, such as DVD players, cable boxes, and receivers, when the TV is shut off. www.kwh.com

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food RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble

Email to ccec@kwh.com or mail to: Cass County Electric Cooperative; Highline Notes 3312 42nd St S, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104

Karen Formo, Litchville Ingredients:

Apple mixture 1 C brown sugar ½ C granulated sugar 5 large apples, cut into chunks ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon Topping 2/3 C oats 2/3 C loosely packed brown sugar

Potato Dumplings Patty Korsmo, Fargo Ingredients:

12 C of grated potatoes (10# of red) 10 C flour 3 tsp baking powder 4 tsp salt 2# salt pork

Preparation:

Cut salt pork in chunks and parboil for 1 hour. Set aside, save juice for boiling the dumplings. Blend flour, baking powder and salt. Use a blender and water to grate the potatoes. Do a cupful at a time, drain well, press out moisture and add to the blended flour mixture. Keep hands moistened with water as you mold the dumplings, place a chunk of salt pork into dumplings only. Add flour as needed, but too much flour makes them hard. Drop into boiling water (salted to taste) and boil slowly for 1 ½ hours. Serve with butter and pepper to taste. Some people use white sugar or white syrup on top. This makes a large batch. It freezes well. Serve leftovers fried in butter.

¼ C flour ½ tsp. cinnamon 3-4 Tbsps. softened butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, apples, salt, and cinnamon. Spread onto bottom of slow cooker. Mix your crumble topping ingredients until it comes together. Sprinkle it over top of the apples. Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for one hour to let the caramel thicken.

Candied (Glazed) Bacon Linda Miller, Buffalo Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) pkg. thick-sliced bacon 1 C firmly packed brown sugar ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper Preparation: Line a baking sheet (with sides) with aluminum foil. Coat foil lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Separate the bacon slices, and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared pan. In a bowl stir together the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the bacon and lightly pat it into the bacon. Cover pan with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a wire cooling rack with nonstick spray, and set the rack on a piece of waxed paper.

Set aside. Remove foil or plastic wrap from the pan of bacon. Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes. Keep an eye on the bacon because it can go dark and burn quickly. Remove from oven. Using tongs, transfer bacon from pan to cooling rack. Let slices cool to the touch. Cut into thirds with kitchen shears, and thread onto wooden skewers. Serve at room temperature.

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photo NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH YOUR EYES We look forward to publishing member photos that encompass anything North Dakota. Email your photos for publication to ccec@kwh.com in a high-resolution format along with the first and last name of the photographer.

Mary Joyce, West Fargo

CCEC Mission: To serve our members’ energy needs with affordable and reliable electricity.

CCEC Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Commitment to Community

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PLEASE KEEP ADS TO 40 WORDS OR LESS

For sale: Mobility scooter w/ 2 new foldable 6’ ramps, $550. Air compressor Craftsman 1hp, 5 gal, 125psi. New 205x15 6ply tire. New Werner 6’ aluminum step ladder. 21” horse collar.

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2011 Wacker Neuson portable generator, 58kW (58,000W), John Deere diesel engine, 100 gal fuel tank, tires are like new, $18,000. Sullair portable air compressor, 185 CFM screw compressor, $11,000. 701.412.7727 Cub Cadet snow blower 1990, model 524 elec. start, good cond, $400. Cash only. 218.790.9211 Wheelchair, adult, exc cond. $75.

701.297.4889 Dining room set - very ornate table & 6 chairs. Table 60x38 plus 2 leaves. $250.

701.367.4837 920 diesel Allis Chalmers 1986 lawn tractor w/ lawn deck, snowblower, tiller, chains. It all works. $2,000 OBO. 701.238.9549

ad policy

• All ads must be 40 words or less.

• Ads 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 15th of the month prior to publication.

• Members may submit only one ad per issue.

• Ads must be resubmitted to run an additional month.

• Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad.

• Email ads to: ccec@kwh.com (preferred) • Mail ads to: Highline Notes, 3312 42nd St. S. Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104

2001 Chevy S10 w/ matching topper.

Tan & black in color, two-wheel drive.

138,905 mi, runs well, great cond, started every day last winter. Asking $4,000 OBO. 701.799.6429

topper, solid, $4,995. LG window air conditioner, 18,000 Btu, good cond, $150. Cube racks for bolts or parts, 16” long w/ drawers, reasonable.

701.541.6563

Snowmobile gear: men’s & women’s helmets. Polaris jackets, bibs, snowmobile boots, & communicators for helmets. Make an offer on some or all! 75’ wooden snow fence, never used!

701.361.6725

Pride lift chair, neutral tan\olive color, bought at Sanford Healthcare accessories, $1200. Used 1 month, like new, $700. Can deliver in Fargo/ Moorhead for $25. 701.238.6361

2015 cutting of grass hay bales, stored inside, 150 @ $4. 2009 Titan Challenger bumper pull stock trailer, very clean, $4,500. 15” Billy Cook saddle, $500.

Leg press weight bench w/ some weights, $50. 4-piece drum set, Tama & Evans components, $300. Pic avail.

701.261.9958 2006 Harley Roadglide, black w/ gray accents, runs great, $11,500. 2007 Harley Fatboy, 96” motor, 6-speed, loaded w/ extras, 11,000 mi, $12,900.

1997 Sportster, cherry red, solo seat, luggage rack, 8,000 mi, nice bike, $3,900. 701.277.1742 Remington Nylon APACHE 77 serial number A2384222 .22 rifle, N.I.B. $400 OBO. 4 Goodyear Wrangler SRA P275/65 R-18 50% tread, $100. Cattle squeeze chute w/ Priefert self-catch head gate, $400. 701.646.6159 D&R Rototiller, pull behind for garden & food plots, like new. 701.361.8675 32” Toshiba TV, never used, $150. New in box from QVC blue electric pressure cooker, never used, $50. Serious inquiries only. 701.306.6932 Vintage 1937 Singer Featherweight electric portable sewing machine, 221-1 w/ attachments, case, & manual. Excellent cond. $350 OBO. 701.866.3968 94 Silverado, 78k mi, extended cab,

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Firewood, dry hardwood reasonably priced. Fargo area. 701.361.8229 White Leer 100R topper. Fits 07-13 1500s & 07-14 2500s w/ 6.6 box. Flip up windows w/ slider screens both sides.

Carpeted. Horace. $400. 701.281.1733 Light oak entertainment center & matching bookcase. Southwest style.

Very nice. $100. Medium oak kitchen table, very good condition w/ 1 leaf. $65.

Cash only. Pics avail. 701.429.8328 Re-Verber-Ray construction heater 32000 BTU/20lb tank, $150. Student Eflat Alto Sax good condition $100.

701.730.6589 Winter “bra” for Chevy/GMC 2002-07.

New $60. Tire chains for numerous 14&15 in tires. New $50. ½” Milwaukee hammer drill. Right angle attachment, numerous masonry bits from ½’-1 ½” like new $375. Laser level new $80.

Fargo. 303.725.8998 Indoor Nativity scene in plexiglass case. $60. Toyota four lug steel rims & Kum Ho tires size 185-60-15. $50. 701.281.0835 Kenmore Elite washer & dryer for sale white in color $200. Granite top kitchen table w/ 4 padded chairs nice shape, $125. 701.793.2471 Vissani 4.9 cu ft beer Kegerator complete w/ all hardware, CO2 tank, regulator, beer tower, $100.

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Kirby Heritage vacuum cleaner, very good cond, $30 cash, 701.238.4334 Large 5-pc oak wall unit w/ roll-top doors covering 36” opening for TV. 2 units have glass doors w/ shelves, 3 center units have lighting, side units are angle shelves, exc cond, no reasonable offer refused. 701.793.5859

remaining, can be used w/ dual fuel system, $700. 2 WEG elec motors, 1.5hp ea, 208-3PH, 40 amp, never used, $50 ea.

701.232.0293 or 701.799.1090 6p – 8p.

Oak kitchen table & 4 matching chairs, 42” wide, 5’long, 2 leafs can expand up to 8’ long, $400. 701.845.4396 or 701.840.1666

Gently used lift chair, pale yellow leather, best for shorter person, exc cond, pd $1450, asking $450. Line new rototiller, Troy-Bilt Super Bronco, rear tine, model #21D-65M1066, less than 3 hrs, $375, pics avail. One lot orig Dickens Village.

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring, red, 3.8L, CD, bucket seats, dual climate, fully loaded, garaged, non-smoker, equipped w/ power lift for WC easily removed, 98k mi, $7,950. 701.492.0756

Thermolec modulating plenum heater, T-254-DFC, 25kW, 5-yr warranty

2004 Honda Odyssey, 122k miles, remote start, $3500. 701.412.5153

Statement of Nondiscrimination Cass County Electric Cooperative is a recipient of federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

or funded by USDA; not all bases apply to all programs; remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations/policies, USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal/retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted

2-year-old couch, $250. 701.799.4412

Like new 48” round glass-top pub table & two stools. $950 new; asking $300 OBO. 701.739.2089 Wanted: Used T fence posts, 5-7 feet. I have 2 quarters to fence. 701.281.0899 Chinos - What your grandma used to remove seeds from berries. It’s a metal funnel w/ small holes w/ a wooden mallet.

Not looking to collect, just make jam.

New ones from China, the holes are too large. 701.277.9507 2-row button accordion, must be in good shape. 701.281.5062 or 701.793.2215

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Program information may be made available in languages other than English.

Complaint Form (AD-3027) found online at http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

2017 Director Elections

If you are a Cass County Electric member and are interested in becoming a Director, contact Karen Egeberg at 701.356.4405 for a 2017 director election petition packet. In compliance with 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 January 18, 2017) prior to the date of the Annual Member Meeting at which an election will be held: District 4 Jeff Triebold (i)

District 5-2 Steven Swiontek (i) District At Large Marcy Svenningsen (i)

Fargo Fargo Valley City

Directors are elected by ballot for a three-year term.

Nominees in Districts 4 and 5-2 must be a bona fide resident of the director district in which they are seeking directorship. Nominees in the At Large (AL) must be a bona fide resident of the electric service area of the cooperative. (See district map) 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. (CCEC Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation can be found at www.kwh.com; a written copy is also available upon request.) www.kwh.com

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