December Highline Notes 2018

HIGHLINE notes December 2018

HOMELESS AND HURTING TO TRULY THRIVING - LOCAL NONPROFIT HELPS AND HEALS HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CCEC EMPLOYEES!

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editorial YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Marshal Albright, President/CEO

an owner, you play a critical role in our success. The member-owners of CCEC have certain rights like the opportunity to seek election to serve on the board of directors. If that seems like too big of a commitment, we still want and need you to participate in the annual elections and member events.

Cass County Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, member-governed cooperative. When the co-op was founded back in 1937, members of the community knew that we were a locally-owned business – likely because they or someone they knew played a part in helping found the cooperative. Over time as the novelty of receiving electricity waned, the founders passed on, and new people moved into the community viewing the electric co-op like any other energy provider.

However, we are different, and the key to that difference is you, the member-owners of our cooperative. Without your support and commitment, we would not exist. Research proves that when people own something, they treat it differently, which is why we encourage Cass County Electric Cooperative members to act as an owner rather than a customer. As

Member Benefits Each year, because you are a member-owner of the cooperative, when our revenue exceeds our expenses (which is always our goal), a certain percentage is allocated back to you in the form of capital credits. Capital credits, patronage dividends, patronage refunds, are all familiar terms with one similar meaning: the allocation of operating margins as equity. When appropriate, these are retired or returned to the members of the co-op in the form of money or credit on their bill.

The retirement of capital credits is one of the most important things we do as co-ops. It’s unique to the cooperative business model, and as such, it can present a tremendous competitive advantage for us, mainly if executed fairly and communicated well. Federal law provides cooperatives with specific preferences and exemptions, such as federal tax-exempt status. To retain the income tax exemption, coops are required to operate on an atcost basis. Capital credits facilitate operating at cost. In 2018, CCEC retired $1.6 million in capital credits for the years 1993 and 1994.

While electric power is the commodity that your co-op sells,

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the real power is that together, we empower this local community.

When people feel empowered, they accomplish great things.

As a local business, we have a real stake in the community, just as you do. That is why we seek opportunities to support the community. Operation Round Up through the Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation, is a program funded by the members of the cooperative by rounding their electric bill up to the nearest dollar. Since the inception of ORU, more than $2.5 million has been given back to our communities by supporting non-profits, emergency assistance, and other needs approved by the volunteer Operation Round Up Board. The Board meets quarterly to review and approve grant applications. I thank the ORU Board and Cass County Electric members who contribute to this great program.

The world is different today than it was in 1937 when Cass County Electric Cooperative was founded, but our mission of serving you and our community has remained constant. Working together with your active, inspired engagement, we can continue to accomplish great things.

Every day, electricity provides comfort, convenience, and connectivity to enhance the quality of life for our members.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

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Member Recipe Please share your favorite recipe with us! We would love to publish it in this magazine! Return with your bill, or email it to jhovland@kwh.com.

RECIPE FOR:

FROM THE KITCHEN OF: INGREDIENTS:

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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 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.

Highline Notes

Volume 76, Number 12

Writer Sara Erickson, serickson@kwh.com Designer Jocelyn Hovland, jhovland@kwh.com

Printer Forum Communications Printing Board of Directors Marcy Svenningsen, Chairman Jeff Triebold, Vice Chairman Glenn Mitzel, Secretary Sid Berg, Treasurer Douglas Anderson Russell Berg John Froelich Wendy Loucks Thomas J. Seymour 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.

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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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HOMELESS AND HURTING TO TRULY THRIVING

Imagine traveling over 8,000 miles from Somalia to the United States when you were about 10 years old. Growing up you had dreams of coming to America to live a prosperous life. Instead, you got dealt the tough cards of life and ended up moving around with no stability. You’re homeless. As life goes on you start navigating a dark stormy road, adapting bad habits leading to drug and alcohol abuse. One day you are walking along the interstate, drunk, and get hit by a semi.

Then what?

That’s where the New Life Center (NLC) in Fargo, ND comes into play. The paragraph above is based on a true story.

NLC took the man in and cared for him through one of their many programs. It wasn’t an easy road to recovery for him.

He was in and out of the NLC, but always came back because he knew it was a place where people cared about him. Christianity is a huge part of the center and helping guests get back on their feet. Executive Director of New Life Center, Rob Swiers, says their main goal is to, “help individuals who are homeless and hurting go from merely surviving to truly thriving.” And that’s exactly what helped turn the man’s life around. Now he recognizes he has value and is working for NLC to encourage others to turn their lives around in a positive manner. Swiers says, “He has the ability to connect with the guys on a level I can’t.”

What makes NLC different than other shelters? Well first it’s a rescue mission. Meaning it’s not just a shelter for men to spend the night and fill their belly with a meal. NLC is a place where lives are changed.

Employees make the extra effort to really put their time and energy into transforming lives. NLC has

on site. When Swiers says anyone can eat here, he really does mean anyone. “The construction guys thought we were joking when I said they could come eat.”

There are a variety of different programs NLC offers. The first program men take part in is the Harbor Program. During the first 30 days guests discover value in New Life Center themselves and ultimately find relies heavily on hope in a stable environment. volunteers to help After completing the Harbor sort, organize, Program, they can apply for the and clean items in the thrift store. long-term Passport Program.

Passport addresses the issues that led them to homelessness and provides them with knowledge to guide them into more permanent housing.

continued their tradition of caring for the homeless community around them for 111 years. When men utilize the center, basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing are provided.

They serve mostly single males who are 18 and older; but feed and clothe men, women, and children.

Anyone is welcome to grab a bite to eat with their meals program. With their new Campaign of Excellence, a fundraiser to raise money to fund the building transformation, there have been a lot of construction workers

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NLC is on a journey to go from being a one-dimensional organization to a multifaceted emergency, crisis and life-transformation center.

“Homelessness is very destructive. It tears down selfworth, and the ability to manage simple tasks in order. It’s just amazing what it does in a negative sense, the destructive way,” says Swiers. A new and improved facility will allow guests to reach a state of overall well-being.

NLC has big plans to provide an after-care program sometime in 2019. This program will not only help the people during their time at NLC, but help them stay successful when they move into housing. “We need to help them find new community. If

Rob Swiers, Executive Director, explains the impact the New Life Center has on the community to Sara Erickson, CCEC employee.

all the folks they know are the same ones when they were homeless, chances are they’re going to go back to bad behavior,” says Swiers. “We want to connect them to another healthy community.”

You can help make a difference in your community by simply going onto their website fargonlc.org and donating directly, find information on how to volunteer, or donate items to their thrift store. “Everybody can do something,” says Swiers. We all ramp up our giving during the holidays and organizations like the NLC are thankful, but just remember the need never goes away – they always need help.

The NLC serves 224 plates of food on an average day!

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MAKE AN

WIN AN ALL-EXPENSE-PAID TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 15-21, 2019

ELECTRIFYING IMPACT!

As a director of Cass County Electric Cooperative, you will serve as the liaison between your fellow members and co-op executive staff, providing guidance and oversight on co-op operations. Directors provide the vital service of voicing the needs of the membership and upholding the cooperative value of democratic member control.

“Being a director is challenging, educational, and requires a time commitment.

We have the unique opportunity to set the vision for our cooperative, ensure our members get great service and quality power, and we emphasize safety as well as provide opportunities for our employees. What’s not to like?”

– Marcy Svenningsen, board chair, Valley City

Announcement of 2019 Director Elections

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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?

To enter the essay-writing contest, you must be a sophomore or junior in high school and you and your parents or guardian must be served

by CCEC. The deadline is Jan. 31, 2019. Direct entries to Jocelyn Hovland at jhovland@kwh.com or mail to: YT Essay Contest, Cass County Electric Cooperative, 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104.

If you are a Cass County Electric member and are interested in becoming a Director, contact Karen Egeberg at 701- 356-4405 for a 2019 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 23, 2019) prior to the date of the Annual Member Meeting at which an election will be held: District 1 John Froelich (i) Valley City District 5-3 Glenn D. Mitzel (i) West Fargo District 6 Russell Berg (i) Horace Directors are elected by ballot for a three-year term.

Nominees in Districts 1, 5-3, and 6 must be a bona fide resident of the director district in which they are seeking directorship. (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 District 1 District 4 candidates to provide and verify additional information District 5 (3 Directors) District 2 deemed relevant by the District 3 District 6 credentialing committee.

(CCEC Bylaws and Articles * Director 9 is an at large position of Incorporation can be found at www.kwh.com; a written copy is also available upon request.)

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tech DROP SCALE & APP

For some, cooking can be a chore, especially during the holidays when there are more mouths to feed. Preparing more servings than normal, it’s easy to get frustrated in the kitchen. With the Drop Scale and its free app, fear no more. The Drop Scale is a small kitchen tool that allows you to weigh food in an easy fashion. Simply download the Drop app and connect it to your Drop Scale - this is where cooking becomes fun and easy. Whether you’re an experienced cook or not, the combination of these tools will allow anyone to create a beautiful meal.

With the Drop Scale, portions can be resized according to the ingredients you have on-hand. Out of something or want to make a substitution, but don’t know how much to use, no problem. Inside the app just tap the replacement

button and it’ll update the entire recipe. You can also customize the number of servings needed with a click of a button. This is a good way to keep track of the portions you make around the holidays, especially if you are trying to avoid leftovers.

The app offers hundreds of different recipes that work with anyone’s kitchen abilities. When you’re ready to get started, tap the make button and it’ll take you through a step-by-step process to make the recipe. These recipes are created by top chefs, so odds are your taste buds won’t get bored. Other smart home devices used in your kitchen can be paired with this device. Even if you don’t have the Drop Scale, you can still sign into the app to view recipes.

For more information go to Getdrop.com.

energy efficiency

tip of the month

Holiday leftovers? When possible, use the microwave to reheat food. Microwaves use as much as 80 percent less energy than a standard oven.

Source: energy.gov

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happy holidays

from your neighbors at Cass County Electric Cooperative

These are the folks who work to serve the more than 50,000 active accounts in the CCEC service territory. From Valley City, Arthur, Fargo, Kindred, and Lisbon, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

Marshal Albright

Chuck Ames

Bob Andersen

Journeyman Lineworker

Darren Andersen Fleet Technician

Don Baasch

Todd Bollinger

Daryl Brandt

Arden Breimeier

Chad Brousseau

Jodi Bullinger

President/CEO

Bradley Berg

Apparatus Technician

Manager of Member Accounts

Design & Construction Supervisor

Design & Construction Supervisor

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Rate Analyst

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Manager of Energy Services

Design & Construction Supervisor

VP of Engineering & Operations

Josh Bullinger

Kevin Bunn

Bruce Burns

John Bush

Rich Butler

Bill Casey

Jim Collins

Steve Cossette

James Croves

Dianna DeGeest

Greg Depee

Bret Dolan

Karen Egeberg

Betsy Erickson

C.J. Erickson

Chris Erickson

Sara Erickson

Paula Fode

Delcy Fontaine

Heidi Gackle

Lynette Girodat

Kelsey Gorder

Kristi Grandalen

Justin Gronbeck

Luke Hagness

Mike Hartsoch

Darrell Hennemann

Verna Herker

Colton Hill

Brent Hodgson

Journeyman Lineworker

Energy Management Specialist

Executive Assistant

Member Accounts Representative

Journeyman Lineworker

Manager of Purchasing & Journeyman Lineworker Facilities

Fleet Supervisor

Line Crew Foreman

Manager of Information Systems

Engineering Technician

Line Crew Foreman

Power Control Technician

IT Security Administrator Journeyman Lineworker

Marketing & Construction & Power Quality Technician Multimedia Communications Manager of System Communications Assistant Maintenance Supervisor Coordinator Records

Energy Management Representative

Journeyman Lineworker

Member Accounts Specialist

Facility & Grounds Technician

Line Crew Foreman

Member Accounts Specialist

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Accounting Specialist

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

Design & Construction Supervisor

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Blake Hoover

Jocelyn Hovland

Philip Humann

Tanya Jacobson

Kory Jalbert

Josh Jenson

Bryce Johanneck

Paul Kautz

Rick Klose

Troy Knutson

Michael Korsgaden

Will Kronberg

Phillip Lamb

Jordan Lee

Nick Ludowese

Tyler Lynnes

Jessica Mack

Mike Mahlke

Amy Mahlum

Paul Matthys

Patrick McCarty

Mike Mead

Bob Miller

Laura Monley

Luke Nefzger

John Nelson

Ron Ness

Neil Niskanen

Matt Olson

Steve Peterson

Design & Construction Supervisor

Marketing & Graphic Coordinator

Meter Data Management Network Administrator Technician

Journeyman Lineworker

Cable Locator

Journeyman Lineworker

Warehouse Worker

VP of Member & Energy Services

Apparatus Supervisor

Power Control Technician

Journeyman Lineworker

Information System Specialist

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Manager of System Operations

Member Accounts Representative

Manager of Technical Services

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Manager of Safety

Power Control Technician

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Journeyman Lineworker

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Manager of Human Resources

Business Accounts Executive

Journeyman Lineworker

Apprentice Lineworker

Design and Construction Supervisor

Journeyman Lineworker

Member Accounts Specialist

Journeyman Lineworker

Bob Powell

Keith Prischmann

Sarah Rhea

Dean Riemer

Tim Sanden

Chad Sapa

Mitch Sauby

Stacey Schmid-Nelson Tyler Schock Member Accounts Specialist

Line Crew Foreman

Tom Seliski

Dan Shelquist

Alison Sizer

Sarah Smith

Joey Strauss

Shannon Stumpf

Zach Swanson

Millie Swesey

Tony Tasa

Wanda Throlson

Andrew Thronson

Levi Vangsness

Tyler Villarreal

Trudy Wanner

Ann Watson

Daren Wawrzyniak

Andy Weiss

Gary Will

Phil Windjue

Line Crew Foreman

VP of Information Technology & CIO

Warehouse Worker

Member Accounts Specialist

Manager of Marketing & Communications

Apparatus Serviceworker Human Resources Specialist

VP of Corporate Services & CFO

Member Accounts Specialist

SCADA & Relay Technician

Accounting Specialist

Linecrew Foreman

Plant Accountant

Journeyman Lineworker

Journeyman Lineworker

Administrative Assistant of Journeyman Lineworker Engineering & Operations

Power Control Technician

Accounting Manager

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Barb Rude

Computer System Technician

Energy Management Coordinator

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Line Crew Foreman

Nick Runck

Journeyman Lineworker

Power Control Technician

Energy Management Specialist

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker

Design & Construction Supervisor

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These recipes include a dash of electricity.

food RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN

This month’s featured gadget: Food Dehydrator

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

Maple & Walnut Tarts with Berries Ingredients: Tart Shells 2 c. raw walnuts, soaked and drained 1 c. raw cashews, soaked and drained ½ c. ground flaxseed 2 T. ground chia seed ¼ c. maple syrup Ingredients: Berry Filling 1 c. fresh blueberries 1 c. fresh raspberries 2 T. chia seeds A few fresh berries for topping Preparation: For shells, place all the tart shell ingredients in a food processor and

mix until well combined and sticking together. Let sit for 10 minutes to become firm.

Line a small tartlet pan with pieces of parchment paper. Press a couple of tablespoons of mixture into pan, and press to form a shell. Remove the shells carefully and arrange on the dehydrator trays. Don’t overcrowd, air needs to circulate around them.

Dry at 155 degrees for 2-3 hours, reduce the temperature to 115 degrees for another 2-4 hours.

Venison Jerky, Keith Prischmann Ingredients: 2lbs venison cut in 1/8” to ¼” strips 2 T. Worcestershire sauce 2 T. liquid smoke 1/4 c. soy sauce 2 T. brown sugar 2 t. salt

Sweet Potato Chips

Preparation: Wash, peel, and slice sweet potatoes. The number of potatoes you use depends on how many trays you have on your dehydrator.

Usually you can fit 1-2 potatoes per tray depending on how big your trays and potatoes are. Slice the sweet potatoes about a 1/4” thick.

Place the sweet potato slices in an ice water bath while you bring

1 t. ground black pepper 1 t. meat tenderizer 1 t. paprika 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. onion powder 1 t. meat tenderizer 1 t. Cayenne pepper

water to a boil in a large pot.

When the water comes to a rolling boil, remove the sweet potatoes from the ice water and place in the boiling water for about five minutes, set the ice water aside for later. Remove slices from boiling water and immediately run cold water over them while draining in a colander to stop the cooking process. Add ¾ to 1 cup of lemon juice to your ice water bath, and

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Rotate the trays a few times during the process until the shells are dry.

While the tarts are drying, place the berries and seeds in food processor and mix until smooth.

Save a few whole berries for the topping. Place the smooth berry mixture in an airtight container in refrigerator to thicken.

When ready to serve fill the tarts with mixture and top with a few whole berries. Store the tarts and the berries in separate airtight containers in refrigerator.

Preparation: Combine all ingredients and place the strips in a large bowl, refrigerate overnight, dehydrate on high for four hours, and enjoy.

place the sweet potatoes back in to cool completely.

Drain and carefully place the sweet potato slices on the dehydrator trays or shelves. Make sure the edges of your sweet potatoes do not touch. Set dehydrator to 125 degrees and dry until crisp, about 10-12 hours. Store them in an airtight container.

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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.

Gloria Reiss, Durbin

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

CCEC Values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Commitment to Community www.kwh.com

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ads AD POLICY

All ads must be 40 words or less 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. 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

For sale: Ice fishing rods & reels, extra rods w/ carrying cases. Some used others brand new. Vexilar FL-8 w/ case. All in exc. cond. 701.772.8651 Tan Weather Tech floormats for Nissan Murano, front & back, $50.

701.318.1310 Large solid oak dresser w/ large mirror, 18”x68”, 9 drawers, very good shape, $175. 701.361.1190 Skis w/ bindings: any pair $50. Atomic Carbon /Marker, Rossignol Fibrometal Quantum/Tyrolia, K2 Men’s Carvers/ Marker, K2 Merlin Carver/Marker, poles. Trek stationary bike, $200.

Fifthwheel gooseneck tripod stabilizer, $75. Camper metal screw wheel chocks, $35. 701.866.1167 Sears Craftsman 2005 Ltd Edition YS 4500 lawn tractor w/ 42” Craftsman snowblower & soft cab, 12hp, Briggs & Stratton intake engine, 277 hrs., chains, wheel weights, & extra weight on back, new belts & auger gear driver. Also have new mower & deck.

701.845.5380 Unique Christmas gift! I write books (booklets) on odd, remote topics of little interest to most people. Eg. ND Class “C” basketball, includes games played by each Class “C” champion starting w/ Carpio in 1948 & ending w/ Mapleton in 1963. Neil Wenberg.

701.799.4677 1907 Kalimazou potbelly stove, 15” diameter barrel, fully operational, no

missing parts, exc. cond., $1200/OBO. 605.389.8580 Gift Ideas: Embroidered sets of dishtowels, lap quilts, some w/ vintage hankies, baby quilts. 701.293.2930 Nordic Track elliptical E 9.5, model #23949.0, used a total of 10-12 hrs.

Like new, pd. $949.99 from Sears, $600/OBO. 701.799.9159 Fold-a-cover four section hard pickup cover for Dodge Ram 1500 short box 2010-2018 & 2019 Classic. New, never used, stored inside, $395/OBO. 701.845.4283 or 701.840.2108 Boys Arctic Cat snow boots, sz 6.

Boys Arctic Cat jackets & other name brand winter wear, most new or nearly new. 701.845.2217 2 ladies long winter coats, red, sz med. Like new 16’ sectional.

Lighted Christmas tree, 2 yrs old.

701.281.5253 Ladies ankle length winter coat, fur lined. Other ladies & men’s coats. 2 pair knee high boots. Lots of men’s clothes, ladies dress scarves, & shoes, many new. New purse. Lots of dishes. 701.461.9178 Aqua blue fiber glass topper that fits 2003 Ram 1500 Dodge Crew cab short box, 4x4, pickup, Valley City, $250. 701.367.5752 Vintage wooden toys: Montgomery Schoolhouse Toys from Vermont, 3-piece train, 3 cars, $10 for all 6

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(similar are advertised for $5/ea on EBay). 1971 Oregon Toy Company logging truck w/ logs, $5. Learn the Alphabet abacus-like toy, $4.

701.212.3239 Troy-Bilt 4-cycle gas backpack leaf blower, $130. 701.367.8515 Glass top coffee table, $20. Brass floor lamp, $25. 4 x 17” wheel rims from Infiniti Q45, $60. Coleman 1/3 hp submersible sump pump, new, $45. New Lakewood space heater, 1300-1500 watts, $40. Solid oak ET cabinet, $40. 701.306.7560 1988 Yamaha Quadmoto 4-wheeler, 5 speed, 2 WD, Reverse, 185cc, runs great, firm-$1,000. 701.371.7531 $275 gift card for a room at Hotel Donaldson (HoDo), Fargo, BO/$225 min. 701.235.7311 Winpower 15kw PTO generator on steel deck trailer - ideal for farmstead or rural home. 701.796.7451 Free: Metal office desk, very good cond.

701.866.6037 Wanted: Tienshan dinnerware frog pattern, doesn’t need to be a complete set, let me know what you have.

701.235.7189 Airplane, ultralight, or homebuilt airplane in need of work or restoration. Also looking for old airplane parts. Rick 701.490.1190

s safety HOLIDAY KITCHEN SAFETY

Before you even begin to take ingredients out for your favorite holiday meal or grandma’s cookies, CCEC wants to remind you of some safe ways to navigate the kitchen. Holidays are supposed to be a happy time spent with family and friends, not a time spent dealing with a house fire caused by something in the kitchen. Unfortunately, kitchen equipment is the leading cause of house fires and home injuries.

Cooking fires increase during the holiday season, so remember to stay alert with the appliances you’re using. It doesn’t matter who is cooking the holiday meal, by practicing these safe cooking behaviors - you will help protect you and your family.

Source: Electrical Safety Foundation International www.kwh.com

• Never leave the kitchen stove unattended.

• If children are in the kitchen, watch them closely.

• Clean kitchen stovetop from any grease or dust.

• Clear cooking area from any paper towels, napkins, and pot holders.

• Wear short or fitted sleeves.

Loose clothing is a fire hazard.

• To prevent spills or burns, use back burners and turn handles away from reach of children.

• Move appliances away from the sink.

• Keep appliance cords away from hot surfaces.

• Be sure to unplug and turn off all appliances when done cooking.

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Sharing the Holiday Spirit Year-Round!

Thank you CCEC members for rounding up for Operation Round Up. In the last year, funds totaling over $182,000 helped over 52 local nonprofit organizations and individuals.

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