January HLN 2018

HIGHLINE notes January 2018

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editorial HOW CAN WE BETTER SERVE YOU IN 2018?

by Marshal Albright, President/CEO

In the summer of 2017, we surveyed our membership to determine member satisfaction.

The objectives of the survey were to measure satisfaction with various aspects of the cooperative, gauge the importance of online tools in managing energy consumption, assess knowledge of cooperatives, and measure member engagement.

Over 800 members completed the survey resulting in an error margin of plus/minus 3.32 percent.

finding information online, specifically our office. Mobile apps help us offer on how to use less energy. quality services you deserve and expect us to provide.

As always, our primary focus will continue to be on providing safe, Our goal is to find ways to help you affordable, and reliable electric control energy costs. That’s why service. As we strive to serve you we communicate with you about better in the future, we will take energy prices and ways we can work advantage of the latest in technology together to help ease the burdens on and services to make your lives your wallet. better. We will help you assess the value of things like solar power, CCEC also offers an off-peak heating electric vehicles, battery storage and water heating program designed systems, and smart devices (such as to help you take advantage of lowthermostats and appliances). We will cost energy by reducing overall also inform and educate on the latest demand during peak use periods. If apps and other software that allow you haven’t signed up, ask us about you to track and manage your energy how you can take advantage of this consumption. money- and energy-saving program.

CCEC provides members with a mobile app called SmartHub, enabling you to check the status of your electric service and receive near real-time updates on past hourly energy consumption. Members are using the app to conduct routine business with us by making online bill payments, paperless billing, viewing our electronic newsletter, and receiving real-time outage updates.

About 40 percent of our members Cass County Electric Cooperative have become SmartHub users since members continue to be very satisfied, feel loyal to the cooperative, we launched it in 2013. consider it closer to their ideal These mobile services are just new utility, and feel it’s meeting their ways of connecting with people, like expectations. Half of our members the member account specialists you surveyed prefer doing business and reach when you call us or stop in at

So, how do we serve you better in 2018? The same way many of us try to serve community, society, and family better each day—by listening.

In our offices, on telephones, through social media exchanges, and in our face-to-face meetings, we’re ready to listen.

When you have questions about energy efficiency, electrical service, or any of our other products or services, just ask us. When we know just what you want, we’re in a better position to deliver satisfactory results. So, please contact us—we’re always glad to hear from you.

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contents features

Write a winning essay and win an allexpense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 9-15, 2018!

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.

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

Deadline is January 31, 2018.

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

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POWERING A HOCKEY ARENA HOLIDAY COMMUNITY GIVING BILLING & PAYMENT OPTIONS

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12 recipes 14 ad page 16 important

information

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 1

Writer Peter Koepp, pkoepp@kwh.com 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 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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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Highline Notes, 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104. © Copyright Cass County Electric Cooperative 2017. All rights reserved.

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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Powering a Hockey Arena As the temperature drops and the snow flies, ice will be a common nuisance in the coming months. But for many, ice inspires life-long passions.

While winter weather provides an abundance of the slick stuff outside, the process of creating and maintaining ice indoors is one of the many unique things that electricity is essential for.

The West Fargo Sports Arena opened in early November, adding much-needed indoor ice for West Fargo skaters. The new arena is now home to the West Fargo United—the combined West Fargo High and Sheyenne High girls hockey team—along with the boys teams of West Fargo High and Sheyenne High.

The West Fargo Youth Hockey Association has also signed on as a major building occupant.

The West Fargo Sports Arena is just down the road from the Scheels Arena in Fargo, where a second sheet of ice was completed in 2016. As the options for skating in Fargo and West Fargo are on the rise, we take a look at what it takes to keep an ice arena up and running.

Unsurprisingly, the two main concerns in an ice arena are the comfort of guests and the condition of the ice. The West Fargo Sports Arena contains two sheets of ice with combined spectator viewing capacity for 1,200 people.

Specially positioned HVAC equipment helps keep seating

areas near a comfortable 55 degrees Fahrenheit, while the temperature near the ice remains significantly cooler. Both sheets of ice are equipped with a dedicated air handler, ensuring humidity levels in the arena remain at about 30 percent for optimum comfort and ice quality.

The core of the ice-making process at the arena occurs behind the scenes, where a complex system of compressors, pumps, and pipes are used to create and maintain a smooth skating surface yearround.

Compressed ammonia is used to reduce the temperature of a brine solution to around 13 degrees Fahrenheit. The sub-freezing brine is pumped beneath the concrete floors of the skating surfaces, maintaining a temperature low enough to keep the ice solid.

The heat transferred from the brine to the ammonia is utilized in a nearby slush pit, where ice removed during the resurfacing process is dumped and allowed to melt. The remaining heat in the ammonia is shed via a cooling tank on the roof of the arena. Outdoor temperatures during the fall and winter months facilitate the cooling process naturally, but in the summer, a large cooling fan is used to remove heat from the ammonia.

While the mind turns naturally to the freezing process in an ice arena, a layer of insulation

separates the network of cooling lines from an independent system of pipes buried even further beneath the skating surfaces. The upper network is all about freezing, but this bottom network does the exact opposite.

Water heated from the process of keeping the arena’s compressors cool is pumped through the lower network to keep the ground beneath the skating surfaces from freezing as a result of the ice-making process. If left to freeze, the ground beneath the rinks could shift and buckle, causing damage to the rink floors.

To top it all off (literally), the West Fargo Sports Arena relies on a pair of electric ice resurfacers (commonly known by the generic trademark Zamboni), generously sponsored by First International Bank & Trust, to keep the ice in top form during and between events. These machines handle three tasks at once: washing the ice, shaving a layer off the top, and laying down clean water for a fresh frozen surface.

Keeping a high-quality indoor skating surface is no small task.

It requires advanced machine coordination and expert supervision to ensure that proper ice-making conditions are met and maintained.

CCEC is proud to play a role in helping facilities like the West Fargo Sports Arena become community staples.

Opposite page: A complex system of compressors (right), pumps, and pipes (left) are used to maintain a smooth skating surface. Massive battery packs (middle) power the arena’s ice resurfacers. The West Fargo Sports Arena opened in November (bottom).

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Commitment to community is one of the core values of Cass County Electric Cooperative. The end of each year holds a variety of opportunities to give back, and this year was no different. In the last few months we have: • Decorated Christmas trees for Fraser, Ltd.’s Festival of Trees at the Fargodome • Collected 26 gifts for FirstLink’s Giving Tree of Hope • Shared knowledge and tips for using energy wisely with a Living on Your Own class at Davies High School • Held food and supply drives and spent more than 60 combined hours at the Emergency Food Pantry • Donated cold weather clothing to Dorothy Day Food Pantry • Chatted with students about careers in the energy industry at the Health, Tech & Trades expo at the Fargodome • Raised more than $600 for news anchor TJ Nelson’s Real Men Wear Pink Campaign for the American Cancer Society • Cooked up donations for Rape & Abuse Crisis Center with a chili potluck • Lit up a bucket truck and tossed out candy in the downtown Holiday Lights Parade • Rang the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign We look forward to another year’s worth of supporting our communities!

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What to do: If your car crashes into a utility pole

Always consider power lines and other electrical equipment to be live and dangerous!

Slick winter roads can pose the threat of sliding into the ditch and coming into contact with electrical equipment, but the fact is that accidents of this nature can happen at any time.

A vehicle accident can be a traumatizing event. Immediately after, the main concern is injury or damage to the vehicle, but if electricity is involved, a few extra moments of consideration can be the difference between life and death.

“In a vehicle crash, electricity is probably one of the last things on the minds of the driver and passengers,” says Mike Mead, manager of safety at Cass County Electric Cooperative. “But if the vehicle hits a power pole, it can be exposed to thousands of volts of electricity with minimal outward signs.”

While downed lines can sometimes reveal they are live by arcing and sparking with electricity, this is not always the case. Power lines do not always show signs that they are live, but they are just as lethal.

If you are in an accident with a utility pole, your vehicle may be charged with electricity. Exiting the vehicle presents the risk for electrocution, as you may become electricity’s path to ground. If it is safe to do so, remain in the vehicle, call 911, and wait for help to arrive.

The safest place to be is almost always inside the car. The only circumstance when you should exit the vehicle is if it is on fire—and those instances are rare. Follow the steps below to keep yourself and others safe after a vehicle crash when exiting the vehicle is necessary.

IF A POWER LINE FALLS ON YOUR VEHICLE AND THERE IS NO FIRE:

Stay inside your vehicle, call 911, and wait for help to arrive. Exiting the vehicle can cause electrocution.

40 ft.

IF A POWER LINE FALLS ON YOUR VEHICLE AND THERE IS A FIRE:

To exit safely: • Jump out of the vehicle, making sure no part of your body or clothing touches the ground and vehicle at the same time.

• Land with both feet together and in small, shuffling steps, move at least 40 ft. away from the vehicle.

• The ground could be energized. Shuffling away with both feet together decreases the risk of electrical shock.

Call 911 or your local utility for help.

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Prefer the inbox over the mailbox?

Sign up for paperless billing and receive $5 back automatically. Sign up by February 1 for a chance to win one $50 energy credit. Enroll in autopay with a checking account and get $20 back.

Download the SmartHub app or visit kwh.com/smarthub to get started.

Billing & Payment Options PAPERLESS

Save trees and view your bill electronically.

Enroll in paperless billing through SmartHub. www.kWh.com

ONLINE BANKING Convenient monthly payment options are offered through many financial institutions.

Check with your bank to set one up.

SMARTHUB

Gain total control over your account from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

View energy usage, billing history, and account details from one convenient location.

AUTOMATED PHONE PAYMENTS

MAILED PAYMENTS Prefer the stamp and envelope style? Mail your payments to: CCEC PO Box 6088 Fargo, ND 58108

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Secure automated phone system that’s available 24/7, 365 days of the year for whenever you need it.

701.356.4400 or 800.248.3292

LOBBY KIOSK Come to the office and use the self-service payment kiosk. It accepts Visa, Mastercard, or e-check.

Self-service 4100 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 www.kwh.com

AUTOPAY

Simple. Easy. Convenient.

Set up automatic payments from a checking account, Visa, or Mastercard.

Sign up at www.kWh.com, lobby kiosk, or SmartHub.

PAY NOW One time online payment option. All you need is the account number and the last name of the account holder.

Available at www.kWh.com.

DROP OFF PAYMENTS Hand a payment to us in person or swing by the drop box outside the office: 4100 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104

What uses watt?

Use the chart below to get an idea of how appliances in your home contribute to your monthly electric bill.

Residential/household

Typical Estimated wattage* hours used per month* Air conditioner (central – 8.5 3,500 100

Estimated Cost per monthly month kWh at $0.11/ kWh** 350 38.50

Air conditioner (room –

1,050

360

378

41.58

Blanket Ceiling Fan Clothes dryer Clothes washer (doesn’t

150 75 5,000 500

120 90 16 16

18 7 80 8

1.98 0.77 8.80 0.88

Coffee Maker Computer Dehumidifier Dishwasher (doesn’t include

800 200 350 1,800

5 240 240 15

4 48 84 20

0.44 5.28 9.24 2.20

Freezer (frostless 15 cu. ft.)

Hair dryer Iron

335 1,000 1,000

334 5 10

112 5 10

12.32 0.55 1.10

13 9 1,500 25 3,500 300

150 150 10 100 15 300

2 1.4 15 3 188 150

0.22 0.15 1.65 0.33 20.68 16.50

Refrigerator/freezer (frost-

400

250

154

16.94

Television – 46˝ LED (6

87

180

16

1.76

Television – 32˝ LCD (6

114

180

21

2.31

Television – 42˝ plasma (6

360

180

65

7.15

Toaster Vacuum cleaner Water heater (varies widely) Water pump (deep well)

1,000 800 4,500 1,000

3 6 90 15

3 6 405 15

0.33 0.66 44.55 1.65

SEER, 2.5 tons) 9,000 Btu)

include hot water)

hot water)

Lighting - 1 Incandescent bulb Lighting - 1 CFL bulb Lighting - 1 LED bulb Microwave oven Radio Range with oven Refrigerator/freezer (14 cu. ft.)

less, 16-18 cu. ft.) hrs./day) hrs./day) hrs./day)

60

150

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I CHANGED MY AIR FILTER. AND MY WARDROBE.

0.99

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*Typical wattage and estimated hours per month are samples. Actual wattage and use will vary. Consult the information panel on your appliances for specific wattages.

**Based on national average.

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4TH QUARTER

OPERATION ROUND UP

People doing together what can’t be done individually.

Featured Recipient:

DECEMBER 2017 MEETING: APPLICATIONS REVIEWED:

Emergency Food Pantry

The Emergency Food Pantry is a private, nonprofit organization that serves Cass and Clay counties by providing wholesome food to people and families experiencing hardship. The Pantry has been a part of the Fargo-Moorhead community for more than 40 years, relying primarily on donations of food, money, and time from volunteers. In 2016, more than 60,000 individuals received food from the Pantry.

To enroll, withdraw, or request additional information on the Operation Round Up Program, please contact our member accounts team at 701-356-4400 or 800-248-3292.

Organization Individual Emergency

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Organization Individual Emergency

9 1 0

APPLICATIONS APPROVED:

APPLICATIONS DENIED:

APPLICATIONS TABLED :

$35,250 $2,500 $0

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2017 YEAR SUMMARY:

Per Member’s average contribution: $5.33 Average member participation: 81.1% Total income: $182,733 (Income includes contributions, interest earned, and donations/memorials)

Applications approved (YTD)

2017 RECIPIENTS Abuse Resource Network Abused Persons Outreach Center Alzheimer’s Association-Minnesota/ North Dakota Chapter American Cancer Society American Red Cross- Dakotas Region Anne Carlsen Center-Fargo Argusville Fire Protection District Barnes County Sheriff’s Office-Deputies Program Cass County 4-H Leader’s Council Chaffee Recreation Group Child Evangelism Fellowship of F-M Community of Care Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Dorothy Day House of Hospitality Education Foundation for the Valley City Public Schools Emergency Food Pantry Enderlin Park District Family Wellness Farm Rescue

First Lutheran Sewing Ladies FirstLink Harwood Fire and Rescue HEART Living at Home/Block Nurse Program Hospice of the Red River Valley Junior Achievement Kindred Area Ambulance Service Kindred Fire Department Kindred Vikettes Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Lisbon Pool Preservers Mapleton Volunteer Fire Department Marketplace of Ideas/Marketplace for Kids, Inc. ND Assistive (IPAT) ND Association for the Disabled ND Jumpstart Coalition- Fargo Chapter Nokomis Child Care Centers Prairie Public Broadcasting Presentation Partners in Housing Project HERO

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Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of FargoMoorhead Red River Human Services Foundation Red River Valley Asperger- Autism Network Ronald McDonald House Rural Cass County Community Theatre Scottish Rite Language Center ShareHouse, Inc. Sheyenne River Valley Chapter-North Country Trail Assn Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway Association The Piece Makers Verona Community Center Village Family Service Center West Fargo Baseball Program YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Youthworks YWCA Cass Clay

Call for CCEC Board Positions CCEC is governed by a nine-member board of directors who are elected to three-year terms at the co-op’s annual meeting in April. This elected board governs the direction of the cooperative and meets monthly.

If you are a Cass County Electric member and are interested in becoming a Director, contact Karen Egeberg at (701) 356-4405 for a 2018 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 31, 2018) prior to the date of the Annual Member Meeting at which an election will be held: District 2 Doug Anderson (i) Arthur District 3 Sid Berg (i) Colfax District 5-1 Wendy Loucks (i) Fargo

Directors are elected by ballot for a three-year term. Nominees in Districts 2, 3 and 5-1 must be a bona fide resident of the director district in which they are seeking directorship.

(See District Map) (Director 9 is an at large position) 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.)

CCEC District Map

BE PREPARED BEFORE A STORM STRIKES

In the event of a power outage, be prepared by keeping the following items in an easy-to-find emergency supply kit.

WATER

Three-day supply, one gallon per person per day.

TOOLS

Flashlight, extra batteries, manual can opener, batterypowered or hand-crank radio, NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.

FIRST AID KIT AND PRESCRIPTIONS

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First aid supplies, hand sanitizer and at least one week’s supply of prescriptions and medications for the family.

Learn more at www.ready.gov Source: American Red Cross, Federal Emergency January 2018 Highline Notes Management Agency.

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food RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN

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

Ginger Snaps

Carol Wenberg, Fargo

Ingredients:

Corn Casserole Ruth Frank, Fargo

Ingredients:

1 can creamed corn 1 can whole corn, undrained 2 eggs, beaten 1 stick melted butter 1 c. cubed Velveeta cheese 1 c. uncooked macaroni Preparation: Mix all ingredients together, and pour into casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350° for about 1 hour.

My Version of Dad’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Joseph Burckhard, West Fargo

Ingredients:

2 sticks melted butter ¾ c. white sugar ¾ c. brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 t. vanilla 2 ½ c. flour 1 t. baking soda 2 bags dark chocolate chips Preparation: Oven 375° Put ingredients in mixing bowl in order listed, mixing well after each addition. Drop from teaspoon full onto parchment lined cookie sheets.

Bake 8-10 minutes, remove from pan to cool on foil lined counter. Makes 6-7 dozen, can’t get accurate count because they disappear very, very quickly.

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1 ½ c. sugar ½ c. molasses 1 c. Crisco 1 egg 1 t. baking soda 1 t. ground ginger ½ t. vanilla ¼ c. hot water 3-4 c. flour Preparation: Cream sugar, molasses, and Crisco, add egg.

Add the rest of the ingredients, stirring in as much flour as needed to make a soft dough. Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll each ball in white sugar, flatten slightly, and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.

Ham Loaf

Joan Blegen, West Fargo Originally from Olson’s Meat Market in Kindred

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground ham 1 lb. ground pork 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 1 cup cracker crumbs 1 Tbsp. parsley ½ cup brown sugar ¼ tsp. cloves 2 Tbsp. prepared mustard Preparation: Mix the two meats, eggs, milk, crumbs, and parsley together and pat into a loaf pan. Mix the brown sugar, cloves, and mustard into a paste and spread on the top. Bake for 1 ½ hours at 350° Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

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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.

Mischelle Highman, 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 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 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

For sale: 2 new 2017 8’ pickup boxes taken off 2017 Ford F350 crew cab, single rear wheel, SuperDuty. Boxes are offered as a complete package w/ tailgate, lights, & rear bumper, reversing camera removed, color oxford white, $2,200.00/ea OBO. 701.356.4473

2013 Polaris Indy 600 SP snowmobile, 2,100 mi, great shape, mid height windshield, asking $5,500 OBO. 701.318.2214

Coins – Canadian large cents, 5¢, nickel booklet, 25¢, 50¢, dollars.

American penny booklets: Indian Head; 1909 – 1940S; 1941 – 1964D. Nickel booklet: 1939 – 1961D. 25¢, 50¢, dollar 1979. Silver medallion (1 Troy oz, .999 fine silver) Commemorative Bill of Rights 200th anniversary. Many tokens, Mardi Gras tokens. 701.799.4677

Black distressed Pottery Barn buffet & mirror. Like new, 2 drawers, cupboard storage. Buffet new, $650.

Mirror new, $235. Asking $325 for both. 701.799.6968 for pics/ measurements.

4 – 225/60/R16 like new tires & alum rims off 95 Chevy Lumina. Rust free tailgate for ’65-’66 Ford pickup. 1 pr brown Carhartt bibs w/ red lining, sz 46x28, never worn. 701.820.0085

WeatherTech floor liner, black, front & rear. Rubber truck bed mat.

Running boards for 2014 Dodge Ram pu. 701.471.2126

1981 Grummon Kurbmaster delivery van. Converted to camper, carpet on floor, paneling on walls. New fuel filters, transfer pump, fuel pump. No rust/damage on body. 350 Chevy motor, 3-spd trans, new dimmer switch & lighting. 701.318.1707 Large round grass hay bales, 5x6 net wrapped. 701.762.3665

Nautilus stationary bike. From Scheels for $450. 6 years old. Exc cond. $150 OBO. 701.237.5084

Snow tires, 4 – P215/65/R17, M&S Winter Force, Firestone, $120 OBO. 701.566.7971 or 701.720.7722

Schwinn recumbent exercise bike, like new, exc shape, great for winter, exercise, $200. 701.232.6846 One set of good used ATV tires.

Front = 25 x 8 -12, rear = 25 x 10 -12. $100 for set. 701.845.4538 2004 Mercury Monterey minivan, runs well. Odometer hard to read, but says around 200k mi. Engine replaced in 2014 w/ one that had

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105k mi. 701.552.1481 11 used steel grain bins, 18’ & 21’ diameter, you take them down & haul away for $100 ea, OBO. Also 3 used 1200 bu. steel hopper bins, make offer. 701.840.5117 Farmhand loader w/ 8’ snow bucket, $700. Cozy Cab, $200. Skid steer trailer, tandem axle, $800.

701.866.3523 Pair of tickets for NCAA March Madness Men’s Midwest Regional basketball tournament at CenturyLink Center Omaha. 2 games Friday, one game Sunday.

March 23 & 25. Section 230 Row K Seats 1-2. Aisle seats. $700.

701.271.9214 2390 Case 2wd tractor 3798 actual hours. 18.4 X 42 tires & hub duals. Used for light work. Clean tractor $13,500. 701.678.2632 or 701.308.0579 Wanted: 55-59 short box Chevy or GMC pickup. Will consider whether it runs or not. Looking for parts for 1969 c10 short box. 701.741.3706 or dgowan@crystalsugar.com

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tech

SMART HOME ENTRY 1: SAMSUNG SMARTTHINGS HUB internet connection. Today several major manufacturers offer smart products that can be purchased in a variety of kits or added to a smart home network in individual pieces.

Creating a smart home can make it easy and convenient to manage devices and appliances, adjust lighting and temperatures, and bolster home security through a mobile device from anywhere with an

In this series, we will dive into the creation of a smart home, one piece at a time. While high-end smart homes can be custom outfitted with central systems for controlling many aspects of the home, the everyday user can also jump right into the internet of things (IoT) and its many gadgets.

For our smart home, we selected the Samsung SmartThings Hub as a starting point. The SmartThings Hub works like this: ZigBee, Z-Wave, and IP-connected devices sync up with the Hub. The Hub syncs up with the

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SmartThings app on a mobile device.

From the app, users can control the various devices synced with the Hub around the home.

Many smart products can be controlled individually from a mobile device, but the SmartThings Hub puts them all together, allowing for customized settings and routines that can include an entire room’s worth of products. When plugged into an ethernet jack and a power outlet, the Hub fires up its initiation sequence. After a brief setup through the SmartThings app, the user has access to the Hub via mobile device.

Keep an eye out for next month’s article as we add the first accessories to our smart home!

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HOME &GARDEN SHOW February 23 - 25, FargoDome

Cass County Electric Cooperative can help you save energy and money. Visit with us about energy saving ideas and check out our new electric vehicle program!

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