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editorial WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU VOTED?

by Marshal Albright, President/CEO

communicate their concern to our leaders about the issues that matter to us, where we work, live, and raise families.

Reliable electricity, access to rural broadband and the quality of our healthcare system are just a few issues we all care about. Still, they only become priorities if enough people show elected officials that they are paying attention. Registering to vote and voting are the most effective ways to send this message.

As a member-owned electric cooperative, voting is already in our DNA. It's how we maintain an electric utility which is responsive to the consumers it serves. But voting also plays a crucial part in our representative democracy. Federal, state and local elections offer an opportunity to exercise a civic responsibility — to select the best leaders for our communities.

Yet in places all over America, even those served by electric cooperatives, citizens aren't exercising that right. In the 2012 national elections, voter turnout dropped overall; the decline in rural counties was 18 percent—twice that of the nation as a whole. And when voters miss the chance to vote, they also lose the opportunity to

When we go to the polls with the cooperative principle of "Concern for Community" in mind, we instantly improve our political system. It's a system designed to produce a government "of the people, by the people and for the people.” People like you and me. I’d like you to join me in a new initiative to encourage every eligible person to vote—you, me, our family and friends—and take the pledge to become a co-op voter.

Cass County Electric Cooperative has joined America’s electric cooperatives in launching a campaign to help get out the vote and insert issues important to co-ops into the public discussion.

Called “Co-ops Vote,” this effort will help boost voter turnout in areas served by cooperatives across the country to ensure that our voices are heard loud and clear every day, and especially on Election Day.

Here’s what you can do to help. Visit the Co-ops Vote website, www.vote. coop, and take the pledge to become a co-op voter to support your community and electric cooperative when casting your vote in 2016. The website will give you information on your elected officials and candidates, the voter registration process, election dates and locations, and background about eight key co-op issues we want our elected leaders to understand: rural broadband access, hiring and honoring veterans, low-income energy assistance, cybersecurity, water regulation, rural health care access, affordable and reliable energy, and renewable energy.

Co-ops Vote is a non-partisan program developed by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the national service organization that represents the nation’s more than 900 private, not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives. With 42 million members across the nation, electric co-ops are a powerful voice on national issues that have a local impact.

If you have any questions, please visit www.vote.coop or contact us directly at info@kwh.com or 800248-3292. I hope to see you at the polls!

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Volume 74, Number 10

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4 POWERING A GROWING AREA 6 DEMOCRACY IN ACTION 8 OPERATION ROUND UP in ever y issue new tech

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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Cass County Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.

Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

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 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

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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.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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CCEC President/ CEO Marshal Albright speaks at the dedication ceremony of Veterans substation.

POWERING a growing area

CCEC plays a role in supporting local growth

There is a lot of variety within a growing region. Homes, shops, restaurants, schools, and churches pop up all around, and when people who left the area years ago come back, they find themselves wondering if they have accidently returned to the wrong place. They haven’t, it’s just different.

Some things stay the same amidst the changes that come with growth.

The need for electricity at all of these new places is one, and Cass County Electric Cooperative’s goal to provide reliable service is another. Not surprisingly, they go hand-in-hand, and it’s no coincidence.

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In the last 10 years, CCEC has added more than 16,000 active accounts — an exceptional rate of growth in its own right, but a truly rare occurrence for electric cooperatives, which originally formed to primarily serve rural areas. The service areas of most electric cooperatives are still heavily rural, but a few have had to adapt to the sprawl of urban progress. The growth within

CCEC’s system ranks among the top 2 percent of electric co-ops nationwide.

On a blustery Friday morning in early October, a handful of Minnkota Power Cooperative and CCEC employees and board members gather for the official dedication ceremony of a new electrical substation in West Fargo.

One news reporter shows up with a camera, but overall it’s a quiet affair.

Each person at the ceremony knows the significance of the shiny new transformers, circuit breakers, and regulators inside the substation’s gates, however. This equipment is the result of an effort to plan years into the future. Although fanfare is kept to a minimum, it’s no small matter for an electric co-op.

The new Veterans Substation, with an American flag flying overhead and a plaque commemorating the brave service of the men and women of our Armed Forces, marks the first part of a multiphase $30 million project

by Minnkota Power Cooperative to upgrade power transmission equipment in the growing areas of Fargo and West Fargo. Minnkota is the distribution and generation cooperative that supplies electricity to CCEC. Substations serve as transition points between the power plant and

your home. Electricity travels along transmission lines from the power plant at very high voltages. At the substation, located much closer to the electricity’s end destination, the voltage is reduced to levels more appropriate for local distribution. “[Veterans] substation is the cornerstone of a major capital investment program aimed at increasing the capacity of the electrical system which CCEC uses to deliver reliable energy to its members in the Fargo and West Fargo areas,” says Mike Hennes, Minnkota vice president of transmission, during the dedication ceremony. The new substation is part of continual strategic planning efforts between CCEC, Minnkota, city, and county officials.

“A new substation is not built without going through some extensive processes including coordination with Minnkota, our power supplier” says Jodi Bullinger, CCEC vice president of engineering and operations.

Bullinger and other CCEC staff stay involved with city and county planning and zoning meetings and economic development groups.

If undeveloped land is zoned for commercial or residential development, Bullinger begins

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preparing estimates for electricity demand based on the number of homes per acre or the types of commercial establishments being planned. As demand increases, adding new substations in strategic locations becomes a necessary step in the process.

The Sanford Medical Center along I-94, soon to be a large consumer of electricity, was a contributing factor in the execution of Minnkota’s current upgrade project, but overall population growth has, and will continue to be, a primary driver.

To plan accordingly, Bullinger and CCEC’s engineering team conduct three-year construction work plans that outline the needs for all CCEC members, urban or rural. Additionally, CCEC conducts long range planning that includes five-year urban growth studies and 15-year planning of plant investments for the replacement and improvement of new and existing distribution infrastructure.

Regardless of the area, growing or steady, CCEC’s goal remains unchanged. Years from now, when growth inevitably begins to slow or move into new locations, the projections and planning efforts may evolve, but CCEC’s dedication to reliability will stay consistent.

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CO-OPS DEMOCRACY IN ACTION In the face of declining voter turnout nationwide, Cass County Electric Cooperative would like to encourage members to get out and vote on November 8. More than that, we encourage you to learn about candidates and issues and become an educated voter.

VOTE A PROGRAM OF AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES W W W.VOT E .C O O P 6 Highline Notes November 2016

Cooperatives operate along the principles of democracy.

We know how important it is to be educated and to vote.

The goal of the Co-ops Vote program is to encourage co-op employees and members like you to get out and vote and to inform members and candidates about the issues that affect co-ops and the energy industry, such as continued access to affordable and reliable electricity. We can all make a difference, one vote at a time.

Voting in North Dakota requires valid identification. Your ID must include your name, current residential street address, and your date of birth.

Valid forms of ID include: • Current driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card • Tribal government issued identification • Long-term care certificate (provided by ND facility) • Voter's Affidavit Visit vip.sos.nd.gov to find your voting location, instructions on how to complete an absentee or mail ballot, and more.

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JUNE 10-16, 2017

HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS

Write a winning essay and win an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. 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, 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.

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?

kwh.com/youthtour and youthtour.coop

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THANK YOU

ME MBE RS for HE LPI NG to I M P ROVE the

& C om munit ies

HEALTH WELL BEING

of our NORTH DAKOTA

Through the Operation Round Up program, the Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation has reached a milestone of $2.5 million in grants awarded. With your help, hundreds of organizations, and ultimately, the lives of thousands of individuals in our region have seen the positive impact that can be made when we do together what can’t be done alone!

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OPERATION ROUND UP Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation

“People doing together what can't be done individually.”

September board meeting:

APPLICATIONS REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 2016: Organization 15 Individual 3 Emergency 3 APPLICATIONS APPROVED:

Organization 15 $46,175 Individual 3 $5,360

Emergency 1 $1,000 APPLICATIONS DENIED: 2 APPLICATIONS TABLED : 0 2016 YEAR-TO-DATE SUMMARY: Per Member’s average contribution $3.88 Average member participation 80.1% Total income $124,156

(Income includes contributions, interest earned, and donations/memorials)

Total applications approved

57

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

Interested in joining the Operation Round Up team as a director? The fourteen member board of directors meets quarterly and determines the distribution of funds based on available funds, assistance required, and severity of needs. Contact Linda at 701-356-4401 for additional information. www.kwh.com

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Looking to the next generation

PANEL RESERVATION FORM 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.

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 November 2016 www.kwh.com

tech HIGH-TECH THANKSGIVING

This Thanksgiving, add a tablespoon of technology to your meal preparation so you can spend less time stressing over dinner and more time with friends and family. Check out a few gadgets that can help make turkey time a breeze: Crock Pot Smart Slow Cooker Need to adjust the temperature on your green bean hotdish on the fly? This smart slow cooker can sync up with the WeMo home automation system, meaning you can control your Crock Pot

from your smartphone. Schedule start times, adjust temperatures, and monitor cook times from anywhere!

pan moving. With three speed settings, you can keep lumps to a minimum while your hands are free for other tasks.

Range Smart Thermometer This thermometer connects to your Apple device and puts a world of food safety in the palm of your hand. Range includes recommended presets for different foods and can send push notifications to your devices when your turkey reaches optimal temperature.

Drop Scale & Recipe App This cooking combination makes trying new recipes easy! Drop Scale connects to your Apple device and syncs with the Recipe App, giving you clear steps, ingredients, and measurements.

Short on one ingredient? The app will adjust the rest of the recipe accordingly so your dish still comes out delicious!

Stirr Automatic Pan Stirrer Don’t risk your wrist over another tedious pan of gravy! Let Stirr handle it for you. Stirr rotates by itself, keeping the contents of your

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From everyone at Cass County Electric Cooperative, have a happy (and delicious) Thanksgiving!

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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

These recipes include a dash of electricity.

Pumpkin Blachinda

Cranberry Celery Mold

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

Barbara Wolf, West Fargo 2 eggs 1 C sugar 1 C cream ¼ C milk 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla Flour

Preparation:

Beat eggs, add sugar, cream, milk, baking powder, salt and vanilla.

Mix well. Add flour, about 6 cups or enough to make a soft dough. Roll thin. Cut into 6” squares.

Ingredients:

2 qts. pumpkin 1 C sugar ¼ tsp. salt pinch of black pepper ¼ C chopped-up onions Preparation Mix the above filling ingredients well. Put desired amount of pumpkin mixture on dough squares and fold over. Press sides together. Bake at 350° until nice and brown. These freeze well. Put in oven to warm up if you freeze them.

Joanne Etter, Wimbledon

6 oz. pkg. cherry Jell-O 1 ¼ C boiling water Dash of salt 1 (1#) can whole cranberry sauce

½ C celery, diced ¼ C nuts, chopped 1 C sour cream or yogurt

Preparation:

Dissolve Jell-O in water and add salt. Chill until slightly thickened.

Break up cranberry sauce with a fork and stir in Jell-O. Add celery and nuts. Fold in sour cream or yogurt. Pour into mold or 9x13 pan. Chill until firm. Serves 8.

Rice Pilaf

Joan Blegan, West Fargo

Ingredients:

1 C instant rice 1/2 tsp garlic powder ¼ C chopped onion 1 grated carrot ½ green pepper – cut into strips

Preparation:

2 oz. jar pimentos ½ C butter 2 C water 4 beef bouillon cubes ½ C sliced almonds

Sauté the first six ingredients in the butter until the rice is yellow.

Stir, add the water, beef cubes and stir well. Let sit 15 minutes off the heat. Return to heat until hot again. Stir well and put in serving dish. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and serve. Chicken bouillon cubes may be used in place of beef cubes.

Send your Send yourrecipes recipestotoccec@kwh.com ccec@kwh.com

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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.

Amy Lindeman, 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 are due by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

• Members may submit only one ad per issue.

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2-wheel lawn sprayer 30 gal tank.

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Small wood dresser (39"H X 24"W X 14"D), top has drop lid w/ pigeon holes for use as desk w/ 3 drawers below, $40. Cash only. Pics avail.

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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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