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editorial YOU ARE A MEMBER, NOT A CUSTOMER. THAT’S THE CO-OP DIFFERENCE!
by Marshal Albright, President/CEO
concerns to the cooperative and best of all…we listen. In cooperatives like Cass County Electric, membership really does mean something more than just the right to buy electricity. Co-ops of all types are founded on seven cooperative principles that give us guidance and strategic direction.
Many businesses use the word “member” to describe their customers. Places like Sam’s Club or Costco and even American Express like to refer to their customers as members and charge a "fee" which allows you to purchase goods and/ or services. These are all great companies; in fact, I am a customer of two of them. However, as a “member” of Cass County Electric Cooperative you are an “owner” and have the right to vote for your Board of Directors. Each year you are allocated capital credits based on your portion of our annual margins. We are locally owned and operated, and you are able to voice your
Voluntary and Open Membership Cooperative membership is voluntary and open to anyone able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination. Democratic Member Control Cooperative members get to vote for elected representatives, who actively participate in decision making processes. Members’ Economic Participation Through democratic process, members control the capital of the cooperative. Members may allocate surpluses for such purposes as developing the cooperative, setting up reserves, and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
Autonomy and Independence Cooperatives are autonomous. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, they do so while maintaining autonomy and democratic control by their members. Education, Training, and Information Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They work to inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation. Cooperation Among Cooperatives Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures. Concern for Community While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities.
Nationwide, cooperatives create 2.1 million jobs and generate more than $650 billion in sales and other revenue annually. Locally, CCEC employs more than 100 people, and by the end of 2015, our revenue was more than $115 million.
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Membership also gives you rights as an owner of this co-op. Member relations is not just part of what we should be doing, but in fact is the fundamental core business of the cooperative. In order to survive and thrive, we focus on the following concepts: Commitment to Community Cass County Electric is connected to you; we have a business relationship that serves you (the member) and the co-op. Since co-ops are solely owned by people in the community, there is a mutual interest to ensure that both co-op and member succeed and prosper. Transparency As an owner of the co-op, you have a right to know how it operates and how decisions are made that directly impact you. Transparency, combined with integrity and fairness, helps to build trust with members. Cognition In this case, cognition is best defined as how your co-op thinks. It includes the current and historical identity, the mission and the sense of shared values with co-op members. Research, education and training are critical functions that Cass County Electric must conduct on an ongoing basis to ensure that we always have the best information to make decisions. The cooperative business model is the best one on earth. It is up to the people who work at the co-op, who serve on the board and the members like you to ensure that the principles and values do not fade over time. First and foremost, Cass County Electric strives to be thought of as a member-owned cooperative that gives you the best value of any utility. For Cass County Electric to thrive and for our community to flourish, we embrace your input, this is your right as a “member” of the co-op.
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Highline Notes Volume 74, Number 9
features
ROUND UP GIVES 4 OPERATION BACK OVER $2.5 MILLION 6 MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! 8 PSCS GOES LIVE!
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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 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. © Copyright Cass County Electric Cooperative 2016. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
October feature businesses: Johnny Carino's 10% off of check
4410 17th Ave S, Fargo, 701-282-2922
Berg Auto Supply West 10% Discount
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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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Operation Round Up CCEC Foundation's Operation Round Up Program reaches $2.5 million in grants! Each year in October, the 30,000 cooperatives across the United States come together to celebrate National Cooperative Month. With apt timing, we are proud to announce that through the Operation Round Up (ORU) program, the Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation (previously SERVE Foundation) has reached the $2.5 million milestone for grants awarded. Cooperatives, unique businesses dedicated solely to the end-user of their products and services, create 2.1 million jobs and generate more than $650 billion in sales and other revenue annually. Excess revenues do not go to investors, they go right back to the end-users: the cooperative members. A co-op’s focus on its members doesn’t end there. Cooperatives hold concern for their communities as a high priority – in fact, it’s actually a core principal of the cooperative business model. With this mindset, cooperatives support their communities in many ways, be it by creating jobs and providing top-notch service, or by volunteering in local projects. Cooperatives themselves make community issues a high priority, but it’s when cooperatives and their members
come together through programs like Operation Round Up that a difference can really be made. “I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all CCEC members that participated in the Operation Round Up Program,” says JoAnn Jameson, chairman of Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation ORU board of directors. “In September, we reached an incredible milestone of awarding $2.5 million through your contributions. These dollars have been donated to individuals, organizations, and charities over the past 20 years with far-reaching impact.” The average CCEC member participating in Operation Round Up contributes just six dollars annually. For less than the price of a single meal over the course of a year, these contributions from CCEC members add up to benefit dozens of individuals and organizations, who in turn help others in our region. The Operation Round Up program was born in the late-80s and it all started at, you guessed it, a cooperative. The idea came from Tom Upshaw, then-CEO of Palmetto Electric Cooperative in Hardeeville, S.C. In the face of aggressive actions
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by the local investor-owned utility, Upshaw sought a way to better reinforce the cooperative difference and support his community. Operation Round Up works by rounding up the electric bills of participating cooperative members to the nearest dollar. These extra few cents from each month are placed into the care of the Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation. An independent board of directors accepts applications and awards grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations in need. Today, more than 250 electric cooperatives across the U.S. participate in the Operation Round Up program. Grants are issued only to nonprofits dedicated to improving the quality of life in our region. Individual grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis for emergencies and self-sufficiency needs. Recently, Operation Round Up grants have been used for
purchases such as a thermal imaging camera for a volunteer fire department, participants in a girls’ empowerment group, and supplies for a high school food pantry. “What an example of the cooperative spirit,” says Jameson. “Doing together what we can’t do alone.” On behalf of Cass County Electric Cooperative, we would like to thank each member participating in Operation Round Up. Through your contributions, we help to make our region a better place to live. We look forward to reaching many more milestones in the years to come.
Doing together what can't be done alone.
Since beginning in 1993, the Operation Round Up program has helped hundreds of organiz ations working to make life better for people all throughout Cass Count y Electric Cooperative's ser vice territor y – a few of them are listed below:
Barnes County Historical Society Barnes County Food Pantry Family Bridges Litchville Community Center Kathryn Fire Department Wimbledon Community Museum North Central Playground Fund Rural Cass County Community Theatre Community of Care – Arthur Page Ambulance Service Grandin Quick Responder Unit
Kindred Public Library Kindred Boy Scout Troop 251 Abuse Resource Network of Lisbon Fort Ransom Sodbuster Association Lisbon Opera House Foundation Colfax Park Board/Swimming Pool Argusville Firefighters North Dakota Association for the Disabled North Dakota Friends of the Deaf 4 Luv of Dog Rescue FirstLink
FM Ambulance Leonard Fire Department March of Dimes North Dakota Caring Program/Caring for Children North Dakota Special Olympics Project HERO Rape & Abuse Crisis Center of FargoMoorhead Riding on Angels’ Wings Rainbow Bridges Safe Exchange Galchutt Baseball Program
Individuals and business leaders: Looking for a community service opportunity for yourself or your employees? CCEC Foundation ORU will be seeking candidates for its board of directors. You can become part of the team deciding where ORU funds are allocated. Candidates sought in districts 1, 2, 3, At Large (see district map, pg. 16). If interested, contact Linda Otterson at 701-356-4401 www.kwh.com
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Make your voice heard Come June and July each year, you won’t find the President/CEO of Cass County Electric Cooperative in the office very often. You won’t find the Vice President of Member and Energy Services in there much either. They’ve got busy jobs year round, but during the summer months there is even more information to prepare and a whole other set of meetings to attend. It’s a targeted effort that CCEC hopes will pay off a few months later in November.
For several weeks, Marshal Albright, President/CEO, and Paul Matthys, VP of Member and Energy Services, get familiar with the coffee shops, cafes, and meeting rooms around the area. It is this part of the year where CCEC officials get together with state and local legislative candidates who represent the members of CCEC. It’s a chance to share CCEC’s mission and values, to discuss the issues that affect the energy industry and, ultimately, the people who rely on affordable and reliable electric service. This is just one part of the process to keep the voice of electric cooperatives loud and strong with local, state, and national decision-makers.
Through education and political action, CCEC and other electric cooperatives hope candidates elected to office understand and support the industry. The North Dakota Rural Electric Political Action Committee (REPAC) is the political arm of the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) and its member cooperatives. This organization directs financial support to statewide and legislative candidates who are identified as friends of the rural electric program. Supporting candidates at the federal level is the Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE), the PAC of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). ACRE supports candidates for the U.S. House and Senate— those in office now and running for office—who will speak for and protect the interests of electric cooperatives and their consumerowners. Through the ACRE Coop Owners for Political Action® program, the 42 million cooperative consumer-owners across the country can help support those who will listen—state and federal officials who will defend local cooperatives and local communities.
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Ensure continued access to reliable, affordable electricity. Stand up for electric co-ops at the polls this fall. How can you help? Membership in both REPAC and ACRE is open to electric coop member/owners. Multiple membership levels exist, and all funding goes toward candidate support. If you would like more information about how you can show your support and make your voice heard, contact Paul Matthys at 701-356-4511.
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Turning rays to kWhs
It’s official – Prairie Sun Community Solar is up and running! Construction and interconnection of the array was completed in early September. On September 14, the array began churning out kilowatt-hours and feeding clean, abundant solar energy onto the electric grid. Cass County Electric Cooperative would like to thank all members who have reserved panel output. It is with your support that the first community solar program in the state of North Dakota became a reality. If you haven’t become a part of this landmark project already, panels are still available for reservation. Get yours at kwh.com/solar or fill out the reservation form on the opposite page. Crews trench in a service line that will eventually feed power from the array to the electric grid.
Piles are driven into the ground. These will form the skeleton of the array.
REAL Solar assembles the racking for the panels.
REAL Solar assembles the racking for the panels.
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Solar panels are placed onto the racking.
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Looking to the next generation
Panel Reservation Form
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 set to be built in south Fargo and will be the first community solar project in the state of North Dakota. PSC Solar will consist of 324 photovoltaic solar panels available exclusively to CCEC members. Please tear along this line and return to CCEC
Member Information:
Name: ________________________________________________________________ Service Address: ______________________________________________________
Account Number: ______________________________________________________ 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 Member Signature: ___________________________Date:________ CCEC Solar, 3312 42nd St S Fargo, ND 58104 • 701.356.4400 • solar@kwh.com • www.kwh.com/solar
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tech Solar Array Monitoring Technology
Prairie Sun Community Solar’s three inverters change direct current to alternating current and also collect data from the array.
Prairie Sun Community Solar has been constructed and hooked up to the grid. The array is live and is producing energy. Most of the work has been completed and it’s time for participating members to start seeing monthly solar energy credits. The array is pumping out kilowatthours, but that’s not all it’s doing— it’s also talking. If scenes from The Terminator are flashing through your head, rest assured. We haven’t gotten to that point . . . yet. The kind of talking Prairie Sun Community Solar is doing is in the form of data. Three solar
power inverters are tasked with changing direct current (DC) from the array into alternating current (AC) to be used on the electric grid. They also collect a variety of information about the system and its production levels. Information gathered at the inverter is fed into a gadget called a data logger which records data and events, making the information useable. By installing a cellular modem at the array, the data is communicated via the internet. What all of this means is that we can see exactly how much energy
Prairie Sun Community Solar is producing from any internetcapable device. The information from the array is translated into environmental equivalents, like how long the array could power a TV and the amount of carbon dioxide and other emissions that its energy production is offsetting. Behind the scenes, CCEC can view even more information about the array, such as voltage over time and enhanced weather overlays which allow the ability to remotely monitor performance.
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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 in the fall of 2017. 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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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. Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble 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 ¼ C flour ½ tsp cinnamon 3-4 Tbs 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.
Cabbage Hot Dish
Genevieve Tamerius, Mapleton
Ingredients:
1 small head cabbage 1 lb. hamburger 1 small onion, minced 1/3 C rice – uncooked or instant
1 can tomato soup 1 can water Salt & pepper taste
Preparation:
Brown hamburger, add onion. Add rice, salt, pepper and stir. Put hamburger mixture over an inch layer of cut up cabbage in a greased casserole. Pour soup, water mixture over the top, and bake in 350° oven for 2 hours. Note: Only need to bake 1 hour if using instant rice.
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 chunk and parboil, 1 hour. Set aside, save juice for boiling the dumplings. Blend flour, baking powder & salt. Use a blender and water to grate the potatoes. One cupful at a time, drain well, press out moisture, add to the blended flour mixture. Keep hands moistened with water as you mold the dumplings, place a chunk of salt pork into dumplings. Add flour as needed, 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 left overs fried in butter.
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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.
Aimee Hust, 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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For sale: Moving sale: Oct 14 8a-6p, Oct 15 8a-2p. Furniture, trailers, woodworking tools, wood snow fence. Come check it out. 2 mi north of Kindred - County Rd 15 to County Rd 36, follow signs. Dbl bed frame, $35. Under cabinet TV, $25. Peonies, $3/bag. Ferms, $2/ bag. Iris, $2/bag. Hostess $2/bag. 36” round table w/ 2 chairs $50/OBO. 701.566.3367
1980 Firebird, newer paint 400 auto T tops new tires brakes, $10,000. 2013 Polaris Ranger low miles 800 engine cab & blade, $9,000. 701.874.2193 Oak Queen sleigh bedroom set, headboard, footboard, rails, dresser w/ mirror & 3-drawer night stand. From Ashley Furniture, $500/OBO All. Boxspring & mattress not included. 701.793.4318 Beautiful Helmut Gerhart viola & bow in case $250. Germeinhardt flute $150. LeBlanc clarinet Reso Tone 3 $150. Will trade for guns & pay difference in cash. 701.293.1295
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• 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
90" navy blue leather sofa w/ 2 end recliners, great cond, $300. Blue cotton-material easy chair (no swivel), good Cond, $200. Both $400/OBO. 701.428.3027
30" 7.5hp fan was used as full floor bin aeration, $550. 701.840.2661 Red M&M Halloween costume, children's large, $15. In Step bike trailer, red, $20. Great for pets too! 701.781.3407 after 6pm 30 gal. aquarium w/ all accessories & comes w/ a stand, $75. 218.303.3289 Fimco 2-wheel lawn sprayer w/ 30 gal. tank, like new. GE ref. 8 cu ft w/ top freezer compartment. 12” TV, excellent cond. 701.540.7198 Maytag heavy duty washer & dryer. Both very good cond, in working order & appearance. $190 ea. Shaw area rug, 3’3” x 4’8”, green & tan/topiary pattern, $35. Large wingback chair w/ matching ottoman, green tones, $100. 701.293.8564 International Cub Cadet model 5234D. 3 pt, front assist, 3 cyl. diesel, 92 actual hours, comes with 4’ rototiller. 701.437.3259 20-gallon Tool Shop wash tank. Used very little, like new $50. 50's Retro chrome table (light top) & 6 chairs $350. 701.689.2600
New never shot Taurus 380 ACP pocket gun w/ box of ammo $225 firm. West Fargo, 701.318.7209 7.5HP Kawasaki, brand new, commercial air cooled engine. Horizontal 1” diameter shaft. $95. 701.282.8540 Queen size waterbed w/ newer mattress & heater. Includes walnut stained frame w/ pedestal, $100. 1999 Subaru Impreza RS parted out - transmission, rear end, axles & numerous body parts. 701.361.8659 Round pub table w/ 2 chairs, $150 OBO. Computer desk. 701.772.8651 New shoes, 11½ & 12 & 9½, $35 ea. Down-filled & leather coats, $40. Snowmobile pants, new. Infrared massager, like new, cost $129, will sell at $45. 701.799.8703 Tractor parts for Case (D, DC, SC, LA, VAC); some parts for R-MM; radiators for D & VAC Case, R-MM, WC-Chalmers; other misc parts. 701.845.4303 Oak dining room table w/ 6 chairs, extends to seat 12. $1,500. 2011 Honda Scooter, Model PCX, 400mi, $2,500. Dark walnut bedroom set, $1,200. B&W 5th wheel hitch $350. Buffet w/ granite top, $800. 701.570.3664
Oak computer desk $50. 701.361.9872
Haier dehumidifier, good cond, $20. 16’ aluminum ladder, good cond, $50. Small child’s wooden rocker, perfect cond, $20. No checks. 701.238.4334
20" Trek Mystic girls bike. Like new. $110. 24" Troy-Bilt Storm 5024 snowthrower. $250. Set of 13 Train collector plates, gold rimmed & numbered. $75 OBO. Pics available 701.532.0385
Hummel figurines: 2004 "Little Boys Fishing"; 1996-2004 Christmas figurines; boys and/or girls; large "Children at Play; & Norman Rockwell "Cover Collection” figurines. cs__hutchison@msn.com for lists
Free: small Conn organ. 2 keyboards, 45” across, 35” high, come see & try it. 701.428.3780
2 - 2014 TaoTao 4 wheeler ATV's, 2WD, automatic transmission, electric start, luggage rack. Beginner kids size,
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not for adults. Less than 10 hours on them. $550 choice, $1,000 for pair. 701.238.2530 42” round solid oak table w/ 4 chairs & 2 12” extensions. Cream cans. Admiral radio w/ record player. Oil lanterns. 2 large wooden storage trunks dated 1867. 701.280.1707 New 6' aluminum Werner step ladder. 6' wooden ladder. New 205x16 6-ply trailer tire. 125 psi Campbell Hausfeld air compressor. 21" horse collar. 701.367.1758 Like new (1 year old) off-white vertical blinds for 73” window, very substantial/ high quality, all hardware available. Hom Furniture rug, 8’ x 11’, brown/beige/grey, nice modern design, excellent cond & only on floor 1 month. 701.799.6968 for details, pics.
Elec Start, 2-stage, 6Fwd & 2Rev speeds, heated hand grips. I've downsized & don’t need anymore, $500. 701.261.6762
very little, $700. 218.770.9913
Porta-Lift boat lift, new stainless cable & winch, used on a 16½’ fishing boat, $400. 701.238.9892
Like new man’s winter dress coat, tan color London fog, treated w/ DuPont stain repeller, zip-out warm inner lining, bought at Straus, worn only a few times, size 44 reg, 36” long. Great for someone who dresses up, $60. 701.945.2720
26” Schwinn adult “tricycle,” like new, ridden once, pd $300, will accept best offer. 701.241.9255 12 plate settings of Sango China, pattern name “Hacienda” 3772, white lace w/ gold rims, missing 1 coffee cup saucer, $150 OBO. 701.282.3280 Allis Chalmers 712H lawn tractor. Honda 110 3 wheeler. 701.874.2207 or 701.371.9465 Quilting frame. 701.282.3937
2013 - 4 bunk GreyWolf camper, very well maintained, orig owner, sleeps up to 10, power slide, power awning, & power bumper hitch, motivated to sell, $15,000/ OBO. 701.490.0160 message ok
14” nylon youth saddle w/ cinch & saddle rack, $100. 701.799.2243
Ariens snowblower, 26", 9hp Tecumsah,
Honda 2000W generator, like new, used
Cabrio W/D set. 4 yrs. old, exc cond, $500. 701.866.4043 message ok
55,000 Btu oil furnace, good cond, now have natural gas, $150. 701.280.0866
Small square soybean bale for banking, limited amount of yellow straw stored inside, pickup box trailer w/ topper – on wired & tight. 701.484.5737 Free: Spinet piano, yours for the taking, inc bench, needs a little upkeep. 701.730.5830 Wanted: North Dakota beer photos, stories & memorabilia wanted for project. Seeking modern or historical photos, postcards, ads or merchandise (you’ll keep all items), personal or family stories about drinking in ND pre or post-Prohibition. 701.729.2466 or alicia@prairiestylefile. com
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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)
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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.) 16 Highline Notes October 2016 www.kwh.com