September 2026 | Issue 122
Lester Electrical
Built In the Heartland, Proven Over Generations pg 12
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Contents... September 2026
Lester Electrical Built in the Heartland, Proven Over Generations / 12-15 Traction By Michael Alexander / 36-37 Manufacturer News / 24-25,48-50 Beyond The Gated Community / 42-45 LSVDA: Driving Forward / 54-57 Dealer Profile / 80-82 Technology Meets Golf Car / 84-85 Plugged In: LSV/Golf Cart Energy Trends / 90-93 Why Sierra Golf Carts are Becoming the Talk of Longmont, CO / 108-110
DEPARTMENTS Classified Ads / 114 Around The Community / 62-64 Around The Courts / 18 Around The Industry / 102-107 Around The Marketplace 66-68 6
DEPARTMENTS Around The World / 72-73 Dealer Profile / 80-82 Service, Repair & Maintenance / 98-101 The Social Scene / 94-96 Wacky World of Golf Cars 86-87 WWW.GOLFCAROPTIONS.COM
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