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Wild Rice Electric’s Aug. 2008
volume 68 - number 8
News from Wild Rice Electric Co-op, Inc., PO Box 438, Mahnomen MN 56557
www.wildriceelectric.com
Issue Highlights...
* Scholarships Awarded
* Over the Manager’s
Desk - Steve Haaven
* Wild Rice Electric Employee Changes
NOTICE TO MEMBERS:
Wild Rice Electric’s office will
be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008 for Labor Day. In
the event of an outage or
emergency, please contact our
office at 1-800-244-5709 or
218-935-2517 and our after
hours answering service will
be able to assist you.
Wild Rice Electric’s Trust Board
awards $9000 in scholarship
money
Each year money from capital credit checks that have gone uncashed for seven years is handed over to the
trust fund to be awarded via scholarship to area students. This year a total of $9000 was awarded in scholarships in the amount of $450 to 20 area students. The students wishing to apply for the scholarship submit
their application to their school. The school then reviews all the applications and selects two recipients to
each receive a $450 scholarship.
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients...
Alyssa Tranby
Win-E-Mac High School
Alyssa is the daughter of Donna
Tradewell. She plans to attend
Minnesota State University,
Mankato, to pursue a career in
dental hygiene.
Hailie Hoban
Waubun High School
Hailie is the daughter of Larry &
Cheryl Hoban. She plans to attend
UND majoring in Aviation Management. After college she wants to find
a job as an airport manager or flight
instructor.
Andrea Maydole
Hawley High
School
Andrea is the
daughter of Lloyd
& Sandy Maydole.
She plans to attend
NDSU and major
in Pre-Med/Pharmacy. After college
she plans to work
in the medical field
as a Pediatrition or
Pharmacist.
Bethany Klemetsrud
Waubun High School
Bethany is the daughter
of Stacie Klemetsrud.
She plans to attend the
University of Minnesota, Duluth, for
Chemcial Engineering. After college she
plans on working for
a bio-fuel company to
help come up with new
innovative ideas for
renewable energy.
Chloe Danielson
Fertile High School
Chloe is the daughter of
Sheryl & Tim
Danielson. She plans to
attend the University of
North Dakota majoring
in a medical science
field: Cytotechnology.
(Scholarship recipients continued on pages 4 & 5)
Around the Co-op
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Over the Manager’s Desk
Steve Haaven
CEO
One of the advantages in
working for Wild Rice Electric
has been the ability to work
with a great bunch of people
over the years. Recently three
of those individuals retired
whose combined careers
totaled 104 years of service at
the co-op. Gary Schoenborn
(Apparatus Technician), John
Simon (Lead Lineman) and
Ken Otto (Line Superintendent) have retired in that order
during 2008. All have served
in numerous capacities at the
co-op and were dedicated to
serving our members in a
professional manner. Best
wishes to each of them and
their families in a very well
deserved retirement.
We are pleased to welcome
Ryan Omang and Nathan
Zortman who are new to our
line crew this past year. Also
fairly new to the line crew is
Adam Sweno who joined Wild
Rice Electric in April 2007 and
Brian Ose who transferred to
the line crew from the warehouse just over one year ago.
Welcome also to Dan Noll who
replaced Brian in the warehouse. Please refer to the
write up elsewhere in this issue
of the Rural DeLight.
Wind Turbines
Renewable energy in Minnesota is being highly promoted.
In fact the State requires 25%
of the electricity delivered in
2025 to come from renewable
resources like wind, biomass,
solar and perhaps resources
not known today. Today the
renewable most highly considered is wind.
Almost weekly we get questions about wind turbines.
Wind generators are not new in
fact they have been around for
decades. However increased
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc., Editor
DIRECTORS
President ............................................................................ Mark Habedank, Twin Valley
Vice-President ..................................................................Russell Okeson, Detroit Lakes
Treasurer . .......................................................................................Gary Bergan, Hawley
Secretary . ...........................................................................Wesley Torgerson, Lake Park
Project Attorney . ............................................................David Sogard, Minnkota Power
Other Directors: Larry Sollie, Fosston; Greg LaVoy, Naytahwaush; Roger Winter, Callaway; Jeff Nornes, Erskine, Patricia Todahl, Fertile.
Steve Haaven, General Manager
Serving you 24 hours a day
(218) 935-2517 or (800) 244-5709
Office Hours - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Web Site - www.wildriceelectric.com
Rural DeLight (ISSN 0194 505X). Published each month by Wild Rice Electric
Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 438, Mahnomen, MN 56557, in the interests of its
members and others. Periodical postage paid at Mahnomen and additional mailing
offices. USPS 468-810. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes, Form 3579
to: Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 438, Mahnomen, MN 565570438. Subscription rates: Members, $1.00/year; Non-members, $2.00/year. Phone:
218-935-2517 or 1-800-244-5709 (24-Hour Service).
attention focuses on larger
units where wind can be used
for your own electric needs
as well as provide additional
power which can be sold to
utilities. Depending upon the
size of the wind turbine State
law require utilities, like Wild
Rice Electric, to purchase
excess electricity under
established co-generation
standards. The price paid
varies dependent upon the size
of the wind turbine as well as
the classification of the account involved. Based upon
the 2007 averages Wild Rice
Electric will pay is 6.8 cents
per kilowatt hour for residential
accounts with smaller units.
Smaller units defined as less
than 40 KW in size. For larger
wind turbines the price is
actually determined by our
wholesale power supplier
Minnkota Power Cooperative
based upon their avoided cost
of furnishing wholesale energy.
Presently that rate is 4.0 cents
per kilowatt hour plus $21 of
accredited capacity. Federal
and State incentives are in
addition and their may be other
tax advantages. I encourage
anyone interested to contact
your tax accountant for the
details.
investment. Should your
interest be in connecting to the
electric distribution system
or electric grid a number of
requirements for safety,
service quality and liability
must be addressed. Besides
purchasing the wind turbine
I encourage you to consider
costs for engineering, permitting, testing, construction,
lightening protection, converters and enclosures. Before
investing in a wind energy
system you should check for
potential obstacles. Some
jurisdictions, for example,
restrict the height of the
structures permitted in residentially zoned areas, although
variances are often available.
Anyone interested in developing and installing renewable
energy resources is encouraged
to do your homework. A
good place to start is by
contacting the Minnesota
Department of Commerce or
checking their website at
www.commerce.state.mn.us.
Available is a host of information on wind resources. It is
a good idea to hire an expert
to monitor the wind characteristics in your specific site for
a period of time of up to one
year.
Minnkota Power is involved
in purchasing wind on a larger
scale and does own and
operate two 900 KW towers.
Minnkota Power has entered
into agreements to purchase
240 MW of wind from the
Florida Power & Light at
Langdon and Ashtabula Wind
Farms and is looking for
additional renewable energy to
meet future State mandates.
Another recommendation is to
work with a reputable company and compare products.
Talk to others who have
constructed units to learn from
their experiences. Check
maintenance required and who
can provide the service and at
what cost.
Wind power is not free and
requires a sizable up front
Wild Rice Electric does have a
packet of information available designed to help in your
planning and decision making
process. Please call with any
questions you may have.
Plant the Right Tree
Many of us are busy working
in our yards during the summer
months. When deciding where
to plant trees please keep
electric lines in mind. Avoid
planting trees under lines that
will grow into those lines.
Trees growing into power lines
are a major cause of serious
and fatal accidents involving
contacts into power lines.
Unfortunately that is often
children. During storms trees
can blow into lines or have
limbs break off and take lines
down. Trees are a common
cause of electric service
interruptions.
The Cooperative spends in
excess of $330,000 per year
on clearing right of way areas.
You can help by planting trees
under power lines that will
remain short, even at maturity.
Before planting remember to
call Gopher State One Call 48
hours before digging.
Harvest Safety
With harvest just around the
corner please keep safety in
mind. The hustle and bustle
of the fall season requires a
significant amount of work to
be done in a short period of
time. When combining, hauling grain or working the fields
stay away from poles and keep
those overhead lines in mind
when moving augers around
the yard. If you have concerns
about lines being to close to
your bins we highly encourage
you to contact us.
Have a safe and bountiful
harvest.
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Wild Rice Electric
(218) 935-2517 or (800)-244-5709
Business
Directory
AUTOMASTER
We Pay Cash for Cars, Trucks, etc.
218-847-2249 / 800-353-8147
BRUSHWACKER, INC.
Tree Trim./Removal, Hydroaxing, Herb. App.
218-935-2109 or 800-299-9471
MORRISON ELECTRIC
421 Kolve St, Ogema MN 56569
218-983-3177
SOLLIE REALTY
Fosston, MN
218-435-1525 / www.sollie.net
WILLARD SWENBY
CONSTRUCTION - Licensed Contractor
218-945-6479
LANDVIEW BOBCAT SERVICE
Landscaping, Dirt Work, Tree Removal, Etc.
Brent or Bob, 218-847-1928 or 218-841-9332
VILLIARD AUCTION SERVICE
Gary & John Villiard
218-238-5255 / 218-233-3509
FLOM INSURANCE AGENCY
Corey & Cassandra Hoseth, Agents
218-567-8323
APEX ELECTRIC & LIGHTING
Residential-Commercial-Industrial-Farm Wiring
Dan Paul, 218-849-9693 or 218-847-5244
SUNDRUD FURS
Ordean Sunrud, Route 3, Fosston MN
218-435-6915
R.C.I. ELECTRIC, INC.
Ulen, MN 56585
218-596-8114
LUNDON CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION - Dean Lundon
218-935-5255
NEW & USED KNITTING MACHINES
Custom Knits & Manufacturing
218-238-5882
RICHARD HALDORSON FLOOR
COVERING, Detroit Lakes MN
218-847-4382
TOWN & COUNTRY
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Vince Schneider * Hawley * 218-483-1225
THORPE AUTO GLASS
RR 1 Box 220, Mahnomen, MN 56557
218-935-2895
STANLEY/FULLER BRUSH HOME
CARE PRODUCTS 218-847-4954 or
(Email) vonniejohnson218@yahoo.com
DR PLANNING COMPANY
Long Term Care & Estate Planning
218-483-3215
PERRY’S INC.
Chauffeured Limousines, Free Casino Trips
218-847-1994 or 800-847-1994
“THE MUD MAN”
Taping, Texturing, Painting
Roger Bentley, 218-567-8238
HERBALIFE WEIGHTLOSS PROD.
Guaranteed Results
218-238-5788 or 888-724-7898
HEMMINGSEN AUCTIONEERS
RR 2, Erskine, MN 56535
218-687-5124
MIKE’S HEATING
* Gas Fireplaces, Outdoor Furnaces,
Floor Heat Systems * 800-446-4043
STUMP GRINDING
Contact Jim
218-289-3767 or 218-281-2287
Oakridge Angus
Corey & Cassandra Hoseth
218-567-8218
OKESON OFFTRAIL SALES
Polaris Sales, Parts & Service
218-847-9304
BURGGRAF’S ACE HARDWARE
Hwy 2 East, Fosston, MN 56542
218-435-1977
MIDWEST BUILDING REPAIR
Free Estimates - Guaranteed Work
218-847-8893
CAROLE’S UPHOLSTERY
Mentor, MN 56736
218-637-3165
NEIL’S FLOOR STORE
Sales & Installation
218-847-9688 / 888-588-1956
21ST CENTURY WELLNESS
Supplements * Flax * Aloe Vera
567-8587 or 1-877-500-2547
BACKHOE & DOZER SERVICE
L & K Enterprises of Fosston
218-435-2117 or 218-694-3641
A-1 SEPTIC SYSTEMS & EXCAVATING
Install, Inspect, Design, Pumping & Black Dirt
Patricia or Mike Stock, 218-935-5981
MIKE BUENG CONSTRUCTION
Twin Valley, MN
218-584-5364
AL’S SIDING
Al Gerving & Jim Spalla
218-473-3133 / 218-473-2370 / 218-473-3207
CRARY HOMES & REAL ESTATE
PAINTING & WALLPAPERING
Grand Forks, ND
20 Years Experience - Contact Barry Gunderson
701-775-0013 / 701-772-1780
218-734-2452 or 720-480-8761 (cell)
HOBAN’S PLUMBING & HEATING
Plumbing*Heating*AC*Boilers*Gas Fireplaces
218-983-3611
SPRING LAKE UPHOLSTERY
Main Street, Lengby, MN
218-668-3233
COMPUTERS BY DESIGN
Windows 98 & DOS * Repairs * Upgrades
Robert Gillespie, (218) 473-2011
DUGGER’S DRYWALL
Tape, Texturing & Spray Painting
218-849-5583
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Scholarship recipients (continued from page 1)
Christopher Fultz
Fosston High School
Chris Hanson
Detroit Lakes High School
Christoper is the son of Nathan Chris is the son of Brian &
& JoAnn Fultz. He plans to
Lisa Hanson. He plans to
attend Northwestern College in attend NDSU.
St. Paul, MN to pursue a
degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Jade Spaeth
Mahnomen High School
Norman County East High
School
Heidi is the daughter of Linn
Sakrismo. She plans to attend
St. Cloud State University
majoring in Criminal Justice.
Jade is the daughter of Dean
& JoAnn Spaeth. She plans to
attend NDSU majoring in
Nutritian and Exercise Science.
Daniel Grefsrud
Hawley High School
Christina Grinolds
Win-E-Mac High School
Daniel is the son of Roddy &
Shanna Grefsrud. He plans to
attend Concordia College. He
is currently undecided on a
major.
Christina is the daughter of
Delany & Nancy Grinolds. She
plans to attend Minnesota State
University, Moorhead to study
Mass Communications. She
plans to work in Print Journalism and hopes to one day be an
author.
Jade Gandrud
Lake Park-Audubon High
School
Jade is the daughter of Richard
& Kathleen Gandrud. She
plans to attend Concordia
majoring in Pharmacy.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
“Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal Financial assistance from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion,
sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is
derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). The person responsible for coordinating the non-discrimination compliance efforts of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc. is Mr. Steven J. Haaven, President & CEO. To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD)
or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer”.
Jacob Hein
Lake Park-Audubon High
School
Jacob is the son of Bruce &
Jean Hein. He plans to attend
the University of Minnesota,
Crookston for a degree in Ag
Systems Management and Ag
Education. After college he
plans to return to the family
farm and diversify to bee
production, and teach.
Duane Halvorson
Norman County East High
School
Duane is the son of Travis &
Rose Halvorson. He plans to
attend Minnesota State Community & Technical College
for Automotive this fall.
Janaye Johnson
Detroit Lakes High School
Janaye is the daughter of Michael & Darcy Johnson.
She plans to attend the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
She is undecided on her major,
but has interests in marketing,
advertisment & art.
CFLs contain mercury. For disposal information see:
www.earth911.org or call the MN Pollution Control
Agency at 1-800-657-3864.
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Wild Rice Electric Employee
Changes & New Faces
Recent Retirements
Luther Holm
Ulen-Hitterdal High School
Katelyn Winkelmann
Fosston High School
Luther is the son of Steve
Holm. He plans to attend
NDSU majoring in Architecture.
Katelyn is the daughter of
Kerry & Cheryl Winkelmann.
She plans to attend UND this
fall for Mechanical Engineering
with an aerospace emphasis.
She hopes to get her Master’s
Degree and her Pilots license.
She would also like to continue
working on her family farm,
and work for NASA someday.
Gary Schoenborn started with
Wild Rice Electric in May 1975
as the Engineering Aid and after
a couple of years took the Warehouseman job later to be called
the Facility Coordinator. In
February 1999 he became a Meter
Technician working with the
automated meter reading system.
Gary retired effective January 25,
2008.
John Simon started with the Co-op
in May, 1976 as the Warehouseman. After a short period of time
he started on the line crew as a
ground man. John worked his way
through the lineman ranks from
apprentice to journeyman to lead
lineman. At the time he retired
John worked maintenance in the
southern part of the Co-op project
area. John’s retirement was
effective April 1, 2008.
Ken Otto will officially be retired
as Line Superintendent on
September 4, 2008. His last day
of work was June 13th. Ken started
his Co-op career in July, 1969 as a
ground man and worked his way
from apprentice to journeyman
to lead lineman and to foreman
of a construction crew. In the fall
of 1999 Ken was hired as the line
superintendent.
John Simon
Ken Otto
Gary Schoenborn
New Faces and Not so New Faces
KayCi Olson
Ulen-Hitterdal High School
KayCi is the daughter of Jeff
& Renae Olson. She plans to
attend NDSU majoring in
Architecture.
New line workers Ryan Omang and Nathan Zortman started with the Co-op in January and March respectively. Ryan is in the apprenticeship program and Nathan will start in September. Line workers Adam Sweno
and Brian Ose are both in the apprenticeship program. Adam started with the Co-op in April, 2007. Brian
actually started with the Co-op in May, 1999 as the Assistant Warehouseman and he took a job as a ground
man in May 2007 and worked his way to the apprenticeship program. When Brian left his job in the warehouse he was replaced by Dan Noll who was hired in July, 2007.
Jozi Beauchane
Fertile High School
Jozi is the daughter of Jody &
Stacy Beauchane. She plans
to attend Maranatha Baptist
Bible College in Watertown,
WI, majoring as a Registered
Nurse.
Melissa Bisek
Mahnomen High School
Melissa is the daughter of Jeff
& Nancy Bisek. She plans to
attend NDSU. She is undecided on her major.
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Ryan Omang
Nathan Zortman
Adam Sweno
Dan Noll
New Positions
When John Simon retired Fred Houdek moved from construction foreman to take the south maintenance
truck. Fred started with the Co-op in July 1973. He also worked his way threw the lineman ranks and held
every job. Dave Thronson was hired as the new Line Superintendent to replace Ken Otto. Dave started with
the Co-op in September 1984. He worked his way up the lineman ranks and had recently replaced Fred
Houdek as a construction foreman when he took the job as line superintendent. Keith Geray, a line worker
since January 1988 became the new construction foreman July 1, 2008 and Scott Olson, a line worker since
February, 1994 became a lead lineman at the end of July 2008.
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Co-op Etc.
Congratulations to Tanner
Pazdernik - winner of Northern Safety & Security’s coloring contest. Enjoy your new
bike Tanner!
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Please round up my bills to the nearest dollar amount, or accept
the specified amount and donate the proceeds to a local charity
or educational organization.
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Stray Voltage
Help Available
If you suspect that you may have
stray voltage, the first step is to have your
electrician check your equipment in the
barn and balance the load as nearly as
possible.
If indications of stray voltage still
exist, contact Wild Rice Electric and
ask for assistance. A bulletin for $2,
“Stray Voltage Problems With Dairy
Cows” #AG-BU1359 is available at
your County Extension Office.
If you would like to request a stray
voltage investigation at your farm, call
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc.
office at 935-2517 or 1-800-244-5709.
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative Political Leaders
Federal legislators
Senator Norm Coleman
320 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
www.coleman.senate.gov
202-224-5641
1-800-624-6041 (Minnesota office)
Fax: 202-224-1152
Senator Amy Klobuchar
320 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
www.klobuchar.senate.gov
202-224-3244
1-888-224-9043 (Minnesota office)
Fax: 202-228-2186
Congressman Collin Peterson
2211 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
www.collinpeterson.house.gov
202-225-2165
Fax: 202-225-1593
Senator Keith Langseth
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd.
Capitol Building, Room 122
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651-296-3205
sen.keith.langseth@senate.mn
Representative Kent Eken
575 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-9918
rep.kent.eken@house.mn
Representative Paul Marquart
597 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(651) 296-6829
(800) 551-5520
rep.paul.marquart@house.mn
Representative Bernie Lieder
State Office Building
Minnesota legislators 423
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Blvd.
Senator Rod Skoe
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(651) 296-5091
Capitol Building, Room 303
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
rep.bernie.lieder@house.mn
651-296-4196
sen.rod.skoe@senate.mn
I nspections are
the L aw !
Any time you
or an electrician
does wiring or
other electrical
work at your
home or farm,
remember that
Minnesota State
law requires a
State Wiring Inspector to conduct a proper inspection of the work.
The state of Minnesota has high wiring
standards, which are in the best interest
of you and your family. Improper wiring
can damage your property and equipment
and injure or kill the people you love.
The inspectors for the counties Wild
Rice Electric Co-op serves are:
Clay & Norman
Rod Schaffer
(701) 235-2840
Mahnomen & Becker
Lowell Bradbury
(218) 342-3345
Polk
Willie Nephew
(218) 281-5900
The best time to contact them by phone
is between 7 and 8:30 a.m.
Professional Contractors
ELECTRICAL
Ada Electric, Ada.............................................................................. 784-7186
Al’s Electric, Lengby........................................................................ 668-2278
Apex Electric & Lighting.................................................................. 847-5244
B & M Electric, Detroit Lakes.......................................................... 847-1946
Bergstrom Electric, Grand Forks...............................................701-775-8897
Code Plus Electric, Inc...................................................................... 847-5559
Dolva Electric, Hawley..................................................................... 937-5654
Downs Electric, Inc., Fertile............................................................. 945-6190
Frazee Electric, Frazee...................................................................... 334-2382
Hawley Electric, LLC, Hawley......................................................... 937-5774
Hill River Electric, Gully.................................................................. 268-4013
Hillstead Electric, Hitterdal.............................................................. 962-3431
Jack’s Electric, Erskine..................................................................... 687-3334
Jerry’s Electric, Felton...................................................................... 494-3608
John’s Electric, Bagley...................................................................... 694-2637
Ken’s Electric, Red Lake Falls.......................................................... 253-4127
Lee Electric, Inc., Mahnomen........................................................... 935-5130
Magnum Electric, Moorhead............................................................ 236-8753
Mark’s Electric, Detroit Lakes.......................................................... 847-2149
Mienert Electric, Fosston.................................................................. 435-2450
Mid Valley Electric, Fertile............................................................... 945-6060
Morrison Electric, Ogema................................................................. 983-3177
RCI Electric, Ulen............................................................................. 596-8114
Rick’s Electric, Fosston.................................................................... 435-1436
Roger’s Electric, Hawley.................................................................. 483-3186
Roger Wirth, Callaway...................................................................... 847-6087
Roy Electric, Mahnomen.................................................................. 935-5712
Schatt’s Electric, Detroit Lakes......................................................... 847-5255
Sorenson Electric, Ada...................................................................... 784-2497
Todavich Electric, Bemidji............................................................... 751-1699
Stundahl Electric, Gary..................................................................... 584-5533
Wiebolt Electric, Bemidji................................................................. 444-8661
Zitzow Electric, Vergas..................................................................... 342-3268
PLUMBING & HEATING
Dick’s Plumbing & Heating, Fertile................................................. 574-2371
Jason & Chad’s Plumbing & Heating, McIntosh.............................. 563-7868
Johanneck Plumbing & Heating, Red Lake Falls............................. 253-4117
Laney’s, Detroit Lakes..................................................................... 847-1309
Melby Heating & Air Conditioning, Detroit Lakes.......................... 439-6405
Modern Heating & Air Conditioning, Detroit Lakes........................ 847-7459
Neil’s Plumbing & Heating, Bagley................................................. 694-6544
Northwest Heating & Air Conditioning.....................................800-691-0613
Pearce Plumbing & Heating, McIntosh............................................ 563-4230
Proulx Refrigeration & Heating, Crookston..................................... 281-1370
Roger’s Heating & Plumbing, Winger..........................938-4447 or 938-4449
Rural Energy Services, Bagley......................................................... 694-6829
Sand Hill Plumbing & Heating, Erskine........................................... 687-5351
Town & Country Heating & Air Conditioning, Hawley................... 483-1225
TRI Town Mechanical, Hawley........................................................ 962-3238
Wilcox Plumbing & Heating, Red Lake Falls.................................. 253-2464
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Co-op Stats & Facts
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1. Regular office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Call 218-935-2517 or 800-244-5709 day or night. To
view the Cooperative’s web site go to www.wildriceelectric.com. After hour calls are switched over to an answering service. If the
lines are busy or your call is put on hold, please understand that
numerous other consumers may also be calling to report the outage. For accurate response, please have your name, account number and
location number available.
2. All consumers have self-meter reading devices commonly referred
to as “Turtles” on their main meter and off peak meter, therefore it is
not required that you read your meter each month. Wild Rice
Electric does recommend that you compare the reading on the meter
with the one on your billing. For billing purposes, the meter is automatically read by
WRECI on or about the eighteenth of the month. Any differences should be reported to
the office immediately. As a consumer, you will be held responsible for any usage unrecorded by the Turtle.
If your meter has stopped, please report it immediately to the WRECI office. Your
account will be adjusted after installation of the new meter. A non-registering meter does
not exempt you from paying your average bill.
Bills are mailed in order to reach the consumer on or about the first day of the month. Payment is due by the 12th and if not received by that date, a late fee of 1.5% or $1,
whichever is greater, is assessed. One late payment will be allowed without a late fee. A
night depository located at the front door of the Mahnomen office is available for bill
paying.
If payment isn’t received on a bill, the outstanding amount is included on the next bill. If
payment still isn’t received by the due date, a late fee is assessed and a “Notice of Disconnection” is sent. The notice contains the amount due and the date of disconnection.
An automatic payment plan whereby WRECI will debit your bank account on or about the
tenth of each month is available. A copy of the bill is provided each month to the
consumer. Contact WRECI office to sign up.
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If you have been a consumer of WRECI for at least one year, you can take advantage of the budgetbilling program. Budget billing allows you to make equal monthly payments year-round regardless of
the seasonal highs and lows.
A fee of $25 will be assessed all returned checks and the account will be subject for disconnection. When it is necessary to come out and collect or disconnect an account for nonpayment, a charge of
$40 will be made. If service is disconnected, all charges must be paid including the collection fee, a
reconnect fee of $40, and a security deposit of at least $125 before service will be connected during
normal working hours. Should a reconnect be requested after normal working hours, the reconnect
fee will be $100.
It is important to promptly notify WRECI of any change in address or if you are moving on or off
your place. If you are moving off and WRECI is not informed whether or not someone is immediately moving back on, the electrical service will be disconnected.
All consumers are required to become members of WRECI. There is no membership fee; however,
completion of a membership form is required. A nonrefundable processing fee in the amount of $25
is required for each account requested. A member can request to have their meter tested for accuracy by sending in $20. The meter is sent
to an independent testing laboratory and if it registers over two percent inaccurate, the $20 is refunded and the billing adjusted according.
WRECI has trained personnel that will come out to your home to inspect and evaluate present heat
losses and give you advice on what you can do to conserve energy, including approximate pay back
time for the cost of recommended improvements. The fee for this service is $10 per inspection.
Electric heating, certain agricultural production and some public entities are exempt from sales tax. To qualify for the sales tax exemption, an exemption form must be completed.
Wind Energy – members can voluntarily purchase a block of 100 kilowatt hours of wind produced
energy for an additional price of 50¢ per 100 kilowatt hour block per month. Contact Wild Rice
Electric Cooperative for sign-up opportunities.
Gopher State One-Call
The Law says:
O utage Report for June 2008
Call Before You Dig!
During the month of June we experienced 160 outages due to all causes. Of these, 40 were individual and
120 were line outages.
Individual
Line
Consumer Hrs Consumer Hrs
Cause of Outage
Outages
Outages
Individual
Line
Power supply
Scheduled
Major Storm
Equipment/installation
Age/deterioration
Weather
Birds/animals
Member/public
Unknown
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0
0
5
4
15
5
0
11
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1
9
77
2
5
15
1
4
6
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0.00
0.00
10.42
8.50
23.32
9.25
0.00
20.78
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870.40
111.18
5269.30
88.83
267.42
564.92
14.67
133.25
179.87
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total
40
120
72.27
7499.83
2008
2007
.91
1.33
Total outage hours this month:
Y-T-D outage hours:
Y-T-D outage hours/consumer/year:
2008 Major storm hours to date: 5,269.30
Y-T-D Outage Hrs/Consumer/Year Minus Storm Hrs. =
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Revenue from KWH Sales
Other Revenue
Total Revenue
Cost of Purchased Power
Operations and Maintenance
Billing, Admin. & General
Customer Service & Sales
Interest, Depreciation & Other
Total Expenses
Operating Margins
Non-Operating Margins
Net Margins
Kilowatt Hours Purchased
Kilowatt Hours Sold
June 2008 1,212,368
14,032
1,226,400
789,280
254,982
127,563
20,569
186,327
1,378,721
(152,321)
5,097
(147,224)
14,757,958
13,598,804
7,572.10 59,667.27
16,909.78 67,458.06
1.32
5.44
Phone: 811
OFFICE HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday
Emergency 24 hours per day, 365 days per year -Closed on normal holidays.
Line Report, June 2008
During the month of June the crews built 1.92 miles of primary and 1,292 feet of secondary and service wire to serve 21 new consumers. They upgarded the services of 23
consumers to increase their capacity, while retiring 3 services at the owner’s request. The
crews also changed out 55 poles that were due for replacement, installed 0 association and
3 rental Street Lights, 11 Guy Guards and 2 MOV arresters on the underground system.
They also worked on line patrolling, brushing and three road jobs.
O perating Report for June 2008
June 2007
YTD 2008
1,109,410
10,071,603
14,831
78,899
1,124,241 10,150,502
740,484
6,213,357
235,189
1,044,070
131,491
866,663
17,198
133,353
175,377
1,137,225
1,299,739
9,394,668
(175,498)
755,834
7,905
146,275
(167,593)
902,109
14,906,927 158,080,526
12,363,557 145,770,741
YTD 2007
8,820,134
79,986
8,900,120
5,313,828
1,119,137
824,910
146,911
1,058,702
8,463,488
436,632
120,700
557,332
140,631,614
130,449,855
Total Active Services
Miles of Energized Line:
Overhead
Underground
Farm and Residential Statistics:
Average Kilowatt Hour Usage
Average Monthly Bill
Average Cost per Kilowatt Hour
June 2008 June 2007
13,622
13,503
3,464
391
3,460
378
887
81.70
9.20¢
794
74.24
9.40¢
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FOR SALE
14’ Elgin aluminum boat, 5 HP Johnson, w/
trailer, $600. Ph: 218-567-8558.
Purebred Lab & Shi Ba Inu puppies, ready first
part of August. Ph: 218-435-1419.
14 x 70 mobile home. Ph: 218-435-1038.
Large building for sale to move or tear down.
Located in Bemidji. Ph: 218-487-5456.
1975 Champion mobile home, with 2 large
additions & deck. Has a vulcanized roof and
has been totally remodeled. Located at Maple
Lake, and is to be moved. Asking $14,000. Call
701-265-4065 or 701-520-1631.
Boat lift made to hold heavy boat, 4 wheels,
holds up to 19’ boat, $475. Ph: 218-5742396.
Jensen wood stove, thermostatic controlled,
$400. Ph: 218-435-1121.
1978 Honda motorcycle, 400 Hondamatic (automatic transmission) 7900 miles, very nice, fun
to drive, $1650. Ph: 218-847-4317.
1 Marshfield and 1 Hilton 14x60 mobile home.
Each with 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, large
living room, full bathroom, central AC, 2 enclosed porches, electric hot water, all skirting,
propane gas furnace and stove. To be moved
from Lakecrest Resort 2 miles west of Detroit
Lakes. Ph: 218-847-5459.
AKC – Registered German Shorthair pointer
puppies, vet checked, tails docked and dew
claws removed. Top hunting and show quality bloodlines, excellent family pets. Liver
and white, patched and ticked, females $400
and males $350. Ph: 218-962-3464 or 701373-5386.
Select comfort bed, $500; tan recliner couch,
$500; wedding dress, size 18-24 in box ½ price
$400; 200 amp breaker box, $125; upright
freezer, $50; new horse blanket/hood, $125;
grey youth chaps 14-16, $50; kitchen table, $50;
rocking chair (new), $125. Ph: 218-945-3602
or 218-289-0550.
Buggy shaft, $75; Antique well pump, $10;
woven wire; Russell Rooter for breaking hard
pan on road construction, $500; 3 horse mowers
for ornaments or restore, $50 each; red & white
enamel kitchen table, $60. Ph: 218-563-4376
or cell 230-5886.
4” and 6” maxi roll of perforated drain tile; 15
plus CB radios 12v, 2-120v base radios, antennas; SWR meter, and misc parts, all for $100.
Ph: 218-567-8292.
300 gal overhead fuel tank & stand, $200; also a
Century AC/DC welder. Ph: 218-584-5251.
Jen-Weld 36” entry door with screen; Kenmore
4 burner 30” gas stove; Frigidare portable
dishwasher; 1 ½ ton central air conditioner with
45,000 BTU furnace; 3 slider type windows –
various sizes; 12 Linear feet kitchen cabinets
w/sink & faucet; GE clothes washer – 2 speed
with mini-wash basket. Ph: 218-532-2027. If
no answer call cell 701-371-4247.
Mini/Toy Australian Shepherd pups, ready to
go. Ph: 218-841-6211.
Pug puppies, 6 females. Ph: 218-731-1489.
Lots of baby toys & toddler toys; Lots of baby
girl clothes from 0 mons thru 3T; Electric
Medela double breast pump, $100. Ph: 218938-4546.
Antique Hoosier cupboard, $800; piano, Whitney by Kimball with bench, $800; paddle boat,
3 seater, $200. Ph: 701-235-0451.
Oak china hutch, $100. Ph: 218-238-5239.
2 life-size concrete deer, Buck & Doe, purchase
price $350 – will sell for $90 the pair. Ph:
218-473-2224.
Six boxes Boulder Creek cultured stone,
Splitface Buckeye blend type, paid $82/box,
will sell all for $250. Ph: 701-238-7901 or
701-277-5903.
Several wood burning stoves, also picnic tables,
Adirondack chairs, & swing gliders. Ph: 218850-9316.
Collector mens like new Schwinn’s bike even
tires and pedels say Schwinn, excellent shape,
$150, hardly been used; 7 x 12, 2 wheel tilt
trailer, 15” tires with spare and lights, $375.
Ph: 218-687-4175.
Complete satellite dish package includes dish, 2
receivers and 2 controls. Ph: 218-847-8936.
Ads & More
FOR SALE
FREE WANT AD SERVICE FOR
MEMBERS
FARM RELATED
Full size blue/gray sleeper sofa; 2 blue/gray
wing recliners; 1 blue glider rocker. Items are
good/clean. Ph: 218-935-2399.
Make use of the Free Want Ads. Each ad
runs once ONLY. Ads will be printed
on a First-Come First-Serve basis with
no guarantee of publication. All ads
must be in no later than the 5th day of
each month. Ads can be Faxed to 218935-2519 or mailed to WRECI, PO Box
438, Mahnomen MN 56557.
A qualifying free ad must include your
name and address. If you wish for your
name to be withheld from the ad, please
include such instructions.
The classified ads are for Buy, Sell, or
Want ONLY - No business ads or real
estate ads.
Please TYPE OR PRINT ad copy.
ILLEGIBLE COPY WILL NOT BE
PRINTED. Also, please clearly separate
each item if listing more than one on
an ad.
For sale: Older 5 inch – 30 foot grain auger,
with electric motor. Ph: 218-483-4203.
AUTO FOR SALE
For sale: Hampshire sheep, ewe lambs and bred
ewes, all registered, great starter flock for 4-H
or FFA project. Ph: 218-846-2533.
14 ft. aluminum boat, trailer and Evenrude
motor, $400; 12 ft windmill tower, $30; fishing
net, $25; Swede saw with setting tool, $30. Ph:
218-668-2877.
120 Bass Accordion, beautiful, has 7 tone
changes, $250; trumpet, like new, $125; guitar,
$45; electric guitar, $75; newer violin, $100;
old violin, $200; Artley flute, has double case
like new, $125. Ph: 218-375-3072 or 701293-1295.
40 ft Atlas gravel conveyor with shaker screen
& hopper with plate feeder; double-drum winch
with McCormick Deering power unit. Ph:
701-235-3118.
1938 S&K Wayne gas pump; rag rug loom;
handicap scooter w/lift; 6 person hot-tub. Ph:
218-847-0186.
2 wheel trailer w/6x8 all steel box; 3 pt circle
saw; large 36 in saw blade; Forney ARC welder.
Ph: 218-687-5124.
D-7 Cat 3T Series, hy dozer/winch, $7500;
would take guns in trade; Lane cedar chest,
$100; glider rocker, $30. Ph: 218-375-3072 or
702-293-1295.
Northstar 8’ pop-up pickup camper, fridge,
furnace, very clean, nice condition, perfect for
horse campers, fishermen, small family or WE
FEST, $2500 OBO. Ph: 218-935-5667.
5 HP “Little Wonder” high output leaf blower
with intake and loading hoses. Perfect for blowing and loading autumn leaves into a trailer,
$450. Ph: 701-388-4050.
’92 Mallard 30’ class “A” basement model, 454
Chev-EFI, only 30,000 miles, health forces sale.
Blue book $17,000 must sell best offer. Cell
715-933-0629 or 218-439-6005.
S-10 Chev Blazer, 4 cyl, good tires, and new
battery. Ph: 218-483-4203.
‘41 Chev ¾ ton pickup box trailer with 47
fenders, $300. Ph: 218-563-4376 or cell
230-5886.
4 tires – P-215-60R-16, good tread. Ph: 218847-8936.
1994 S-10 White pickup, good paint, no rust,
couple little dents, $2000 or best offer. Ph:
218-574-2206.
4 tires P205-7R 15”, 35% rubber left, $5 each;
4 tires P235-7R 15”, 30% rubber left, $5 each.
Ph: 218-473-3195.
4 rider mowers, working order or parts, $200
for the 4. Mrs Louella Halvorson
1952 Ford truck box & hoist, $750. Ph: 218937-5536.
Workbench, $15; odd used windows, $3 and up;
metal shelves, $60; Lazy Susan lower kitchen
cabinet, unused, $75; small snow-blower, $150;
2-inch water pump with non-running gas engine,
$75; old firewood, cheap; doors, interior and bifold, various widths; old rough antique dresser,
$10; desk, $10; old wood burning furnace, $20;
old fuel oil furnace, $50; wood shelves, $10 &
up. Ph: 218-439-6633.
4 – 1998 GM 6-lug rims with solid center caps.
265/75/R16 American Prospector tires with
50% tread left, mounted on rims $275 for the
set. Call Jon 701-412-8672.
1995 16x80 Homark mobile home with central
air, 12x12 insulated entry, 16x20 deck, all blocking & skirting. Call Chris 218-435-2322.
12 channel 800 watt Yamaha powered mixer
built in effects, two SP2, 18” BW speakers,
$1300 obo, aluminum stands optional. Ph:
218-841-4226.
1999 Forester “Wildwood” camper. Has been
used as a second cabin and has very little road
miles. Excellent condition has been sheltered
for all winters. 29’ long, large slide out, central
heat/AC, bunk beds, sleeps eight, large sliding
glass door for great viewing, full roll out canopy,
microwave, full bath and kitchen, new tires and
built in stereo & TV hook-ups. Hot water and
refrigerator works either propane or electric.
Comes all equip with hoses, black water tote,
jacks & equalizer hitch. This is a bumper pull
camper with tandem axels. 8’x4’ deck & stairs
goes with it, $11,000. Ph: 701-426-7000.
Kirby Diamond Addition vacuum, with carpet
cleaning attachments, used 4 months, new
$1300, sell for $850; Swisher trailer mower,
very good condition, $600; 1995 Mercury 115
HP motor for parts, bad power head, excellent
tilt and trim and new lower unit, $500. Ph:
218-783-2275.
Cosco portable crib, $40; 2 drawer metal file
cabinet, $10; older exercise bike, $10. Ph:
218-945-3496.
Unopened box of Wheaties featuring 87’ Twins
World Series Champions plus 3 VCR videos of
the winning games and an official Star Tribune
Hanky, $15; also 4 Poloroid cameras, the onestep square shooter 2, model 20 Swinger and a
Sx70 Land Camera Model 3, $20 for all. Ph:
218-584-5587.
14 x 60 Holly Park Mobile Home on Maple Lake
to be moved, $5000 obo. Call 218-289-1283 for
more information.
3 pc kitchen nook table set. Ph: 218-567-8250.
‘77 GMC pickup, 2WD, AC, cuise, $600; 50cc
Honda street bike, $900. Ph: 218-439-6005.
1999 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 94,000 mi., new tires,
fully loaded, in excellent condition, $4750. Ph:
218-584-5516.
1995 Ford Crown Victoria prior police car,
white, 158,000 miles, $875. Ph: 218-4356820.
1984 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 ton pickup,
4.1 liter 6 cyl. Auto, 51K act miles $1500; 1977
Dodge trans van mini motor home, 318, auto
79K miles, $975. Ph: 701-306-3809.
For sale: Small square alfalfa/grass bales,
conditioned, stored in shed. Also small square
wheat straw bales about middle of August. Call
Dale Binde at Lake Park 218-532-7273.
Wanted: Honda Big Red 3x3 field cultivator,
about 35’. Ph: 218-435-1419.
For sale: Super big round hay bales. Ph:
218-487-5456.
For sale: 4 yr old Sorrel gelding Quarter horse
asking, $650; 5 yr old Paint gelding Quarter
horse, asking $650, will consider any reasonable offer. Ph: 218-439-6628.
For sale: 1978 MF30B Industrial tractor,
loader, 3 Cyl. Perkins Dsl, instant reverse,
3 point 78” Quick attach loader bucket, low
hours, $6500. Ph: 218-847-4317.
For sale: 550 Oliver tractor w/ Davis loader
& bucket, 35 HP, wide front, 3 point, live
power, hi and low range transmission, new
battery, chains, runs very good, $5500. Ph:
218-962-3274.
Acetylene and oxygen tanks. Ph: 218-5327697, leave message.
Small plywood boat with oers; 45 RPM record
player; Belsaw-Wards or Sears toolboxes from
saw mills; other tool boxes with names; windmill weights, roosters, horse, bull, etc; snow
shoes. Ph: 218-563-4376 or cell # 230-5886.
Wanted: Old wood boats and 1950’s fiberglass
boats with big fins; also older outboard motors
from 25 to 50 hp, will pick up. Call Ross 701775-2120 or evenings 701-787-5877.
Wanted: Used paddleboat with aluminum
pontoons. Ph: 218-687-5219.
Buying scrap iron, old cars, pickups, any kind of
scrap iron, free pickup. Ph: 218-574-2206.
Portable PA system – battery or vehicle electric
system powered. Ph: 218-983-3753.
Wanted to buy: Pro-Rib steel any color any
length. Ph: 701-306-3809.
For sale: 2200 BU Westeel Roscoe steel grain
bin, suitable for using as a hopper bottom;
parting out a 1957 J.D. Diesel 730 model. Ph:
218-574-2295.
For sale: 1150 M.F., 1155 M.F. & 1805 M.F.
tractors, “Merit” grain trailer (38 ft), hopper
bottom grain trailer with doly to pull behind a
tractor, J.D. 16’ stock chopper, 6 yard Ashland
scraper, Kuhns disk mower 7”. Ph: 218-5678521 or cell 956-358-1413.
For sale: 1 MN Bale wagon; 20 ft. versatile
field cultivator; 32 ft multi-weeder. Ph: 218584-5318.
For sale: 4 Model B John Deere Tractors; IHC
1066 w/cab, 3 pt and duals; JD 112 Lawn tractor
w/mower deck. Ph: 218-687-5124.
For sale: 2 JD hay basket rakes (wheel driven)
896A & 894; Small square bale elevator (Erskine); 328 JD Square baler, excellent shape.
Ph: 218-945-6223 or cell 218-686-4297.
For sale: No. 5 JD Mower, $175. Ph: 218847-7056.
For sale: 2 ½ yard Ashland scraper, 1033
Stockliner bale wagon, 224T JD baler; M
International tractor; 4 bottom Massey plow;
5 bar Melroe drag; bale elevator, double rake
hitch. Call 218-790-6099.
For sale: 400 Superior loader with front end
pump, snow and manure bucket and dirt plate.
Will fit Ford tractor and other models. 218435-1610.
TO GIVE AWAY
For sale: International tractor narrow front,
12 volt electrical system, good tires. Call
701-212-3409.
2 Bdrm trailer, 1972 Pacesetter, 12’x60’, only
cost is to move it yourself. Currently located on
Lake Six property. For info: 218-847-5746.
For sale: square bale feeder, good shape; sheep
shearer. Mrs. Louella Halvorson.
Old upright piano – tunable after moving it.
Ph: 218-847-3350.
Wanted: Trailer type, 7 ft sickle mower;
smaller farm tractor (not yd tracor). Mrs.
Louella Halvorson.
FREE KITTENS: Adorable male and female
kittens. Calico, orange tabby, grey tabby, black
& white and solid black. Litter box trained.
Ph: 218-238-5230.
For sale: Ford tractor, 1949 8N, 3-pt, $1800;
Farmall H tractor, loader, snowbucket, $1350;
both restorable, need battery. Ph: 218-4396633.
To give away: Good steel siding on old farm
house. The siding is yours for the removal.
Ph: 218-233-2474.
For sale: Gelbvieh bulls. Ph: 218-935-5367.
Lake Grove Fall Dinner – Sunday, Sept. 14,
11:00 – 1:30 at Waubun Community Center.
Light weight Futon in good condition. Ph:
218-846-2533
For sale: 1984 Melroe multiweeder/5 bar HD
drag, $1000; JD Model 100, 14’ 3 pt mtd chisel
plow; 1979 Ford TW-30 tractor, 5800 hrs; Wilrich 36’ Model 2500HD field cultivator/4 bar
drag, rear hitch, rear hydraulics and knock on
shovels; rear hitch for Wilrich 2500 cultivators,
$100. Ph: 218-567-8292.
1976 Chev. Impala, 70,000 miles. Ph: 218233-2474.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Three or four sections of scaffolding. Ph:
218-847-9645.
Wanted: Small honey extractor & grain flour
mill. Ph: 218-687-2890.
Wanted: 13-9x36 tractor tires. Ph: 218-8477056.
1978 Chevrolet Winnebago, 350 auto, A/C,
newer electric fridge, awning, roof trunk, nice
for its age, $3000. Ph: 218-945-3206 or cell
701-367-6966. Jeremy, Fertile, MN.
Gold class rings, broken wedding rings, and any
gold items. Also buying sterling sliver. Buying
Dimes $1.08, Quarters $2.51 & Halves $5.06 –
Dated 1964 or before; buying 1965 – 69 Half
Dollar $1.32. Toll Free 877-847-1023.
For sale: Oliver thrashing machine, $150. Ph:
218-563-4376 or cell 230-5886.
1985 ½ ton Ford pickup for parts. Ph: 218584-5496.
Topper for full-sized pickup, asking $50; tool
box for full-sized pickup, asking $30. Ph:
218-945-3496.
WANTED
For sale: Wheat straw square bales, stored in
shed, good firm bales. Call Dale Binde at Lake
Park 218-532-7273.
For sale: Wagon running gear, 1 new saddle
and some used saddles, 7 ft digger on rubber,
100 ft 36” rubber matting, 1 bale trailer, 8 ft
water tanks. Ph: 218-584-5496.
Honda Big Red 3 wheeler & car or small pickup
drivable for under $200. Ph: 218-686-3243.
Is your clutter getting you down? Call me to
haul away your scrap & unwanted eye soars.
Phone Gary at 218-935-2965.
Wanted: Used 9x7’ overhead garage door. Also
shower chair for elderly. Call 218-637-2100.
Japanese 6.5 Rifle with 31” BII; electric training
collar for dog. Ph: 218-567-8250.
Wanted: Good used refrigerator between 18 to
21 cubic ft, must be in good shape and reasonably priced. Ph: 218-936-4631.
FOR SALE
500 Gal. propane tank, refurbished , silver,
red top, 90-100 gal in tank, $1200. Ph: 218668-2627.
New 200 ft channeled steel; 20 ft channeled
steel; new & used lumber, some 20 ft 2x6;
inside solid oak door trim, household goods
– table & chair, couches; trailer house 12 x
50 needs work; Used air compressor. Ph:
218-584-5496.
Lab puppies 7 weeks old; 14x70 mobile home
to be moved; Shi Ba Inu puppies, 6 weeks old.
Ph: 218-435-1419.
Some very nice Flowering Crab trees; few
Black Hills Spruce trees – extra nice trees.
Will dig them for you after Sept. 15 or so. Call
218-563-2365.
FARM RELATED
For sale: 2-P165/65 R13 tires with ¾ tread
mounted on 4 bolt wheels, $20 for pair; heavy
duty 2 wheel trailer w/225-75 R15 tires, also
spare tire & wheel, 1 7/8 ball hitch, $115. Ph:
218-584-5587.
For sale: Antique Sears/Robuck Model #24260 Corn Sheller, Ideal for threshing shows,
$125, OBO. Ph: 218-563-3312.
For sale: Wheat straw or Alfalfa, grass mixed
round bales, or square bales. Ph: 218-5845302.
Wanted: Ford Major tractor parts or whole
tractor for parts; also need a few Allis WD-45
parts. Ph: 218-435-1419.
For sale: Hay in round bales; beef bull, serviceable age. Ph: 218-435-1419.
Wanted: A good engine block for a 60 John
Deere STD size tractor, or oversize w/piston’s.
Ph: 218-281-2766 or 218-280-5452.
For sale: 930 Case Tractor, duels, cab, standard.
Ph: 218-233-2474.
Wanted: Fencing supplies - good used steel Tposts, prefer 6 1/2 ft, will consider other sizes, a
16 ft & a 12 f t steel gate. Ph: 218-936-4631.