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Wild Rice Electric’s Aug. 2009
volume 69 - number 8
News from Wild Rice Electric Co-op, Inc., PO Box 438, Mahnomen MN 56557
www.wildriceelectric.com
Issue Highlights...
* Harvest & Electrical
Safety on the Farm
* Wild Rice Electric Trust
Board Senior Scholarships awarded
* Over the Manager’s Desk
- Steve Haaven
Harvest & Electrical
Safety on the Farm
Every year farmers deal with many dangers around the farms
and fields of America. Slow moving vehicles, moving parts on
equipment, and electrical hazards are all part of their faily routines as they go through their busy routines. Farm safety should
be an ongoing practice on the farm and now that the harvest
season is soon upon us, now is a good time as any to check for
potential safety problems.
Osmose Pole
Testing
Wild Rice Electric has contracted Osmose Pole Testing to test
poles in our service area. They will be testing poles in Holmesville, Height of Land, Erie, and Detroit townships (highlighted on
the map below). If you see the trucks in your area please allow
them to check the poles. If they do not pass inspection we will
be changing them out in the next year, 2010.
1. Electrical Inspections
NOTICE TO MEMBERS:
Wild Rice Electric’s office will
closed on Monday, September 7, 2009 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.
Electrical safety is a must around the farm. Walk around the
farm and examine the wiring associated with electrical panels,
lighting, equipment, disconnects, and outlets. Bugs, mice, spider
webs, and dust get into electrical boxes and connections should
be inspected. Harvest season is a good a time to readying the
farm for safety. If these areas are dirty or filled with obstructions, turn off power and blow them out with an air hose. Check
the wires to see if mice have chewed the insulation off before
you energize anything. These wires could cause electrical shorts
and are potentially fatal electrical hazards waiting to happen if
someone would come in contact them. All electrical equipment
should be grounded before running it.
2. Safety Checklist
When the fall harvest gets into full swing around the farm,
electrical safety around the farm during the harvest season
should be on your safety checklist. Every year, accidents around
the farm happen because of faulty cords, equipment, electrical panels, and electrical devices. Before you get caught up in
the season harvest, walk around the farm and find the problem
areas. Correcting them now will provide for a safe and troublefree harvest.
3. Slow Moving Vehicles
Tractors, combines, and trucks pulling wagon loads of grain
are all part of the scenery on the roads when the harvest is in
full gear. In order to be safe, be sure to have your flashers on
and a slow-moving vehicle sign mounted to your farm implement. Check the electrical connections for defects at both the
battery and light connections. Be sure that the lights all work
before heading out on the road and this includes the headlights.
Although the sun may be shining when you head off to the field,
storms and the darkness of nightfall will require the use of these
lights for your safety and for those of other drivers.
4. Augers and Auger Connections
In order to move grain from trucks and wagons to grain bins,
farmers use many different types of augers. Some augers run off
of the PTO of tractors, while others are controlled by an electric
motor, controlled by a switch and motor starter. In any case,
augers should have a safety guard around all moving parts of
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Holmes-ville
Detroit
Erie
Height
of Land
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Around the Co-op
Over the Manager’s Desk
Steve Haaven
CEO
Headquarters Construction Begins
Last month’s Rural Delight
provided notice of a remodeling
and addition project at the Cooperative’s headquarters. Work
has started and will continue for
the remainder of the year. During the construction process we
apologize for any inconvenience
you may encounter as you come
to pay your bill or visit with us
about other projects.
By the time you read this the
old portion of the facility,
constructed back in the 1920’s,
will have been demolished and
work will have started on the
new addition. The entry area
will be the last part to be altered
so you can continue to come
into the building the same as
always until phase two is completed. Signs will be available
thereafter. The project will be
completed in three phases. The
first phase, removal of the old
part of the building, has been
completed. Phase two, an ad-
dition to replace the old portion
plus allow for added space and
design changes, is scheduled
to be completed by December
27, 2009. Phase three, remodel
of the remaining office area, is
scheduled to be completed by
February 19, 2010.
The project is being completed
to accommodate handicap accessibility, security, identity theft
requirements, additional storage
needs, provide improved work
flow and general maintenance.
The older portion of the building
has served the co-op well over
the years but was determined to
be in a condition not worthy of
spending money to bring it up
to today’s standards. In addition
the remaining part of the office,
constructed in 1986, has heavy
traffic and is simply in need of
a major remodel. Employees
have been temporarily relocated
at various locations within the
complex as work continues.
We trust following the project’s
completion the co-op’s facilities
will be in a condition able to
meet member’s needs well into
the future. A copy of the plans
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
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for the building project is posted
in the Cooperative’s lobby area.
Climate Change Legislation
Wild Rice Electric has been
delivering electric service to our
members for the past seventy
years. During those years there
have been times when political issues on both a State and
Federal level, if passed, could
have significantly impacted the
cooperative’s ability to deliver
affordable and reliable service.
Thanks to input by members,
our national lobby the National
Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), and on a
state level the Minnesota Rural
Electric Association (MREA)
most pieces of legislation passed
have been favorable. The
electric industry is again at a
crossroads with Climate Change
legislation passed in the House
of Representatives and moved
unto the United States Senate
for discussion.
In late June, HR 2454 known
as the American Clean Energy
& Security Act narrowly passed
the House of Representatives by
a vote of 219-212. The Act is
designed to reduce nationwide
emissions of carbon dioxide
(CO2) 17 percent from 2005
levels by 2020 and 83% by
2050. As proposed legislation
worked its way through the
House it was amended to gain
enough votes for passage. In its
existing form it would place a
declining cap on utilities carbon
dioxide emissions with each ton
of CO2 emitted requiring one
emission allowance. A fact is
that coal fired power plants emit
carbon dioxide when burning
coal to make electricity and
that power plants in the midwest, including those of our
power supplier Minnkota Power,
use coal to generate electricity to a greater degree than in
other areas on the East and West
Coasts. As a result utilities in
the mid-west would be adversely impacted with proposed
allowances for carbon credits
based upon 50% of emissions
and 50% of kilowatt hour sales.
For example, Minnesota would
receive only 61 percent of the
allowances required making it
necessary to go out to the open
market to purchase the remaining allowance credits needed to
continue to operate power plants
operated today. Those less impacted areas in the east and west
parts of the country happen to
be represented by a number of
prominent elected officials pushing forth climate change legislation. Some utilities in those
regions would actually receive
more allowances than required
creating a revenue source at the
expense of others.
Minnkota Power estimates the
financial impact of legislation
to its electric system as passed
by the House of Representatives
would range annually from $28
million in 2012 to $210 million
by 2030 to purchase allowances
required to burn the coal necessary. The Minnkota system is
projected to need to purchase
allowances for 2 million tons in
2012 increasing to an estimated
7.5 million tons in 2030. Cost
projections being based upon
an estimated allowance price
of $14/ton in 2012 and $28/
ton in 2030. Many worry that
allowing Wall Street to become
involved in the market and auction of allowances could ramp
those prices dramatically. The
economic impact calculated by
Minnkota Power would equate
to an 11.7% increase in wholesale power rates in 2012 expanding to a 48% increase in 2030.
Remember this would be just for
CO2 emission allowance costs.
What this means is that the price
we all pay for electricity will be
increasing. Not known at this
time is the magnitude of those
increases.
Congressman Collin Peterson,
chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Minnesota Rep. Tim Walz, also on the
House Agriculture Committee,
were instrumental in getting
amendments included in the
House version helpful to agriculture and rural electric co-ops.
Their efforts helped to correct an
error in the original bill which
did not provide enough credits
to electric providers in rural
areas and that providers would
have additional allowance
credits as additional efficiency
measures are implemented.
Another significant inclusion
was allowing USDA to determine best practices for carbon
sequestration in the future.
Weather or not we agree with
regulation of carbon dioxide as a
pollutant does not matter at this
point since it will happen with
or without congressional action.
The U.S. Environmental protection Agency (EPA) has already
proposed an endangerment
finding under the Federal Clean
Air Act. In 2007, the Supreme
Court ruled EPA has the authority under the Clean Air Act to
regulate greenhouse gas emissions if they are found to endanger public health or welfare. In
other words, if congress doesn’t
act EPA will.
I have visited with members
who suggest “JUST SAY NO”.
It appears the pendulum has
politically swung too far regardless of the science debate that
continues. Our goal now is
to focus on the Senate as they
begin deliberating Carbon Cap
& Trade and related Climate
Change legislation. We will be
urging them to pursue energy
and climate change policy that
can be sustained politically and
economically over the decades
necessary to make a difference.
It is critical to impress upon our
Senators to consider affordable,
workable, and technologically
possible alternatives. I encourage you to visit with your
elected officials whenever possible about energy and its future.
Over 370,000 rural electric
members have made contacts by
use of www.ourenergyourfuture.
com. We will be asking you to
continue making those contacts
when the appropriate time arrives.
Electricity is an important tool
in keeping America strong and
has a major impact to our economy. We will diligently working
on your behalf to do what we
can to guide future legislation to
best serve our members.
Have an enjoyable and safe
summer.
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Business
Directory
AUTOMASTER
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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
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
NEW & USED KNITTING MACHINES
Custom Knits & Manufacturing
218-238-5882
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
STANLEY/FULLER BRUSH HOME
CARE PRODUCTS 218-847-4954 or
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RICHARD HALDORSON FLOOR COVERING, Detroit Lakes MN
218-847-4382
TOWN & COUNTRY
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Vince Schneider * Hawley * 218-483-1225
THORPE AUTO GLASS
1222 250th St, Mahnomen, MN 56557
218-935-2895
HERBALIFE WEIGHTLOSS PROD.
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218-238-5788 or 888-724-7898
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
Oakridge Angus
Corey & Cassandra Hoseth
218-567-8218
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
CAROLE’S UPHOLSTERY
Mentor, MN 56736
218-637-3165
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
A-1 SEPTIC SYSTEMS & EXCAVATING
Install, Inspect, Design, Pumping & Black Dirt
Patricia or Mike Stock, 218-935-5981
NEIL’S FLOOR STORE
Sales & Installation
218-847-9688 / 888-588-1956
21ST CENTURY WELLNESS
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567-8587 or 1-877-500-2547
BACKHOE & DOZER SERVICE
L & K Enterprises of Fosston
218-435-2117 or 218-694-3641
COMPUTERS BY DESIGN
Windows 98 & DOS * Repairs * Upgrades
Robert Gillespie, (218) 473-2011
MIKE BUENG CONSTRUCTION
Twin Valley, MN
218-584-5364
AL’S SIDING
Al Gerving & Jim Spalla
218-473-2370 / 218-473-3207
APEX ELECTRIC & LIGHTING
WILLARD SWENBY
CONSTRUCTION - Licensed Contractor Residential-Commercial-Industrial-Farm Wiring
Dan Paul, 218-849-9693 or 218-847-5244
218-945-6479
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
DUGGER’S DRYWALL
Tape, Texturing & Spray Painting
218-849-5583
CRAIG’S CARPET & CABINETS
Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Cabinets, Countertops
218-473-2768 or 218-849-0656
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Feature
Wild Rice Electric’s Trust Board awards
$7000 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 $7000 was awarded in scholarships in the amount of $350 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 $350 scholarship.
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients (not pictured is Kayla Anderson and Alex Soyring both graduating from Detroit
Lakes High School, and Emily Haverkamp of Lake Park-Audubon High School)...
Ostan Sundrud
Ben Sorenson
Alyssa Gullekson
Fertile-Beltrami High School Fertile-Beltrami High School Fosston High School
Logan Goss
Fosston High School
Kenzie Schultz
Hawley High School
Addie Burns
Hawley High School
Samuel Lage
Lake Park-Audubon High
School
Doug McNamee
Mahnomen High School
Lisa Espeseth
Mahnomen High School
Congratulations and best wishes to all the scholarship
recipients.
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Feature
Harvest & Electrical Safety on
the Farm (continued from page 1)
the auger. The open ended part of the auger where grain is fed to fill the bin
should always have a metal wire grate to keep someone from both reaching into the moving auger area and also to keep someone from falling into
the auger. Augers drive a shaft with u-joints along the side of the auger that
turn sprockets on top of the auger.
5. Electrical Panels and Disconnects
Before beginning the harvest season, take time to check the connections in
all of your electrical panels and disconnects. Turn off the main power and
tighten each breaker connection and lug connection that may have become
loose from use and vibrations caused by running machines and equipment.
Be certain that fuses and breakers are not oversized for the circuits and
wiring they feed. Be sure that all equipment feeds have connected ground
wires and that they are bonded in the panels and disconnects. Check all
neutral connects to be sure they are tight. Any splices or connections in
junction boxes should be checked to assure they are all tight and ready for
use.
Sarah Berg
Norman County East High
School
Laura Sele
Norman County East High
School
Jeremy Kinnen
Ulen-Hitterdal High School
6. Electrical Outlets and Feeds
Electrical outlets are needed around the farm to use a variety of tools and
equipment. In wet areas and outside where they are exposed to the weather,
you should use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet. This
provides protection from electrical shock by automatically turning off the
circuit if you were going to be electrocuted.
7. Animal Safety
Keep all electrical connections out of reach from your animals. Keep all
extension cords, connections, and light far enough away from animals so
they cannot chew on them or come in contact with them. They are curious
creatures and are unaware of the dangers of electrocution. Besides that, you
have a huge investment in them and they need your help to survive. Any
electrical cords attached to water tanks should be checked for fraying or
cracking. Only use extension cords for a short period of time to feed farm
related equipment. If a feed is going to be used regularly, run protected wiring, installed in electrical conduit for protection and durability.
8. Lighting Safety
Trista Oberg
Ulen-Hitterdal High School
Logan Cook
Win-E-Mac High School
Ariel Jasken
Waubun High School
The fall harvest season brings cooler weather and shorter days. Because of
this, you’ll likely need ample lighting to work around the farm. Night lights
and temporary lighting are great ways of providing ample lighting for areas
that you’ll be working on. Many dangers lurk in under-lit areas. Before the
harvest begins, look over the areas that you’ll likely be in and add necessary lighting to accommodate these areas. Provide light switches to turn the
lights off when not in use.
9. Power Lines and Electrical Connection Dangers
In and around farms and fields there are a number of overhead power lines.
When moving tall equipment around the farm, beware of overhead power
line dangers. Augers should be cranked down to a safe level when traveling
under power lines. Dump trucks and semis have similar problems when the
dump beds are rising up to dump their loads. Be aware of your surroundings when lifting the dump bed and moving the vehicle while the dump is
in the up position. When the unloading auger of a combine is turned out
to unload, these augers could come in contact with a sagging power line
or electrical connection on a power pole. Take time to look over the area
before extending the boom. Stay at least 30 feet from all power lines power
poles.
10. Extension Cords and Temporary Feeds
Robin Stalberger
Waubun High School
Joseph Lee
Win-E-Mac High School
Extension cords should be equipped with ground connections and plugged
into three-pronged, grounded outlets. When in outdoor and wet locations,
these cords should be plugged into GFCI outlets. Tape connection points
between outlet plugs to keep out moisture and dirt. If extension cords are
crossing an area that vehicles will be traveling over, install the cord in a
steel pipe and sink it below ground level to protect the cord from damage.
If extension cords show any signs of wear or fraying, dispose of the cord
and replace it. Never wind an extension cord while it is plugged in. If there
happens to be a bare wire somewhere along the cord and you touch it while
winding the cord, you could be electrocuted.
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Co-op Etc.
Demolition of Wild
Rice Electric’s headquarters begins
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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
Boarded up windows, removal of the old brick and the digging is catching the eyes of Wild Rice Electric’s consumers,
along with the Mahnomen community members.
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”.
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.
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
Robert Orgon
(218) 556-3829
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
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
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
Comfort Masters, Moorhead............................................................. 233-0128
Dick’s Plumbing & Heating, Fertile................................................. 574-2371
Hoban’s Plumbing & Heating, Callaway.......................................... 983-3611
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
Nelson’s Heating & Refrigeration........................ 563-2333 or 218-280-0189
Northwest Heating & Air Conditioning.....................................800-691-0613
Pearce Plumbing & Heating, McIntosh............................................ 563-4230
Proulx Refrigeration & Heating, Crookston..................................... 281-1370
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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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 $30
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.
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 30¢ 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 2009
Call Before You Dig!
During the month of June we experienced 60 outages due to all causes. Of these, 24 were individual and
36 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
--
0
0
5
4
5
6
0
4
_______
0
7
0
2
5
12
3
2
5
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0.00
0.00
10.17
5.33
6.50
7.67
0.00
3.42
______
0.00
129.48
0.00
31.17
482.75
828.42
80.50
29.05
55.17
_______
total
24
36
33.08
1636.53
Total outage hours this month:
Y-T-D outage hours:
Y-T-D outage hours/consumer/year:
2009 Major storm hours to date: 0
Y-T-D Outage Hrs/Consumer/Year Minus Storm Hrs. =
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k
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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 2009 1,372,823
14,321
1,387,144
947,514
167,822
157,946
41,029
205,467
1,519,778
(132,634)
4,951
(127,683)
16,505,065
14,958,042
2009
2008
1669.62
5497.61
0.43
7572.10
16909.78
1.32
0.43
0.91
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 2009
During the month of June the crews built 1.21 miles of primary and 1253 feet of secondary
and service wire to serve 25 new consumers. They upgarded the services of 19 consumers
to increase their capacity, while retiring 4 services at the owner’s request. The crews also
changed out 61 poles that were due for replacement, installed 0 association and 14 rental
Street Lights, 8 Guy Guards and 6 MOV arresters on the underground system. They also
worked on brushing and line patrol.
O perating Report for June 2009
June 2008
YTD 2009
1,212,368
11,484,635
14,032
85,604
1,226,400 11,570,239
789,280
7,103,418
254,982
1,025,693
127,563
962,710
20,569
143,303
186,327
1,201,138
1,378,721
10,436,262
(152,321)
1,133,977
5,097
134,869
(147,224)
1,268,846
14,757,958 171,174,830
13,598,804 157,216,324
YTD 2008
10,071,603
78,899
10,150,502
6,213,357
1,044,070
866,663
133,353
1,137,225
9,394,668
755,834
146,276
902,110
158,080,526
145,770,741
June 2009 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
13,671
13,622
3,465
418
3,464
391
906 87.44
9.70¢
887
81.70
9.20¢
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MISC. FOR SALE
MISC. FOR SALE
1998 Harley Davidson Super Glide, 18K miles,
many extras, $6800. Ph: 218-238-6144.
1990 JD hydrostatic 46” mower with Kawasaki
engine, very good condition, well maintained,
new blades, belts, also extra set of front wheel
bearings, $495. Ph: 218-435-6760.
AKC Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy; Black
Lab puppy; Yellow Lab female dog 1 1/2 yr old;
Sheba Inu puppies. Ph: 218-435-1419.
Whirlpool washer & dryer, stacked unit, $150.
Ph: 218-935-5837.
Forney welder, $75; Saw mandrel, $50; Cement
mixer, $200; Studebaker sign, $500; Cast iron
seats; Canadian motorcycle license plates; Belt
buckles; Russell Rooter for breaking up hard
pan on road construction, antique, $500; Metal
culverts 10 ft long, $50 each; Spinning wheel,
$400; Edison cylinder phonograph with horn,
$500; King oak stove, $80; Crock jug, $10;
New gas pump globes, $100; Ox Yoke, $80.
Ph: 218-563-4376.
1970 Kenworth cab over, 1674 caterpillar
engine, RTO 913 Fuller Roadranger trans,
with manuals and records, $2500. Ph: 218435-6820.
1998 HD Super Glide, leather bags, quick detach windshield, forward controls, many extras,
19K, $7250. Ph: 218-238-6144, Lake Park.
1950s bedroom vanity 52” long by 16” wide,
63” tall, with 7 drawers and a 36x40” beveled
mirror for $40; A steel pontoon lift for 14-16 ft
pontoon, $25; An antique “Watkins” mesquito
sprayer, $5; A 7 ft couch in orange and gold
floral for $8; Collectible dishes in white with
pink floral design, $4; Concrete garden angel
9”x12” for $8. Call 701-202-6164 at Strawberry Lake.
50 HP Elec motor 3 PH, like new, electric start
for 3 PH; Khon rotary mower 3 pt, parts or
repair, 13 ft soil saver; Minn Gravity box and
trailor, $1000; 1964 Chev truck box hoist 202,
$750. Ph: 218-784-4190.
2003 black Harley Davidson Wide-Glide w/
leather saddle bags, jel seat, windshield, soft
luggage, Screaming Eagle pipes, many extras,
great condition, must sell, $13,300; 1998 Gulf
Stream 38’ Class A self-contained w/ awning
and many extras, Ford 460, fully loaded, like
new condition, 25K miles, will sacrifice for
$28,000; Log bedroom set, new, queen hdbd
& ftbd, 5-drawer chest of drawers, 9-drawer
dresser w/ mirror, 2 night stands, $1200; 27”
TV, like new, $100; 6’ high wood book shelf w/
doors, $25; Corner desk / center drawer, $15;
5-drawer chest of drawers, $50; Brass/glass
circular coffee table, $40; French Provincial
sofa table, coffee table & 2 end tables, $170;
Entertainment center, $60; 3/4 size antique
oak bed hdbd/ftbd & side rails w/ mattress &
BS, $175; 3-draw oak chest (blue), $30; Stereo
system, older w/ turn table for records, works
great, $20; Aiwa radio/stereo/CD/tape player
w/ speakers & remote, $50; Oak computer desk
w/ slider, $55; Power washer, like new, $70;
Table saw, $90; Circular saw, $20; Washer/
dryer, 4-5 yrs old, $225; Dryer/washer, $100;
Craftsman lawn mower, 1 yr old, $100; Bolin
weed wacker, $70; NTD snowblower, like new,
$350; Grinder, $50. Call 701-740-5845, 701740-4895 or 218-687-2334, Mentor MN.
Flag poles, installed - complete, 5 1/2” base,
20’ tall, stainless steel galvanized, aluminum
steel. Ph: 218-849-5939.
21 boxes of neutral inter-locking ceramic tile
for $10 a box. Call 701-775-7487.
4’x4’x4” slab with 3 1/2”x56” steel pipe
used for satellite dish. Call 218-356-8202,
evenings.
“Mill Rite” model MR12 chain saw, saw mill,
use your chain saw to make lumber, $75. Ph:
218-238-5035.
1977 Tioga motor home, good condition, 38K,
dual rears, $3900. Ph: 218-847-8832.
Canaries for sale, $40 each. Ph: 218-8478059.
4-231/34 tires, 15%, $95 ea. Ph: 218-9384238
32’x72’ hay shed, 18’ sides, $2200; 32’x44’
quonset with 10’x16’ fiberglass door, $1200;
28’x16’ bi-fold door with white steel, $950.
Ph: 218-847-1985.
Kenmore electric dryer 700 series, large capacity, less than 1 yr old, like new, $250 OBO. Lake
Park/Hawley area, call Susan, 701-361-6451.
Firewood, split & dried, under cover, $100 a
cord, picked up or will deliver for so much a
mile. Ph: 218-574-2206.
Lawn mowers: Toro Z master commercial
48” cut, 23 HP, Kawasaki, 43.5 hrs, $6500;
Toro 455D 126” cut, 4700 hrs, 4WD, power
steering, serious grass cutter, $10,000/offer.
Ph: 701-297-0664.
Oil furnace, high efficiency, been serviced, also
oil tank, both in good working order, all for
$250. Ph: 218-937-5440, Hawley MN.
Cenex riding lawn mower has some new parts,
runs good, asking $300 OBO; Also have a fall
wedding dress (in box), size 18-24, asking $250
OBO; Also 2 propane grills, $50 ea. OBO; Also
Tappan microwave, works great, $25; Horse
blanket with matching hood, $125 (still in bag,
brand new); Pro Form treadmill, paid $450,
will sell for $300 OBO. Call 218-945-3602 or
218-289-0550.
Roto tiller with a 5 HP Briggs & Straton, this
is a pull-behind for a lawn tractor. Ph: Mark
Odland, 218-847-4778.
Sylvan Sea Monster, 16 ft boat & trailer, has
many extras - trolling motor, extra battery,
older Lowrance dept finder, the 50 hp Mercury
motor looks like new, carpeting is in excellent
condition, the trailer is an EZ loader, ready to
go fishing, $2800; I have several 8 and 10 gal
milk cans for sale; Walking plow in very good
condition. Call 218-439-3099, after 1 p.m.
Picnic tables, swing gliders, adirondack chairs.
Call 218-850-9316.
JD #37 trailing mower, 9 ft bar, good sickle,
with ram, $700. Ph: 218-563-2760.
Couch with matching love seat, in exc. condition, black with splashes of mauve colors,
$175. Ph: 701-212-3586, Twin Valley.
Beach King 30114 boat lift, with wheel lift,
motor stop, 23’ green canopy, new 2008. Located at Maple Lake Resort, asking $4900. Ph:
218-779-7229 or 701-772-4425.
Holton trumpet, good condition, $349. Ph:
218-945-3642.
200 gal 2-wheel 30 ft sprayer with PTO pump;
500 gal propane tank; New receiver hitch assembly for frame, fits Dodge 2004-2007 3/4 ton
pickup. Ph: 218-937-5761, leave message.
Tool box, snap-on 5 drawer bottom box, red,
$447.50; ATD 3-drawer mid box $50; Snap-on
4 drawer top chest, red, $252.50 or sell as whole
unit, $600. Call Pat, 218-532-5191 after 2 p.m.
Also misc. mechanic hand tools, $150.
Trolling motor, motor guide 12-24 volt bow
mount, foot control, 1 month old, $400 OBO.
Ph: 218-734-2488.
Doors, interior 28-30-32-36, exterior 36”; Two
workbenches, doors, drawers, shelves $20 each;
Metal shelves, $65; Old rough antique dresser,
$10; Old woodburning furnace with blower,
$20. Ph: 218-439-6633.
Doors - golden oak flush w/ casing one 32” RH,
two 24” RH, one 28” LH, three 30” LH, one 4’
bi-fold, $15 ea.; Picture window 104Wx63”H
Marvin white alum out/wood in, $40; Used
siding - 8” Masonite Colorloc-gray approx 600
sq ft, make offer; JD 56 rider mower, $100;
Snowblower 5HP 2 stage, $150. Ph: 218-4352123, Fosston.
Trailer, 10x6, with rails, $700; 180 ft of chain
link fence w/ poles, $800. Ph: 218-439-6005.
14 ft Tuffy Bass-About Tri-hull w/ 40HP Mariner motor w/ powre-liftm deck mounted trolling
motor, Live-well, auto-switched Bilge-pump,
depth finder & trailer. At South Twin Lake,
$2500 cash - no checks. Ph: 218-935-2974,
leave message.
One pickup load mixed firewood, $50. Ph:
218-532-2206.
Getson trombone, $85; Violin, $115; Bundy
clarinet, $75; Indiana Scout guitar, $75. All
have cases. Also, 1st Act electric guitar & amp,
$75; Glider rocker, $30. Ph: 218-375-3072 or
701-293-1295.
Couch & love seat, very good condition, $125.
Ph: 218-287-1740 or 701-388-1403.
A newer treadmill, $75. Ph: 218-435-6724.
Complete 32” exterior door, also 32 & 36 inch
storm doors. Ph: 701-219-1437.
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month. Ads can be Faxed to 218-9352519 or mailed to WRECI, PO Box 438,
Mahnomen MN 56557.
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FARM RELATED
WANTED
For sale: JD 7700 combine early ‘70s model,
turbo diesel motor, $3500. Ph: 218-356-8715,
Gary MN.
Gold & Silver coins, wheat pennies & penny
collections. Buying all coins US & Foreign
coins. Also buying paper money. Buying silver
coins 1964 & before (dimes, quarters, halves)
& silver dollars 1878-1935. Also buying gold
chains, wedding rings, gold class rings, broken
gold chains & rings, any gold items. Allan
Schoenberger, 1-877-847-1023 (toll-free).
For sale: JD 2-row corn cultivator, $75. Ph: 218847-0476.
For sale: Gelbvieh Cattle. Rocky Hills Polle Gelbvieh, Paul Specht, 218-935-5367.
For sale: 325 Bu. Gehl tandem axle manure
spreader, needs conveyor apron, $900 OBO. Ph:
218-435-6724.
Wanted: 200 Allis Chalmers tractor for parts;
Also need 1030 Case tractor for repair. Ph: 218435-1419.
For sale: Hay in round bales. Ph: 218-435-1419.
For sale: 4 bottom 16” trip beam mounted plow,
$700; Ford 14 ft mounted field cultivator, $400;
Grain Auger, 6” by 34 ft on trucks, $200; Farm
Hand loader disassembled & needs restoring, $200.
Ph: 218-563-4376.
For sale: 1951 M IHC tractor, low hours, $1500.
Ph: 218-784-4190.
For sale: 241 IHC round baler, always shedded,
good condition, baled less then 4000 bales, reduced
price. Call 218-356-8202, evenings.
AUTO
For sale: Old 8’ wide tandem disc, 3 pt hitch, $250.
Ph: 763-571-1083.
For sale: 2002 Grand Marquis, 61,000 miles,
never driven in winter, new tires. Ph: 218674-2731.
Two Massey Ferguson swathers model 36, 16 ft and
14 ft set up to clip CRP, 4 cylinder, GM motors,
$350 ea or $600 both; 7’ Allis Chalmer model 80T
trail mower, $175; 5’ Allis Chalmer belly, mount
sickle mower, $45. Ph: 218-238-5035.
For sale: 1997 Subaru Legacy outback, 217K,
5 spd, everything works, $1750. Ph: 218-2386144, Lake Park.
Wanted: 20” breaking plow in working order. Ph:
218-435-6820.
For sale: 1999 Buick Century, new rubber, new
battery, 110K, 3.1, $2000. Ph: 218-784-4190.
For sale: 18.5 Vibrashank, $450; 5-14 Case plow
w/ coulters, $400. Ph: 218-938-4238.
For sale: Chrysler 300 M Special 95K miles,
4 dr, silver, leather, prior salvage, $3950. Ph:
218-435-6820.
For sale: 1948 Farmall H tractor, runs great, ready
for field use or easy restoration project, all metal
is straight. Ph: 218-329-1611.
For sale: 1999 F150 4x4 reg. cab pickup, 6 1/2
ft box, with topper, 5 spd man. trans. cruise,
tilt, AC, exc cond, good fuel mileage, always
garage, $5500 OBO. Call Ray Hanson, 218584-5545.
For sale: 1948 8N Ford tractor, grey & red paint,
exc running condition. Ph: 218-574-2396.
For sale: 1950 Chev snow truck, completely
restored, received 1st place in Fargo’s topper
car show, selling for $15,000; 1998 black Cadillac DeVille concours sedan 4D, 148K miles,
V8, 4.6 liter, automatic FWD, selling for $4200.
Call 701-775-7487.
For sale: Drill fill set for truck, $190; ‘80 Ford
150 4x4, 145K, $600. Ph: 218-938-4238.
For sale: 2001 Aurora Olds, loaded, very good
condition, 142K miles, $3100. Call 218-6372100 or 280-6078.
For sale: 1990 Chev Suburban, 6.2 liter diesel,
85K on rebuilt motor, new alternator, new
battery, new fuel pump, new glo plugs, 4x4,
runs & drives good, very little rust, $3000. Ph:
701-388-7960.
For sale: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief 4 dr hardtop
for parts or restoration, clean straight body
and glass, no running gear, $350. Rollag area,
218-937-5590.
For sale: 1976 Chev 400 auto, flat bed with
elec lift, also 120 elec power converter, also
elec trailer brakes, $950 with spare. Ph: 218687-4175.
For sale: 1995 Mercury Villager, PW, AM/FM,
CD player, AC, rear heat, new tires, tabs good
through November, rear seal out, best offer. Ph:
218-439-3489.
For sale: 1994Plymouth Acclaim, 4D, AT, dead
battery, $1500 OBO. Ph: 218-439-6633.
Wanted: Need truck with 20-28 ft enclosed box
for moving some stuff, also bigger enclosed
trailer. Ph: 218-439-6633.
For sale: 1965-66 Chevy locking gas cap, make
offer. Ph: 218-439-6005.
For sale: Allied 6” grain auger, 35 ft, PTO drive.
Ph: 218-563-3502.
For sale: H Farmall tractor, perfect tin, good rubber, rebuilt motor, $1100; Also Cub Farmall, new
rubber, wheel weights, new motor, $2500. Ph:
218-473-2432 or 218-280-3699.
For sale: 460 International tractor, like new tires,
asking $2750. Call 218-935-5276.
For sale: 3 JD 5 ft drags, steel tooth, lever control,
$180. Ph: 218-354-2666.
For sale: Round hay bales about 800# mixed grass
should make good horse hay. Ph: 218-483-4164,
Hawley MN.
Wanted: JD 3 bottom 16” plow trip beam; Also
Single row header for super 717 New Holland
chopper. Ph: 218-937-5536.
For sale: M Farmall powr steering and live hyd.;
Hyd - cylinders; Trailer jack; Pipe treader - 1”to
2”; Transit; Tractor tire chain 18” by 2”. Ph: 218238-5540, ask for Dick.
For sale: 7 bottom JD plow, 18” floating colters,
like new condition. Ph: 218-962-3313.
For sale: A hydraulic side dump trailer with
14.9x38 tractor tires, $600. Ph: 218-435-6724.
For sale: 1st & 2nd crop alfalfa-grass small square
hay bales, conditioned, no rain, stored in shed,
$3.75 to $5 per bale; Also wheat straw small square
bales stored in shed, $2.50 per bale. Call Dale
Binde at Lake Park, 218-532-7273.
For sale: Two Behlen corn cribs; Kewanee 48’ PTO
double chain corn elevator, on rubber transports;
Three JD B tractors, some need to be restored.
Call 218-687-5124.
Wanted: 1030 Case tractor for parts or a few parts
from it. Ph: 218-435-1038.
For sale: IHC, BC ‘61 tandem truck; Like new
roll tarp; Swartz twin hoist; Claas cornhead 4-row
wide; 16’ livestock gate; Wood gates; 400 Versatile
15’ swather. Ph: 218-937-5783.
Wanted: Topper to fit a 1995 Chevy short box.
Ph: 218-435-1419.
For sale: Gail silage cutter; 1 silage box w/ MN
wagon; 1 silage box in good condi. but no wagon.
Ph: 218-945-6225.
For sale: 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager,
200K miles but well maintained, $1000. Ph:
218-935-5021.
For sale: Lorenz mixer mill, exc. cond., always
shedded about 600 bu. feed barley. Ph: 218584-5318.
For sale: Rear fendser for ‘47-’51 Chev pickup,
$500; Rear fenders for ‘32 Buick Coupe. Ph:
218-563-4376.
AUTO
For sale: 1991 Lincoln Town Car, good cond.,
$1500 OBO; 1992 Buick Century, new tires &
battery, $1000 OBO. Ph: 218-945-6499.
For sale: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 3.8
V6, 110K - all hwy miles, 25-27 MPG, very
clean, stow-n-go seating, power side-rear doors,
auto temp control, front & rear CD, exc. cond.,
great family van, $7250. Call 218-850-9303.
Wanted: Pontoon boat w/ motor. Ph: 218435-2429.
Wanted: Useable ATV for reasonable price. Ph:
218-435-1038.
Windmill weights in the shape of roosters,
bulls, horses, W, etc; Tool boxes from Belsaw,
Wards or Sears sawmills; Also other cast iron
tool boxes with names; Hawkeye lug wrench;
Old stationary gas engines; 3 spd record player;
Doodlebug or Wizzer scooters; The bookCoya Come Home by Gretchen Bieto; The
book - Sunbear by Auther Vincent LaDuke.
Ph: 218-563-4376.
Newer used mobile home in good condition,
approximate size 24x50. Call 701-202-6164.
Aluminum canoe in good shape. Ph: 701237-3323.
100 series earth stove in good shape. Ph: 218435-6820.
I’m wanting to buy a Johnson wood stove made
in Milwaukee, WI, 18” wide, 24” long, 24”
deep. Ph: 218-574-2206.
Old wood boats, hydroplanes, Falls Flyers, old
fiberglass boats with fins, clean older outboard
motors, will pick up. Call Ross, 701-775-2120
or 701-787-5877.
Full body Canadian goose decoys (field).
Duane Miller, 17884 374th St SE, Erskine,
218-687-3707.
Falling deer. Ph: 218-945-6225.
Used 184-38 Radial or Bias tires with 40-50%
lugs and no cracks. Ph: 218-935-5021.
MISC. FOR SALE
Pair of UKC Coon Hound and 1 Fox Hound,
ready to hunt. Ph: 218-435-1419.
14x70 mobile home to be moved, $2500. Ph:
218-435-1038.
3 lawn & garden carts, 24” wheels, 24x40x15
box, easy to push & roll, $75 ea.; 3 child school
desks with or w/o attached seats, $ 5 ea.; Two
48” ceiling fans w/ lites good working condition, $15 each. Ph: 218-584-5587, Dave.
Conn trombone, $85. Ph: 218-847-7056.
Fridgidaire gallery elec clothes dryer, heavy
duty, works good, $75. Ph: 218-532-2404.
Siberian Husky blue-eyed pet quality male puppy, Red and white, $50. Ph: 218-847-5490.
New Anderson picture window unit size 5’x4’
high performance, E4 glass, paid $470, selling
for $300. Call Jim at 701-367-7692.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Lake Grow Fall Dinner, chicken dinner at
Waubun Community Center, Sunday, September 13, 11:30-1:00 p.m., adults $7.
RUMMAGE SALE
Clearing out the place, Aug 21-22, tires,
cream cans, tent, videos, tricyle, portable crib,
pictures, stroller, cookbooks, twin bedding,
furniture, golf bag & clubs, much, much more.
Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Richwood Rd No to Anderson gravel pit, right
on cty 27 east 4 mi to cty 27 by Jenson Repair,
roads marked, no early sales, cash only.
TO GIVE AWAY
Pole shed to be torn down. Ph: 218-935-5725.
Free Kittens: Adorable male kittens to give
away to good homes, healthy, playful, kid
friendly, tame, and litter box trained. Make
great pets! Ph: 218-238-5230.
Four P215/60R16 94T, tires; Two LT245/75R16
8 ply. Ph: 218-532-2404.
Free 6 month old Pom male puppy, larger size.
Ph: 218-847-5490.