January - Cass County Electric Cooperative

HIGHLINE
notes
January 2015
Beat the
winter
blues
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January 2015 Highline Notes 1
editorial
WISHING YOU A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
by Scott Handy, President/CEO
years ago we were faced with multiple large
wholesale rate increases. The primary driver
for the 2015 wholesale rate increase is the
completion of the largest transmission line
project in North Dakota in over 30 years. This
Minnkota transmission line is 260 miles long,
operates at 345,000 volts, and had a total cost
of $353 million. It went into operation this past
fall and is now officially part of our wholesale
rate base. The line is needed to serve the
growing energy needs of the Minnkota system
and to provide a pathway to market more
excess energy to the east.
2015 is underway and like all previous
years, this one brings a mix of challenge and
opportunity. A couple of months from now
you’ll receive CCEC’s annual report for 2014,
and we believe you’ll be pleased with your
cooperative’s performance. Please watch for
the report and make plans to join us for the
annual meeting on April 21, 2015 in Fargo.
On the challenge side of the ledger for this
year is a five percent wholesale power rate
increase from our power supplier, Minnkota
Power Cooperative, scheduled to go into
effect on April 1. This is the first general rate
increase for Minnkota in several years, but
we are very much aware that prior to a few
Wholesale power makes up about 72% of our
total costs at CCEC, so you might expect a 5%
wholesale rate increase to translate to about a
3.6% retail rate increase. However, let’s take
a look at the opportunity column of the ledger.
I want to tell you how we have put plans in
place to reduce the impact of this increase
for those of us who pay a monthly electric
bill. The strong financial performance of your
cooperative over the past several years has
allowed the board of directors to establish a
revenue deferral plan. This plan enables us to
build a fund that can be drawn on in future
years to help offset increased expenses such
as a wholesale rate increase. By using a
portion of the revenue deferral plan balance
in 2015, the actual impact to retail rates will
likely be more along the lines of 1.5% for the
year. This will still leave significant funds in
the revenue deferral plan to be applied to
future years as well. For example, there may
be a smaller wholesale rate increase in 2016
which these funds could also help offset.
Looking beyond 2016, Minnkota is projecting
a period of stable wholesale power rates for
several years. That’s good news. While no
one wants their electric bills to be any higher
than they need to be, we must also recognize
the value that electricity brings in relation
to its cost. We rely on affordable, reliable
power in this part of the world not just for
the convenience but also to survive our cold
winters. We hope you’ll agree that we are
meeting our mission of serving our members’
energy needs with reliable electric service,
while delivering the values of cooperative
membership in an ever changing world.
Energy and energy policy are in the news a
lot, especially in our part of the world. We
look forward to meeting your energy needs
in 2015 and appreciate your support. Thanks
to the more than 1,800 CCEC members
who submitted comments to the EPA on its
proposed carbon regulations for power plants
– your voice will make a difference!
Please take the time to read the notice on the back of this issue.
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4 GET DIRTY TO BE CLEAN
6 SAVINGS THAT WON’T QUIT
7 TRAVEL SAFE THIS WINTER
8 STAY ACTIVE THIS WINTER
10 OPERATION ROUND UP
The recent mechanical failure and fire at the
Coyote Station on December 4 shouldn’t have
a significant impact on winter load control
projections for the Minnkota Power Cooperative/
Northern Municipal Power Agency (NMPA) Joint
System. Minnkota is the wholesale energy
supplier for Cass County Electric Cooperative.
Minnkota doesn’t anticipate a significant
change in its original load control projection of
about 250 hours this winter season. However,
the Joint System will have to make additional
purchases in the energy market to make up for
reduced Coyote generation.
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Get Dirty to be Clean
Over the last few decades or so, there has
been much discussion about renewable
energy. As the general public grows more
aware and educated about the science behind
the consumption of natural resources, and
as political and economic landscapes shift, a
growing amount of attention is turning toward
the limited availability of our most valued
materials and the impact their use has on the
environment.
Today, renewable energy is a buzz-phrase.
It immediately brings to mind a number of
energy generation methods that continue to
grow and improve. Wind power, solar power,
and hydropower are some that quickly come
to mind. However, another method takes place
right in Cass County Electric Cooperative’s
backyard. In an effort to take advantage of as
many clean energy sources as possible, local
officials have turned to the dirtiest place in
town: the heart of the Fargo Landfill.
Biomass, which refers to any biological
material that is composed of living, or recently
living, organisms, is a source of energy that
is plentiful at the landfill. The most obvious
example of biomass energy is wood used for
burning, but biomass can exist in any number
of forms and if it can’t be directly burned for
energy, it can often times be converted into
biofuel.
Terry Ludlum, Director of Fargo’s Solid Waste
Department, explains how this process begins.
“As landfill areas close and are covered up,
the material enters an anaerobic state, which
results in the production of gases and odors
that we have to deal with.”
The natural decay process of solid waste
results in the release of gases caused by
chemical reactions sparked by microbial
activity. When waste enters anaerobic
conditions, meaning it’s no longer exposed
to oxygen, the released landfill gas (LFG)
becomes comprised of roughly 60% methane,
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36% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of
oxygen and other gases. The high energy
potential of methane is what makes LFG a
viable biofuel, but only if there’s an effective
way to utilize it.
To collect the gas, extraction wells are drilled
into the heart of the landfill. The wells, made
of perforated PVC piping, draw gas from the
waste using negative pressure generated by
a compressor. Ludlum says the City of Fargo
initially considered using a passive flare
system to simply burn off the captured gas,
preventing it from being released directly
into the atmosphere, but the system was not
effective.
That’s when Cargill Inc., neighbors to the
landfill, recognized the untapped energy
potential of LFG. Cargill approached the City
of Fargo about using the captured biofuel as a
natural gas alternative to power their facility.
Ludlum describes the partnership as a winwin situation.
“It was good that they stepped up. Since we
were capturing LFG anyway, it could be put to
good use instead of just going to waste.” Aside
from putting waste to good use, the partnership
also cut back Cargill’s energy costs and created
a new revenue stream for the City. But the
energy potential didn’t end there.
By 2007, the landfill’s waste volume had
grown such that LFG was once again being
collected in excess, and the City of Fargo
began considering additional ways to utilize
the material. With help from a $2.2 million
Clean Renewable Energy Bond, the City was
able to install an LFG electric generator and
further increase the amount of collection wells
at the site.
“They’ve got the natural gas generator
retrofitted to have methane be the fuel instead.
It’s connected directly to our distribution
system there,” explains Cass County Electric
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Cooperative Manager of Technical Services,
Troy Knutson. “It’s always online; it’s
constantly producing unless it goes down for
maintenance.”
To go along with the electric generator, the City
of Fargo also installed a 10kW wind turbine
and 5kW solar panels with money from the
Clean Renewable Energy Bond. The LFG
utilization effort has not slowed down either,
as Ludlum says an initial total of 11 collection
wells has since grown to 62. And continued
advances are still being made.
“We’re trying to be progressive; we’re
doing absolutely anything and everything
that we possibly can as far as renewable
energy goes,” says Ludlum. “Currently we’re
studying the capture of additional LFG to be
compressed and used in our vehicle fleet,
which is becoming a popular option for larger
vehicle fleets on the west coast.”
The biomass energy project at the Fargo
Landfill is currently the only such project in
North Dakota, but the method’s popularity
continues to grow across the country. It is part
of a whole system of renewable generation
methods that, for the time being, work best to
supplement the most tried and true sources of
reliable electricity, such as coal.
“[Biomass] cuts into the load a little bit in
that area, but in the overall scheme of things,
it’s a pretty small chunk,” notes Knutson.
“But if you’re already on a landfill and you’re
capturing it, it’s a pretty easily available
source.”
Renewable energy will remain a hot topic
amongst utility companies, politicians, and
environmental groups alike for years to come.
Advances in technology continue to offer better
advanced energy solutions, and if history
is any indicator, renewables will continue to
play a large role in CCEC’s diverse and reliable
energy mix for the foreseeable future.
The Amazing Cycle of
RENEWABLE ENERGY
The partnership between CCEC and the City of Fargo will produce
renewable energy to enhance the region’s power supply. Methane gas
collected by the city will be used to generate renewable energy
for members of Minnkota Power Cooperative and Cass County Electric
Cooperative.
YOUR HOME
produces
MPC & CCEC
GARBAGE
deliver electricity
that goes to
LANDFILL
GENERATOR
produces electricity
CITY OF FARGO
burns methane
produces methane
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SAVINGS
that won’t
QUIT
There isn’t a person in the world who doesn’t
enjoy saving a few bucks every once in a while.
At Cass County Electric Cooperative, we offer
our members ways to save money through offpeak installation incentives and rate-reduction
programs. Many people take advantage of
these offers and see the savings pile up. One
young couple in particular learned about the
rebate program when they needed it most and
took the savings to the max, literally.
This past August, Samuel and Michelle
Bartholomay received the largest electric bill
credit issued since new off-peak installation
rebate offers went into effect in May. By
meeting requirements for every aspect of the
rebate program, the Bartholomays earned a
total of $1150, taking advantage of all credits
available to them.
“Anything and everything that you can possibly
put on off-peak, they’ve done,” says CCEC
Energy Management Specialist, Bob Miller.
Of course, the Bartholomays didn’t originally
set out to check off the entire list of rebates
available when buying their first home, but
sometimes, that’s just how things work out.
In the Bartholomays’ case, their hefty rebate
collection served as a bright spot in an
unfortunate situation.
Sam recalls a chat with his home’s previous
owner, who had decided to move into town.
“They didn’t know what they were going to do
with the farm here, so that kind of opened up
the can of worms.” After deciding to buy the old
home, the newly married couple was excited to
move in and begin making it their own.
The quaint, cozy house near Alice, N.D., stands
ready to host new milestones and warm
memories. Though Sam and Michelle’s earliest
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experiences with the home were anything but
warm, as the harsh North Dakota winter had
other plans, and disaster soon struck.
During the time between tenants, the home’s
fuel barrel ran dry. The heat shut off, and the
entire house froze up, causing major damage.
Faced with a huge amount of time, effort,
and money required to make their new home
livable, the young couple was in the market for
a break. “When we had a catastrophic event
like that take place, that’s when I did a little
checking for a few rebates here and there,”
Sam says. Knowing the extent of the repairs
required for the home, Sam recalled a coworker mentioning rebates available for newly
constructed homes and started doing some
digging.
With guidance from Miller and CCEC’s Energy
Management department, the Bartholomays
decided to upgrade the home’s whole
heating system. The overhaul allowed
them to take advantage of the entire
rebate program, but they also jumped
on another long-term bonus by
installing one of the most efficient and
economical heating systems available.
“This system features a modulating
plenum heater, coupled with an airsource heat pump backed up by
propane,” Miller explains. “It works
great because it modulates heat as
needed. This improves efficiency by
allowing the heat pump to run to lower
temperatures which also improves comfort
from the entire system as temperatures start to
drop. In terms of operating costs, this system is
a great choice, especially for members in rural
areas.”
Coupled with a 105 gallon Marathon water
heater, the Bartholomays’ entire heating system
upgrade will provide lasting savings through its
top-of-the-line efficiency, and it qualified them
for all available off-peak bill credits.
Based on the size of their newly installed plenum
heater and heat pump, the Bartholomays were
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granted a $600 rebate. For replacing the home’s
existing off-peak system, the couple received a
$250 credit to go along with a $300 credit for
putting their new heat pump and water heater
on off-peak. And they say the total credit has
certainly helped them out with their first few
electric bills.
“Every single time, it’s said ‘credit – do not pay’
and it makes me smile,” says Michelle with a
laugh.
As of December, Cass County Electric
Cooperative members have saved over $34,000
through off-peak installation incentives since
May of 2014. For the Bartholomays, the rebates
and efficiency upgrades are a way to help with
their investment into their new home over the
long term.
“We had to go in deeper than we’d initially
thought. It was just kind of a fluke thing that all
of [the rebates] that we got actually piled up,”
Sam says.
The rebate program offered through CCEC
benefits members through financial savings,
but it’s also aimed at reducing energy use in
general, keeping prices low for everyone. The
rebates are available to homeowners looking
to get in on the off-peak program, whether
they’re building a new home or replacing an
old system. We encourage you to learn more
by visiting our website or calling our Energy
Management department at 1-800-248-3292.
Travel Safe This Winter
If you plan on getting out and about this winter,
be safe! Be sure to take care of your vehicle,
especially before traveling long distances or
through particularly desolate areas. The North
Dakota Department of Transportation urges
winter drivers to double check a number of
essential safety aspects of the vehicle before
getting on slick roads:
• Batteries – your car battery has to work
much harder in frigid conditions. Make
sure yours is in good shape so your car
starts when you need it to.
• Tires – make sure your tires are properly
inflated and have adequate tread for
snowy conditions.
• Brakes – know how to use your brakes
during winter weather. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
urges drivers to stay calm in the event of
a skid. Ease your foot off the gas while
carefully steering in the direction you
want the front of your vehicle to go. Stay
off both pedals until you regain control.
• Exhaust – ensure your exhaust system
has no leaks. This can be a life saver if
you become stranded or stuck in snow.
• Wiper blades and fluid – put on a fresh
set of wiper blades if yours are in rough
shape. It’s always better to check them
ahead of time rather than find out they
don’t work when you need them!
It’s a good idea to store a few important
winter items in your car, both basic items for
everyday winter driving, and survival kit items
if you’ll be traveling long distances. Basic
items you should have in the car all season
include:
• Snow shovel and ice scraper
• Abrasive material like sand or kitty litter
in case you get stuck in snow
• Jumper cables
• Flashlight
Your winter weather survival kit should
include:
• Blankets or even a sleeping bag, along
with extra warm clothing to bundle up in
• Flares or reflective markers to attract
attention in low visibility situations
• Non-perishable food
• Water or a container to be used for
melting snow
• A cellphone charger
• Any necessary medications that you
might need during an extended period
of time
If you do end up stranded, NDDOT provides a
few tips to help you stay safe until help arrives:
• Stay with your vehicle. If you know
you’ll be staying for a while, move
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your survival kit inside with you right
away and bundle up before you ever
start feeling cold. Place your flares or
reflective markers out quickly so help
can spot you easier.
• Make absolutely sure your exhaust pipe
is cleared of snow before you ever leave
the vehicle running. If you must, run
your engine sparingly- about 15 minutes
every hour to keep warm. However, if it’s
extremely cold, consider whether your
vehicle will keep starting back up. If you
have doubts, simply leave it running.
• Don’t fall asleep with the engine running;
try as hard as possible to stay awake.
The easiest way to stay safe while driving in
the winter is simple: if the weather is bad, do
not drive. If you have to drive, be patient and
go slow. Never use cruise control on wet or
icy roads. Most accidents in the winter are
caused by driving too fast for the conditions.
Make sure your lights are on if visibility is low,
and if it becomes too hard to see, safely stop
and wait for conditions to improve.
From everyone at Cass County Electric
Cooperative, we hope you had a wonderful
and happy holiday season and wish you safe
travels during the winter months!
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WHAT GOOD IS THE WARMTH
OF SUMMER WITHOUT THE
COLD OF WINTER TO GIVE IT
SWEETNESS? -STEINBECK
STAY ACTIVE THIS WINTER
We all know the winters in North Dakota can
be daunting. Sometimes the bitter cold seems
to last for a better part of the year! It can be
tempting to curl up inside and hibernate the
season away, but low temps don’t have to
bring low spirits.
Staying active through the cold is a great way
to beat the winter blues and enjoy the unique
land and climate of our state. Here are a few
winter activities on the Cass County Electric
Cooperative service territory that you can get
involved in:
ICE FISHING
Know someone with a portable fishing shelter
or just want to get some fishing action on a
mild winter day? There are a number of prime
ice fishing locations scattered throughout our
territory! Be sure to buy a valid fishing license
before heading out, take time to educate
yourself on North Dakota’s fishing regulations,
and most importantly, be safe!
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There is no such thing as ice that is 100%
safe, but pay attention to weather and ice
conditions before stepping foot on the water.
The North Dakota Fish & Game Department
suggests at least four inches of ice as a
safe amount for venturing on foot, at least
six inches for snowmobiles and ATVs, and at
least 10 inches for small cars and pickups,
though they caution against driving on the ice
whenever possible.
• Youth Ice Fishing Derby – Woodhaven Pond,
Fargo – February 28
• Casselton Reservoir, Casselton
• Brewer Lake, SW of Erie
• Clausen Springs, W of Kathryn
• Clauson Lake, SW of Nome
• Lake Ashtabula, N of Valley City
• St. Mary’s Lake, SW of Valley City
• Moon Lake, SW of Valley City
• Hobart Lakes, W of Valley City
• Sanborn Lake, E of Sanborn
• Eckelson Lakes, W of Sanborn
Never go onto the ice alone, and bring safety
equipment such as life jackets, safety spikes,
rope, and shoe spikes along every time. Take
a cell phone, let others know where you’re
going, and keep a dry set of clothing available,
just in case.
• Kee Lake, SW of Sanborn
ICE FISHING EVENTS AND
LOCATIONS
Here’s a list of a few ideas for fishing spots in
the CCEC service territory that you can scout
out for ice fishing conditions:
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SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING
Skiing and snowshoeing are both great
options to get out and get some exercise in
the winter months, and they’re also perfect
ways to explore the landscape and scenery.
Fort Ransom State Park contains over 12 miles
of multi-purpose trails including interpretive
trails which offer visitors information about
the geology and history of the area. As an
added winter bonus, the park also features a
warming house! Skiers should check ahead of
time to ensure snow conditions are suitable
for the trails to be open.
as Oakes, and runs west into Jamestown.
Totaling 285 miles, this trail is the longest one
that cuts through CCEC territory.
Sheyenne River State Forest, located north of
Lisbon, also features skiing and snowshoeing
trails through the scenic forest. Parts of
the North Country National Scenic Trail run
through both Fort Ransom State Park and
Sheyenne River State Forest. When completed,
this incredible trail will link seven states and
travel 4,600 miles!
WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
There are also groomed ski trails at Lake
Astabula’s Eggert Landing and Mel Rieman
Recreational Area.
There’s a skating rink in almost every town!
Get on the ice and enjoy this classic winter
activity suitable for all ages and skill levels.
The Family Winter-ific Day at Edgewood Golf
Course in Fargo on January 31 will feature
Clydesdale sleigh rides, sledding, and ski
rentals. The Cross Country Ski Race takes
place in the morning and features races for
both kids and adults.
Winter Days in West Fargo runs January
16-22 and features activities like the
Silver Snowflake Search, Senior Luncheon,
HockeyFest, Chili Cookoff and Salsa Contest.
Consult the North Dakota tourism guide at
ndtourism.com for more seasonal activities
throughout the state. The Fargo and West
Fargo Park Districts keep updated calendars
of events throughout the season as well!
SNOWMOBILING
North Dakota has over 2,800 miles of
snowmobile trails which are groomed and
maintained by members of Snowmobile North
Dakota, and plenty of these trails run through
CCEC territory. Snowmobile North Dakota
and the North Dakota Parks & Recreation
Department encourage participation in a
snowmobile safety education program prior
to hitting the trails. Details about safety
courses and trail conditions can be found at
snowmobilend.org.
Running through the northern-most section
of CCEC territory, the Cattail Snowmobile Trail
extends as far south as Page and as far north
as Finley. Total trail covers a distance of 104
miles.
The 196 mile East Central Valley Trail covers
an area from Arthur to Walcott, skirting the
outer edges of Fargo and stretching west
of Casselton. The SnowJam trail ride event
consists of a full day of riding East Central
Valley trails along with events for the whole
family. It is currently scheduled for February
21 in Mapleton.
At the western edge of CCEC territory runs
the Sheyenne Valley Trail. It runs between
Valley City and Englevale, extends as far south
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4TH QUARTER
OPERATION
ROUND UP
People doing together what can’t be done individually.
Operation Round Up has a new director starting
January, 2015. Linda Sailer of West Fargo will
be the new director from the At Large district
on the 14-member board. We thank outgoing
director, Jane Ellison, for her work on the board.
Operation Round Up is a program facilitated by
Cass County Electric Cooperative and funded by
participating members. Members participating
in this program round up their electric bills
to the next whole dollar to contribute a small
amount that makes a big difference to various
community organizations.
77% of our members participate in the program
and contribute an average of just $0.49
per month. This adds up to $5.88 per year.
Individually, there isn’t much you can get for
just under six bucks, but all together, members’
contributions allow Operation Round Up to help
several local organizations who, in turn, strive
to help hundreds throughout our community.
One such organization received ORU’s Spotlight
Donation for December.
Youthworks is a non-profit agency that has been
helping teens, parents, and young adults under
the age of 22 in North Dakota since 1986.
The list of people that Youthworks strives to help
is large. Runaway, homeless, and street youth;
juvenile offenders; youth failing in school; youth
suspended or expelled from school; youth
arrested and unable to immediately return
home; youth needing emergency care; youth
needing peer support or cross-age mentoring;
youth with anger issues; young parents; and
pregnant moms, all under the age of 22, are
some of the people that Youthworks reaches out
to. They do it all in both the Bismarck-Mandan
and Fargo-Moorhead areas.
DECEMBER 2014 MEETING:
APPLICATIONS REVIEWED:
Organization 11
Individual 4
Emergency 1
APPLICATIONS APPROVED:
Organization 10
Individual 3
Emergency 1 $38,776
$5,150
$400
APPLICATIONS DENIED: 2
They offer a number of support programs APPLICATIONS TABLED :0
like family counseling during the day and in
the evening at the convenience of parents.
Youthworks staff actively engages street
youth in the Fargo-Moorhead communities
by providing supplies and basic need items
through their Street Outreach program. Their
newest community event, “We’ve Got You
Covered,” ensures that disadvantaged youth get
back-to-school clothing at no cost.
2014 YEAR SUMMARY:
Per Member’s average contribution $3.88
Average member participation
77.9%
Total income $108,655
(Income includes contributions, interest
earned, and donations/memorials)
Youthworks stands as an alternative to the
formal human service system, providing help
on a voluntary basis. Most of the service they
provide is free or is based on a family’s ability
to pay. The money awarded to them this year
from Operation Round Up was used to purchase
a washer and dryer to give troubled youth who
lack means or ability the comfort of washed and
warm clothing.
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Total applications approved 456
To enroll, withdraw, or request additional
information on the Operation Round Up
Program, please contact our member
accounts team at 701-356-4400 or 800-2483292.
2014 RECIPIENTS
Abuse Resource Network
Abused Persons Outreach Center, Inc.
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross Minn-Kota
ARC of Cass County
Arthur/Hunter Park Board
Barnes County Historical Society
Child Evangelism Fellowship of F/M
Community of Care
Dorothy Day House
Enderlin High School FCCLA
Fellowship of Christian Athletics
FirstLINK, Inc.
Fraser Ltd
Friends of Gill School
Great Plains Food Bank
Gwinner Summer Youth Baseball
HEART Program/Living at Home/Block
Nurse Program
Horace Lutheran Vets Memorial
Hospice of the Red River Valley
IPAT
Jeremiah Program
Junior Achievement
Kindred Ball Teams
Kindred Park Board
Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity
Leonard Fire Department
Lisbon Area Health Services
Lisbon Recreation Board
Litchville Fire Department
Mapleton Volunteer Fire Department
March of Dimes
Metro Sports Foundation
ND Caring Program/Caring for Children
Nokomis Child Care Center
North Dakota Association for the
Disabled, Inc.
Page Betterment Corporation
Pleasant Township
Presentation Partners in Housing
Project HERO
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of FM
Red River Human Services Foundation
River Keepers
Rural Cass County Community Theater
Scottish Rite Language Center
Sheyenne Valley Imagination Library
Village Family Service Center
Washington Public School
Wimbledon Trap & Wildlife Club
Youthworks
YWCA Cass Clay
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Your recipe
includes a dash
of electricity.
food
RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN
Email to ccec@kwh.com or mail to:
Cass County Electric Cooperative; Highline Notes
3312 42nd St S, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104
Mandarin Orange Dip
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Shelly Cruff
Angela Berge
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 - 8 oz. block cream cheese (do
not use fat-free)
1 small can mandarin oranges
Preparation:
Drain oranges, reserving liquid.
Place cream cheese in mixing bowl
and add some of the juice a little at
a time. Mix with electric mixer until
you get dipping consistency. Amount
of juice varies to your preference.
Cut the well-drained oranges into
3-4 pieces per segment. Do NOT
use a mixer, but fold the oranges
into the cream cheese mixture.
Serve with Nacho Cheese Doritos,
for a nice blend of sweet/salty.
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/8 tsp salt
1 ½ cups blanched peanuts
1 T butter
1 t vanilla
1 t baking soda
Preparation:
In 2 quart casserole dish or microwave safe
bowl combine sugar, syrup and salt. Cook for
5 minutes, add the blanched peanuts. Stir and
return to microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until
light brown. Add butter, vanilla and baking
soda. Stir until foamy; spread on well-buttered
baking (cookie) sheet.
Good Dip Spread
Kathy Christensen
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups sour cream
2-3 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
½ cup chopped green onions
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups finely chopped deli ham
Preparation:
In saucepan combine sour
cream, cream cheese, onions
and Worcestershire, cook and stir
over low heat until blended. Add
shredded cheese and ham, cook
and stir until cheese is melted
and heated through. Can be
served in a bread bowl, or serve
with crackers.
BBQ Chicken Wings
Vickie Ross
Ingredients:
3 lbs. chicken wings
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 T salad oil
2 T chili sauce
¼ cup honey
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ginger
Preparation:
Boil wings to remove some of the fat. While doing so, mix together all ingredients for the marinade. Marinate
at least 1 hour or leave in the marinade in the refrigerator overnight. Bake in 375° oven for approximately 45
minutes. If your oven runs a little hot, reduce temperature to 325° because these brown quickly.
Send your recipes to ccec@kwh.com
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photo
NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH YOUR EYES
We look forward to publishing member photos that encompass anything North Dakota.
Email your photos for publication to ccec@kwh.com in a high-resolution
format along with the first and last name of the photographer.
Donn Schuschke
Fargo
CCEC Mission: To serve our members’ energy needs with
reliable electric service, while delivering the values of cooperative
membership in an ever changing world.
CCEC Core values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and
Commitment to Community
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ads
PLEASE KEEP ADS TO 40 WORDS OR LESS
For Sale:
New mens’ wristwatch, $10; his and hers
watches with turquoise stones, $10 each; 2
eagle plaques with American flags, $5 each.
701.356.6770
AllerAir 4000 air purifier, sandstone colored,
used very little, new for $299, selling for
$75. 701.237.4859
Antique cast iron wood cookstove, excellent
condition, “Moore’s Special” stamped
number 4269 September, 1902, $500 OBO.
701.866.9914
40 year old Spinet piano, free, buyer must
pick up. 701.306.3687
1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE, right front
damaged, 3100 engine. 701.762.3665
5 family history books of Norwegian
heritage, written in Nowegian, dark green
hardcovers, lots of information from several
AD POLICY
• All ads must be 40 words or less.
• Ads will be abbreviated following our guidelines.
• No real estate or commercial ads will be accepted.
• Ads are published for members at no charge as space permits on a first-received-first-printed basis.
• Ads are due by the 15th of the month prior to publication.
• Members may submit only one ad per issue.
• Ads must be resubmitted to run an additional month.
• Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad.
• Email ads to: ccec@kwh.com (preferred)
• Mail ads to: Highline Notes
3312 42nd St. S. Suite 200
Fargo, ND 58104
county farms, $150. 701.351.1190
Yearbooks: Larimore – Bear Facts (1966,
’67, ’69, ’72, ’73, ’74, ’77); Wimbledon Wild
Cats (1953, ’54, ’55, ’56, ’58); Rolette High
School 1963 class picture, 1 color, 1 black &
white, 8x10”. 701.437.2863
HealthMate sauna, 3 person seating, 110
volt/20 amp service, breaks down into
sections, cedar wood, features radio/CD
player, used very little, excellent condition,
$1,600. 701.282.8206
10 used 260 gallon fuel oil tanks, $50 ea.
701.308.0975
White stone electric fireplace with heater,
$120; 2 fringed leather jackets, tan leather
with burnt orange trim & red leather,
both size 14, new condition, $50 each.
701.668.2770
Quilting machine, gently used, Gammill
Classic (26” throat), 12 ft. table, asking
$6,000 but willing to negotiate; 1998 Chevy
Astro van, 198,000 miles, fair condition,
$3,000 OBO. 701.437.2013
Integrity Ultrex sliding window, 60” x 54”,
brand new — $250. Wasco skylight, 46” x
46”, brand new — $250. 701.238.7635
Numerous vinyl LP records, assorted;
complete set of Golden Book Encyclopedias,
Atlas and Dictionary w/ storage set, 1950s
children’s. 701.645.2553
2 Trailmark white letter tires, 31-10.5-15,
snow tires, nearly new; used Hotpoint
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clothes dryer, works on high and low
settings; 8 place setting Johann Haviland
Bavarian China plus extra pieces, blue
flowers design, very pretty. 701.799.4839
New beautiful traditional woolen
embroidered shawl shirts, cotton
embroidered shirts, silk, cotton scarves/
stoles and tights from Pakistan at very
affordable prices. samina.zaidi1@gmail.com
or 701.347.1011
Dewalt DW718 12” Compound miter saw
with Bosch TB4 Gravity rise stand with extra
saw blade, $600. 701.281.7963.
New Noritake “Virtue” fine china, 12 place
settings plus extra pieces, $450; metal
baker’s rack with glass shelving, $55; 12
brand new photo albums, 300 photos each,
9 - 4x6”, 3 - 3x5”, $35; 4-head VCR, $20;
701.541.0781
40x60 Hardrock maple dining table,
$150; 4-burner electric stovetop, $100;
Sharp Carousel microwave oven, $40;
Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike, like
new, $60; blue cloth swivel rocker, $50;
5 solid oak pressed-back dining room
chairs (new $600), $50 each, all for $200.
701.793.9081
Whirlpool stackable washer and dryer, like
new, $500 OBO. 701.388.8406
Baby grand piano, brand new, cherry red,
polished, w/ bench, Kohler & Campbell
100th anniversary model (1996), new owner
pays mover, asking $6,000. 701.232.1279
s
Pickup bed sled for 8 ft. box, $175; 3 bar
stools from Target - 2 still in boxes & brand
new, 30 in. high with swivel seats, $50;
black desk originally from Sam’s Club, $75.
701.293.9039
Ashton Drake porcelain dolls, $50-$75; Lee
Middleton Born Again Babies, as seen on Dr.
Phil, $50-$150; 2012 Dodge Ram Hemi 4x4,
showroom quality, 11,450 miles, $26,500
OBO. 701.689.6480
Queen size mattress from Beds By Design,
new condition, paid $2,600, asking $1,500
OBO. 701.277.8433
Indoor Finnleo sauna, plugs into wall, perfect
shape, seldom used, $1,000. 701.238.9996
coffee table w/ glass top & wicker shelf,
mahogany, good condition; round hassock,
wicker outside w/ vinyl cover, can be used for
storage, good condition. 701.282.8112
1974 Cat D6C Bulldozer Powershift
Hydraulics Straight blade 75% UC 300hr on
overhaul, ready to use, $18,500 OBO; 2003
Montana 3670RL 37’ 5th wheel camper,
arctic insulation package, TrailAir suspension
3 slides, open floor plan, $16,500 OBO.
701.238.0710
Wanted:
Unimat miniature metal turning lathe,
would like storage box and accessories.
701.437.3259
Recumbent exercise bike, 701.281.5095
Dining room table, birch, 58” by 40” plus 2
18” leafs, steel track, good condition; oval
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The one card that does it all.
Connections.coop
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Are You
Ready to
Rock D.C.?!
More than 1,500 students from all across
America take part in the Youth Tour
experience each year, and so can you! Travel
to Washington, D.C., where you will meet
your U.S. Representatives and Senators.
This unique trip will give you the opportunity
to watch history come alive as you explore
the museums, memorials and monuments
with students from across North Dakota.
You will meet student leaders from nearly
every state and hear dynamic leaders
on Youth Day. Bottom line, you will make
friendships that will last a lifetime and be
part of a group that has more than 50,000
alumni in every walk of life including U.S.
Senators and CEOs.
• To enter the contest, you must be a junior or
senior in high school in the fall of 2014. The trip
is scheduled for June 13-19, 2015.
• You and your parents or guardian must be served
by Cass County Electric Cooperative.
• Essay topic:
If chosen as a Youth Tour delegate, you will
be traveling to Washington, D.C. to experience
and learn about America’s rich history. What
moment in American history do you wish you
had been a part of and what would you have
contributed?
• Submit your essay in hard copy or electronic
format to Cass County Electric Cooperative.
Submissions should conform to a two-page,
double-spaced guideline. Include a cover page
with your name, date of birth, school and grade
in 2014/2015, parent or guardian’s name,
address and telephone number.
• Deadline is 1/31/15. Send entries to pkoepp@
kwh.com, or Youth Tour Essay Contest, CCEC, 3312
42nd St S Fargo, ND 58104.
www.ndyouthtour.com
www.youthtour.coop
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Cass County Electric is a member of Touchstone Energy, a national alliance of local, memberowned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to all members, large and small.
In order to qualify as a Touchstone Energy partner, electric cooperatives must be active members
of their communities, dedicated to serving all members with integrity, accountability, innovation
and commitment to community.
3312 42nd St. S., Fargo, North Dakota 58104
800-248-3292 • www.kwh.com
Surveys Help
Us Help You!
What
Why
In the next few months, you may be offered the opportunity to take
a survey. We rely on your feedback to know what we can do to
better serve you. After all, we strive to provide our member-owners
with the best experience possible! So if you receive a survey,
please take a few minutes to respond. We thank you in advance!
are they about?
are they important?
How
The questions may be about appliance and electricity
use, overall member satisfaction, or media technology.
We’ll use the feedback you provide to plan for our future
energy needs, to increase member satisfaction, and to
find the best methods of keeping members informed.
In the mail, over the phone, or electronically.
will you get them?
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