The Full Issue - North Itasca Electric Co-op

VOL.17 NO. 9
PUBLISHED FOR THE MEMBERS OF NORTH ITASCA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
GRE building distributed solar network
Generlink
installation
by Jerry Loney
Harvey
Steinbrenner
and his wife Betty reside
in Bowstring Township on
Jessie Lake. Overlooking
Jessie from their beautiful
home, they are able to take
in the great sunsets and cool
breezes the lake offers.
The Steinbrenners not
only took advantage of
North Itasca Electric’s
Storage water and Dual Fuel
programs, but have also installed the
new Generlink transfer switch that North
Itasca Electric offers its members. This
device allows home owners to connect
their portable generators directly to the
home's electrical system in the event of
power outages.
The Generlink transfer switch was
SEPTEMBER 2014
installed between the meter socket and
meter by North Itasca Electric’s line
crew, eliminating the need for hiring an
electrician and having unsightly devices
occupying the Steinbrenner’s yard.
Harley said that the process was easy;
upon purchase, a line crew was scheduled
and it didn’t take more than five minutes
to install.
Generlink to p. 10>
The electric cooperatives of Minnesota
are working together to convert the sun’s
rays into electricity throughout every
corner of the state.
In 2014 and 2015, solar arrays will
be installed at sites owned by electric
cooperatives. The projects are being
led by Great River Energy, North
Itasca Electric Cooperative’s wholesale
electricity provider.
The local solar installations are part
of a series of 18 projects, each with an
electricity generating capacity of 20
kilowatts (kW). The solar projects will
help Great River Energy and its member
cooperatives evaluate the impact of solar
energy while providing up to 500,000
kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable
energy annually.
Although the installations will be
designed, built and owned by Great River
Energy, the company will work with
each participating member cooperative to
identify the ideal location. Additionally,
Great River Energy will assist the member
cooperatives with interconnection efforts
and collect key information about energy
production and system interaction.
Most of the solar arrays will use a
packaged system design from tenKsolar.
One will install panels made by Silicon
Solar to p. 5>
Co-op Connections
Business Profile:
Little Turtle Lake Store
by Sally Sedgwick
When Theresa Pederson decided
to buy the little store at the corner of
Highways 6 and 286 in Talmoon, she
knew what it would be like to run a
convenience store. Her working career
had been spent in that retail field.
What she didn’t expect was the
Store to page 10>
Theresa Pederson with husband Daryl, Coco
(l) and Cinnamon.
Show your Cooperative Connections card at the Little Turtle
Lake Store and receive: 3 cents
off per gallon of gas for cash purchases (no debit/credit cards)
The cooperatives' solar installations will employ solar technology from Minnesota
companies tenKsolar and Silicon Energy. Energy Concepts installs and commissions
the projects.
RoundUp® applications due Friday, Oct. 3
The Board of Trustees of North
Itasca Electric Community Trust will
meet in October to distribute funds
from RoundUp® to community
organizations. Applications are due in
the headquarters of North Itasca Electric
Co-op by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 3.
Applications are available on the website,
NorthItascaElectric.com, at our office or
by emailing roundup@nieci.com. They
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Spider Lake
infested
page 7
Photos of August
events
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can be submitted to any Trustee, by mail,
by fax at (218) 743-3644 or by email to
roundup@nieci.com.
RoundUp is a program where monthly
bills are rounded up to the next whole
dollar and the difference is donated by
the member to the trust to be distributed
semiannually for projects within the
North Itasca Electric communities. Due
RoundUp to p.14>
September events:
Fiesta, Challenge, 47mile garage sales
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New hours
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CLOSED
Monday, Sept. 1
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September 2014
~September Calendar~
4-20 everyday extraordinary, Terra Rathia photography at the Edge Center Gallery in Bigfork,
free admission. The Gallery is open Thurs-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. .
4 Storytelling at Marcell Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Subject: "If you had the time and money
to do or go anyplace you wanted to, what would you do or where would you go?"
6 Enjoy a Fiesta! Annual Bigfork Valley Community Foundation Gala at the Marcell
Family Center. Catered by the Timberwolf Inn, silent auctions, music, $35 at local
outlets. Call (218) 743-4116 for more information.
7 The Sutter Brothers perform at the Edge Center in Bigfork, 2 p.m. A program of music
and poetry. Tickets $10, children $5.
8 Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat
Sievertson at 659-2157 or Marlys Maki at 659-2901.
8 Deer River School Board meets, 6 p.m., public forum before meeting.
8 VFW meets in Bigfork second Monday at 7 p.m.
9 Stop and Stitch at Marcell Family Center. Bring sack lunch, project and $1, come and
go. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Rhonda 259-9220 or Judy at 832-3237.
9 Evergreen Friendship Club meets at 5 p.m. at the Sand Lake Community Center. For
more info, call 659-2683.
10 Interested in the logistics of a total knee or total hip replacement surgery? Come to
Bigfork Valley’s comprehensive program to learn about replacement surgery. Board
Room, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. RSVP required: (218) 743-4135.
10 Northome School Board meets, 7 p.m.
10 Bigfork Lions Club meets second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Golf on the Edge.
11 Commitee on Aging, 9 a.m. Bigfork Over 50 Club in Bigfork. TRIAD committee meets
after lunch at noon. Lunch for a fee. All welcome.
13 Bigfork Valley Challenge Races, registration begins at 7 a.m. Races start 8 a.m.
Certified half marathon, 10k races and 5k walk/run. Electronic timing. Lunch included
in fee. New this year; no t-shirt and over 65 discount options. Races begin and end on
Bigfork Valley campus. More information and registration at BigforkValley.org.
15 Blackduck School Board meets, 7 p.m.
18-19 Cleaning house equipment sale at North Itasca Electric. Sale items in shop area.
19 Lake Country Seniors, 12 noon, Marcell Town Hall building. Pot luck lunch, Randy Killorn
will speak on "Introduction to Costra Rica"
20-21 "Bargains Are Great on 38!" annual 47 mile long garage sale on Highway 38
22 Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat
Sievertson at 659-2157 or Marlys Maki at 659-2901.
23 North Woods Quilters at Marcell Town Hall building, 9 a.m. 22nd Birthday Party. Bring
a dish to share for 11:30 a.m .potluck lunch. Anne Erickson will teach "Dimensional
Pinwheel".
26 Opening reception for the exhibit of furniture and watercolors by Don and Helen Taylor
at the Edge Center, Bigfork, 5-7 p.m. The Gallery is open Thurs-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WATTS NEWS
WATTS NEWS is published monthly by:
North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc.
301 Main Avenue
P.O. Box 227
Bigfork, MN 56628
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Monday-Friday
Telephone: (218) 743-3131
After hours (to report power outages):
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Web site: www.NorthItascaElectric.com
Chief Executive Officer: Jared Echternach
WATTS NEWS Editor: Sally Sedgwick
Send all calendar items, recipes, advertisements and other correspondence for
WATTS NEWS to the Editor at: P.O. Box
243, Bigfork, MN 56628
Board Meeting Highlights
The Regular Meeting of the Board was held at the Cooperative’s
Office on July 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Directors Present: Schmitz, Cox, Salmela, Bain, White, Breeze,
Leino, Kongsjord & Waller.
Also Present: CEO Echternach, Manager of Finance & Office
Services Corradi, Staff Assistant Karels, EMS Loney, Line Supt.
Pederson and Attorney Shaw.
Line Supt. Pederson’s written Line Dept., Safety and June Outage
Reports were reviewed.
Energy Management Specialist Loney presented his Load
Management Report.
Manager of Finance & Office Services Corradi presented his
Office Dept. Report.
CEO Echternach presented the June 2014 Operating Report.
CEO Echternach presented his CEO Report, which included an
update on legislative issues, MREA Safety Services Contract and
Northland Connect Broadband LLC.
CEO and Staff reviewed and updated the Board on the progress,
goals and timeline of the Strategic Plan.
Round-table discussions were held.
Waller reported on the MREA Board Meeting.
Leino reported on the GRE Board Meeting.
Echternach reported on the GRE MMG meeting.
Bain and Salmela reported on the Safety Culture Committee.
Action Items:
-Approved Consent Agenda.
-Accepted the June 2014 Operating Report.
-Approved to pass the GRE PCA of $3,692.20 onto the members.
-Approved Amendment #3 of the 4-Year Work Plan.
-Set the next meeting date of Thursday August 28, 2014.
Meeting Adjourned.
Memories
Next year will be the 75th anniversary of your cooperative.
Do you have memories or pictures about our history you would
like to share? Do you recall special efforts by our employees
during extreme weather, or stories of the early days of the coop? Do you remember what it was like before power reached
your home? Share those memories with us! Please send them
to "Memories" c/o North Itasca Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box
227, Bigfork, MN 56628
North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Board of Directors
Chairman: Terry Schmitz, District 8
Vice-Chairman: Wes Waller, District 2
Secretary: Larry Salmela, District 3
Treasurer: Roy Bain, District 9
Rep. to GRE Board: Bruce Leino, District 7
James White, District 1 Walter Breeze, District 6
James Cox, District 4
Lloyd Kongsjord, District 5
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September 2014
Community Solar FAQ
What is the purpose of a Community Solar program?
To provide interested members an option to purchase
renewable solar energy.
Do I have to be a North Itasca Electric Cooperative
member to participate?
Yes. You must be an NIEC member in good standing with an
active electric account.
How much energy will a solar panel produce?
Energy production will vary from month to month and year
to year based on total sunshine. First year production is expected
to be about 600 kWh.
How do I receive payment for participating in the
program?
The total energy produced by the entire solar array each month
will be divided by the number of panels. Each participating
member’s bill is reduced by the number of kWh’s their panel(s)
produce - priced at the current retail rate. As rates change over
time, the value of the bill credits will follow accordingly.
Can members with seasonal homes participate in the
Community Solar program?
Yes, the program works well for seasonal accounts. Energy
produced by the panel during months when there is no electric
use in the home is carried forward to months with electric use.
Will anything be installed at my home?
No. All equipment will be installed at the Bigfork Substation
site. North Itasca Electric will be responsible for operating,
maintaining and insuring the array for the 20-year life of the
program.
What if I move?
If you move your electric service to a different location
within North Itasca Electric’s service territory, you can transfer
the credit to your new location. If you leave the area, you may
elect to transfer or assign the panel production credits to another
individual or entity within North Itasca Electric Cooperative’s
service territory.
How many panels do I need?
Members can purchase the output from one panel or as many
panels up to their average annual electric use.
Community Solar opportunity
GRE installs solar panels
at headquarters facility
Great River Energy, North
Itasca Electric’s wholesale
power supplier, has recently
completed construction of
a 250-kW solar array at its
headquarters facility in Maple
Grove. The project will measure
the performance of different
panel technologies, assess the
benefits of a variety of inverters
and document lessons learned
while designing, permitting
and installing the solar array. In
addition, the project will count
toward GRE’s state-mandated
renewable energy requirement
of 25 percent renewables by
2025. Currently Great River
Energy produces roughly 12
percent of its generation from
renewable sources.
The project is intended not
only to increase renewable
energy capacity, but also to
learn more about solar energy
and integration into the
distribution grid. GRE will also
gain an understanding of how
solar technologies will affect
our business in the future.
Member projects and
community solar
As part of the project, Great
River Energy will install 20 kW
solar PV systems at each of its
All-Requirements
members,
including North Itasca Electric.
North Itasca Electric Cooperative Community Solar
North Itasca’s project will be
located adjacent to the Bigfork
Substation. In total, more than
600 kW of new solar energy
installations are expected to be
in service by the fall of 2015.
North Itasca Electric has the
opportunity to expand the 20
kW solar array into something
larger based on member
interest. This community solar
project would allow interested
members to purchase the
electrical output from a solar
panel at a guaranteed rate for 20
years. Members could purchase
the output from as many
panels as they wish up to their
home’s (or business’s) total
annual energy use. A payment
for the output of the panel
would appear as a credit on the
member’s electric bill based
on our retail rates. Advantages
of community solar over
individual installations include,
cost certainty, no ongoing
maintenance and insurance
expenses,
no
structural
assessment or issues in relation
to installing panels on the roof
of your home and no crosssubsidization between member
rate classes.
Initial estimates for the
price of the output of a panel
will range somewhere between
$1,000 and $1,500 depending
on the level of interest we
receive
and
the
economies of scale
we are able to achieve
with the size of the
project.
We
will
only
build the additional
community
solar
Yes, I am interested in participating in a community solar program offered by North
Itasca Electric Cooperative.
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________________________________
How many panels would you be interested in? ______
[Estimated annual production is
600 kWh per panel.]
Initial output of the panels is estimated to cost between $1,000 and $1,500 with a 20-year rate
guarantee that will appear as a bill credit.
Please complete and mail to: North Itasca Electric Cooperative, PO Box 227, Bigfork, MN 56628
Jared Echternach, CEO
model if we have member
interest. The good news is
that the project can be scaled
based on demand. If there
is no member interest, we
will not construct additional
community solar capacity. If
we find there are members
willing to purchase the output
of the panels, then we can size
the community solar project
accordingly.
If you are interested in
Community Solar
If you are interested in
purchasing the output from a
community solar panel, please
complete the Community Solar
Interest Form on this page and
return it to North Itasca Electric.
Completing the form does not
obligate you to participate.
Rather it simply represents
that you may be interested in
purchasing the output from
a community solar project.
Payment for the output of the
panels will be required before
we proceed.
More details
will appear in future issues of
WATTS NEWS.
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September 2014
Save on monthly heating cost by converting to ETS (Electric Thermal Storage) programs
Space heating
Whether you heat your home with
For those installing ETS, North
electric, wood, fuel oil or propane;
Itasca Electric is offering rebates of
you will save by converting your
$50.00 per kW (connected load). A 7
home's heating system to North Itasca
kW Steffes room unit would receive
Electric’s Electric Thermal Storage
a $350 rebate. A 45 kW Steffes brick
(ETS) space heating program.
storage furnace would receive a
Not only will you be consuming
$2,250 rebate.
energy when it is at the lowest cost
Storage Room Units and Storage
from our supplier's power plants,
furnaces:
but you will also be consuming
• Storage capacity of the room
renewable energy coming from wind
units must be equivalent to the
turbines as the turbines produce a
heating requirements of the space
greater share of their energy during
being heated unless a secondary nonthe nighttime hours.
electric heating source is used.
Energy in general cannot be
• Heat radiates and/or blows from
stored. But with an ETS system,
Forced air furnace (above) and brick the units throughout the day and is
it can. By heating bricks during
recharged each night.
storage unit (below).
nighttime hours, this heat can be
• In order to have enough stored
distributed during the daytime hours,
heating capacity for 16 hours of OFF
eliminating the need to generate
time; a typical unit will need to be
energy for your home’s heating
sized slightly more than twice the
during the day. If we can generate
calculated heat loss of the space.
more energy at night, less high-cost
• Storage units are filled with
energy can be avoided during the
bricks that can be heated from 500 to
daytime hours, reducing demand
1300 degrees each night.
costs and stabilizing expenses.
• Charging temperatures vary
With ETS electric rates at 4.7
with outside weather conditions to
cents per kWh, your heating cost
provide comfortable heat without
would equate to that of paying $1.13 per gallon for propane wasting energy.
or $1.52 for fuel oil.
Obtain even lower heating cost with an air source heat
Cost comparisons:
pump
If you purchase 1,000 gallons of propane this year at
The air plenums of the forced-air and hydronic models
$1.89 per gallon, that equals $1,890. With ETS Storage of Steffes furnaces both are designed to be used with
heat equal to that of $1.13 per gallon at 90 percent ASHPs (air source heat pumps). ASHPs are not required for
efficiency, your savings would be $760 this year. If you furnace operation, but are an excellent addition to further
purchase 1,000 gallons of fuel oil this year at $3.75 per improve efficiencies and provide both heating and cooling
gallon, that equals $3,750. Based on fuel oil at $3.75 per to your home or business. North Itasca Electric is able to
gallon at 80 percent efficiency, your savings if you were place these heat pumps on the dual fuel rate of 5.2 cents
using an ETS system would be $2,230 this year.
per kWh. Today’s heat pumps are designed and capable
Rebates:
of reaching efficiencies of 200, 250 and even 300 percent
in the shoulder months of September, October, November,
March, April and May. The higher the SEER (Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Rating), the higher the efficiencies.
Let’s say that you installed a 16 SEER heat pump and
it is 300 percent efficient. At the dual fuel rate of 5.2 cents
per kWh, this is the same as paying 1.7 cents per kWh.
When temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit,
these efficiencies start dropping off as well.
Rebates are also available on ASHPs when installed
by a QI contractor who is certified through the Quality
Installation program required by GRE. The higher the Seer
rating, the higher the rebate: 13 SEER - $330, 14 SEER
$480 @15 SEER $580, 16 SEER and up $630.
These units will also need to be controlled in the
summer months on the Cycled Air Conditioning Program.
A/C is not turned totally off, but is alternated on and off
every 15 minutes during peak demand periods. This allows
occupants to remain cool and, at the same time, reduce
energy costs for North Itasca Electric and its members.
Water heating
Whether you heat
your domestic water with
electric or propane; you
will save by converting
to North Itasca Electric’s
ETS (Electric Thermal
Storage) storage water
program.
Historically, it is
estimated that the average
water heater consumes
400 kWhs of electricity
per month to supply
families with domestic
hot water. This equates
to $47.60 per month for
families on the general
electric service rate, or
the consumption of 17.9
gallons of propane per
month. With propane
prices at the current cost
of $1.89 per gallon, this equates to $33.83 per month
using an 80 percent efficient propane water heater.
North Itasca Electric’s ETS Storage Water
Heating program greatly reduces those monthly
costs. With ETS electric rates at 4.7 cents per kWh,
the equivalent cost to heat the same amount of water
would be $18.80.
Savings:
From General Service Rate to ETS = a savings of
$28.80 per month ($345.60 per year).
From propane to ETS = a saving of $15.03 per
month (180.36 per year).
Other advantages of converting to North Itasca
Electric’s ETS program include: stable electric
rates, lifetime warranty on the water heater tank for
as long as you own your home, no gas fumes, higher
efficiency, and the water tank retains heat reducing
the need to reheat.
Rebates:
For those converting from propane to electric, North
Itasca is offering a $600 rebate.
For those converting from the general service rate to
the ETS program, a $300 rebate.
Program outline:
• Electricity is sold for 4.7 cents per kWh.
Program requires water heater to have a storage
capacity of 105 gallons and an energy factor of 0.90.
• Electricity is supplied to the water heater for 8
hours each night, typically from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
+/- 1 hour. Weekend and holiday 11p.m. to 3 p.m.
+/- 1 hour the following day
Articles by Jerry Loney
load management specialist
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September 2014
Roxanne’s Sales Talk
by Roxanne Prather, sales assistant
I would like to remind everyone about the Co-op card savings of $139 and the total savings was $310.90
Connections card and share with you what a savings it off their washer and dryer!
has meant for a couple of our members.
We had another member purchase five appliances
I had a member purchase a front load washer and and their savings was $341 from the Co-op Connections
dryer for $929 each.
card. With another $386.60 saved because they hauled
With the Co-op Connections card the washer was the appliances themselves, their total savings was
$929 and the member saved 15 percent on the dryer, $727.60.
saving them $139.00 off the dryer. They picked up the
The more the appliance costs the more the savings.
appliances themselves and saved another 10 percent off So, as you can see, using your Co-op Connections card
the total of the two appliances, which in this case would can add up big savings here and at other participating
be $171.90. Add that amount to the Co-op Connections locations as well.
GRE Solar Initiative
from p.1
Energy. Both manufacturers are
Minnesota companies.
Some of the participating
cooperatives are exploring plans to
install additional solar arrays at sites
in their service area.
Research and development
The first and largest in the
series of solar installations was
completed at Great River Energy’s
Maple Grove, Minn., headquarters
site in June 2014. The 250kW project has a research and
development component that will
test the performance of a variety of
technologies and configurations.
The project will enable Great
River Energy and its member
cooperatives to research how
solar energy can work best when
connected to cooperative electric
systems in Minnesota and provide
valuable information for future
utility-scale solar projects.
Additionally, Great River Energy
is working with the National Rural
Electric Cooperative Association
(NRECA) and Department of
Energy (DOE) to analyze various
business cases for distributed
generation and solar installations.
That work, which is funded by a
joint DOE/NRECA grant and part
of DOE’s SunShot Initiative, will
provide valuable information for
cooperatives across the country.
Using a variety of solar panels
and different types of electrical
systems to collect and convert
electricity, Great River Energy will
analyze the solar energy facilities
for: energy production, power
quality, efficiency, durability, ideal
installation conditions, reliability
and finance structure.
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September 2014
September at the
Edge Gallery
by Lynn Nachbar
“city/seen,”
Except for the most
“winter prairie,”
essential
practical
“water,” “lived in”
things, most of us go
and “landscapes.”
through life barely
In each case
noticing the world
Rathai focuses in
around us. It takes
on details rather
someone to alert us to
than a long view.
what we are missing, to
Often her photos
wake us up.
include multiple
This is one of the roles
layers juxtaposed
of artists. Minneapolis
to heighten our
photographer
Terra
awareness of the
Rathai does that job
beauty of ordinary
magnificently.
Her
objects.
work is on exhibit at the
R a t h a i
Edge Center Gallery in
Terra Rathai, "Bike Under explains, “I see
Bigfork from August 21 Glass"
my
academic
until September 20.
background
in
The title of the exhibit of Rathai’s Art History as a major influence on
work is “everyday extraordinary.” The my aesthetic. This training instilled the
title purposely doesn’t use capital letters. practice of looking closely and supplied
Her intention is to emphasize the most a vast mental catalog of visual images
common objects and transform them to draw from. I am particularly drawn to
into photos that are far from ordinary. color, abstraction and painterly texture.”
She says that her work “is based in
See more images and access more
contemplative observation and an open- information at her website www.
minded exploration of the visual. This terrarathai.com.
process is simultaneously driven by an
From September 25 until October
interest in formalism and an egalitarian 25, Don and Helen Taylor will have
worldview in which everything is work on exhibit in the Edge Center
worthy of contemplation.”
Gallery.
Terra Rathai consciously notices the
Don makes unusual furniture that is
mundane. “My work is rooted in the decorated with abstract images rooted in
act of seeing,” she says, “finding and his experience in World War 2. Helen’s
revealing transcendence in the everyday lively watercolors will also be part of
stuff of the world.” Through the lens the exhibit.
of her camera, she allows us to glimpse
The Opening Reception will be
what she sees, only it is better than what from 5 to 7 P.M. on September 26 and
we would see because of the way she is free. There you will have a chance
composes the shots.
to meet Don and Helen and view their
What does she notice? In the Edge work.
Center Gallery exhibit her work is
grouped in multiple series including
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES
by Jack Nachbar
Vroooom! Vroooom!! The new
season of the Classic Movie Series
in Bigfork will start with a film that’s
Crazy, Man, Crazy. Marlon Brando
stars in one of his definitive roles, the
cool and dangerous Johnny, in The Wild
One (1953), the first and many say the
best of the dozens of biker movies that
followed it. See Johnny and his gang of
motorcycle rebels Thursday, Sept. 11 at
6:30 p.m. at the Edge Center Theater,
Bigfork. FREE.
October Classic Movie: Their new
apartment seems perfect but, somehow,
a little strange. Mia Farrow stars in
Rosemary's Baby (1968). Thursday,
Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edge Center
Theater.
Become a member: www.the-edge-center.org
Arts on the Edge
by Paul Kraska
An Afternoon with Poetry, Song, and
Stories by the Sutter Brothers
For an entertaining afternoon on
Sunday, Sept. 7, the Sutter Brothers will
bring music, poetry and stories to the
Edge Center stage.
Earlier this year “Northern Gael”
showed the talents of Ross Sutter, with his
variety of songs from the Scandinavian,
Celtic and American folk traditions,
self-accompanied by various musical
instruments. This time, his brother Barton
joins him with writings to warm your
heart and entertain. This duo from Duluth
brings guitar, dulcimer, button accordion,
bagpipes, bodhran and an Irish goat-skin
drum for Ross, and lots of poetry and
stories for Bart.
Their venues include concert halls,
outdoor festivals, senior centers and
just about any other gathering place for
an audience to enjoy music and poetry.
Ross has been on “A Prairie Home
Companion,” and his music is featured
on recordings such as Walking on Air,
Up the Raw, Crossing the Shannon and
many others. Bart is a prolific writer of
poetry and essays with numerous books
in print. Bart’s writing awards include
the George Morrison Artist Award for
his many contributions to the arts in
northeastern Minnesota. In 2006, he was
named the first Poet Laureate of Duluth.
Other awards include the Academy of
American Poets, the Bush Foundation
and the Jerome Foundation. Books and
CDs will be available for signing after the
performance on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Adults
$10, children $5.
The Edge Center: Featured ArtsLab
Participant in Arts Midwest Report
The Edge Center is one of eight
ArtsLab participants covered in an Arts
Midwest report concerning how small
and mid-sized arts organizations learn to
adapt and grow. Go to the Edge Center
home web page (www.the-edge-center.
org) for a link to the “ArtsLab Report”
to see the whole document. Below are
some comments by Patricia Feld, artistic
director for the Edge Center.
"When the Edge Center was picked
from 142 applicants to be among the
16 "visionary arts organizations" to
participate in the ArtsLab program,
we were elated," said Feld. Then we
realized that it was a three-year program
of learning, retreats and an individualized
Edge Events
Learn more about all of these at:
edgecenterarts.blogspot.com
• Sept. 7 - The Sutter Brothers, music
and poetry. 2 p.m.
• Sept. 26 - Opening reception:
Don & Helen Taylor, furniture &
watercolor 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Oct, 19 - Ragamala Dance Troupe,
2 p.m.
• Oct. 31 – Opening Reception:
Stuart Nelson, fish stamp artist 5
p.m.-7 p.m.
• May 18, 2015 – (tentative) James
Sewell Ballet, 12:30 and 7 p.m.
Keep watching here and the website
www.the-edge-center.org for more
upcoming events as they are set!
mentor to help the Edge Board mature
in its governance, marketing, and many
other things.
"Very gratefully, we had bitten
off what amounted to MBAs in Arts
Administration! What we learned was
crucial to the Edge's development. Now
we're elated that they picked ours as one
of the stories about the successes of the
program."
The study discusses how arts
organizations can learn, grow, and thrive
in today’s competitive entertainment
environment. The key of capacity building
and preserving are absolute necessities
for success. The program discussed
taught these talents to the participants by
investigating how small and mid-sized
arts organizations can thrive and grow.
Topics included operational challenges,
staffing and leadership changes, and
shifts in funding. The eight organizations
profiled in this report provide some of the
best examples of how the talents available
can be molded into organizations that are
prepared to move into the future.
From Arts Midwest, “ArtsLab
strengthens the impact of arts
organizations in urban and rural
communities through leadership and
strategy
development…ArtsLab
is
funded by The McKnight Foundation,
the United Arts Fund, F. R. Bigelow
Foundation, Mardag Foundation, The
Saint Paul Foundation, Bush Foundation
and the Wallace Foundation."
For more information, visit.
artsmidwest.org.
page 7
September 2014
Flowering rush found in Spider Lake
Early detection of flowering
rush and quick response to remove
it from Spider Lake have biologists
cautiously optimistic about stemming
its spread, according to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources.
First reported in Minnesota in 1968,
flowering rush is an invasive aquatic
plant known to be in 32 bodies of
water in the state.
In late July, a localized patch of
flowering rush was detected near the
public water access on the east side of
Spider Lake, near the town of Marcell.
Following protocols in DNR’s rapid
response plan, aquatic biologists
surveyed the entire shoreline of the
lake and found no further evidence
of the plants. U.S. Forest Service,
University of Minnesota Extension
and the DNR collaborated to remove
all of the identifiable plants.
The lake is being designated as
an infested water body and signs
will be posted at public accesses to
alert recreationists of the potential
for reemergence.
"Although we
performed a thorough search, there
Description:
may still be submersed plants in the
lake so we are asking people to keep
a watchful eye and to let us know
if they see more plants,"said DNR
Aquatic Biologist, Rich Rezanka.
"Early detection and prompt removal
can sometimes eradicate this plant
from a lake, but diligence is critical
in stopping it from becoming
established."
Flowering rush is a perennial
aquatic herbaceous plant. It grows
1-4 feet high on an erect stem
along shores in shallow water and
produces umbrella-shaped clusters
of pink flowers. In deeper water it
grows submerged without producing
flowers. Flowering rush is very
difficult to identify when not in
flower. It closely resembles many
native shoreland plants, such as the
common bulrush.
Homeowners and recreationists
who suspect the presence of flowering
rush are asked to report it to the DNR
Ecological and Water Resources
Division staff and not try to remove
it themselves. The plant can spread
Appearance: Perennial
aquatic herbaceous plantIt
growing 1-4 feet high on
an erect stem along shores
in shallow water. In deeper
water it grows submerged
without producing flowers.
Flowering rush is very
difficult to identify when
not in flower. It closely
resembles many native
shoreland plants, such as
the common bulrush.
Leaves: Leaves are swordshaped, triangular in cross
section.
Flowers: Pink flowers
arranged in an umbrella
shape
Seeds: Populations in the
eastern U.S. produce
seeds. Only one Minnesota
population (Forest Lake)
produces viable seeds.
Roots: Reproduces by
vegetative spread from its
Photographs on this page
rootstock in form of bulband page 1 courtesy of
lets dispersed by water
Minnesota Department of
current.
Natural Resources.
if not properly and completely
removed. Permits are required to
remove plants in public waters.
Find
more information about flowering
rush and other invasive species on the
DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/
invasives.
Ecological Threat:
Flowering rush is actively
expanding. It has spread from
a limited area around the Great
Lakes and the St. Lawrence river to
sporadically appear in the northern
U.S. and southern Canada.
It is a Eurasian plant that is sold
commercially for use in garden pools.
It is now illegal to buy, sell or possess
the plant.
It competes with native shoreland
vegetation. There is documentation
from a site in Idaho, between 1956 and
1973, where flowering rush appeared
to be out-competing willows and
cattails.
Flowering rush is on the
Department of Natural Resources
Prohibited Invasive Species list in
Minnesota.
Pederson Hovila Agency
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Call Kevin for a no-obligation quote or policy review
218-743-3545
401 Main Ave., Bigfork 56628 next to the post office
Construction workers wait for more culvert sections
to be unloaded for the rebuild on Highway 4 at
Spring Lake at the end of August.
Coffee Break!
Get your morning joe at the Kootasca Senior Center
in beautiful Northome every Tuesday and Thursday
morning 8 to 9:30 a.m. All welcome! Call Judy at
(218) 897-5770 for information.
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Denyse Trebs, CANP • Ruth Eckstrom, NP-C
Kari Drake, PA-C • Natalie Gustafson, NP-C
Cathy Sellers, CANP/CWOCN
Same-Day Appointments
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September 2014
Photos
Koochiching County Fair
Photo
by Rena
Troy
Photo by Bonnie Uran
9.13.14
half marathon
10k run
5k run/walk
Bigfork Valley
Challenge Race
Saturday, Sept. 13
New this year!
Photo by Rena Troy
Photo by Bonnie Uran
Tykes Trek, over 65 and
no t-shirt discounts.
It’s that time again!
8:00 a.m. for the half marathon (certified)
8:30 a.m. for the 10k run (certified)
8:35 a.m. for the 5k run/walk
Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. in the
Commons on the Bigfork Valley Campus.
$26/individual for all races, $62/family
Registration fee includes meal.
MARCELL LAKESHORE FOR SALE
8 ACRES
One bedroom home on North Star Lake
-walk to town-
Asking $179,000
(931) 397-1243
(931) 752-2888
Photo by Rena Troy
Photo by Bonnie Uran
September 2014
page 9
Photos Arts & Crafts Fair
Photos by Sally Sedgwick
Photo by Bonnie Uran
Winners:
Koochiching County Fair Parade
Kiddie Parade
1) Covenant Church - Bible Buddies
2) Dominic Swalboski
3) Best Overall - Bible Buddies
Main Parade
Float
1) Stewart Family
2) Class of 1959
3) Mizpah Community
Car or Truck
1) 1959 Ford Fairlane - Joseph Steineger
2) 1974 Gremlin - Jon Ledford
3) 1953 Chev - James Krueth
Tractor
1) 1948 Allis Chalmers - Doug Johnson
2) John Deere - Mark Doughman
3) 937 F20 Farmall - Del Holman
Marching or Walking
1) Northome Library
2) Hope Lutheran Youth Group
Best Overall
Stewart Family
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Photos by Rena Troy
Painting by Jack Sholund - Leslie Harnden
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Antler Lamp by Brian Johnson – Karen Pratt
Wooden Bowl by George Rounds–Nancy
Scrivner
Quilt by Steph McMillan–Jerry Bryan
Quilt by Karen Bottomley–Vivian Ostendorf
Cribbage Board by Jake Lepinski – Mandy
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James
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September 2014
Little Turtle Lake Store: open 365 days a year
wholehearted support she and her husband Daryl
received from the local community.
They opened the newly renamed Little Turtle Lake
Store in November 2010. That Christmas they were
surprised with gifts from their customers.
“I was so overwhelmed,” Theresa said. “It felt so
good.”
In return, Theresa has paid attention to what the local
community wants to find at the store. It’s an unusual
mix of customers: seasonal, retired, Highway 6 traffic,
logging, small farming, recreational and more.
And the store has an equally wide variety of products
in addition to normal convenience store items, from
horse feed to fishing tackle and propane to lake maps.
Theresa has increased the inventory
in grocery and sporting goods, but
still carries gifts, especially apparel.
One new service is in auto parts.
A customer can order Auto Value
parts and have them delivered to
the store the next day, sometimes
the same day. The store also stocks
hydraulic oil and offers both on- and
off-road diesel as well as premium
and unleaded gas.
The store is a stop for the summer
ice cream cone (8 flavors) or a
Department of Natural Resources
license. Some stop to pick up mail
at their post office box or send off
a letter; the store is a postal affiliate
contracted to Deer River.
Need a paper? Little Turtle
Lake Store carries the daily and
Sunday Duluth News Tribune and
Minneapolis Star Tribune as well as
the local Herald Review.
Need LP?
Fills are
available.
How
about
a
pumpkin? Theresa hopes
to have those back this
fall as well.
Some of the local
children come in hoping
to find Cinnamon or
Coco. The two dogs The store carries a variety of local lake maps;
Little Turtle Lake Store owner Theresa Pederson
have a special place in indicates the map for Turtle Lake.
the Pederson family.
Knowing that others feel
customer appreciation day every
the same way about their pets, the August. But it’s even more. “My
store carries high quality pet food favorite part is actually the people,”
in addition to oats, corn and horse, she said.
rabbit, duck, bird and chicken feed.
The store is open 365 days a year
Sales have increased significantly – even Christmas day until noon.
over the four years that Theresa has Hours are 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. during the
owned the store. She attributes that summer and 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. during
to her loyal customers and holds a the winter starting after deer season.
Generlink transfer switch
Open Saturdays,
10-2
jewelry ● cards ● games ● gifts ● child ● decor
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
743-GIFT (4438) ● Three blocks east of Main, Bigfork
www.robpowellexcavating.com
▪ Septic installation
>from p.1
The Steinbrenner’s 10,000 watt (8,000 continuous)
Prama generator is not large enough to handle the
entire home's electrical load, but is able to keep lights
on, run the refrigerator and well pump, and run lower
demand appliances.
North Itasca Electric is warehousing 30 amp
transfer switches which are able to handle 3,600 watts
(3.6 kW). The Steinbrenners stepped it up some by
requesting a 40 amp transfer switch, which supplies
4,800 watts or 4.8 kW.
The chart to the side will help you identify which
appliances or devices which would need to be turned
off during a power outage to remain within the 30 amp
(3,600 watt) capacity of the transfer switch; (4800
watts for a 40 amp switch).
Harley said that when they first moved to Jessie
Lake, the power would go out much more often than
it does now, but they wanted to have a transfer switch
anyway. He explained how the Generlink was right for
them, because their system was designed differently
with the well pump wired from an exterior panel by
the pole rather than from inside the home. This was
done so that in the event of a fire, water from the well
could be used to fight it.
Harley also said that the cost of installing the
Generlink was much less than if they would have hired
an electrician. It was also a good choice to make it
easier for their children to connect and have power if
they were at the home alone.
The cost of the Generlink Transfer Switch includes
freight, tax and installation.
• 30 Amp switch: $799.99
• 40 Amp switch: $899.99
For more information, call our office at (218) 7433131.
Appliance
Average Wattage
Air Cleaner 68 Air Conditioner (Room) 1500 Air Conditioner (Central) 3000 Air Conditioner (window 6,000) 825 Air Conditioner (window 12,000) 1500 Audio Entertainment System 250 Automatic Blanket 200 Aquarium (Small) 150 Battery Charger 675 Car Engine heater 1125 Ceiling Fan 125 Clock 4 Clothes Dryer 4350 Clothes Iron 1000 Coffee Maker 850 Compactor 400 Computer, Monitor, Printer 365 Convection Oven 1500 Corn Popper (Hot Air) 850 Crockery Cooker 350 Curling Iron 1500 Deep Fryer 1100 Dehumidifier 864 Dishwasher Washing 200 Dishwasher Drying 1200 Electric Blanket 175 Electric Pet Fence 15 Fan -­‐ Attic ventilation 400 Fan -­‐ paddle 80 Fan -­‐ window 125 Food Mixer / Blender 110 Refrig. Top freeze before 1990 142 Refrig. Side by side before 1990 183 Refrig. Bottom freeze 1990 95 Fry Pan 1200 page 11
September 2014
Outage Report - July 2014
DATE OFF
LOCATION
AREA AFFECTED
OH/UG
CAUSE
TIME OFF
# MEMBERS
Outages: This is a chart showing what the Line
Department responded to during the month,
including cause, length of outage, whether the
fault was overhead (OH) or underground (UG),
and the location.
Affected members average time is 1.9 hours.
System average time off for the month of JULY is 2.3
hours
Year to date system average time off is 5.2 hours.
Construction Services Inc.
“Serving the excavation needs of Itasca County
and beyond since 1968”
Ray V. Kongsjord & Sons
www.rkconstructionservices.com
email: rkconstructioninc@gmail.com
Office: (218) 832-2842
Cell: (218) 244-6201
39335 State Highway 286
Marcell, MN 56657
• Demolition roll off service
• Site preparation • Landscaping
• Basements • Septics • Shoreland
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Every Monday evening: 1/4 lb. hamburger & fries
Every Friday evening: fish or fantail shrimp
Every Tuesday 11am-2 pm: hot beef sandwiches
Every Thursday 11am-2 pm: hot pork sandwiches
Electrical Inspections
Except for
minor repair work, all electrical work you do at your
home, cabin, or property is required to be inspected
by a State Electrical Inspector. A rough-in inspection
must be made before any wiring is covered. A
final inspection is also required. Please visit www.
electricity.state.mn.us for more information. The
inspectors can be reached weekday mornings
between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Itasca County - Steve Bartlett (218) 591-1616;
Beltrami County - Mark Smythe (218) 751-0487
(www.smytheelectricinspections.com);
Koochiching County - Robert Orgon (218) 5563829
Visit your cooperative online:
www.NorthItascaElectric.com
Where skill meets compassion.
Chiropractic clinic at Marcell
Wednesdays
Walk-ins welcome
Mike Olson, D.C.
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(218) 832-2033
M.A.D. Gutters
seamless gutter installations
Chiropractic clinic at Bigfork Valley (218) 743-4340
Gutterguard
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September 2014
Bigfork Over 50 Club
Every Tuesday there is cribbage from 3-6 p.m.
followed by a potluck dinner. Bring a dish to share.
Every Thursday there is bingo from 1-3 p.m.;
donated prizes are appreciated.
Every day senior meals are at 11:30 a.m.; call by
9 a.m. for reservations at (218) 743-3121. Frozen
meals are available. Ask for information
Bigfork Valley Fitness Classes
For information go to BigforkValley.org, click on
Wellness tab.
Quilters and Quilter Wannabees
AARP Smart Driver Course
The AARP Smart Driver course teaches drivers
age 55+ valuable defensive driving skills and provides
a refresher of the rules of the road. The course costs
$15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.
Space is limited, so register now by calling the host
phone listed with class dates. There are NO written
or driving tests to pass this course – just be an active
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Bone Builders sessions
participant. In addition, you will qualify for a 10
run from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Bone Builders is a series of
percent automobile insurance discount by completing
bone strengthing exercises. Wear comfortable shoes
the course.
and clothing. For more info about bone builders in your
The program is also looking for instructors to
area call ElderCircle RSVP at (218) 999-5441.
bring Smart Driver courses to their communities.
If you are interested in being an instructor and have
internet access, please call Jerry Flint, (218) 326Enjoy a motorcycle trip September 20: POW / MIA 4991 or LuAnn Hansen, (218) 326-0078 for more
with the American Legion Annual Ride
information.
Riders out of Post 122 in POW/MIA presentation and Local classes scheduled
Deer River this September. dinner (free will offering)
Sept 8 - Deer River Comm. Ed.; 4-8 p.m., 4 hour
September 6: Fall Colors follows the ride.
refresher course; to register call (218) 246-8241;
ride. All welcome. Riders 9 a.m. registration, leave at
Ext. 22
leave Vets club in Deer 10 a.m. Free.
River at 8 a.m., arrive September 27: Cass Lake Oct 14 - Grace Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Ottum
Ave., Bigfork; 3-7 p.m., 4 hour refresher course;
Blackduck 10 a.m. Ride Legion Ride
to register call (218) 999-5441
(Sponsor:
continues
with
ALR Meet 8:30 a.m., leave at 9
ElderCircle)
members from Blackduck. a.m. for Cass Lake. $20.
Oct 27/28 - Deer River Comm. Ed.; 4-8 p.m., initial 8
hour course; to register call (218) 246-8241; Ext.22
Come to the Kootasca Senior Center in Northome
every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. There is always
room for extra hands. Call Janet at (218) 897-5678 for
information.
Bowstring Hall
American Legion Riders
Senior meals
ALL TYPES OF GUNS - BUY, SELL, TRADE
Talmoon Firearms and Supplies
Ed Shearen, FFL
P.O. Box 12
218-832-4867
49635 State Hwy 6
218-832-GUNS
Talmoon, MN 56637
- By appointment only.-
Where skill meets compassion.
Bigfork Valley Fitness Center
Open 24 hours ♦ 7 days a week
Call 743-4133 for membership information
Rental lockers ♦ Showers
Arrowhead Economic
Opportunity Agency offers senior dining available to those 60 plus and
their spouse. There is no
income criteria. Homebound patrons may be
offered meals-on-wheels.
The price for the home
cooked meals is $3.50.
Register ahead by calling
(218) 749-2912 or toll
free 1 (800) 662-5711,
Ext. 223. Please reserve
by 9 a.m. of the day you
plan to dine (except for
restaurant sites).
Meals are offered at:
Bigfork Over 50 Club
(M-F, 11:30 a.m.), Call
by 9 a.m. for reservations
at 743-3121. Frozen meals
are available. Ask for information.
Bowstring Community
Center - Tu, Th, 11:30
a.m., 832-3037.
Deer River Senior Center - M-F, 11:30 a.m.,
246-8028.
Balsam, Big Falls, Northome and Squaw Lake.
Winners of the bloodmobile donor
drawing from August: $25 winners were Jerry
Pula and Sandra LeBlanc-Boland. Drawing prizes donated
by M.A.D. Gutters.
area bookmobile stops
Tuesdays: Sept. 2, 23; Oct. 14
11:15-11:45 Spring Lake Store
1:15 - 2:00 Bowstring Store
2:15 - 3:00 Talmoon: Hayslip’s Corner
4:00 - 4:30 Effie: Effie Cafe
4:45 - 5:45 Bigfork: Main Street
6:45 - 7:15 Balsam: Comm. Center
Thursdays: Sept. 4, 25; Oct. 16
1:15 - 2:00 Togo: School vicinity
Fridays: Sept. 19; Oct. 10, 31
12:30 -1:00 Gemmel; Comm.Church
1:15 -1:45 Mizpah; Post Office
2:15 - 3:00 Northome; Post Office
3:45 - 4:45 Alvwood; Hoot-n-Holler
5:00 - 6:30 Squaw Lake; Community Ctr
Bookmobile or Mail-a-Book information: call
Arrowhead Library System at (800) 257-1442
September 2014
Community News
Bigfork
Marcell Family
Center
218-832-3444
Email editor at sedgwick@
paulbunyan.net, put Community
News in the subject line
49023 State Highway 38 Marcell, MN 56657
Do you have any items that you’d like to get rid of but don’t want to bother
with having your own garage sale? We are accepting donations for the
Bigfork City Hall Restoration project’s rummage sale. You can drop your
items off inside the City Hall upstairs on the east wall from 7am to 5:30
pm Sept. 15-19 for the Sales Are Great On 38 sales. Please, no clothes and
priced items would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Bigfork Valley will participate in the Bargains Are Great on 38 sales, Sat.,
Sept 20 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with miscellaneous furniture, etc. Silent
Auction bidding on selected larger items; old Villa dock, commercial
window glass, steam table. Silent auction ends promptly at 4:30 p.m. All
items are at the maintenance garages; take the first access road past the new
construction.
Northern Cattlemen's Association Calf and Yearling sale is 11 a.m. on Friday,
Oct. 17 at the sale barn north of Bigfork. Go north to County Highway 42
and turn right. Watch for signs. For more information, call Glen Hopkins
at (218) 743-3716 or Rob Wendt at (218) 743-3267.
Marcell
Check out Cool Second Hand Stuff at the Marcell Family Center Fall '14
Rummage Sale on Sat., Sept. 20 (during Bargains Are Great on 38), 8:30
a.m. - 5 p.m. food available for sale by the Jesse Lake Lutheran Church. To
rent space at the sale, call (218) 832-3444. One 8' table and one 10' 'x 20'
space is $15.
Notice to Ardenhurst Township Residents
and interested Landowners.
The 2nd half of the Annual Ardenhurst Meeting will be Thursday,
Sept 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the Ardenhurst Town Hall.
Agenda for the meeting will include:
2015 Levy Proposal
Request of a Donation to the Northome Library
page 13
http://www.edgeofthewilderness.org/mfc.htm
Bargains Are Great on 38
47 miles of GARAGE SALES along the Edge of the Wilderness
Scenic Byway from Grand Rapids to Effie
Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21
sale times vary
For more information, call (218) 832-3161
MFC hours: Fitness Center, multi- Tues, Thurs: 6:30-8:30 a.m.(8:30 library),
purpose room, public computer room and
high speed Internet wireless hotspot.
Mon: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.
Weds: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. 11 - 2 p.m..
Fri: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MFC Computer Room/ Book Exchange
Book Exchange: After filling out a
registration form, the public may check
out books for FREE. Computer Room:
Computers and printers available for
public-use. High-Speed Internet, Word
Processing and more! Requires registration
and fees.
Yoga
Beginner yoga practice that will strengthen
your body, deepen your breath and soothe your
mind. We will explore the benefits of yoga
by linking breath with mindful movements
with a focus on proper alignment and basic
breathing techniques. This practice will help
to create strength and flexibility and balance.
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Wireless Internet Hotspot:
Instructor: Patti Alt
FREE: Requires registration. Open during
Location: Marcell Family Center
MFC hours above.
Fee: $10 per individual class/session
Register with Marcell Family Center, 218832-3444
List of participating businesses, Co-op Connections Card
North Itasca Electric Cooperative 301 Main Ave., Bigfork (218) 743-3131
Buy 1 appliance at regular price, receive 15% off second appliance of equal or lesser
value. Receive an additional 10% off on each appliance if you pick up.
G & G Restoration, Remodeling 33602 Priem Rd, Bigfork
and Roofing
5% off on all projects.
(218) 743-6396
Anchor Inn Resort
55960 Co Rd. 4, Spring Lake (218) 659-2718
10% off gifts, garments, bait and tackle; 15% off basic cabin rental.
JoAnn’s Floral and Gifts
202 Main Ave., Bigfork
10% off any one item in a day's purchases
(218) 743-6315
Cozy Air Heating and 46461 Alder Rd., Marcell (218) 832-3246
Plumbing Services
$50 off purchase off an Energy Star appliance with $1,000 purchase.
Kocian’s Family Market
P.O. Box 225, Bigfork
(218) 743-3113
5% off on Tuesdays excluding lottery, tobacco and alcohol products.
Dun-Rite Cabinets & 50917 E Dixon Lk Rd, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4797
Construction, LLC
Free octagon cedar bird feeder with the purchase of a full set kitchen cabinets.
Effie Café
100 NW State Hwy 1, Effie
(218) 743-3607
25% off purchase of second entree of equal or lesser value. Limit 1 meal per card per visit.
Effie Country Service
P.O. Box 14, Effie
12” sub sandwiches, $5; $5 off oil changes
Five Star Mechanical
5% off one service call.
375 SE Hwy 1
Frontier Sports & Grocery 48919 St Hwy 38, Marcell
10% off 14” pizza.
Laurel’s All Needlecrafts Supply 40095 Hwy 2 E, Deer River (218) 246-8330
10% off needlecraft supplies with $25 purchase
Little Turtle Lake Store
49926 State Hwy 6, Talmoon (218) 832-3804
Save 3 cents per gallon of gas for cash sales only. (No department store or credit cards.)
My Lake Home B&B
50917 E Dixon Lake Rd, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4797
10% off of lodging of 3 nights or more.
(218) 743-3616
Polar Insulation 3% insulation upgrade.
(218) 743-6145
Riley’s Fine Food & Drink
46551 Riley Rd, Deer River
10% off food. (Beverages not included.)
51041 State Hwy 46, Squaw Lake
(218) 659-4351
(218) 245-1818
(218) 832-3901 Scenic Pines Bar & Grill
29314 County Rd. 52, Bigfork (218) 832-3656
10% off food. (Beverages not included.)
Sleepy Hollow Resort 10% off lodging.
64264 State Hwy 46, Northome (218) 897-5234
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RoundUp applications due
>from p.1
to the generosity of the cooperative
membership, there will be over $11,000
to distribute in this session.
When completing the grant
application, please read and follow
the directions closely. Make sure the
application is complete, including a
complete and accurate mailing address.
Make sure your IRS tax-exempt letter (if
appropriate) is attached. Not following
directions or leaving parts of the
application blank or incomplete could
cause the application to be disallowed.
If you have any questions on completing
the application, please contact Joel at
North Itasca Electric or one of the Trust
Board members.
District and contact information: North Itasca Community Trust Board
1
Linda Dreher, Northome, Mizpah, Gemmel 218-897-5086
2
Linnette Davidson, Wirt, Dora Lake
218-659-2737
3
Thomas Boland, Effie, Deer Lake
218-743-6732
4
Mary J. Rahier, Bigfork, Scenic
218-245-1632
5
Bonnie Korte, Talmoon, Marcell
218-832-3669
6
Norma Martin, Island Lake, Funkley, Alvwood 218-897-5963
7
Jack Kallroos, Squaw Lake, Inger
612-574-1866
8
Patricia M Kremer, Scenic, Marcell
218-743-3477
9
Vicki Smith, Northome, Mizpah, Gemmel 218-246-3136
Meter seals
If you or an electrician is performing
electrical work at your residence which
requires opening meter sockets or load
control receivers, please contact North
Itasca Electric first. By contacting North
Itasca Electric, you can help prevent
possible problems which could occur
when North Itasca Electric finds that
seals have been cut.
These problems would mostly be on
sub meters where load control meters
are installed. This equipment is owned,
controlled and maintained by North
Itasca Electric. These seals may only
be cut if permission is granted by North
Itasca Electric in advance or deemed
an emergency by an electrician. North
Itasca Electric does realize that there
could be instances where work needs
to be done, in such cases; North Itasca
Electric still needs to be contacted.
CLASSIFIEDS
-SERVICES-
Marcell Boat &
Mini Storage
Main Street, Marcell
Call (218) 832-3500
Lepinski Painting
interior/exterior.
Call for free estimate
15 yrs experience
218-743-6878 or
218-404-3156
Landscaping
Services
www.
landscapewithlloyd.
com
M.A.D. Gutters
Gutterglove® gutterguard
Ultimate gutter protection
Seamless gutter installation
(218) 743-6448
Cell: (218) 929-7134
Proudly made in the USA
www.madgutters.com
-SERVICES-
Gus’s Auto and
Recycling of Bigfork
Wanted: Junk.
Cars, trucks and other
property clean up.
Used auto parts, steel,
tires and bridge beams.
A buyer of metals
Snowplowing
Over 20 years experience
(218) 929-7117
Hm: (218) 743-3598
Gus David
Monuments
and Markers
Available in granite and
bronze.
Also do final dating,
cleaning, foundation
work.
FREE estimates.
Serving your area.
Jerry Pula, sales rep.
Call (218) 743-3711
September 2014
-SERVICESTwo’s Company
218-897-5959
218-244-1916
Interior/exterior
painting and staining,
window washing
fully insured, references
Penny’s Keepsake
Quilting
Turn your quilt top
into a keepsake.
Offering quality
machine quilting at
reasonable prices
(218) 832-3684
10% discount with ad.
Life’s Companion
Highland Care:
Home care providers for
elderly, adults, special
needs children. “Our
goal is to maintain dignity
and independence in a
safe home environment.”
Call collect weekdays;
8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
(218) 326-1179 or stop by
at 111 NW 11th St., Grand
Rapids, MN 55744.
We are an EOE employer.
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5 Vegetable Casserole
2
2
1
1
packages fresh broccoli
lbs. French cut green beans
package frozen lima beans
lb. fresh mushrooms
Salt and cook vegetables separately and drain. Saute
mushrooms in butter. Place half of mushrooms and all
vegetables in a flat casserole. Toss together.
Sauce:
Chicken, Cranberry, Almond Pasta Salad
Thanks to Lauren Long for this September recipe!
1 box (12-16 oz) rotini pasta
2-3 cups cut up cooked chicken (from leftover deli roast
chicken)
1 small onion, chopped
3 sticks celery, chopped
1 bottle (12 oz) Brianna's poppy seed dressing
1 bag (5 oz) dried cranberries
1 can (6 oz) roasted salted almonds
Mayonnaise, if desired
Over low heat cook together: 1/2 cup flour and 1 stick
butter. Slowly add 1 cup milk, 2 cups chicken broth, 1
teaspoon dry mustard, 2 Tablespoons horseradish and 1/8
teaspoon Tabasco sauce and cook until fairly thick.
Cook pasta as directed on box. Drain and cool. In large
bowl combine pasta, chicken, celery and onion. Stir in
dressing, cranberries and almonds.
Pour over vegetables and sprinkle with 1/2
cup bread crumbs, 1 small can Parmesan
cheese and the rest of the mushrooms.
Cover and refrigerate at least hour or overnight. Refresh
with mayonnaise or more poppy seed dressing before
serving, if you'd like. 12-15 servings.
Bake at 400°F. for 15-20 minutes until hot.
Please share your recipe with us! If your recipe is chosen, you will
receive a $10 credit on your electric bill from North Itasca Electric
Cooperative. Send your recipe to the editor, WATTS NEWS, P.O.
Box 243, Bigfork, MN 56628.
September 2014
-WANTED-
Will clear out or clean out
your house, shed or garage
of all unwanted items. Call
(218) 832-3601 or (218)
832-3030 10/14
Wanted: Cucumbers for dill
pickles. Cheap or free. Call
(218) 245-0224
10/14
Wanted: Pontoon trailer.
Call (218) 244-2584 9/14
Wanted: Clean fill. Call
(218) 832-3693 11/14
-FREE-
Free: 8'x12' wood frame
shed. Good condition, pick
up and haul away. 60146
Co. Rd. 26, Dora Lake. Call
(651) 436-3478 10/14
Free: Early 1900’s HP
Nelson
Chicago
USA
upright concert upright
piano. Call (218) 743-3431
10/14
-SALES-
Accepting
donations for
the Bigfork City Hall
Restoration
project’s
rummage sale. More info,
see p. 13.
Flea Market at Balsam
Store:
Corner Hwy 8
and Scenic 7. Every Sat.
and Sun, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
weather permitting. Vendors
welcome, just come and
set up. Freewill donations
accepted. May - October.
-FOR SALE-
For sale: 3 large dog kennel
crates, 2 puppy crates. $20
each. Call (218) 832-3331
10/14
For sale: Charmaster Chalet
wood furnace.
Indoor.
Used 3 yrs, good condition.
$2,000. Call (218) 8354933, leave message 10/14
-FOR SALE-
For sale: Tetter Hangup.
Brand new, real sturdy good
for the back. $270. Call
Bob at (218) 659-2729 10/14
CLASSIFIEDS
-FOR SALE-
For
sale:
Telescope.
Celestron 8, on tripod,
motorized mount, exc.
condition for planets, stars,
For sale: Dog house (new) etc., $400. Deer River area.
42"x36", shingle roof, $150. Call (2180 246-3177 or
9/14
Call (218) 832-3331 10/14 (941) 350-0915 For sale: Two 10 speed For sale: Cub Cadet selfwalk-behind
girl's bicycles, $20 each. propelled
lawn
mower,
10.5
hp, 33”
Call (218) 659-4432 10/14
wide cut mower. Excellent
For sale: Impulse hunting condition and maintenance.
bow, 26"-28" draw. 50# to $595 or best offer. Call
65# pull. 6 arrows and case. (218) 743-3685
9/14
$275. Call (218) 659-4432
For Sale: Sofa & loveseat,
10/14
For sale:
Homelite coffee table & 2 end tables.
generator, 3,800 watts, All in good condition. Sofa
120/240 volts, 7.5 hp. and loveseat are red and
Model
HA1720695. green fabric - southwestern
Located on Bowstring Lake, type design. Tables are
$250. Call (218) 832-6316 forest green with wood grain
or cell (763) 355-4531 9/14 tops. All for $350. Located
near Bigfork. Call (320)
For sale: Portable deer 963-3078 9/14
stand, $100. Motion sensor,
new $145, sell $95. Merits For sale: Full size bed
battery operated scooter, complete. Oak bookcase
$100. Call Bill, (956) 373- headboard, new mattress
and springs. $250 obo. Call
0296 10/14
(218) 743-3256 eves 9/14
For sale: Automatic pistols.
Yugo Md 57 & Romian For sale: 2 gal Valspar
TT33, 7.62 X 25 cal with Supreme Paint and Primer
holsters $325- each. New in One - Exterior flat tinted
unisued Yugo SKS 7.62 X taupe. Paid $31/gal+tx, sell
39, $375. K31 Swiss 7.5 for $15/gal or best offer.
X 55 stright pull bolt with Call (218) 832-3761 9/14
sling $350. Remmington For sale: 1909 Pride Jazzy
870 Magnum Express, 12 model 614-HD electric
GA pump 26" barrel vent rib chair, metallic red. Exc.
2 3/4 & 3" chamber, wood Condition, $1,500.
Call
stock & sling, $325. Call (218) 256-1560
9/14
(218) 832-3651 10/14
For sale: Full size Simons
For sale: Cooler with 12V
cigarette plugin, use in car,
boat, etc. Measures 15"W x
16"H x 21"Long $45. Call
10/14
For sale: Cast iron cauldron. (218) 832-3651
For
sale:
Nordic
Rider
Very old. Good condition,
no breaks. $425. Call (218) exercise machine $40. Call
(218) 832-3651 10/14
897-5368 10/14
For sale: Whirlpool side by For sale: Nice vintage
side, off white refrigerator/ mahogany sewing table,
freezer. 22 cu. ft. frost-free. $50. Call (218) 832-3488
9/14
Serv-a-Door ice maker,
$150. Call (218) 659-4517 For sale: Pump. Electric
10/14 shallow water, nearly new For sale: Brush mower, yours for $150. Deer River
Swisher Predator Model area. Call (218) 246-3177
WB924. 9 hp. Used once, or (941) 350-0915 9/14
like new. Paid $1,200. Sell
$795 obo. Call (218) 659Emails will be responded
to; if you do not receive a
4517 10/14
reply, please resend.
Mendhen plush bed,
plete. Nice cond, $40.
leather swivel rocker
footstool. Nice cond.
Call (218) 259-7098
comFaux
with
$20.
-FOR SALE-
For sale: 32” x 48” UV
shade (keeps heat and sun
out, but you can see out), 2
never used. $150 new, sell
for $100. Call (218) 8323599 9/14
FISHING, BOATS
For sale:
2007 Lund
SSV-16 SSV boat V type
hull. Yamaha 15 hp 4-stroke
outboard, trailer, Minnkota
trolling motor, depth finder,
2 swivel seats, used twice.
New $7,300. Sell $5,495.
Call (218) 659-4517 10/14
For sale: ’74 14 ft Lund,
camo, 8 hp. Johnson, no
trlr., $700; ’84 16 ft Lund,
40 hp Mariner, bow-mount
trolling motor, trlr. $2,800.
Call (218) 244-5098 10/14
For sale: 18 ft. Spartan
Roller boat trailer, lifetime
license. Call (218) 7433678 9/14
For sale: 1976, 6 hp Johnson
outboard motor, $600. Call
10/14
(218) 659-2933 For sale: 18 hp Evinrude
motor, $125.
Call Bill,
(956) 373-0296
10/14
For sale:
1990 3 hp
Evinrude with neutral. Like
new. $275. Call (218) 6594432 10/14
For sale: Boat Lift. Will
function for a boat or smaller
pontoon and is in good
condition. Moves fairly
easily on alum. pads. No
wheels to deal with. Rated
for 2,200. Would work great
for a second boat. $500 or
best offer. Call (320) 2488386 [Corrected #] 10/14
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AD DEADLINE
for OCTOBER issue, FRI., SEPT. 19
FISHING, BOATS
For sale: 18 ft. aluminum
boat, Yacht Club trailer,
pedestal seating, sunshade
top, other. No motor. $750.
Call (218) 553-0723
10/14
POWER/WINTER
SPORTS
For sale: Honda 350, 3.500
miles. $2,300 Call (218)
743-3375 10/14
-VEHICLES-
For sale: 1984 C70 Chev
dump truck, 366 gas, 5 over
2 50 percent radials, dual 50
gal saddle tanks, 8 yard box.
Farm plates, $2,900. Call
(218) 832-3651 10/14
-REAL ESTATE-
For sale: Bigfork, 2
bdrm newer construction
(unfinished) year round
cabin on 40 acres of hunting
land with cut trails and
more. Backed by 1000s
acres public lands. Call Paul
(651) 210-6247 or email
paulz86@msn.com 10/14
For sale:
2005 Polaris
Sportsman 800 EFI Camo
Hunter 4 wheeler. Winch,
extras. Very low miles.
Like new. Paid $9.126, sell
$4,495. Call (218) 659For rent: Year around
4517
10/14
cabin, Ghost Bay Resort
For sale: Single snowmobile
www.ghostbay.com
on
or utility trailer. 93 in long,
Sand Lake. Great location
42 in wide. Galvanized tilt
and opportunity. Call
bed, 18 in high sideboards.
Dennis at (612) 618-1957
New tires, lights, wiring.
$250. Call (218) 659-2797
Seasonal Lots Available:
9/14
Ghost Bay Resort www.
For sale: 2005 John Deere
ghostbay.com on Sand
650 Trail Buck ATV, approx.
Lake call Dennis at (612)
400 miles, like new condi618-1957 12/14
tion. Warn winch. $4,000.
Call (651) 433-5266 For sale:
Hatch Lake
9/14
property for sale by owner,
over 3200' of lakeshore plus
-VEHICLESover 350' on Twin Lake on
-AUTO PARTSFor sale: 4 Cooper tires 32 acres with year around
in excellent condition, home and 40’ x 60’ pole
265/70R17, $175 for all. barn. Itasca Co. PIN 38Call (218) 743-3685 10/14 122-4200 and 38-122-4300.
New price. Call (218) 832For sale: 4 wire spoked 3514 or email: jnb12966@
Cadillac 15" hubcaps with att.net 9/14
locks and key. $175. Call
-FARM(218) 897-5368 10/14
Cattlemen's
calf
and
For sale: 1986 chev
yearling sale at sales barn
conversion van, 77,000
north of Bigfork. Friday, Oct
orginal miles. Wheelchair
17 at 11 a.m. More info, see
lift works good, some rust,
p. 13.
tires good, runs good. Call
For sale: Big hay bales. Call
(218) 659-2729 10/14
(218) 743-3516 10/14
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September 2014
Equipment sale at North Itasca Electric In September: Fiesta, Challenge, Bargains!
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18 and 19; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sale items will be in the shop area.
North Itasca Electric has been cleaning house and has the following
items for sale. No pre-sales and all items as-is where-is; no warranties.
L-shaped desk with matching
credenza
4- Misc. office tables
1- Small cart
1- Large TV Hitachi
1- TV cart
1- Sylvania 4-head VHS/DVD
player
1- 8,000 BTU air conditioner
1- commercial Bunn coffee
pot
1- 35 mm camera
11- Metal chairs
1- Old bar stool
6- Old office chairs
2- Wooden book shelves
14- Heavy duty shelf brackets
1- Small TV / remote
2- Desk organizers
2- Metal cupboards
1- 30” range hood
2- 30” coil drop in range
1- 30” range hood, almond
1- 19-20” swivel stand
1- Gasket for a 5 c.f. chest
freezer
Phone jack system
Onan Generator: 2,500 watt
with (2) 100 lb propane
tanks (Not portable, older.)
12 foot Jon boat.
Johnson 25 hp short shaft
outboard motor
4- Tires 245/75/16 load range E
Hot stick box, 8 foot
Wardrobe cabinet metal (old
oil cabinet)
3- 4 drawer filing cabinets
4’x6’ ATV trailer (bent
tongue)
8’x10’ snowmobile trailer
(aluminum)
Bumper for an older Ford
pickup truck with a Warn
winch (winch does not
work)
For “Above the Crowd” Service!
Bob Ellies
BROKER/REALTOR®
218-259-3403
800-982-3403
waterfrontseller1@gmail.com
Residential & Waterfront Specialist
RE/MAX Thousand Lakes, Grand Rapids, MN
Buying or Selling?
721 S Pokegama Ave
Grand Rapids MN 55744
Call the Kutschats
for Great Service
and Results!
Jim 218-256-5773
Michelle 218-256-5774
Toll Free 1-877-900-3635
Michelle & Jim Kutschat
www.C21LakesTeam.com
Century 21 ~ The Gold Standard
Saturday, Sept. 6 – Fiesta!
Enjoy a Mexican Fiesta and help raise funds
for community projects! The annual fundraiser
Gala for the Bigfork Valley Community
Foundation will be Saturday, Sept. 6 at the
Marcell Family Center with the evening events
starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Timberwolf Inn will be providing the
Mexican cuisine, and there will be a silent
auction with themed baskets and live music
with the Northern Lights Trio band. A portion
of the proceeds will go toward the Bigfork
Village Hall Restoration Project. Tickets are
$35 and can be purchased at the First State
Bank of Bigfork, JoAnn’s Floral and Gifts, the
Gift Nest at Bigfork Valley and the Edge of the
Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell.
For more information, call (218) 743-4116.
Saturday, Sept. 13 – Bigfork Valley
Challenge races
The first Bigfork Valley Challenge race was
held in 2005, and since then it has grown into a
regional event with certified half-marathon and
10k races, and a 5k run/walk through colorful
September rural roads.
This year the races will begin and end on
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the Bigfork Valley campus with an awards
ceremony, traditional ice cream cones and a
chili lunch following. Participants will receive
a technical race tee shirt and medal (guaranteed
only for earlybird registrants) and can preregister
at BigforkValley.org or on race day. New this
year are a free Tykes Trek run, and “no tee shirt”
and over 65 discounts.
Races begin with the half marathon at 8 a.m.
followed by the 10k and 5 k. Electronic timing
will give accurate times for each individual.
For more information, call (218) 743-4338.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-21 –
“Bargains Are Great on 38”: 47 Mile
Garage Sale
On this weekend, garage salers can find
bargains along Highway 38 from Grand Rapids
to Effie. Drive the highway and look for signs!
For more information, call (218) 832-3161. On
Saturday, look for the annual Fall ’14 Rummage
Sale at the Marcell Family Center, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m. with food for sale by the Jesse Lake
Lutheran Church. Bigfork Valley will also host
a garage sale and silent auction at the health care
campus maintenance garage.
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products such as HVAC, water heaters,
washers, dryers and more.
• Simplify purchasing decisions with
easy access to detailed rebate
information.
• Find rebates while at the store using
the mobile app.
Scan this QR code to
launch the Appliance
Rebate Finder.