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HIGHLINE notes November 2013 Future of coal in jeopardy! CCEC employees committed to community Employee, Jocelyn Lura decorates at Fraser Tree event www.kwh.com November 2013 Highline Notes 1 editorial THE TIME OF YEAR TO BE THANKFUL by Scott Handy, President/CEO became an annual national holiday. It seems like there’s plenty of bad news lately: the recent federal government shutdown; the probability that Congressional gridlock will take us right up to the economic brink again with the federal debt limit deadline in February; wet, cold and miserable late fall harvest conditions; the prospect that increasing federal regulation will increase electricity costs; instability in many parts of the world where members of our armed forces are stationed. You can add your own items to the list. But dwelling on that sort of misery probably won’t fix anything. We can find things for which to be thankful even in the midst of the frustrating stuff. It’s instructive to think about the circumstances under which Thanksgiving The year was 1863. The Civil War had been underway for two and a half years, with no end in sight. Casualties continued to accumulate by the thousands, while brother fought against brother and the medical technology of the time offered little help or hope to the wounded. President Lincoln was very much involved in the day to day decisions of the war effort and bore each lost life as his personal burden. If anyone had a right to be un-thankful it would probably have been him. Yet, he chose instead to take a number of regional fall harvest traditions and combine them into an enduring national day of thankfulness, set for the last Thursday of November. This was later changed to the fourth Thursday. In his proclamation, Lincoln specifically asked the nation to focus its thoughts on the bountiful harvest of that year, and on the hope that the conflict would soon end. Of course, Lincoln did not invent the idea of a day set aside to be thankful. Every school child can tell you the “facts” about the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth colony in 1621, to which the local Wampanoag tribe was invited. The Continental Congress proclaimed one or more days of thanksgiving each year during the Revolutionary War, which President Washington may have recalled when he proclaimed national days of thanksgiving in 1789 and 1795, and so on. I think you get the picture. If President Lincoln, with all he had on his mind, could make time to remember and be thankful for blessings taken for granted, it seems all the more right for us to do the same. And we have. We are historically a thankful nation, and for good reason. What are you thankful for this year? I hope the blessing of electricity, while likely not at the top of your list, is on there somewhere. As you consider electricity, I hope you also reserve some thankfulness for the hard working employees and directors whose job it is make that electricity safe, reliable and affordable. I’ve had the privilege of being around them every day for over 31 years now, and each of them has earned my gratitude many times over. And lastly, I’m thankful for an engaged and supportive membership. As board chairman Wendy Loucks reminded us last month, Cass County Electric is owned by its members. Without you we have no purpose. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of providing for your energy needs. CCEC’s office will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day and Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. 2 Highline Notes November 2013 www.kwh.com B l contents 4 HOLIDAY SAVINGS CREDIT 6 CAPITAL LIST CONTINUED Christmas on 8 the Prairie at Bonanzaville Saturday 1:00 - 7:00 PM GALLON OF GAS 1937............................ 12¢ 2013............................ $3.30 INCREASE.................... 28X Volume 71, Number 10 feature Cass County Electric Presents: December 7 Highline Notes Designer Jocelyn Lura, [email protected] Printer Forum Communications Printing KEEPING ELECTRICITY AFFORDABLE in ever y issue 2 13 Writer Trudy Wanner, [email protected] editorial photo of the month 12 recipes 14 ad pages P A I N AT THE PUMP? Board of Directors Wendy Loucks, Chairman Russell Berg, Vice Chairman John Froelich, Secretary Sid Berg, Treasurer Douglas Anderson Glenn Mitzel Jeff Triebold Marcy Svenningsen Steve Swiontek Executive Staff Scott Handy, President/CEO Brad Schmidt, Vice President of Engineering and Operations Marshal Albright, Vice President of Member and Energy Services Chad Sapa, Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO Tim Sanden, Vice President of Information Technology and CIO Highline Notes (USPS 244-740) is published monthly except for July by Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc., 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104 Periodicals postage paid at Fargo, North Dakota 58104, and at additional mailing offices. Subscription Rate: 28¢/month. Keeping energy affordable. Just another way it pays to be a co-op member. Learn more about the power of your co-op membership at kwh.com. ELECTRICITY 1937............................ 2013............................ 5¢ 10¢ INCREASE..................... 2X POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Highline Notes, 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104. © Copyright Cass County Electric Cooperative 2013. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Contact us Billing questions/ start or stop service: 701-356-4430 or 888-277-4422 Emergency or Power Outage: 701-356-4499 or 888-277-4424 Other questions: 701-356-4400 or 800-248-3292 Call before you dig: 800-795-0555 or 811 BASED ON AVERAGE COST PER KILOWATT HOUR www.kwh.com November 2013 Highline Notes 3 GREENER HOLIDAYS ENERGY EFFICIENT BAKING, DECORATING, AND SHOPPING HOLIDAY TIPS Hosting a “green” holiday takes a little planning and effort, but the payoff can help your budget stay out of the red. So go ahead and deck the halls with energy savings by following these tips for energy-efficient baking, decorating, and shopping. Thanksgiving is generally about family, food and thankfulness. With some help from you the planet could end up being thankful too. Christmas often involves not just sharing food and festivities, but sharing gifts as well. This gives you even more opportunities to think green Green-Baked Goodies Did You Know? Holidays are a popular time for travel. If you’re driving, check your air filter and make sure your tires are fully inflated; you’ll reduce your emissions and get better gas mileage. The average person consumes around 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day. Your turkey is done when a thermometer placed in the thigh reads 165 degrees, also, be sure the juices are clear, no pink or red. The recommended serving size of the main course is one pound per person, plus another half-pound for leftovers. Staying active is important. The holiday celebration could be getting everyone together for more than one activity, possibly family and friends sharing a meal and then sharing a walk. Don’t forget recycling can make a difference. You can recycle your plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard and more. 4 Highline Notes November 2013 www.kwh.com The U.S. Department of Energy estimates cooking accounts for four percent of a home’s total energy use. Add energy costs for refrigeration, water heating, and dishwashing and you might have a higher kitchen price tag than you thought. As holiday parties and potlucks gear up, keep efficient cooking tips in mind. Eat local foods that are in season. Food grown or raised in your region has fewer food miles, meaning the carbon emissions associated with getting the food to your table are smaller. The plus for you is that local fruits and vegetables usually taste better because they’ve been picked at the peak of freshness, rather than produce that has been shipped from thousands of miles away and had to be picked before ripening. Cut baking temperatures by 25 degrees with a ceramic or glass pan. These pans retain heat better than metal. Use the oven wisely by cooking in large batches, and fit pans into all available oven space. Keep the door closed. Each time you peek into the oven you let out hot air, causing the oven to work overtime to bring the temperature back up. Get to know how long it takes to preheat your oven and make sure you’re ready to start cooking right away. Insert a stainless steel skewer through meat or baked potatoes to speed the cooking process, or cut food into smaller pieces to shorten cooking time. Do you have a convection option on your stove? It helps reduce cooking time and temperature. Turn your electric oven off ten minutes before the end of the cooking time; it maintains the temperature that long. And last but not least, if you’re planning some kitchen time, lower your thermostat. The heat generated in your kitchen can help heat the entire house, if you leave the oven door open after you are done the heat moves into the kitchen faster. Deck the House in Savings Use the beauty of nature instead of man-made plastic. Step outside and gather some pretty oak leaves and acorns to arrange on the table. Clip some branches and put them in a vase. Use squashes or gourds as centerpieces. Do you have a neighbor who gives the fictional Griswold family from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” a run for their money? Encourage them to use strings of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A highquality LED has a life expectancy of 50,000 hours or more. Consider recycling the retired strands at HolidayLeds.com. Check their website for coupon offers. More isn’t always best. A small, thoughtful display stirs warm holiday feelings and you’ll be grateful when your January power bill doesn’t put a dent in your budget. Consider using timers for holiday lights, too. Set lights to turn on when it gets dark and off once viewers are snug in their beds. Four to six hours should be plenty of time. And don’t forget using ribbons, wreaths, and garland—energy-free decorating traditions still deliver holiday cheer! Green Shopping Before buying a gift, most people check the price tag to make sure it’s a good deal. Smart consumers also check the product and manufacturer. Maybe you will be investing in a big gift. ENERGY STAR TVs and appliances can save a large amount on power use. They feature lower standby-mode consumption than an average device and generally use less energy in all functions. Include a smart power strip as part of your gift. Most electronic devices consume energy, even when they are turned off. In fact, such standby power consumption ranges from five percent to ten percent of a household’s total energy consumption. Smart power strips save energy by shutting off power to plugged-in gadgets when they go into standby mode. Many smart power strips also have one or two unmonitored, always-on outlets. Use these outlets to plug in devices that always need power, like a cordless phone base or an alarm system. The holidays are a joyful time, and there’s little that feels as good as serving a wonderful meal or giving someone you love the perfect gift. Make those gifts positive ones and keep the holidays green for both you and your loved ones. www.kwh.com November 2013 Highline Notes 5 capital credits We do not have a current address for the following names. This is a list of names which were issued a capital credit check in 2013 from margins in 1986 and 1987. By definition, Capital Credits are the monies available to the Cooperative in excess of operating costs and expenses. Any excess revenue—called “margins”—is allocated back to the membership in the form of capital credits, or patronage capital. Capital credits are “retired” and then paid back to members after financial obligations are met. When you are no longer an active member of the Cooperative, it becomes your responsibility to keep the Cooperative informed of your current address so that capital credit retirement checks will reach you. This is a continuation of the uncashed check list that ran in October. We ran A-Ri. We need to hear from the person listed or their authorized heir to disperse the capital credits, please call 701.356.4400 SCOTT G RIEGER LISBON FRED RIEMERS FARGO MARY RINGDAHL HAVANA STEVE A RINKEN FARGO JEFF H ROBERTS HAZELTON DAVID ROBERTSON WICHITA BARBARA ROBILLARD MAPLETON DEBRA K ROCHOLL FARGO VIVIAN R RODEN FARGO MICHAEL R ROEBUCK BURNSVILLE ROGER A ROERING SARTELL KENNETH D ROGERS FARGO AL L ROHRICH MAPLE GROVE JIM ROHURKE BISMARCK VIRGINIA A ROHWER BOTTINEAU ERLING K ROLFSON NEW ROCKFORD ROLFSON HORSE CENTER FARGO ROBERT D ROLLE FARGO LISA M RONNING FARGO RODNEY R ROOD VALLEY CITY TIMOTHY J ROOD FARGO ALYSIA D ROSBERG FARGO LEONARD C ROSENBERG MOORHEAD EDWARD J ROTH STOW RANDY ROTHHOUSE RIVERSIDE WANDA L RUBEY CAYUGA VICKI RUFF LAHAINA MAUI DAVID D RUSCH FARGO RUSH R WATER MANAGEMENT HARWOOD ROBERT C RUST NAPLES RONDA RUSTAD WEST FARGO LOREN D RUSTEN FARGO RUSTIC INN GLENDALE JULIE A RUTHERFORD E GRAND FORK BRADLEY RUUD WEST FARGO JOE RYAN FARGO RENEE RYBA FARGO RYKKEN T A REV BLK RIVER FLS S & L TIRE SERV INC MOORHEAD DALE SADEK VALLEY CITY KEITH SADLER FARGO TODD A SAGER FARGO CAROL SAKELLSON FARGO DAWNE R SAMDSTEDE HAWLEY RICK A SAMSON WEST FARGO GREG D SANDERS FARGO JAMES H SANDERS FARGO JON SANDERSON FARGO TERRY SANDMEIER MATHER AFB DEAN SANDVIG ENDERLIN SATHER ANDREW ESTATE LITCHVILLE STACEY M SAUER FARGO RANDY SAUVE FARGO ARDIS E SCHAFER FARGO JEFFREY L SCHAFF BISMARCK MARK SCHAFFER BRECKENRIDGE DEAN SCHAHRER OAK FOREST RICK SCHAPP FARGO REGINA SCHATZ WINTER PK STAN SCHAUER FARGO STANLEY SCHAUER ESCONDIDO MARK G SCHEFTER FARGO DOUGLAS E SCHENCK BAKER DONAVON SCHICK ADA MIKE SCHIELE WEST FARGO WARREN L SCHIERMAN FARGO WANDA K SCHIMMING HOUSTON VIOLET SCHLAGEL ENDERLIN S R SCHLEUSNER MOORHEAD DAVID SCHMALTZ FARGO CRAIG R SCHMIDT BISMARCK DONALD SCHMIDT WEST FARGO EVA J SCHMIDT FARGO MARK D SCHMIDT WEST FARGO MARK SCHMITKE GRAND FORKS DORIS M SCHMITT HOPKINS 6 Highline Notes November 2013 www.kwh.com GREGORY SCHNEIDER LEES SUMMIT STEVE M SCHNEIDER SCOTTSDALE SHANNON SCHOCK SIOUX FALLS JOE SCHROEDER CASSELTON STEVEN M SCHROEDER GRAND FORKS IONE SCHULER ROGERS JASON A SCHULTZ FARGO JULIE SCHULTZ FARGO STEVE P SCHULTZ LISBON TROY T SCHULZ FARGO CHERIE L SCHUMACHER VALLEY CITY MARK SCHUMACHER EDIN PRARIE DUANE SCHWEITZER FARGO CHAD H SCOTT FARGO DAVID R SCOTT FARGO EARNIE D SCOTT JR FARGO ETHEL M SCOTT VALLEY CITY JOHN P SCOTT VALLEY CITY MARK SEBASTIAN URBANDALE CALMER SEBBY RENO ELIZABETH G SEEBA MINNEAPOLIS CLEYTUS SEELYE HEBRON BEVERLY SEGERHOLM GRANDIN MARILYN A SELL FARGO WILLIAM SELL WEST FARGO MICHAEL R SELLE CHESTERFIELD LILLIAN SELSTEDT WALCOTT KAY A SELVAAG FARGO KIMBERLY J SELZLER VELVA KYLE L SENF WEST FARGO ROXANNE M SENN FARGO JANET L SEVERSON SIOUX FALLS RUSSELL SEVERSON FARGO HAROLD SEVIG BROOKLYN DENNIS SHAFTER RAPID CITY MARY E SHAW FARGO LEON SHELDON KINDRED MARK A SHERIDAN ARGUSVILLE LEONARD SHERMAN VALLEY CITY JIM SHIMP EUGENE MARK W SHIPLEY FARGO SHIRT WORKS BISMARCK SHIRT WORKS LTD ST LOUIS PRK DANNY R SHORT FARGO LORI SHULSTAD FARGO SUSAN SHYPKOWSKI FARGO DOUGLAS A SIGURDSON FARGO JOANN SIMPKINS LITCHVILLE LINDA SIMPSON FARGO TAMI R SIMS MOORHEAD MEL J SISLER WEST FARGO SIG D SIVERTSON CHEYENNE WADE SJOLIE MOUND DAVID M SKARPHOL FARGO DUANE SKJERVEM FARGO RICHARD T SKURSKI LAS VEGAS ANNA SKYTTA FARGO CARROLL SLATTUM SNOHOMISH GERALD SLETMOE LISBON GREGORY W SLOTTEN ALEXANDRIA CINDY L SMAALAND FARGO CHRISTY A SMITH FARGO JOE D SMITH FARGO KRISTIE R SMITH MOORHEAD MARY K SMITH WEST FARGO DEAN SNOW JAMESTOWN ERICK J SODER FARGO VICTOR A SOKOLOFSKY FARGO MICHAEL L SOLA ELLENDALE JAMES E SOLBERG FARGO ROBERTA SOLBERG FERGUS FALLS CARLA J SOLI LANGDON SHERRILL C SOLUM FARGO ALICE SOMMERFELD RIVERSIDE SOOLINE RAILROAD ENDERLIN SOOPER STOP OVERLAND PARK ARTHUR SORBY VALLEY CITY DANNY SORENSON VALLEY CITY CHESLYN M SORUM FARGO THOMAS F SPARKS WEST FARGO HAL SPEAKS FARGO NOEL SPEAR FARGO JOHN A SPEISER WEST FARGO LINDA M SPELDRICH FARGO VIVIAN SPENST FARGO SPORTSMAN BAR ENGLEVALE SHAYNE M SPOXELY SIOUX FALLS LAURIE J SPRECHER FARGO KIRK J STAFFORD WEST FARGO STEVEN C STALCUP SOUTH HEART BARBARA J STANGELAND BROOKLYN PRK JEAN G STANGELAND FARGO TODD S STANGELAND EALONTOWN DAVID G STAPLES FARGO MICHAEL STARK KINDRED CHARLENE R STARR MOORHEAD MARK STEEN SPRINGFIELD BRAD J STEINER WEST FARGO GARY STEINHAUS KINDRED TODD J STEINWAND FARGO MICHAEL A STENBERG DILWORTH LEE A STENSON FARGO MICHELLE Y STEUCK FARGO LORI A STEVAHN CLINTON DAWN STOCK FARGO TIM A STOCK SIOUX FALL JENNIFER E STONE WEST FARGO DARLA STORBECK WEST FARGO TIMOTHY STOREY THE WOODLANDS TOM STORICK WEST FARGO WADE A STOTTLER FARGO CRAIG STOVER CHAFFEE MITCH STRAM BISMARCK GARY STROH VANCOUVER ESTHER STUBSON COLFAX PATRICK D SUKO FARGO J M SULLIVAN CASSELTON SHANNON SUMMERS WHEATON DANNY F SUMPTER WEST FARGO KEVIN SUNDE MONTEVIDIO DAVID W SUPPA FARGO GARY E SUSTAD FARGO JACK H SVENINGSON FARGO DARRELL S SVIHL ANCHORAGE BRIAN S SWANSON FARGO DARLENE M SWANSON FARGO RANDY SWANSON CHARLOTTE STEVEN J SWANSON ALEXANDRIA LEONARD SWARTZ FARGO LOLA SWEDBERG FARGO PAMALA K SWEET FARGO DOUGLAS J SWENSON WESTFIELD RANDY J SWIFT VALLEY CITY ROBERT S SWINLAND DEVILS LAKE JEFF/MARNA SWITZER THOMPSON LISA D SWITZER FARGO JENNIFER K SYRUP MOORHEAD CLARICE E SYVERSON ENDERLIN ROBERT SZALAY VALLEY CITY KIM TABOR FARGO BETH TAG ENDERLIN LORETTA J TALLEY BISMARCK LARRY S TALLMAN PLAYA DELREY LARRY TANGEN WEST FARGO BERNIECE TANNER LISBON DEBRA K TARBELL FARGO ROBERT L TAYLOR BISMARCK PIERCE TEFFT FARGO TERRY TEIGEN FARGO LORI A TELEHEY FARGO DAN TENNEFOS FERGUS FALLS OBERT TENOLD WEST FARGO STEVE B TENOLD STEVENSVILLE JILL TESSAR WEST FARGO DAVID W TEWKSBURY LISBON PATRICK C THOMAS BARNESVILLE EVELYN THOMPSON WALCOTT JAY K THOMPSON WEST FARGO RANDY THOMPSON RIVERSIDE ROGER L THOMPSON GRAND FORKS RONALD D THOMPSON GRAND FORKS RYAN W THOMPSON MOORHEAD SCOTT A THOMPSON FARGO VERNA THOMPSON HUNTER WILLIAM E THOMPSON FARGO CHARLES THOMSON GRAFTON VERNON R THORP FARGO LEONARD THORSON WEST FARGO VERN THORSON LOVELAND LYNNETTE THULIN BELTON JOHN THURN MOORHEAD JOHN B TIBBALS WEST FARGO DAVID TIMMONS FARGO GREG TINGELSTAD NASHVILLE LEON TISHMACK DALLAS ARNO TOLL MENAHGA JON R TOLLEFSON FARGO JOSEPH J TOPP FARGO JULIE A TORGERSON FARGO GAROLD R TOUGAS MOORHEAD ARTHUR TRADER VALLEY CITY CHARLES E TRAPP WEST FARGO BRIAN L TRATTLES FARGO MARTY L TRETT RAPID CITY TRI STATE STRIPING FARGO LES TRNKA FARGO TONI A TROFTGRUBEN WEST FARGO DUANE TROUT FARGO TRUCK WASH INC WEST FARGO RODNEY R TRUDEAU GLYNDON MATT A TRUMBLE FARGO MICHAEL J TURNER FARGO BRENDA K TVETER FARGO DENNIS TWEED PAGE SUSAN D ULMER WEST FARGO CRAIG D ULNESS FARGO DEBORAH S ULRICH SPRINGFIELD ROBERT R UTTERBACK KNOXVILLE CHRISTINE M VAINEO FARGO JOHN F VALDER FARGO DORPE R VAN WEST FARGO ENK S VAN FARGO ALFRED VANGSNESS KINDRED EDWARD VANVLAENDEREN FARGO DONALD S VENDSEL FARGO JACKIE VESPERMAN FARGO KEVIN E VINING SIOUX CITY COLLEEN M VIOLET SHOREVIEW ROLLY A VIPOND FARGO VIRGOS SLICE/PIZZA WEST FARGO DOUGLAS J VISETH FARGO SHEREE VOEGELE FARGO TIMOTHY M VOELLER FARGO KATHERINE C VOGEL PHEONIX HELEN F VOGT WEST FARGO THOMAS L VOKES BLUE BELL DENYS VOLESKY FARGO DAVID A VOLK FARGO MARY C VOLK MOORHEAD WAYNE VOORHEES WEST FARGO THERESA A VOS WEST FAROG DENNIS J VOSGERAU PAGE LEE WADE PAGE LAURENCE R WADSWORTH FARGO DAVID WAGGONER FORT MORGAN JERRY WAGGONER KATHRYN CHARLES M WAGNER WEST FARGO DAWN R WAHLUND FARGO MICHAEL L WALDERA SIOUX FALLS BRUCE WALKER WEST FARGO GREG WALKER FARGO KEVIN WALKUP MOORHEAD LEONARD WALL JR SANTA FE SPG HAL WALLNER WEST FARGO LAWRENCE WALOCK LAFAYETTE MARK S WALSH HARWOOD JOEL WALSVIK WHEATLAND WALT SANDERS EAST JAMESTOWN SHANNON C WALTER WILLISTON JAMES WALTERS PERHAM MAURICE J WALTERS MAHTOMEDI RONALD WALTZ FARGO LIONEL J WANEK BRECKENRIDGE HOLLY WANG FARGO HAROLD WARREN JAMESTOWN SHARON WARRINGTON WATERTOWN ALFRED E WATKINS FARGO DANIEL C WATKINS FARGO JAMES S WATLAND WEST FARGO JENNIFER L WAVRA FARGO DEAN H WAWERS FARGO CAL WEBB BROOKLIN PK A J WEBER FARGO STEVEN L WEBER WEST FARGO DALE E WEBSTER VALLEY CITY SUSAN K WEGNER MISSOULA KATHY WEIAND WEST FARGO JOETTA/FRANK WEIBLE FARGO BERNARD G WEIGEL KINTYRE JOSEPH R WEISMAN WEST FARGO DELORES WEISS WEST FARGO MICHAEL J WEISS MOSCOW KATHY A WEITALA MILWAUKEE RENEE G WELL FARGO TERRY L WELLS FARGO MARVIN WELNEL SIDNEY SUSAN WENTE FARGO COLLEEN K WENZEL MINOT www.kwh.com WARREN O WENZEL WEST FARGO WARREN C WERMAGER FARGO JILL M WESTERHOLM MILWAUKEE JIM WHEELER DILWORTH JOHN WHITE HARWOOD ROBERT/DEBRA WHITE MANDAN STEVE E WHITE FARGO S J WHITE-AHLES WEST FARGO ANN WHITEHEAD WEST FARGO GLORIANNE J WHITMORE FARGO CHAR D WICHMANN FARGO LESLIE WICKES VALLEY CITY JOHN E WIDNER MOORHEAD CURT L WIELAND FARGO BRADLEY J WIENER FARGO GARY M WIERSCHKE FARGO CHAD R WIESE HALSTAD JANE M WILEMAN WEST FARGO ELIZABETH WILHELMI FARGO MARLIN WILL LEHR TIMOTHY D WILLCOXEN DAYTON DONNIE L WILLERT RIVERSIDE SHEILA R WILLIAMS FARGO JAY D WILSON FARGO TIM WIMER WEST FARGO MARK WINDISH JAMESTOWN JAMES WINKLER ORISKA JOSEPHINE WINKLER VALLEY CITY CURT WINTER MOORHEAD GARY WINTERQUIST CASA GRANDE ROBIN WISE LISBON MICHAEL A WOBBEMA BISMARCK MARTIN C WOLF FARGO TIM L WOLF WEST FARGO KEN B WOOD VALLEY CITY ORRILLA WOOD FARGO TED WURM SAVAGE JOHN R WURZER JR GILLETTE AMY B WYMAN MOORHEAD DARRELL D YARNALL TEWKSBURY MELVIN YAWAKIA FARGO NANCY L YODER FARGO TERRY V YOKOM COOPERSTOWN JEANETTE M YOUNG FARGO DAWN R YOUNGER FARGO BRUCE YOUNGS FARGO JOHN D YSTEBOE FARGO TOM O YSTEBOE FARGO EDWARD N ZAHARIA MEMPHIS LARRY ZEADOW TOWNSEND KIMBERLY K ZEINSTRA FARGO ANN F ZELINSKI WEST FARGO TIMOTHY ZELINSKI FARGO TERRY G ZENKER FARGO EARL ZENT EDEN PRAIRIE KEITH ZERFACE VALLEY CITY DARYL D ZIMBELMAN OAKS GARTH A ZIMBLEMAN COLFAX THOMAS ZIMNEY HARWOOD LAVONNE R ZIMNY LISBON SHELLEY L ZOLNA LEUCADIA November 2013 Highline Notes 7 COAL NEEDS TO REMAIN IN THE MIX EPA releases proposed rule regarding carbon dioxide emissions for new power plants Stand with us as we fight to keep electric bills affordable. Minnkota Power Cooperative and Cass County Electric Cooperative are deeply concerned about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed limits on powerplant emissions. The draft regulations, issued in September, would impose the first cap on carbon dioxide emissions from new power plants. The immediate impact of the rule will be limited for Minnkota, but it sets the stage for the more far-reaching set of rules governing emissions from existing power plants, which account for about 40 percent of U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions. About 55 percent of Minnkota’s power supply resources come from coal. The existing plants proposed rule, which the EPA alleges will not be as stringent, is due by June 2014. Many believe the recently announced proposed rule for new plants would effectively eliminate the construction of new coal-based units, raise prices for electricity and cost jobs, and it therefore drew a strong response from supporters and opponents because the rule locks in place standards that will persist if the market changes. The EPA proposes a limit of 1,100 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour for new coal-fired plants, which would require them to capture and store a portion of the carbon dioxide they produce. Traditional coal plants issue 1,800 pounds, according to the EPA. Large natural-gas plants would have a lower standard, 1,000 pounds, which they can meet without capture technology. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) says the EPA has abandoned its “all-of-the-above” energy strategy and embraced an “all-butone” approach that effectively prevents construction of new coal-based generation. “We had hoped the standard would be 1,800 to 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour, which could be met with existing, proven technology,” said Jason Bohrer, president & CEO of the Lignite Energy Council. “The EPA’s new coal standard would require the deployment of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), which is not commercially available or cost-effective.” EPA says it has a year to review comments and finalize the new plants rule. Any new plants built during that period would still need to comply with the standard. Mac McLennan, Minnkota president & CEO, says he’s even more concerned about the rules for existing plants. Minnkota has no plans to build a new coal-based power plant at this time. But the Minnkota/Northern Municipal Power Agency Joint System receives a large portion of its generation from coal-based plants at the Milton R. Young Station near Center and the Coyote Station near Beulah. “We are concerned about maintaining affordable, reliable electricity,” McLennan said. “We need to use common sense and not put regulation ahead of technology and, as a result, threaten the economy. Prices for coal have remained affordable and stable over the years. We support using a mix of energy sources, which for us include baseload, 24/7 coal and hydro, and intermittent resources, such as wind.” John Graves, Minnkota’s environmental manager, said the EPA is trying to run “various approaches up the flag pole” to get stakeholders’ reactions on ways to regulate the existing plants. “None of the potential approaches bode well for coal-based plants in the long term,” he said. Co-ops nationwide believe the EPA should withdraw the proposed rule. They will continue to deploy new technologies and are researching even more cutting edge efforts to meet the future’s energy needs. NRECA CEO Jo Ann Emerson said, “The administration is gambling with the economic well-being of future generations and our nation’s economy.” NRECA officials say they plan to enlist the support of electric cooperatives and their members nationwide in dealing with proposed regulations aimed at yet-to-be-built power plants. To learn more about the proposal or to submit comments to the EPA, visit www.action.coop. action.coop 8 Highline Notes November 2013 www.kwh.com CCEC EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS Fraser, Ltd.’s 13th Annual Festival of Trees The Fraser, Ltd. Festival of Trees highlights artificial Christmas trees sponsored and/ or decorated by community businesses and volunteers. Over the past 12 years, Fraser, Ltd. has provided 1,569 trees to families in the community who otherwise would not have a tree for the Holiday Season. This fundraiser supports the many programs provided by Fraser, Ltd. CCEC has been a sponsor, and employees have assembled and decorated trees. Trees can be viewed Nov. 14 – Dec. 6 at the FARGODOME, during regular business hours and events. Cookies with the Claus Family will be held Nov. 29, from 1PM - 4PM. gifts for the Giving Tree of Hope Distribution on December 18, 2013. Additionally FirstLink will be coordinating a Connection Fair, to connect families with other nonprofits and to connect volunteers and gift recipients with volunteering at other nonprofits. CCEC chose to again have a Giving Tree of Hope at our business. Employees choose a card, purchase and wrap an appropriate gift, and then a group of the employees delivers the gifts to the distribution site. Meals-on-Wheels The Meals-on-Wheels Program provides one hot, nutritious meal per day for those ages 60 and older who are homebound and meet eligibility standards. Volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday throughout this area. These meals are offered to our seniors on a contributory basis to offset the cost of providing this service. Currently volunteers deliver meals to an average of 400 people a day in this area. CCEC employees from our Engineering and Operations department deliver in Fargo two days each month. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Lynette Girodat decorates a tree for Fraser’s fundraiser FirstLink’s Giving Tree of Hope and Connection Fair Both FirstLink and Toys for Tots will be collecting and materials. Volunteers at the sites need to be at least 16 years of age. CCEC employees have helped build, mentored families, served on the board, and cooked meals and snacks for volunteers. Habitat has been building homes, and building hope since its inception here in 1991. To date, LAHFH has partnered with more than 40 families to build homes they can call their own. It takes 4200 volunteer hours to make the dream of homeownership a reality for a family in Cass or Clay County. Builds take place around the Moorhead and Fargo area from June through October. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity constructed two homes this year. Volunteers do not need construction experience. Crew Leaders will train and help volunteers and Habitat also provides all tools www.kwh.com CCEC employees give gifts to annual Giving Tree of Hope Great Plains Food Bank In 30 years nearly 100 million meals have been provided to neighbors in need. Great Plains Food Bank, a program of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota, has been ending hunger through community partnerships. The Back Pack Program is just one service provided. When a child is fed, they are equipped to learn, grow and imagine a future filled with opportunity. Childhood hunger has an impact in our communities. During the school year more than 33,000 children across North Dakota qualify for and greatly rely on the federal free and reduced lunch program to meet their daily nutritional needs. On weekends, many of these children struggle with hunger. CCEC employees have collected food and volunteered hours at the Food Bank. The Back Pack Program is a program that is especially gratifying. November 2013 Highline Notes 9 U G LY = O L D A N D INEFFICIENT How old and inefficient is your refrigerator? Enter Cass County Electric Cooperative’s Ugly Fridge Contest and you will be eligible to win a new ENERGY STAR refrigerator. To enter, send a picture of your inefficient refrigerator along with your name and address to [email protected] or CCEC, 3312 42nd St S, Suite 200 Fargo, ND 58104. CONTEST RULES: • Must be a CCEC member. • Refrigerator must be in use in kitchen in CCEC service territory. • Ugly fridge pictures will be put into a random drawing to determine winner. • CCEC will dispose of your old refrigerator. • New refrigerator will be chosen by CCEC. • Entry must be received by November 30. GH U O R TH R 30 E B M NOVE 10 Highline Notes November 2013www.kwh.com SEPTEMBER UGLY FRIDGE CONTEST “People doing together what can’t be done individually” CCEC OPERATION ROUND UP b o a rd mee t in g SPOTLIGHT DONATION: Litchville Fire Department APPLICATIONS REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 2013: Organization 12 Individual 6 Emergency 2 APPLICATIONS APPROVED: Organization Individual Emergency APPLICATIONS DENIED: APPLICATIONS TABLED : 11 1 1 $36,492 $2,500 $480 7 0 Thank you for helping those in need 2013 YEAR-TO-DATE SUMMARY: Per Member’s average contribution $3.43 Average member participation 76.6% Total income $102,525.80 (Income includes contributions, interest earned, and donations/ memorials) Total applications approved 46 Interested in joining the Operation Round Up team as a director? The sixteen member board of directors meets quarterly and determines the distribution of funds based on available funds, assistance required, and severity of needs. There is currently an opening in District 4. Please contact Linda at 701-356-4401 for additional information. To enroll, withdraw, or request additional information on the Operation Round Up Program, please contact our member accounts team at 356-4400 or 800-248-3292. YOUTH TOUR Win a trip to Washington, D.C.! • To enter the contest, you must be a junior or senior in high school in the fall of 2013. The trip is scheduled for June 14-20, 2014. • You and your parents or guardian must be served by Cass County Electric Cooperative. • Poster can be any size. Essay is not to exceed two standard 8½ x 11” typewritten, double-spaced pages. Poster or essay are to be created considering this topic: We recently celebrated our 75th anniversary. Describe how rural electrification and rural electric cooperatives have contributed to the quality of life in North Dakota and your local community. • Submit your essay in hard copy or electronic format to Cass County Electric. Electronic submissions should conform to the two-page, double-spaced guideline described above. Include a cover page with your name, date of birth, school and grade in 2013, parent or guardian’s name, address and telephone number. •Deadline is 1/31/13. Send emailed entries to [email protected], and hard-copy entries mailed to: Youth Tour Essay Contest, CCEC, 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo, ND 58104. • For questions, contact Jocelyn Lura, 701.356.4400. • Check it out at: www.ndyouthtour.com and www.youthtour.coop Announcement of Director Elections Jeff Triebold, Fargo District 4 Steve Swiontek, Fargo District 5(2) Marcy Svenningsen, Valley City District AL If you are a Cass County Electric member and are interested in becoming a Director, contact Karen Egeberg at (701) 356-4405 for a 2014 director election petition packet. In compliance with Bylaw requirements, a petition, biographical information and such other information as the board or credentialing committee may require to establish and verify the qualifications of the proposed director to serve must be delivered to the Cooperative office no less than (90) days (by January 22, 2014) prior to the date of the Annual Member Meeting at which an election will be held: District 4 District 5(2) District AL Jeff Triebold (i) Steve Swiontek (i) Marcy Svenningsen (i) Fargo Fargo Valley City Directors are elected by ballot for a three-year term. Nominees in Districts 4 and 5(2) must be a bona fide resident of the director district in which they are seeking directorship. Nominees in the At Large (AL) must be a bona fide resident of the electric service area of the cooperative. (See District Map) The names of all candidates who submit the required information in the time and manner specified in Article III. Section 3.6 of the Bylaws will be submitted to a credentialing committee consisting of between three and eight members, as determined by the board of directors. The credentialing committee may require candidates to provide and verify additional information deemed relevant by the credentialing committee. (CCEC Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation can be found at www. kwh.com; a written copy is also available upon request.) www.kwh.com November 2013 Highline Notes 11 food RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN Email to [email protected] or mail: Cass County Electric Cooperative; Attn: Jocelyn Lura 3312 42nd St S, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104 Date Cake Clara Tabbert, Marion Ingredients: 1 C dates, cut in pieces 1 C hot water, pour over dates 1 tsp baking soda, add to date mixture 1 C sugar ½ C walnuts 1 egg ½ C sour cream 1 ¼ C flour Directions: Mix in order listed. Pour into a 9 x 9” pan that has been greased and floured. I double the ingredients and use a 9 X 13 inch pan. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes. Caramel Apple Dip Nut Clusters Emily Veen, Harwood Ingredients: Madelyn Ulland, West Fargo Ingredients: 1 Pkg Cream Cheese ¼ C Brown Sugar 1 Ctn Caramel Apple Dip 1 Jar Fudge Ice Cream Topping 1 Pkg Toffee Bits Sliced apples, any kind Directions: Blend well beaten cream cheese and brown sugar. Add warm caramel apple dip and warm fudge ice cream topping. Spread on plate and top with toffee bits. Serve with sliced apples for dipping. 1 package white almond bark 1 – 12 oz. package milk chocolate chips 1 – 12 oz package semi sweet chocolate chips 1 can mixed nuts 1 bag salted Spanish peanuts Directions: Melt bark and chips. Add nuts & peanuts. Drop spoonful on waxed paper. Cool put in containers and keep in fridge. Pecan Pie Bars Linda Flikka, Argusville Ingredients: 2 C flour ½ C powdered sugar 1 C cold butter, not margarine 1-14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1-6 oz pkg Bits o’ Brickle toffee chips 1 C pecans 12 Highline Notes November 2013www.kwh.com Directions: Preheat oven to 350*. In medium mixing bowl combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter to resemble coarse cornmeal. Press mixture firmly into bottom of 9 X 13 pan. Bake 15 minutes. In medium sized mixing bowl beat egg, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk. Stir in brickle chips and pecans. Spread evenly over the baked crust and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Store in refrigerator. These bars freeze well. d photo NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH YOUR EYES We look forward to publishing member photos that encompass anything “North Dakota”. Email your photos for publication to [email protected] in a high resolution format along with the first and last name of the photographer. Mischelle Highman, Fargo www.kwh.com November 2013 Highline Notes 13 ads PLACE YOUR FREE AD IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS Graco high chair. Turbo car booster. Rocking entertainer saucer. Small playpen. Twin headboard & frame. Remembrance Pfaltzgraff stoneware, matching goblets & glasses. Bath tub bar. 701.281.1430 Gracie Pinnacle aluminum quality frame, complete w/ DVD & assembly instructions, adjusts from crib to king, use your sewing machine up to 18” throat, paid $1299.95, asking $800. 701.293.5881 tapes, $325/negotiable. 701.280.2842 Kimball Whitney piano w/ bench, medium walnut color, very good cond, $425. Schwinn DX900 Stationary bike, $25. 30 yrs of Quarter Horse Journals, complete yearly sets, all in good cond. 701.640.6992 Arctic Cat 2002 ZL800. 1992 Mountain Cat 550 36” track. 1974 Panther 440 w/ Arctic sleigh. 701.588.4426 Electric Baldwin organ, encore model, exc cond, $250. 701.280.0022 Allen electronic organ, full pedaled keyboard, $500/OBO. 701.428.3680 Kenmore propane kitchen stove, $60. 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, 144k, clean, autostart, good tires, $2,700. 701.437.2863 3 seat leather sofa cream color, $250. Glass coffee table, $75. Twin bed w/ wooden frame & mattress, $150. Computer chair, $35. Metal music stand w/ carrying case, $25. Wooden rocking chair, $75. 701.364.0058 2- Matching rugs by Shaw, 2x6’ runner one 7x10’ area, chocolate brown/blue swirl leaves pattern. Christmas village boxes; homes, businesses, churches, lighthouse, carousel, ski hill, & accessories. 701.762.3697 Noritake China, Reina pattern, place settings for 12 w/ additional serving bowls & platters. 701.277.4928 Sound Design set, 3-speed record player and recorder, 2-lg multi cone speakers, comes w/ collections of 33 ½ & 45 rpm records & 8-track 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. • Mail ads to: Highline Notes 3312 42nd St. S. Suite 200 Fargo, ND 58104 Email ads to: [email protected] (preferred) 17” snow tires, set of 4 Continental 215 50 R 17, used one winter, wonderful cond, pic avail. 701.361.2551 8’ section of Corian-type counter w/ attached under-mount stainless steel sink, Grohe brushed stainless faucet, RO faucet, & soap dispenser, great for garage/lake cabin, $100. 701.588.4220 2- Beige honeycomb blinds to fit French patio door, pull-down style, almost new, $25. Oak bar stool w/ back, 23”, $25. Pfaltzgraff pottery dishes, large set $50. Red Wing jugs & crocks, various sizes. 701.282.4183 Oak dining room table measuring approximately 3 ½ x 5’, addl leaf, six chairs, purchase price $225. 701.663.3028 New carburetor, needs some work. 701.281.9927 2006 Harley Davidson Softtail Classic, exc cond, sharp looking, runs great, maintained professional yearly, 1450cc, 11,200 mi, $13,700. 701.361.7247 14 Highline Notes November 2013www.kwh.com Ruger Model 10/22 Carbine, .22 long rifle, w/ scope, mint condition, hardly used, inc sling. Weatherby Model 82 12 gauge 2 ¾” or 3” receiver. 701.492.8989 ET console stand, $149, plenty of storage, solid wood, good/exc cond, lights, 60w x 75h x 16.5d, space for TV: 36w x 31.5h (fits 32”, pics avail. [email protected] Lace up women’s Harley boots, blk, sz 6, rarely worn, great cond, $50/OBO. 701.866.5966 Antique table & 6 chairs, $250/OBO. 17” 5 bolt x 100 mag wheels, $100. Computer desk, $20. Med size dog kennel, $25. Toyota car radio, $50. 701.793.6111 Terry Redlin Winter Memories Village collection, 8 lighted buildings w/ access, never removed from orig molded styrofoam packing, $400. 701.588.4611 Vitamaster exercise bike & Voit motorized tread mill, $20/ea. Sears 5 HP tree shredder-bagger w/ owner’s manual, $150. 701.588.4525 Sofa & loveseat, hunter green color, great for NDSU or UND fans, recline, $100/both. 701.237.9360 Solid oak curio cabinet w/ mirrored back & 2 glass shelves ( 30”Wx12”Dx29”H), solid oak mirror (20”x41”), exc cond, $100/OBO. 701.683.5721 Cross country skis w/ poles, made in Norway, $50. Fur coat, Norwegian blue fox, sz s/m, $250. Formal & casual sweaters & tops, sz 4-6. 701.680.2668 1984 Nome History Book, 500+ pages, exc. cond, $100. 701.924.8303 1990 GMC Sierra 4WD, 203,983 mi, extended cab, AT, autostart, $1500/OBO. 701.282.5417 Patio cloth blinds, exc cond, light beige, 6.5’ s wide, 6.5’ long, $75. 701.367.9168 94 Chevy S-10 Blazer, 180 k mi, needs tires, new brakes, new transmission, new power steering reservoir, new heater core, new radiator, some rust, runs good, make a good hunting vehicle, $1,500. 701.630.5955 or 701.730.3290 Frabill Ranger XL twin sled type 2 person portable fish house, $200. 701.490.0912 4 ½’ Artificial Christmas tree complete with stand, good cond, 701.235.2482 Department 56” New England Christmas Village. Old North Church, Stoney Brook Town Hall, stores & houses, lots of access. 15 trees, in orig boxes, sell for $300 ($800 value). 701.293.9492 04 Sonada, air, automatic, sun roof, good tires, 120k mi, exc cond, 32 mpg. 701.840.0184 08 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab pickup, V8 HEMI, 5.7 Liter, automatic, 4WD, running boards, bed liner, moon roof, power sliding rear window, heated leather seats, dark grey, 32K mi, Laramie model, exc cond, $25,500. 701.388.2877 Olds Special cornet, Bach mouthpiece, silver inlay, 1950’s, brass, $155/last offer. 701.234.0204 1 pr Lacrosse pak boots, pine top, all leather, 400g Thinsulate, removable liner, size 13, worn once, $75. 701.799.2509 Esteban’s American Legacy guitar package; includes guitar, 3 band equalizer, 10 watt amp w/ overdrive amp cable, guitar case, 2 DVDs, 2 lesson books, strap, extra strings and picks, never used. 701.566.7165 4 cemetery lots in Sunset Memorial Gardens, South Fargo. 701.282.7513 Honeycomb shades to fit French-style patio door, light beige, almost new, $25. Oak bar stood w/ back, 23”, $25. Set of Real English Ironstone dishes (MICRATEX, white), $50. Free-standing oval mirror framed in darker wood, $20. 701.282.4183. Lifting chair, $199. Patio furniture, $99. Sofa, $99. Chest of drawers, $99. Rocking chair, $19. Book shelves, $49. Chairs, $25. Coffee table, $25. Computer/desk/chair, $50. ET center, $25. 701.552.1023 Wanted Quart sized canning jars. 701.428.0137 or 701.428.9173 200-250 gal fuel tank. 701.367.9646 Set of hard doors for a 1988 jeep wrangler. 701.678.2563 Full sized gently used violin, bow $ case, $225. 701.866.8108 Statement of Ownership www.kwh.com November 2013 Highline Notes 15 Cass County Electric is a member of Touchstone Energy, a national alliance of local, member-owned 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 ONLINE ACCOUNT ACCESS With SmartHub you can: • Make a payment using your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop • Check your energy use, allowing you to take control of your bill • Track your payment history • Receive alerts and keep up with CCEC news and events • Notify CCEC of any account issues • View the current issue of Highline Notes on your tablet or smartphone • Sign up for autopay and/or paperless billing SmartHub gives you the ability to review and evaluate your own energy use, by month, day and hour (available in most areas by 2016). This will assist you in understanding your energy consumption and help you manage energy use, on a day to day, or even hourly basis. The goal is to provide you with the necessary tools to make informed decisions about energy use. programmed a programmable thermostat or you can add a marker when you were on vacation. You can compare previous bills side by side, which break down the energy use differences, the dollar amount differences, and temperature differences to see variations in your bill from month to month. The charts and data help create a picture of your energy use. There are some great features in SmartHub that assist you in breaking down your bill. For example, there is an analysis feature that allows you to see averages over a set time frame. You can add descriptions and dates of when you made a change in your household energy use, such as installed and Enrolling in Smarthub is easy! Simply visit kwh.com, have your account number ready and click on the SmartHub logo. Or scan the QR code to the left to download the SmartHub app in either Android or Apple stores and manage your account right from your tablet or smartphone. www.kwh.com 16 Highline Notes November 2013www.kwh.com
