Patronage means it pays to be an Eastern Iowa REC member

Patronage means it pays to be an Eastern Iowa REC member

Current News
Inside
Volume 60
Number 4
April 17, 2014
Current News
Building cooperation...a power across the land.
www.easterniowa.com
Cooperative officials met with lawmakers
during REC Day
on the Hill event
Renewable
energy data
available.
See page 2.
New substation
nears
completion.
See page 5.
May is
National
Electrical
Safety Month.
See page 8.
A sharp breeze kept the flags flying stiffly atop the Capitol
as hundreds of electric cooperative directors and employ-
ees gathered in Des Moines for the 2014 REC Day on the
Hill event March 19.
Approximately 200 electric
cooperative supporters, including representatives from
Eastern Iowa REC traveled to
Des Moines to discuss issues
important to electric cooperatives with lawmakers during
the annual REC Day on the
Hill event March 19.
The cooperative contingent
greeted legislators in the first
floor rotunda with a variety of
displays from Iowa RECs and
other related organizations.
The REC officials were
also briefed by staff from the
Iowa Association of Electric
Cooperatives on state and federal legislative issues before
the group traveled to the state
Capitol where they met with
local elected officials.
Booths set up by RECs
dominated the first floor of the
Capitol all day and showcased
our ongoing commitment to
energy efficiency, renewable
energy, safety and economic
development.
"It is events like the REC
Day on the Hill, our own legislative conference held each
fall and the many other contacts we make with our area
lawmakers, that help establish
and maintain the excellent
level of personal communication we have with our elected
officials,” Kirk Trede, Eastern
Iowa REC CEO, said. “These
events provide our legislators
with a cooperative perspective
on issues that are important to
our business and ultimately
our member-consumers; and
most importantly, it provides
us with an opportunity to
thank our lawmakers for their
service."
One of the issues the REC
delegation focused on during
this session was HF 2131
which was passed by both the
House and Senate and signed
by Gov. Branstad.
This was indenture legislation that allows for utilization
of central filing with the
Secretary of State for utilities
doing business in Iowa.
It mainly relates to generation and transmission utilities
that, prior to this bill, were
required to revise and file documents with the county
recorders of each county
where the utilities have property, including easements.
This process becomes quite
costly and time consuming.
Utilizing a central filing with
the Secretary of State saves
time and money, and should
have no impact on perfection
of the lien of the indenture.
Electric cooperative representatives also thanked the legislators for their support of the
joint resolution expressing
concern over the Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency's recent policy change
which makes it virtually impossible for electric cooperatives
to qualify for disaster aid.
The new policy includes
testing requirements that are
extraordinarily expensive and are not required by any federal, state or local regulatory
body. They are not performed
as a matter of industry practice
and are not known to satisfy
any industry or engineering
standard. 11062703
Iowa electric cooperatives
and municipal utilities are
now working through the process of appealing this change
of policy.
Eastern Iowa REC was represented at the 2014 REC Day
on the Hill event by directors
Mike Shuger, Tom Hotz, Joel
Carstensen, Glenn McCulloh,
David Timmerman, Gary
Kester, Bill Petersen, Jim
Roling, Larry Rice, Kathy
Wunderlich and Nancy Varner.
Cooperative staff members
Debra Saul, division manager
of administrative services;
Dennis Anderson, division
manager of operations; Al
Kroeger, Wilton area supervisor; Mark Henning, line foreman; Paul Begley, lineman;
Chris Dorris lineman; Tim
Iossi, SCADA foreman; and
Jim Williams, communications director, also attended.
In 2013, Eastern Iowa REC
returned more than $2.1 million to current and former
Cooperative members in the
form of patronage.
What is patronage?
Eastern Iowa REC is a
cooperative incorporated as a
not-for-profit business owned
by its members and therefore
does not technically earn profits. Revenue the Cooperative
collects over and above the
cost of doing business are considered margins.
These margins represent
capital furnished by the members to the Cooperative for use
as operating capital. This capital allows the Cooperative to
finance operations and construction, with the intent that
this capital will be retired or
returned to the membership at
a later date.
Eastern Iowa REC will be
returning patronage this year
for those who took service
from the Cooperative during
1995, 1996 and 2013.
Each year, members will
get a patronage statement from
the Cooperative. It will show
the amount of patronage
earned that year. This is
deferred patronage and reflects
a member’s equity or ownerMore PATRONAGE
see page 2.
Printed on Recycled Paper.
CURRENT NEWS (USPS 140-560) Published monthly by and for the members
of Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative, 600 East Fifth Street, Wilton, Iowa
52778. Subscription price $4.30 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid At Wilton,
IA 52778 and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to
Current News, Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative, P.O. Box 3003,
Wilton, Iowa 52778.
Patronage means it pays to be
an Eastern Iowa REC member
Patronage is a cooperative benefit
PATRONAGE from page 1.
ship in the Cooperative. The Cooperative returns a
portion of the deferred year's
patronage and a portion of the
current year's patronage allocation. This allows both longtime and new Cooperative
members to receive the benefits of Cooperative patronage
each year.
Those members who purchased electricity from the
Cooperative during a year in
which the organization posts
positive margins earns patronage. The amount is determined by the amount of power
a member purchased during
the year.
In the fall, when patronage
payments are made, all current
The Cooperative is trying
to locate the following people
and firms who have outstanding patronage refunds, deposits and or uncashed checks. If
you know any of these people
or firms, have them contact
the patronage department of
Eastern Iowa REC, at 1-800728-1242. Included with the
names are the last known
addresses the Cooperative has
for these people and firms.
All income above that
needed to provide electric service is returned to Cooperative
members as patronage. A portion of the funds are deferred
and returned at a later date.
This time lapse causes
some problems for members
who move off Cooperative
lines and don't leave forwarding addresses.
If you see a familiar name
among those listed, have the
person contact the Cooperative. 12141502
members will receive a credit
on their bill reflecting their
patronage payment. Former
members will receive a check
for their patronage payment.
Patronage for deceased
members is generally paid
immediately, but a representative of the estate must request
this payment and provide verifying documentation.
Patronage is one unique
aspect of the cooperative form
of business that sets Eastern
Iowa REC apart from other
types of utilities. Cooperative
margins are returned to the
members served by the
Cooperative.
Patronage treasure hunt ends this month
Updated records needed for
2014 patronage payments
Eastern Iowa REC will be
returning patronage this year
for those who took service
from the Cooperative during
1995, 1996 and 2013. Current
members taking service during
those years will receive a
credit applied to their electric
bill.
Previous members who no
longer receive service from
the Cooperative will receive a
check in the mail for their
refund.
If there has been a change
to your joint membership due
to death or divorce, the
Cooperative would like to correct its records before printing
these checks.
In the case of divorce, the
patronage will be split between
both members. If one party
maintains an active Cooper-
ative membership, their portion of the patronage will be
deducted from their bill. The
second party will receive their
portion in the form of a check
that will be mailed to them. If
neither party in a divorce
maintains an active Cooperative membership, both parties
will receive a check in the
mail for their patronage payment.
Please fill out the form
printed with this article and
return it to the Cooperative by
June 13.
A Cooperative
employee will review your
account and make any necessary changes.
If you have any questions,
please contact the Cooperative's patronage department.
Call, toll free, 1-800-7281242.
Attention Patronage Department
Please review my Account Number _____________
and make the appropriate changes.
Change name from __________________________
(Name)
to __________________ ____________________
(Name)
(Social Security Number)
Reason for change:
____ Death _______________________________
(Date of Event)
____ Divorce _______________________________
(Date of Event)
Address:
Phone Number:
__________________
___________________
__________________
__________________
______________________________________
(Date)
(Signature of person completing this form.)
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Wisecarver, Scott ; Waukee
Wisener, Clara ; Burlington
Witt, Carl H; Davenport
Witt, Michael S; Camanche
Witte, Robert F; Bellevue
Wolfe Sr, Joseph; Cedar Rapids
Wood, Karen A; Davenport
Woodford, Laurence H;
Wheatland
Woods, Jeff B; Lone Tree
Woolley, Robert E; West
Burlington
Workman, Kelly; Davenport
Yeggy, Joseph P; Washington
Yohe, Ronald; Muscatine
Ysseldyke, Daniel W;
Burlington
Zickau, Barbara; Clinton
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Zuber, Michael W; Atalissa
Always use
a telephone
then a shovel
This is the time of year people begin preparations for their
spring landscaping plans. You
might not think twice before
you push that shovel into the
ground, but you should.
In many areas, homes are
served by underground electric lines. If you cut into a
line, not only will you probably interrupt service to your
home, but you could also
receive a serious shock!
Before you start any outdoor project this spring that
involves any sort of digging,
dial 811 to make sure your
project can be safely completed.
Calling 811 starts the process to ensure your project
will be safely completed.
The Skystream 2.4 residential wind turbine and 18-panel
solar array were installed during the spring of 2010 at the
Cooperative’s DeWitt service center.
Cooperative renewable
energy facilities are online
Eastern Iowa REC’s wind
turbine and solar array produced a combined 655 kilowatt hours of power during the
month of March.
For the month, the wind
turbine produced 215 kWh
while the solar array produced
440 kWh.
During the month, the average wind speed in DeWitt was
8.95 mph and the average
daily temperature was 31°F.
The highest wind speed reading for the month was 30 mph
at 1 p.m. on March 14.
The Cooperative’s wind turbine has a rated peak capacity of
2.4 kW. The solar array has a
rated peak capacity of 3.1 kW.
The weather figures were
gathered from the Iowa
Department of Transportation
Roadway Weather Information
system found online at www.
weatherview.dot.state.ia.us/.
Three readings are taken
each day to come up with the
monthly average.
The output from the wind
turbine and solar array is also
available on the Cooperative’s
web site, www.easterniowa.
com.
One kilowatt, kW, is a unit
of energy equal to 1000 watts.
The kilowatt hour, kWh, is
a unit of energy equal to 1000
watt hours and is most commonly known as a billing unit
for energy delivered to consumers by electric utilities.
A heater rated at 1000
watts, operating for one hour,
uses one kilowatt hour.
When replacing incandescent bulbs from recessed
light fixtures, use energy-efficient bulbs that are rated for that purpose. For example, the heat buildup in
downlights will significantly shorten the life of spiral
CFLs.
Source: Department of Energy
Enjoy the ease & convenience of an electric grill!

Great grilled taste.

Easy to use, simply plug in!

Costs less to operate.

Variety of sizes and options.

Priced to fit any budget,
starting at just $120.
Electric grills are available at
all Cooperative service centers
or call, toll free, 1-800-728-1242.
Comments from the CEO
Communicating with lawmakers as important than ever
A group of 19 Eastern Iowa REC personnel and
directors were among the more than 200 Iowa
REC representatives that took part in the 2014
REC Day on the Hill event last month in Des
Moines. Maintaining fluid and productive lines of
communication with our area lawmakers is a priority for Cooperative staff members and directors. Each year, Eastern Iowa REC employees and
directors join with personnel from other Iowa electric cooperatives for this annual event. This year
we gathered in Des Moines on March 19. More
than 200 electric cooperative representatives from
around the state took part. 13183803
The Cooperative spends a great deal of time
maintaining open lines of communication with our
area lawmakers. Starting with our own legislative
meeting in the fall, through many local town hall
meetings throughout the legislative session and
including the annual REC Day on the Hill event in
Des Moines, we take advantage of every opportunity to discuss current legislation related to our
industry. We will continue our efforts to promote our
views regarding industry issues such as energy
efficiency and renewable energy and also need to
express our thanks to all of our State lawmakers for
their hard work and dedicated efforts. During each
of our contacts with legislators, we found our area
lawmakers receptive and always willing to take
time for us. We encourage all lawmakers to continue to
work for energy policies that are balanced and
common sense-based, which will keep costs to
electric cooperatives low so that we may continue
to provide power that is safe, reliable, affordable
and environmentally friendly.
During this year’s REC Day on the Hill, we had
the opportunity to thank our legislators for their
support of HF2131. This bill
helps streamline the process
utilities use when filing indenture documents. This mainly
relates to generation and transmission utilities that, prior to
this bill, were required to revise
and file documents with the
county recorders of each county
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where the utilities have properCEO
ty, including easements.
The bill now allows for utilization of central filing with the Secretary of State
for utilities doing business in Iowa.
The previous method becomes quite costly and
time consuming. Utilizing a central filing with the
Secretary of State saves time and money, and
should have no impact on perfection of the lien of
the indenture.
While at the Capitol, we also expressed our
appreciation for the support shown by the legislature in the form of a joint resolution expressing
concern over the Federal Emergency Management
Agency's recent policy change which makes it virtually impossible for electric cooperatives to qualify for disaster aid.
The troublesome part of this new policy is testing requirements that would be very, very expensive to implement. On top of that, these requirements are not required by any federal, state or local
regulatory body. They are not performed as a
matter of industry practice and are not known to
satisfy any industry or engineering standard.
We continue to follow this issue because it
could directly impact the bottom line cost of providing electric power to Cooperative members. At
this time, Iowa electric cooperatives and municipal
utilities are working through the process of appealing this change of policy.
We will continue to monitor these issues and any
others that involve our industry and the concerns of
the members we serve. Part of our role as your
Cooperative is to ensure the best interests of the
organization are represented to our local lawmakers,
whose decisions will directly affect our area.
Above all, we always need to take a moment to
thank all of our legislators for their service. While
we may not always agree on every issue, we certainly appreciate and salute their commitment and
hard work. In the end, we are all working toward
the same goal which is to make our state a better
place to live.
*****
With the arrival of spring, we are reminded that
the school year is moving into its final weeks.
High school seniors throughout the state are eagerly awaiting graduation day. Next month's Current News will profile another
group of special high school seniors--the winners
of the 2014 Eastern Iowa REC scholarship program. These young men and women will be profiled in the Current News next month and will be
honored at their respective district meetings this
summer.
Cooperative membership: What’s in it for me?
You set up your electric
service account with Eastern
Iowa REC and you think to
yourself, “That’s done. Now I
just have to pay my monthly
bill.” But the truth is we’re
more than just a utility provider that you pay each month for
electricity. We have more to
offer--and we want you, our
members, to know about these
benefits.
There are more than 900
electric cooperatives in the
U.S. that serve 42 million
members. Eastern Iowa REC,
your local electric cooperative, serves approximately
25,000 meters with lines
stretching across 4,800 miles. So what makes being a
member of an electric cooperative unique?
We’re all in this together.
You are a member of Eastern
Iowa REC--not a customer.
And that means you have a
voice when it comes to the
way we do business. Each
summer during the district
meetings, you have the option
to vote for your board of directors. These directors play a
key role in making important
decisions for our Cooperative,
which is why members’ voices
must be heard.
We’re local. It’s likely that
you know an employee of
Eastern Iowa REC. Our
employees--your friends and
neighbors--share the same
concerns for our community
that you do.
Each year, Cooperative employees donate thousands of
volunteer hours within the
communities where they live.
The Cooperative participates in
school safety demonstrations,
Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative
Current News
Building cooperation--a power across the land.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mike Shuger, president; Nancy
Varner, vice president; Larry Rice, secretary; Joel Carstensen,
treasurer; David Timmerman, assistant secretary; Robert Crew,
Allan Duffe, Gary Kester, Glenn McCulloh, Jim Roling, Tom
Hotz, Les Paarmann, Bill Petersen, Ken Purdy, Kathy Wunderlich.
Kirk Trede
CEO
supports local community
groups and provides $17,500
each year in scholarships for
local high school students.
We’re not-for-profit. Eastern Iowa REC, doesn’t offer
Cooperative
rebate info
available online
Who doesn’t like to get
money back when they make a
major purchase?
Eastern Iowa REC offers a
wide range of rebates and
incentives for those considering the purchase of new electric appliances for the home,
farm or office. Rebates are
also available for compact fluorescent lamps and other lighting options.
Rebate forms are available
online on the Cooperative's
website, www.easterniowa.
com. You can also request
rebate forms from your local
member service specialist by
calling, toll free, 1-800-7281242.
profits to investors--we return
money over and above operating costs to you, our members,
based on electricity consumption. Annually, electric cooperatives nationwide return millions of dollars to members
through this patronage process.
Last year, Eastern Iowa REC
members received $2 million
in the form of patronage.
We’re here for you. At
Eastern Iowa REC, our mission is to provide you with
safe, reliable, and affordable
electricity. We care about our
members’ quality of life, which
is why our employees are continuously finding innovative
ways to improve our service.
Electricity Remains A Good Value
Electricity continues to be a bargain, especially when compared to other consumer
goods. As demand for energy rises and
fuel prices increase, your
electric cooperative
is committed to providing safe, reliable electricity
and keeping
your electric bill
affordable.
Jim Williams
Communications Director
Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative Service Centers
DeWitt
500 South Fifth St.
(563) 659-3146
Lone Tree
309 W. Commercial St.
(319) 629-4221
Wapello
829 Washington St.
(319) 523-2411
Wilton
600 East Fifth St.
(563) 732-2211
Service centers open 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays.
Dispatcher on duty 24 hours a day for outage and emergency calls.
Call toll free, 1-800-728-1242.
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April 17, 2014 - Current News - Page 3
The new Van Meter, Inc. facility in Muscatine incorporates a host of energy saving options
into the building operation including a 3.5 kW wind turbine and 3.5 kW solar array.
For Van Meter, Inc. customers who have called ahead for
their orders of electrical supplies, a drive-through warehouse allows for quick and efficient loading in any sort of
weather.
New Van Meter, Inc. facility takes energy savings to heart
One of the newest businesses served by Eastern Iowa
REC takes the advice to “use
energy wisely” to heart. The
Van Meter, Inc. facility located on the west side of
Muscatine is a case study in
getting the most for your energy dollar.
Opened in October, 2013,
the 25,000 square foot facility
includes the most practical
electrical, lighting and automation systems to keep energy
use as low as possible. A geothermal heat pump takes care
of the heating and cooling
needs for the office and sales
floor portion of the building. The building has LED
lighting with automated controls that turn lights off in
areas not occupied during the
day. The lights are also managed by a control system that
can dim the lights on pre-programmed schedules to take the
best advantage of natural day-
light. 14139906
The most visible energy
saving systems are the 3.5 kW
solar panel array and 3.5 kW
wind turbine located on the
west side of the building.
The 14-panel solar array is
equipped with individual
inverters for each panel so that
each panel can operate independently. This is important
because a portion of the array
is shaded in the morning, so
the individual inverters allow
for the most efficient use of
the array.
Since the system went
online in September, 2013, the
solar array has produced 2.13
MWH which is enough to
power 70 homes.
Brad Duggan, Van Meter
renewable energy project
manager, noted the solar system has out-produced the wind
turbine 2 to 1, but both systems together match the Van
Meter facility’s demand for
power almost perfectly for a
business in operation from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Van Meter, Inc. sells electrical and data/communications supplies, power transmission supplies as well as
renewable energy equipment. A key feature of the
Muscatine facility is a drivethrough warehouse, where
pre-ordered supplies can be
loaded inside out of the weather. The facility also includes a
state-of-the-art training room
where customers can receive
the latest technological
updates.
The Van Meter renewable
energy division focuses on
solar and small wind installations.
“We dealt with solar systems 99.9% of the time in
2013 and expect that to be
100% in 2014,” Duggan said.
“The overall efficiency of
solar panels continues to
improve and we expect interest to continue to increase.”
Van Meter sells the solar
modules, racking, inverters
and related equipment. They
are not involved in installations, but do provide project
design assistance for customers.
Ironically, while solar panels produce the most power
during the warm summer
months, that is only because
there are more hours of daylight at that time of year.
Duggan explained that the
panels actually work best in
the winter. 15260902
“The colder the panels are,
the more electricity they produce,” Duggan noted.
Van Meter, Inc. is based in
Cedar Rapids where the company was founded in 1928.
The company now has 12
facilities throughout Iowa.
The Muscatine facility is
located at the corner of
Highway 61 and Cedar Street.
Phone 563-264-2000 for more
information.
Individual inverters on each panel allow for the most efficient operation of the 14-panel solar array at the Van Meter,
Inc. facility in Muscatine.
Clip this item and help others
Eastern Iowa REC has always extended a helping hand
to those needing it. Now, in response to actions by the Iowa
General Assembly, your Cooperative has established RECare,
a program of members helping members. RECare will provide
funds to be distributed by local community action agencies to
help pay winter heating bills and to assist in the weatherization
of homes of low-income consumers. You may make a one-time
contribution or you may make a monthly pledge. Even a dollar
a month pledge will help others! You care, we care, RECare.
YES, I want to be part of members helping members
and contribute to RECare.
_____
I will make a one-time contribution to RECare.
My check is enclosed.
_____ I will contribute $_____ per month to RECare.
I understand this amount will be my monthly RECare pledge.
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY _____________________ STATE _______ ZIP _____________
ACCOUNT NUMBER ______________________________________
Please mail to:
RECare
Eastern Iowa REC
P.O. Box 3003
Wilton, IA 52778-3003
Page 4 - Current News - April 17, 2014
Brad Duggan, Van Meter, Inc. renewable energy project manager (LEFT), poses with Nate
Schrock (CENTER) and Hobart Nguyen who are ready to help Van Meter, Inc. customers
with their retail sales.
Scenes from REC Day
on the Hill 2014
Lone Tree substation nears completion
Sen. Tom Courtney, Burlington (CENTER), stopped to
discuss an issue with Eastern Iowa REC directors
Kathy Wunderlich (LEFT), Nancy Varner and Joel
Carstensen (RIGHT).
The newest Eastern Iowa REC substation is nearing completion. Located just off Highway
22, west of Lone Tree, this facility will replace the current Lone Tree substation seen on
the right. The new facility will provide for greater reliabilty and the larger facility will provide more clearance within the substation for added safety. The new Lone Tree substation
is expected to go online later this year.
Eastern Iowa REC Residential Rebate Program
Electric water heaters 50-79 gal.
(E factor .94+)
$300
$300
Electric water heaters 80+ gal.
(E factor .92+)
Integrated Heat Pump water heater
$500
Heat Pump water heater/add on
$300
Solar water heater
$350
Heat Plus Rate
$100
All rebates are
Air Quality/Heat Pumps/Air Conditioning
mutually
Whole-house Electronic air filter
$75
exclusive and
Radon Abatement system
$75 at the discretion
Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)/Air-to-Air heat exchanger
$125 of the Cooperative.
Ultra Violet Air Purifier
$50
®
Central air conditioner (min. SEER of 14.5 & 12.0 EER/Energy Star rated)$150 *One geothermal or
Central air conditioner (min. SEER of 16 & 13.0 EER/Energy Star® rated)
$200 air-air heat pump
rebate per
Window air conditioner (Energy Star® rated)
$25
residence.
*Air-to-Air heat pump (min. SEER of 13/min. HSPF 7.7/Energy Star® rated)$600
*Air-to-Air heat pump (Over 1.5 tons/Energy Star® rated, SEER 14.5, HSPF 8.2) $850
All rebates less
*Air-to-Air compressor replacement
$100
than
$100 will be
*Geothermal heat pump (new closed loop, 1-5 ton)
$1,650
credited to the
*Geothermal heat pump (new closed loop, over 5 ton)
$350/ton
member’s energy
*Heat pump replacement existing loop
$150/ton bill. Rebates more
*Geothermal heat pump compressor replacement
$100 than $100 will be
®
paid by check as
Appliance Rebates (Must be Energy Star rated)
Refrigerator
$25 long as the mem Clothes washer (w/electric water heater)
$35 ber’s account is
current.
Clothes washer (w/electric dryer)
$35
Clothes washer (w/electric water heater & electric dryer)
$70
Members must
Dishwasher (w/ electric water heater)
$25
apply for rebates
Freezer
$25 within six months of
Dehumidifier
$25 the purchase date
High Efficiency TV (Screen >40”, CEE TIER 4)
$40 (as shown on the
member’s invoice).
Energy Efficient Indoor Lighting (50% of purchase price)
Key Program Requirements:
Past eligibility, however, does not guar  Must be Energy Star® qualified
antee that equip
(except linear fluorescent T8/T5 fixtures)
ment
will meet crite Minimum 4 Watts per lamp or fixture
ria
for
current pro Minimum $1 purchase price per lamp or fixture
grams.
 Minimum $5 rebate request
 Maximum of $10 per screw-in lamp/$20 per fixture
All rebate forms
 Household limit $600 per home
are available
 Household limit is applied to a 5-year period
Outdoor Lighting
High Pressure Sodium--100+ Watt Fixture
Metal Halide--100+ Watt Fixture
CFL/26 Watts or more
LED 20-34 Watt Fixture
LED 35-49 Watt Fixture
LED 50-74 Watt Fixture
LED 75-124 Watt Fixture
LED 125 Watt Fixture or more
$10
$10
$15
$20
$30
$40
$50
$60
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, Wilton (CENTER), poses with
Eastern Iowa REC personnel during REC Day on the
Hill March 19. From the left are: Chris Dorris, lineman;
Al Kroeger, Wilton area supervisor; Mark Henning, line
foreman; Tim Iossi, SCADA supervisor; and Paul
Begley, lineman.
Sen. Chris Brase, Muscatine (CENTER), greets Eastern
Iowa REC division manager of operations Dennis
Anderson (LEFT), Eastern Iowa REC board president
Mike Shuger and Eastern Iowa REC board vice president Nancy Varner during REC Day on the Hill March
19.
online at:
www.easterniowa.com.
Eastern Iowa REC director Kathy Wunderlich and
Cooperative SCADA supervisor Tim Iossi met with
Rep. Mark Lofgren during REC Day on the Hill March
19.
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WANTED--Running/non running dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, etc., clean out your barn, cash
buyer, condition isn’t too important.
Phone Lone Tree 563-299-4570.
WANTED--Windshield to fit a
1952 4-door Cadillac Sedan. Phone
Burlington 319-750-8735.
FOR SALE--1995 Harley Ultra
Classic, Andrews cam, S&S carb,
programmable ignition, $6900; 2003
gooseneck trailer, 26’x8.5’, flat bed,
4’ beaver tail, 8’ ramps, $2900 or
trade for 7x16 or larger cargo trailer.
Phone Bruce, Moscow 319-480-3120
after 3:30 p.m.
FOR SALE--2004 Yamaha 4
wheeler, Raptor 660R, very good
condition, bought new, never in a
wreck or rode hard, 15 hours on hour
meter since new, $2400. Phone Blue
Grass 563-381-2546.
- ANIMALS/
ANIMAL RELATED –
FOR SALE--’03 Harley wide
glide, 19K miles, 100th anniversary,
aftermarket exhaust & windshield,
have service records since new,
$8450. Phone Atalissa 319-530-0535.
FREE TO GOOD HOMES-SNAP is seeking rural farm homes
for spayed & neutered cats free of
charge. Phone Gisela, Muscatine
563-263-8703.
FOR SALE--’86 red Corvette,
removable glass top, automatic,
$7000; ’98 Harley Davidson Dyna
glide, red, many extras, $6500. Phone
Muscatine 563-299-9603.
FOR SALE--Five 3-year-old
assorted hens for stewing or canning,
$1 ea., includes 1 rooster. Phone
Tipton 563-886-4382.
FOR SALE--’79 Camaro w/Ttop, to be refurbished, make offer.
Phone Tipton 563-886-4382.
FOR SALE--Bovan hens, brown
egg layers, 10 months old, cost effective way to replace or start new flock,
$6 ea., discounts for 80 or more.
Phone Muscatine 563-506-0343.
FOR SALE--3 Blue Slate Tom
turkeys, $30 each, 1 year old in June.
Phone Blue Grass 563-320-8515.
FOR SALE--Shetland Welsh
ponies, all ages & colors; Indian blue
peacocks; FREE farm cats looking
for good homes. Phone Long Grove
563-285-4185.
FOR SALE--Gentle reg. 6-yearold black 15.2 hand TW horse, good
trail horse, clips, loads, good for vet
& farrier, parks out to mount, $3000
negotiable, to good home only, I
raised this horse. Phone Nichols 563506-3585.
FOR SALE--Registered black
Angus yearling bulls, ready for
breeding, performance & ultrasound
information
available.
Phone
Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Jct.
319-461-6554.
FOR SALE--3 Reg. yearling
black Angus bulls out of Iron
Mountain Son; & one 2-year-old out
of Man Dan. Phone Brown’s Angus
Farm, Muscatine 563-263-0974
(home) or 563-275-8870 (cell).
FOR SALE--Yearling bulls, half
blood to pure breed Simmental; &
NEW Apache-Palco livestock equipment, corral panels, feeder wagons,
creep feeders, feed bunks, tubs,
chutes. Phone Atalissa 319-6313565.
FOR SALE--Sheep chair for
hoof trimming, $30; single hanging
feeders for lambing pens, $10; electric tail docker, $15; 6’ creep panels;
ear taggers. Phone Clinton 563-2434280.
- VEHICLES/BOATS/
MOTOR HOMES/ETC. WANTED--Cash paid for antique
Harley Davidson, Indian or other
American made motorcycles from
1900 through 1965, any condition,
dedicated collector will pick up anywhere. Phone 309-645-4623.
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FOR SALE--’04 Chevy Malibu
Classic, 4 cylinder, 120,000 miles,
well maintained, good gas mileage.
Phone DeWitt 563-579-4884.
FOR SALE--’13 Suburban LT
3/4-ton, 13,000 miles, red/black, 8
passenger, excellent tow vehicle; ’01
4-D Heritage, black, 1 owner,
137,000 miles, $7900. Phone Blue
Grass 563-381-4718.
FOR SALE--’89 Chevy S10
2WD, topper, V6, good tires, 15”
wheels, A/C, 120K miles, some rust,
runs good, $1500 firm. Phone
Lowden 563-941-5373.
FOR SALE--’09 GMC diesel
truck, crew cab, heavy duty, camper
ready, 28,000 miles, asking $42,000.
Phone Muscatine 563-357-3814.
FOR SALE--’01 250 Ford 3/4ton pickup 4x4, new tires/brakes/fuel
pump/battery/muffler, 5 spd. stick,
102K miles; hood, right & left fenders for ’01 J.D. Gator; ’01 Lund boat
Adventure, 50 h.p. Honda motor,
stick tiller, 65 h.p. trolling motor, 4
new batteries, new bilge pump, trickle charger, 2 depth finders,
Shorelander trailer, like brand new;
’04 SL Chevy truck, heavy half, full
size box, 56K actual miles, positraction rear end, gray color, fiberglass
cover, new tires/brakes/battery, rubber mat, 22 mpg/hwy, trailer package, clean truck, no rust. Phone Blue
Grass 563-265-9303.
FOR SALE--’06 Ford F250 4x4
super cab pickup, Lariat pkg., 6.0L
V8 diesel, bed liner, towing/camper
pkg., remote start, 59K miles,
$24,000; & ’06 Montana Mountaineer
29’ 5th wheel camper, model
298RLS, excellent cond., 2 slideouts,
free-standing dinette w/4 chairs,
hide-a-bed sofa, 2 reclining chairs,
rear picture window, $21,000. Phone
Muscatine 563-262-9040.
FOR SALE--’02 F250 crew w/
plow, 5.4 auto., ultramount, $8000;
’00 Skeeter bass boat, 150 Merc.,
everything like new, $7900 firm; ’06
tandem trailer, 24K lb., pintle, $6500.
Phone Iowa City 319-631-1447.
FOR SALE--1989 Arriva openbow 21.5’ boat, rebuilt 305 V8 w/10
hours, runs & drives great, asking $4800
obo. Phone Calamus 563-949-6957.
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FOR SALE--’89 Chevy Winnebago conversion van, runs & drives
well, Capt. seats & table in mid-section, rear bench seat converts to bed,
side windows privacy blinds, $1150
cash only. Phone Muscatine 563263-5180, leave message.
SOLD
FOR SALE--’10 FunFinder
XtraXT-275 toy hauler, 2 queen beds,
1 slideout, mint cond.; ’11 Ford F250
Super Duty XLT, 4WD, ext. cab, bed
liner, 9200 mi., excel. cond.; ’10
Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
Electric Glide, 2600 mi., mint. cond.
Phone Stockton 563-529-0206.
FOR SALE--’12 22’ Look car
hauler, dual axle, torque suspension,
2200 miles, ramped back, 2 side
doors, $5900; ’05 25’ Hornet camper,
1 slide, awning, low mileage, very
clean, $6000, Rochester area. Phone
319-430-2383.
FOR SALE--’95 Leisurecraft 25’
5th wheel camper, sleeps 6, $5400.
Phone Muscatine 563-263-7998.
FOR SALE--Trailer, 11’8”x4’8”,
home built, $180; truck tool box,
heavy duty, diamond plate aluminum, $175; 2 motorcycle saddle
bags, excellent condition, $20 each.
Phone Ed, Clinton 563-249-9110.
FOR SALE--Ranger 680C
Fisherman, 80 h.p. Mercury, 24-volt
trolling motor, 2 fish finders, new
Ranger cover, h.d. Ranger trailer,
stainless prop, on-board charger,
excellent cond., asking $10K. Phone
Muscatine 563-260-9623.
FOR SALE--Scull boat, 16’
wood strip w/fiberglass, built new in
2003, including Yacht Club trailer, 10
years old, very little use, $2000.
Phone Davenport 563-381-2792.
FOR SALE--’76 Evinrude 6 h.p.
outboard, starts & runs well, new
plugs, starter rope, water pump,
lower gear case oil, gas hose & 3 gal.
gas tank, $300. Phone Muscatine
563-299-6729.
FOR SALE--14’ flat bottom
boat, $150 obo. Phone DeWitt 563659-5534.
FOR SALE--14’ flat bottom w/
semi V-bow Polarkraft boat & trailer,
25 h.p. Evinrude short shaft w/electric
start, remote controls, new floor/carpet, motor needs water pump, $1450
obo. Phone Tipton 563-212-2466.
FOR SALE--Starcraft 14’ V-bottom boat & trailer, 6 h.p. Mercury
motor (needs work), 30 lb. thrust
MinnKota Endura trolling motor
(still in box), DuraStar marine battery (never used), $650 for all obo.
Phone Bennett 563-944-5879.
FOR SALE--390 Ford motor,
runs, doesn’t sound bad, $200 obo.
Phone Letts 563-299-0893.
- FARM/MACHINERY/
MOWERS –
WANTED--Snow blower for 912 Allis
Chalmers. Phone Nichols 319-430-0344.
WANTED--Used cattle & hog panels, any condition. Phone Muscatine
563-554-1397.
FOR SALE--J.D. 1209 mower
conditioner. Phone Kalona 319-4305257 after 4 p.m. or weekends.
WANTED--Good used wooden
hog shades; also want pasture to rent
for quiet set of cows. Phone Iowa
City 319-430-6569.
- HOME FURNISHINGS/
APPLIANCES –
WANTED--Metal T posts &
electric fence supplies. Phone Letts
563-506-3266.
FOR SALE--Alfalfa, small
square bales & large round bales, for
horses & cattle. Phone Muscatine
563-264-5108.
FOR SALE--Alfalfa, small bales.
Phone West Liberty 319-331-0032.
FOR SALE--Big round bales of
alfalfa, 1500 lb.; & big round bales of
grass hay, 1500 lb.; all net wrapped
& covered, McCausland area. Phone
563-357-6749.
FOR SALE--Round corn stalk
bales & small square hay bales.
Phone Grand Mound 563-357-8612.
FOR SALE--Small square bales
of mostly grass hay, 1st & 2nd crop,
no rain. Phone Tipton 563-886-2910.
FOR SALE--Round bales of
corn stalks, cheap; & field cultivator
sweeps, 7”, real cheap. Phone
Davenport 563-370-8823.
FOR SALE--500 gal. stainless
steel Agchem, complete w/sprayer
pump & boom; 50’ Kewanee 8”
auger w/truck hopper; 3 pt. hitch less
3rd link for 4430 J.D. tractor. Phone
Lone Tree 319-629-4286.
FOR SALE--Deutz-Allis 385
planter 4-38 no till, insecticide, dry
fertilizer, $3000. Phone Wheatland
563-374-1010.
FOR SALE--2007 Foton Farm
Pro cab tractor, 91 hours, Perkins 82
h.p., 4 cyl. turbo diesel, 310 Koyker
loader, Howse 8’ blade, 10’ mower,
$27,500/offer. Phone Blue Grass
563-940-0732.
FOR SALE--Natuzzi hunter
green leather sofa, chair & ottoman,
good condition, $300; 2 matching
La-Z-Boy cream/brown rocking
recliners, $80 each. Phone Muscatine
877-957-0957.
FOR SALE--Knock off of CrafO-Matic queen size vibrate mattress,
$1000, only slept on 4 times, w/
frame, head & foot board, $1300.
Phone Wapello 319-523-8139.
FOR SALE--Very nice dining
room table, 6 chairs & hutch; also 2
king size mattress sets, call for
details. Phone Burlington 319-9852185 or 319-759-4600.
FOR SALE--Gateleg table, dark
wood, 2 leaves, 70” max., $50. Phone
Wilton 563-732-3259.
FOR SALE--Solid oak oblong
62L claw foot table (drops to 40L
round w/o leaf) 42W, 29.5H, includes
6 chairs, asking $375 obo. Phone
Durant 319-350-5732.
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country humor items to the Current
News. When printed, the author
receives $25. The C-N editor serves
as the judge. Mail country humor
items to Eastern Iowa REC, P.O. Box
3003, Wilton, IA 52778.
FREE--Wooden reels and pallets,
various sizes, from the Cooperative's
Wilton office, first come -- first
served, make arrangements to pick
up between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Call the Warehouse at Eastern Iowa
REC, Wilton 1-800-728-1242.
WANTED--Old fishing lures,
reels & related items, will pay fair
price. Phone Muscatine 563-2641703, leave message.
FOR SALE--Farmall “M”; New
Idea 5’ pull-type rotary mower; 8’
Danser blade; 3 pt. bale mover; 220volt air compressor. Phone Tipton
563-889-0703.
WANTED--Old blue or green
canning jars, will pay $1 each, no
chips or cracks please but dirty ones
are fine. Phone Pam, Muscatine 563554-9580.
FOR SALE--10’ Glenco chisel
plow; & J.D. 7’ model 37 sickle
mower. Phone Hills 319-679-2481.
WANTED--Red raspberry starts
for the kids, I’d love to help you thin
your patch in exchange for some
starters this spring. Phone Blue Grass
563-343-4735.
FOR SALE--J.D. 7000 6-row
30” planter w/liquid fertilizer, insecticide, monitor, Yetter trash whippers, always shedded, low acres,
$7,500 obo. Phone New Liberty 563340-6557.
FOR SALE--1951 Ford 8N tractor, 2 new rear tires, battery, overdrive transmission & straight sheet
metal. Phone Stanwood 319-8991523, leave message.
FOR SALE--J.D. model A, needs
some work, ran 2 years ago, $1750
obo. Phone Atalissa 319-530-0535.
FOR SALE--J.D. garden tractor
model 115 w/42” mower deck &
auto. trans., dealer serviced since
new, excellent condition, $1200.
Phone Muscatine 563-299-4528.
FOR SALE--Craftsman riding
lawn tractor MDYS 4500, 21 h.p.
OHV Kohler eng., electric start,
automatic trans., w/42” mower deck,
very good condition, $650. Phone
Davenport 563-349-6808.
FOR SALE--Swisher zero turn
60” 25 h.p. riding mower, excellent
condition. Phone Mediapolis 319394-3949 or 515-202-1144.
WANTED--Small child’s wheelchair for handicapped little girl, fair
to good shape. Phone Columbus Jct.
319-461-1516.
WANTED--Old milk cans; & old
wooden fencing. Phone Conesville
319-325-5063.
WANTED--Used Stihl chainsaws,
need not be running or complete.
Phone West Branch 319-331-3531.
FOR SALE--Buffalo meat, all
cuts. Phone Winter Bison, Blue Grass
563-381-3671.
FOR SALE--Wooden wood duck
houses, $15 each or 2 for $25; 55 gal.
plastic barrels, $7 each; foot control
trolling motor, $150. Phone
Muscatine 563-299-7903.
FOR SALE--Metal horse tank,
$75; construction wheel barrow, $50;
incubator, round metal, $30. Phone
Muscatine 563-263-3825.
FFOR SALE--Liftmaster Chamberlin h.d. 1/2 h.p. garage door opener (motor unit only), new secondary
gear, $45; J.D. 110 lawn tractor, asking $650; 3 205/70/15 tires, $12.
Phone DeWitt 563-522-2425.
The Market Place
FOR SALE--Spirit XL175 motorized treadmill, new motor & rubber
deck, very good condition, $325; 2011
Nautilus E514 elliptical machine, like
new, used very little, $500. Phone
Muscatine 563-263-5330.
FOR SALE--Teakwood entertainment center, 7’x9’x30”, excellent
condition, $900; antique school desk,
$125; Weed Eater riding lawn
mower, 38”, rear grass bagger, $200.
Phone West Burlington 319-7598934.
FOR SALE--150 porcelain doll
molds, greenware & slip, $150; 2
pressure cookers, $25 ea. Phone
Muscatine 563-263-7998.
FOR SALE--200 plus used duck
decoys, all brands, $20/doz. Phone
Muscatine 563-299-6729.
FOR SALE--Itex pool, 4’4”
deep, uniframe & sand filter, $700
obo. Phone Moscow 563-299-5370.
FOR SALE--Fishing pole collection, reasonably priced. Phone
Muscatine 563-506-4097.
FOR SALE--Ducks Unlimited
prints by John Eberhardt, signed,
numbered, matted, framed: #1 Flight
Day – Mallards & Masons; & #2
November on Shimon Marsh, $90 ea.
or $150 both. Phone Wapello 319523-5032.
FOR SALE--Two 3/16”x4”
square tubing clothes line posts, very
heavy duty, will provide 14 gauge
wire, $120 obo. Phone Princeton
563-320-2193.
FOR SALE--Werner 32’ ext. ladder, model D1332-2, 250 lb. half
price of new, $250; 1-bottom plow
for garden tractor, Cat. 0, best offer.
Phone Bennett 563-529-9611.
FOR SALE--2 flights of wooden
steps, 6’-8’ high. Phone Davenport
563-370-8823.
NOTICE--Muscatine
Izaak
Walton trap range: open shoot on
Saturdays, trap league on Tuesday
nights. Phone Muscatine 563-2997903.
YEARLY HUGE GARAGE
SALE--April 23 & 24, 20056 T.
Ave., Conesville, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.,
household items, new kids & adults
clothes, Little Tykes outside items,
tools, appliances, riding mower,
baked goods, brown eggs & much
more.
ST. MARY’S SPRING DINNER--Sun., April 27, Noon-3 p.m.,
St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 701 E. Third
St., Wilton, family-style ham & turkey dinner & country store,
adults/$10, children 5-10/$5, 4 &
under/free, carryouts available.
- HOUSE/PROPERTY –
WANTED--14’ or wider mobile
home, reasonable, can move. Phone
Kalona 319-936-2535.
FOR RENT--6 acres of ground
south of Muscatine, sandy soil,
underground irrigation. Phone 319480-9699.
FOR SALE--1 tanned longhorn
hide, white w/reddish brown speckles, $400 obo; 3 longhorn skulls w/
horns, $200 each obo. Phone Letts
319-726-4157.
FOR RENT--Newly renovated
commercial building in Tipton,
44Wx50L, 2200 sq. ft., concrete
floor, new siding, 220V electrical,
new overhead 14’x14’ door, $400/
month obo. Phone Randy 563-2602006.
FOR SALE--Motorized scooter,
3 wheel, Sundancer by Pride
Mobility, good condition, $800.
Phone Wilton 563-732-3259.
FOR SALE--Clean single family
2 bdrm. home w/2-car garage in
Burlington, $69,900. If interested
phone 319-750-4020.
FOR SALE--18’ Lund, 40 h.p.
elec. start plus all accessories, $3100;
100 lb. propane tank, $70; h.d. 220
air compressor on 4-wheel cart,
$400; 2 new all-purpose canopies,
10x20, $75 ea.; new 2000 lb. super
wench, elec., $44. Phone Davenport
563-340-3564.
FOR SALE--3 bdrm. ranch style
house w/large oversized 2-car garage,
ready to move into, Open House,
April 27, 1-4 p.m., 208 Middle St.,
Mediapolis. Phone 319-523-5016 or
319-523-3401, leave message.
FOR SALE--Antique tomato
planter; steel tractor wheels, sawmill
blade w/plow; truck bed trailer; concrete bird bath. Phone Princeton 563349-2092.
FOR SALE--J.D. 90 skid loader,
$2700; 580 Industrial Case diesel
tractor w/loader, 3 pt., live PTO &
P/S, $6700; boat & trailer, 19.5’
Larson tri-hull open bow, 115 h.p.
Johnson outboard w/power tilt,
$1500; above-ground pool, 24’
round, $150. Phone Muscatine 563554-3384 or 563-299-8812.
FOR SALE--DeWalt commercial
radial arm saw, 14 h.p., 16” blade,
3PH, $950; 17”x30” Cincinnati
Hydra-shift lathe, 3PH, $1950. Phone
Mediapolis 319-985-2598.
FOR SALE--8 assorted sizes of
baseboard wall-mount electric heaters, $15 each or all for $100. Phone
Tipton 563-886-4382.
FOR SALE--H.D. 2-stage air
compressor, 60 gal. steel horizontal
tank, cast-iron compressor w/castiron fly wheel, 2 V belts, cast-iron
motor, 5 h.p. 120-220 V single phase,
set at 185 lbs. PSI, many new parts,
only $995. Phone Dean, Iowa City
319-351-5910.
FOR SALE--1.5” well piping, 20’
sections, $10 ea.; & outhouse, 3’x3’x7’,
great for storing garden tools. Phone
Blue Grass 563-320-8515.
Jerry’s Painting--Specializing in
brush painting houses & barns, inside &
out, free estimates, 20 years’ experience.
Phone West Branch 319-643-2425.
Marshall Handyman Services--
Can do almost anything; also looking
for old appliances. Phone Letts
641-224-2175.
Handyman--A handyman for all
your odd jobs, Muscatine & surrounding area. Phone Daniel 563-447-0291.
Keil’s Maintenance--Roofing,
siding, all exterior repairs, bath/
kitchen remodel, plumbing, water
heaters, sewer & water, back hoe
available any job. Phone Iowa City
319-339-1027.
Tammi’s House Cleaning-Muscatine area. Phone 563-506-3151.
Bison Ridge Kennels--Boarding
& grooming. Phone Blue Grass 563381-3671.
Starlite Academy--Dog training
by certified trainer, 20 years’ experience, our K-9 country club is your
dog’s home away from home for 1
day or many, experienced groomer
on site. Phone Bennett 563-893-2460
or www.starliteacademy.net.
Ridgeline Pet Grooming--A
small in-home pet grooming business
providing full grooming service & a
wash-your-own pet service, located 1
mile from Donahue, hours by
appointment. Phone 563-843-2188.
Bull Prices High?--Looking for
custom A.I. services, heifer & cow
synchronization. Phone Iowa City
319-430-0540.
Homestead Baskets & Chair
Caning--Chair caning, Kalona, IA,
pressed cane & hole to hole, free pick
up & delivery in local area. Phone
319-653-1689.
Caning--Specializing in chair
caning, furniture repairs & custom
made furniture. Phone Donahue 563843-2644.
Green Star Spray Foam--Going
green has never been easier, spray
foam insulation, open & closed cell,
free quotes. Phone 563-374-1700.
FOR SALE--House, 4 rooms &
2 sheds, electric, water & septic, on
Cedar River. Phone Walcott 563260-9987 or 563-210-8976.
Piano Lessons--Tipton area
teacher w/18 years’ experience, looking for new or transfer students, ages
6-96, in-home studio. Phone Amy
563-889-3538.
FOR SALE--Convenience store in
eastern Iowa on Hwy. 30, 2072 sq. ft.
store, 3 underground fuel tanks,
$1.9M annual sales, asking $270,000.
Phone 563-340-6431.
Mount & Balance Tires--Motorcycles, ATVs, lawn mowers. Phone
Steve, Muscatine 563-299-0490.
- SERVICES –
WANTED--Old junk farm
machinery & cars, we also accept
fence wiring. Phone CB&J Iron, Lee
@ 319-936-2703 or Chester Smith @
319-936-2460.
WANTED--Scrap iron of all
kinds, will pay for: iron, vehicles,
tractors, will take: wire, tin, appliances. Phone Wilton 563-260-3355.
Iowa Maintenance--Painting,
repair work, new construction &
more. Phone Iowa City 319-6311937.
Gerhardt Construction &
Remodeling--Licensed & insured
general contractor & electrician, providing professional results for all of
your commercial & residential needs,
call for a free estimate. Phone 563210-5711.
In & Out Handyman, LLC-Home repairs & improvements.
Phone Tom, Tipton 563-260-0752.
Frank Hahn’s AOK Sanitation-Septic tank cleaning, time of transfer
inspection, septic system installations,
licensed, insured, state certified.
Phone Frank or Kevin Hahn 563-2992228, 563-299-2459, 563-724-3458.
WOW--Save lots of $$$ on furniture, including Amish & outdoor;
window treatments; luxury bedding
& mattresses; also every kind of
flooring & much much more; incredibly low prices on exactly what you
are looking for; I beat anybody’s
price no matter what kind of “sale”
they are having; delivering quality &
service and low prices to very satisfied customers for over 39 years. You
do the shopping & I’ll save you the
money. Phone Wilton 563-732-3398.
Muscatine-paranormal.com--Is
your home or business haunted? Call
319-728-2390 or email mprsjmills@
yahoo.com, will travel, no fees.
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Kitchen
Kuisine
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
1 bunch thin asparagus
spears, trimmed
3 T. olive oil
1 1/2 T. grated Parmesan
cheese (optional)
1 T. lemon juice (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
(optional)
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground black
pepper
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the asparagus
into a mixing bowl and drizzle with the olive oil.
Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the
preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes
depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice
just before serving.
RHUBARB STRAWBERRY CRUNCH
1 C. white sugar
3 T. all-purpose flour
3 C. sliced fresh
strawberries
3 C. diced rhubarb
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. packed brown sugar
1 C. butter
1 C. rolled oats
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix white
sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, strawberries and rhubarb. Place
the mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups
flour, brown sugar, butter and oats until crumbly. You may
want to use a pastry blender for this. Crumble on top of
the rhubarb and strawberry mixture. Bake 45 minutes in
the preheated oven, or until crisp and lightly browned.
Recipes courtesy of allrecipes.com
Country Humor
Some jobs need more
explanation than others
By Terri Becker
I was talking with our
11-year-old twin grandsons
recently about my mother.
There were not fortunate to
get to know her since she
passed away when they were
16 months old.
I was telling them what a
great, loving, hard working
person she was.
I began to list all the jobs
she had which included milking cows and working on the
farm, working in a cafeteria,
working at a newspaper office,
delivering mail and that she
"sold" Avon. 16027004
It immediately became evident that they were not listen-
ing or didn't know what Avon
was because right away one of
them asked in disbelief, "You
mean she "sold" drugs?"
My sister and I looked at
each other in disbelief and
proceeded to explain to them
what Avon was.
I'm sure our mother was
laughing along with us when I
made the explanation.
*****
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Practical pointers to
prepare for National
Electrical Safety Month
Work continues to strengthen system
Line personnel from the Wilton service center worked last month to replace a section of
line along 180th St. north of Muscatine. This work is part of Eastern Iowa REC's Federal
Emergency Management Agency mitigation project which involves replacing sections of
line in an effort to help limit future outages due to severe storms. The Cooperative also
has contract line crews working throughout the service area on aspects of this project.
A standby generator can be
a powerful tool if used safely
One of the great things
about the modern American
electric grid is that power
almost always flows when we
need it. Given our dependence
on electricity, it's understandable why portable generators
are popular when the power
goes out and stays out for a
while.
But generators can cause
more harm than good if not
used properly. Next month is
Electrical Safety Month and to
recognize this please take time
to review a few safety tips to
protect yourself and Cooperative linemen who are working to restore your power.
First, never, ever plug a
portable generator directly
into one of your home's outlets--unless you have had a
licensed electrician install a
Portable generators are
helpful during an extended
power outage, but they can
be extremely dangerous if
not used properly.
Source: SafeElectricity.org
"transfer switch" in your
home. If you don't have a
transfer switch, power provided by the generator can "backfeed" along power lines, which
can electrocute a lineman
working on those lines.
In addition, portable generators create carbon monoxide,
the odorless, colorless gas that
can quickly become deadly if
the generator isn't exhausted
outside.
Attached garages with an
open door don't count--the
carbon monoxide can still seep
indoors and poison inhabitants. Generators must go outside in a dry area, which might
mean you'll need to rig a canopy to protect it from precipitation at a safe distance from
your home's windows, doors,
and vents.
How far is a safe distance?
Even 15 feet can be too close.
Other things to keep in
mind: Plug appliances directly
into the generator using
heavy-duty, outdoor-rated
extension cords, but don't
overload it. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for maximum load. Shut off the generator before refueling, or a fire
could start--and it's a good
idea to have a fully charged
fire extinguisher nearby, just
in case.
Safety is a top priority at
Cooperative bylaws are available
In compliance with Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, copies of the bylaws of
Eastern Iowa REC are available to anyone interested,
either members of the
Cooperative or the general
public, at the reception count-
Page 8 - Current News - April 17, 2014
er of the headquarters office at
Wilton, Iowa, and at the
Cooperative's service centers
at Wapello, DeWitt, and Lone
Tree, Iowa. If you wish a
copy of the Cooperative's
bylaws, please ask at any
Cooperative office.
May is National Electrical
Safety Month, and Eastern
Iowa REC is joining with the
Electrical Safety Foundation
International to raise awareness
about potential home electrical
hazards and the importance of
electrical safety. This year’s
campaign, “Back to the
Basics,” challenges consumers
to make home electrical safety
assessments a priority.
According to the Consumer
Electronics Association, the
average home today has a
minimum of three televisions,
two DVD players, at least one
digital camera, one desktop
computer, and two cell phones.
“Modern homes run on
electricity, but if you don’t
properly maintain your electrical products they can create
hazards,” warns Dennis
Anderson, Cooperative division manager of operations.
“The good news is that eliminating electrical hazards from
your home doesn’t have to be
difficult or expensive.”
Many homes and their electrical systems were built
before most modern-day home
electronics and appliances
were even invented. Today’s
increased demand for energy
can overburden an older
home’s electrical system.
The Cooperative offers the
following tips to help identify
and eliminate electrical hazards: 100409200
• Make sure entertainment
centers and computer equipment have plenty of space
around them for ventilation.
• Use extension cords as a
temporary solution, and never
as a permanent power supply.
• Do not place extension cords
in high traffic areas, under
carpets, or across walkways,
where they pose a potential
tripping hazard.
• Use a surge protector to protect your electronic equipment
from damage caused by voltage changes.
• Heavy reliance on power
strips is an indication that you
have too few outlets to address
your needs. Have additional
outlets installed by a qualified,
licensed electrician.
• Keep liquids, including
drinks, away from electrical
items such as televisions and
computers.
Electrical Safety Foundation International sponsors
National Electrical Safety
Month each May to increase
public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at
home, work, school, and play.
For more information about
ESFI and electrical safety,
visit www.esfi.org.
Eastern Iowa REC, for our
employees and consumer-members alike. Contact us
at 1-800-728-1242 if you'd
like to learn more about how
to properly install and use a
portable generator.
For more tips on how to
stay safe during a power outage, visit safetyathome.com.
Keep this article in your home's emergency kit or with your generator.