HIGHLINE notes January 2015 Beat the winter blues www.kwh.com January 2015 Highline Notes 1 editorial WISHING YOU A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR by Scott Handy, President/CEO years ago we were faced with multiple large wholesale rate increases. The primary driver for the 2015 wholesale rate increase is the completion of the largest transmission line project in North Dakota in over 30 years. This Minnkota transmission line is 260 miles long, operates at 345,000 volts, and had a total cost of $353 million. It went into operation this past fall and is now officially part of our wholesale rate base. The line is needed to serve the growing energy needs of the Minnkota system and to provide a pathway to market more excess energy to the east. 2015 is underway and like all previous years, this one brings a mix of challenge and opportunity. A couple of months from now you’ll receive CCEC’s annual report for 2014, and we believe you’ll be pleased with your cooperative’s performance. Please watch for the report and make plans to join us for the annual meeting on April 21, 2015 in Fargo. On the challenge side of the ledger for this year is a five percent wholesale power rate increase from our power supplier, Minnkota Power Cooperative, scheduled to go into effect on April 1. This is the first general rate increase for Minnkota in several years, but we are very much aware that prior to a few Wholesale power makes up about 72% of our total costs at CCEC, so you might expect a 5% wholesale rate increase to translate to about a 3.6% retail rate increase. However, let’s take a look at the opportunity column of the ledger. I want to tell you how we have put plans in place to reduce the impact of this increase for those of us who pay a monthly electric bill. The strong financial performance of your cooperative over the past several years has allowed the board of directors to establish a revenue deferral plan. This plan enables us to build a fund that can be drawn on in future years to help offset increased expenses such as a wholesale rate increase. By using a portion of the revenue deferral plan balance in 2015, the actual impact to retail rates will likely be more along the lines of 1.5% for the year. This will still leave significant funds in the revenue deferral plan to be applied to future years as well. For example, there may be a smaller wholesale rate increase in 2016 which these funds could also help offset. Looking beyond 2016, Minnkota is projecting a period of stable wholesale power rates for several years. That’s good news. While no one wants their electric bills to be any higher than they need to be, we must also recognize the value that electricity brings in relation to its cost. We rely on affordable, reliable power in this part of the world not just for the convenience but also to survive our cold winters. We hope you’ll agree that we are meeting our mission of serving our members’ energy needs with reliable electric service, while delivering the values of cooperative membership in an ever changing world. Energy and energy policy are in the news a lot, especially in our part of the world. We look forward to meeting your energy needs in 2015 and appreciate your support. Thanks to the more than 1,800 CCEC members who submitted comments to the EPA on its proposed carbon regulations for power plants – your voice will make a difference! Please take the time to read the notice on the back of this issue. 2 Highline Notes January 2015 www.kwh.com l One Source of Our Coal Power Sustains Damage contents features 4 GET DIRTY TO BE CLEAN 6 SAVINGS THAT WON’T QUIT 7 TRAVEL SAFE THIS WINTER 8 STAY ACTIVE THIS WINTER 10 OPERATION ROUND UP The recent mechanical failure and fire at the Coyote Station on December 4 shouldn’t have a significant impact on winter load control projections for the Minnkota Power Cooperative/ Northern Municipal Power Agency (NMPA) Joint System. Minnkota is the wholesale energy supplier for Cass County Electric Cooperative. Minnkota doesn’t anticipate a significant change in its original load control projection of about 250 hours this winter season. However, the Joint System will have to make additional purchases in the energy market to make up for reduced Coyote generation. 8 in ever y issue 2 13 editorial photo of the month 12 recipes 14 ad pages S MA RT WAYS T O PAY AutoPay Sign up on www.kWh.com. 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Highline Notes Volume 73, Number 1 Writer Peter Koepp, [email protected] Designer Jocelyn Hovland, [email protected] Printer Forum Communications Printing 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. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Highline Notes, 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104. © Copyright Cass County Electric Cooperative 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. One time online payment option. COMING SOON! COMING SOON! 24/7 Payment submission. In addition to all of the above, traditional bill payment options are still available. www.kwh.com 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 Information about the cooperative, articles of incorporation, bylaws and more can be found at www.kWh.com. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. January 2015 Highline Notes 3 Get Dirty to be Clean Over the last few decades or so, there has been much discussion about renewable energy. As the general public grows more aware and educated about the science behind the consumption of natural resources, and as political and economic landscapes shift, a growing amount of attention is turning toward the limited availability of our most valued materials and the impact their use has on the environment. Today, renewable energy is a buzz-phrase. It immediately brings to mind a number of energy generation methods that continue to grow and improve. Wind power, solar power, and hydropower are some that quickly come to mind. However, another method takes place right in Cass County Electric Cooperative’s backyard. In an effort to take advantage of as many clean energy sources as possible, local officials have turned to the dirtiest place in town: the heart of the Fargo Landfill. Biomass, which refers to any biological material that is composed of living, or recently living, organisms, is a source of energy that is plentiful at the landfill. The most obvious example of biomass energy is wood used for burning, but biomass can exist in any number of forms and if it can’t be directly burned for energy, it can often times be converted into biofuel. Terry Ludlum, Director of Fargo’s Solid Waste Department, explains how this process begins. “As landfill areas close and are covered up, the material enters an anaerobic state, which results in the production of gases and odors that we have to deal with.” The natural decay process of solid waste results in the release of gases caused by chemical reactions sparked by microbial activity. When waste enters anaerobic conditions, meaning it’s no longer exposed to oxygen, the released landfill gas (LFG) becomes comprised of roughly 60% methane, 4 Highline Notes January 2015 36% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of oxygen and other gases. The high energy potential of methane is what makes LFG a viable biofuel, but only if there’s an effective way to utilize it. To collect the gas, extraction wells are drilled into the heart of the landfill. The wells, made of perforated PVC piping, draw gas from the waste using negative pressure generated by a compressor. Ludlum says the City of Fargo initially considered using a passive flare system to simply burn off the captured gas, preventing it from being released directly into the atmosphere, but the system was not effective. That’s when Cargill Inc., neighbors to the landfill, recognized the untapped energy potential of LFG. Cargill approached the City of Fargo about using the captured biofuel as a natural gas alternative to power their facility. Ludlum describes the partnership as a winwin situation. “It was good that they stepped up. Since we were capturing LFG anyway, it could be put to good use instead of just going to waste.” Aside from putting waste to good use, the partnership also cut back Cargill’s energy costs and created a new revenue stream for the City. But the energy potential didn’t end there. By 2007, the landfill’s waste volume had grown such that LFG was once again being collected in excess, and the City of Fargo began considering additional ways to utilize the material. With help from a $2.2 million Clean Renewable Energy Bond, the City was able to install an LFG electric generator and further increase the amount of collection wells at the site. “They’ve got the natural gas generator retrofitted to have methane be the fuel instead. It’s connected directly to our distribution system there,” explains Cass County Electric www.kwh.com Cooperative Manager of Technical Services, Troy Knutson. “It’s always online; it’s constantly producing unless it goes down for maintenance.” To go along with the electric generator, the City of Fargo also installed a 10kW wind turbine and 5kW solar panels with money from the Clean Renewable Energy Bond. The LFG utilization effort has not slowed down either, as Ludlum says an initial total of 11 collection wells has since grown to 62. And continued advances are still being made. “We’re trying to be progressive; we’re doing absolutely anything and everything that we possibly can as far as renewable energy goes,” says Ludlum. “Currently we’re studying the capture of additional LFG to be compressed and used in our vehicle fleet, which is becoming a popular option for larger vehicle fleets on the west coast.” The biomass energy project at the Fargo Landfill is currently the only such project in North Dakota, but the method’s popularity continues to grow across the country. It is part of a whole system of renewable generation methods that, for the time being, work best to supplement the most tried and true sources of reliable electricity, such as coal. “[Biomass] cuts into the load a little bit in that area, but in the overall scheme of things, it’s a pretty small chunk,” notes Knutson. “But if you’re already on a landfill and you’re capturing it, it’s a pretty easily available source.” Renewable energy will remain a hot topic amongst utility companies, politicians, and environmental groups alike for years to come. Advances in technology continue to offer better advanced energy solutions, and if history is any indicator, renewables will continue to play a large role in CCEC’s diverse and reliable energy mix for the foreseeable future. The Amazing Cycle of RENEWABLE ENERGY The partnership between CCEC and the City of Fargo will produce renewable energy to enhance the region’s power supply. Methane gas collected by the city will be used to generate renewable energy for members of Minnkota Power Cooperative and Cass County Electric Cooperative. YOUR HOME produces MPC & CCEC GARBAGE deliver electricity that goes to LANDFILL GENERATOR produces electricity CITY OF FARGO burns methane produces methane www.kwh.com January 2015 Highline Notes 5 SAVINGS that won’t QUIT There isn’t a person in the world who doesn’t enjoy saving a few bucks every once in a while. At Cass County Electric Cooperative, we offer our members ways to save money through offpeak installation incentives and rate-reduction programs. Many people take advantage of these offers and see the savings pile up. One young couple in particular learned about the rebate program when they needed it most and took the savings to the max, literally. This past August, Samuel and Michelle Bartholomay received the largest electric bill credit issued since new off-peak installation rebate offers went into effect in May. By meeting requirements for every aspect of the rebate program, the Bartholomays earned a total of $1150, taking advantage of all credits available to them. “Anything and everything that you can possibly put on off-peak, they’ve done,” says CCEC Energy Management Specialist, Bob Miller. Of course, the Bartholomays didn’t originally set out to check off the entire list of rebates available when buying their first home, but sometimes, that’s just how things work out. In the Bartholomays’ case, their hefty rebate collection served as a bright spot in an unfortunate situation. Sam recalls a chat with his home’s previous owner, who had decided to move into town. “They didn’t know what they were going to do with the farm here, so that kind of opened up the can of worms.” After deciding to buy the old home, the newly married couple was excited to move in and begin making it their own. The quaint, cozy house near Alice, N.D., stands ready to host new milestones and warm memories. Though Sam and Michelle’s earliest 6 Highline Notes January 2015 experiences with the home were anything but warm, as the harsh North Dakota winter had other plans, and disaster soon struck. During the time between tenants, the home’s fuel barrel ran dry. The heat shut off, and the entire house froze up, causing major damage. Faced with a huge amount of time, effort, and money required to make their new home livable, the young couple was in the market for a break. “When we had a catastrophic event like that take place, that’s when I did a little checking for a few rebates here and there,” Sam says. Knowing the extent of the repairs required for the home, Sam recalled a coworker mentioning rebates available for newly constructed homes and started doing some digging. With guidance from Miller and CCEC’s Energy Management department, the Bartholomays decided to upgrade the home’s whole heating system. The overhaul allowed them to take advantage of the entire rebate program, but they also jumped on another long-term bonus by installing one of the most efficient and economical heating systems available. “This system features a modulating plenum heater, coupled with an airsource heat pump backed up by propane,” Miller explains. “It works great because it modulates heat as needed. This improves efficiency by allowing the heat pump to run to lower temperatures which also improves comfort from the entire system as temperatures start to drop. In terms of operating costs, this system is a great choice, especially for members in rural areas.” Coupled with a 105 gallon Marathon water heater, the Bartholomays’ entire heating system upgrade will provide lasting savings through its top-of-the-line efficiency, and it qualified them for all available off-peak bill credits. Based on the size of their newly installed plenum heater and heat pump, the Bartholomays were www.kwh.com granted a $600 rebate. For replacing the home’s existing off-peak system, the couple received a $250 credit to go along with a $300 credit for putting their new heat pump and water heater on off-peak. And they say the total credit has certainly helped them out with their first few electric bills. “Every single time, it’s said ‘credit – do not pay’ and it makes me smile,” says Michelle with a laugh. As of December, Cass County Electric Cooperative members have saved over $34,000 through off-peak installation incentives since May of 2014. For the Bartholomays, the rebates and efficiency upgrades are a way to help with their investment into their new home over the long term. “We had to go in deeper than we’d initially thought. It was just kind of a fluke thing that all of [the rebates] that we got actually piled up,” Sam says. The rebate program offered through CCEC benefits members through financial savings, but it’s also aimed at reducing energy use in general, keeping prices low for everyone. The rebates are available to homeowners looking to get in on the off-peak program, whether they’re building a new home or replacing an old system. We encourage you to learn more by visiting our website or calling our Energy Management department at 1-800-248-3292. Travel Safe This Winter If you plan on getting out and about this winter, be safe! Be sure to take care of your vehicle, especially before traveling long distances or through particularly desolate areas. The North Dakota Department of Transportation urges winter drivers to double check a number of essential safety aspects of the vehicle before getting on slick roads: • Batteries – your car battery has to work much harder in frigid conditions. Make sure yours is in good shape so your car starts when you need it to. • Tires – make sure your tires are properly inflated and have adequate tread for snowy conditions. • Brakes – know how to use your brakes during winter weather. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges drivers to stay calm in the event of a skid. Ease your foot off the gas while carefully steering in the direction you want the front of your vehicle to go. Stay off both pedals until you regain control. • Exhaust – ensure your exhaust system has no leaks. This can be a life saver if you become stranded or stuck in snow. • Wiper blades and fluid – put on a fresh set of wiper blades if yours are in rough shape. It’s always better to check them ahead of time rather than find out they don’t work when you need them! It’s a good idea to store a few important winter items in your car, both basic items for everyday winter driving, and survival kit items if you’ll be traveling long distances. Basic items you should have in the car all season include: • Snow shovel and ice scraper • Abrasive material like sand or kitty litter in case you get stuck in snow • Jumper cables • Flashlight Your winter weather survival kit should include: • Blankets or even a sleeping bag, along with extra warm clothing to bundle up in • Flares or reflective markers to attract attention in low visibility situations • Non-perishable food • Water or a container to be used for melting snow • A cellphone charger • Any necessary medications that you might need during an extended period of time If you do end up stranded, NDDOT provides a few tips to help you stay safe until help arrives: • Stay with your vehicle. If you know you’ll be staying for a while, move www.kwh.com your survival kit inside with you right away and bundle up before you ever start feeling cold. Place your flares or reflective markers out quickly so help can spot you easier. • Make absolutely sure your exhaust pipe is cleared of snow before you ever leave the vehicle running. If you must, run your engine sparingly- about 15 minutes every hour to keep warm. However, if it’s extremely cold, consider whether your vehicle will keep starting back up. If you have doubts, simply leave it running. • Don’t fall asleep with the engine running; try as hard as possible to stay awake. The easiest way to stay safe while driving in the winter is simple: if the weather is bad, do not drive. If you have to drive, be patient and go slow. Never use cruise control on wet or icy roads. Most accidents in the winter are caused by driving too fast for the conditions. Make sure your lights are on if visibility is low, and if it becomes too hard to see, safely stop and wait for conditions to improve. From everyone at Cass County Electric Cooperative, we hope you had a wonderful and happy holiday season and wish you safe travels during the winter months! January 2015 Highline Notes 7 WHAT GOOD IS THE WARMTH OF SUMMER WITHOUT THE COLD OF WINTER TO GIVE IT SWEETNESS? -STEINBECK STAY ACTIVE THIS WINTER We all know the winters in North Dakota can be daunting. Sometimes the bitter cold seems to last for a better part of the year! It can be tempting to curl up inside and hibernate the season away, but low temps don’t have to bring low spirits. Staying active through the cold is a great way to beat the winter blues and enjoy the unique land and climate of our state. Here are a few winter activities on the Cass County Electric Cooperative service territory that you can get involved in: ICE FISHING Know someone with a portable fishing shelter or just want to get some fishing action on a mild winter day? There are a number of prime ice fishing locations scattered throughout our territory! Be sure to buy a valid fishing license before heading out, take time to educate yourself on North Dakota’s fishing regulations, and most importantly, be safe! 8 Highline Notes January 2015 There is no such thing as ice that is 100% safe, but pay attention to weather and ice conditions before stepping foot on the water. The North Dakota Fish & Game Department suggests at least four inches of ice as a safe amount for venturing on foot, at least six inches for snowmobiles and ATVs, and at least 10 inches for small cars and pickups, though they caution against driving on the ice whenever possible. • Youth Ice Fishing Derby – Woodhaven Pond, Fargo – February 28 • Casselton Reservoir, Casselton • Brewer Lake, SW of Erie • Clausen Springs, W of Kathryn • Clauson Lake, SW of Nome • Lake Ashtabula, N of Valley City • St. Mary’s Lake, SW of Valley City • Moon Lake, SW of Valley City • Hobart Lakes, W of Valley City • Sanborn Lake, E of Sanborn • Eckelson Lakes, W of Sanborn Never go onto the ice alone, and bring safety equipment such as life jackets, safety spikes, rope, and shoe spikes along every time. Take a cell phone, let others know where you’re going, and keep a dry set of clothing available, just in case. • Kee Lake, SW of Sanborn ICE FISHING EVENTS AND LOCATIONS Here’s a list of a few ideas for fishing spots in the CCEC service territory that you can scout out for ice fishing conditions: www.kwh.com SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING Skiing and snowshoeing are both great options to get out and get some exercise in the winter months, and they’re also perfect ways to explore the landscape and scenery. Fort Ransom State Park contains over 12 miles of multi-purpose trails including interpretive trails which offer visitors information about the geology and history of the area. As an added winter bonus, the park also features a warming house! Skiers should check ahead of time to ensure snow conditions are suitable for the trails to be open. as Oakes, and runs west into Jamestown. Totaling 285 miles, this trail is the longest one that cuts through CCEC territory. Sheyenne River State Forest, located north of Lisbon, also features skiing and snowshoeing trails through the scenic forest. Parts of the North Country National Scenic Trail run through both Fort Ransom State Park and Sheyenne River State Forest. When completed, this incredible trail will link seven states and travel 4,600 miles! WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO? There are also groomed ski trails at Lake Astabula’s Eggert Landing and Mel Rieman Recreational Area. There’s a skating rink in almost every town! Get on the ice and enjoy this classic winter activity suitable for all ages and skill levels. The Family Winter-ific Day at Edgewood Golf Course in Fargo on January 31 will feature Clydesdale sleigh rides, sledding, and ski rentals. The Cross Country Ski Race takes place in the morning and features races for both kids and adults. Winter Days in West Fargo runs January 16-22 and features activities like the Silver Snowflake Search, Senior Luncheon, HockeyFest, Chili Cookoff and Salsa Contest. Consult the North Dakota tourism guide at ndtourism.com for more seasonal activities throughout the state. The Fargo and West Fargo Park Districts keep updated calendars of events throughout the season as well! SNOWMOBILING North Dakota has over 2,800 miles of snowmobile trails which are groomed and maintained by members of Snowmobile North Dakota, and plenty of these trails run through CCEC territory. Snowmobile North Dakota and the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department encourage participation in a snowmobile safety education program prior to hitting the trails. Details about safety courses and trail conditions can be found at snowmobilend.org. Running through the northern-most section of CCEC territory, the Cattail Snowmobile Trail extends as far south as Page and as far north as Finley. Total trail covers a distance of 104 miles. The 196 mile East Central Valley Trail covers an area from Arthur to Walcott, skirting the outer edges of Fargo and stretching west of Casselton. The SnowJam trail ride event consists of a full day of riding East Central Valley trails along with events for the whole family. It is currently scheduled for February 21 in Mapleton. At the western edge of CCEC territory runs the Sheyenne Valley Trail. It runs between Valley City and Englevale, extends as far south www.kwh.com January 2015 Highline Notes 99 4TH QUARTER OPERATION ROUND UP People doing together what can’t be done individually. Operation Round Up has a new director starting January, 2015. Linda Sailer of West Fargo will be the new director from the At Large district on the 14-member board. We thank outgoing director, Jane Ellison, for her work on the board. Operation Round Up is a program facilitated by Cass County Electric Cooperative and funded by participating members. Members participating in this program round up their electric bills to the next whole dollar to contribute a small amount that makes a big difference to various community organizations. 77% of our members participate in the program and contribute an average of just $0.49 per month. This adds up to $5.88 per year. Individually, there isn’t much you can get for just under six bucks, but all together, members’ contributions allow Operation Round Up to help several local organizations who, in turn, strive to help hundreds throughout our community. One such organization received ORU’s Spotlight Donation for December. Youthworks is a non-profit agency that has been helping teens, parents, and young adults under the age of 22 in North Dakota since 1986. The list of people that Youthworks strives to help is large. Runaway, homeless, and street youth; juvenile offenders; youth failing in school; youth suspended or expelled from school; youth arrested and unable to immediately return home; youth needing emergency care; youth needing peer support or cross-age mentoring; youth with anger issues; young parents; and pregnant moms, all under the age of 22, are some of the people that Youthworks reaches out to. They do it all in both the Bismarck-Mandan and Fargo-Moorhead areas. DECEMBER 2014 MEETING: APPLICATIONS REVIEWED: Organization 11 Individual 4 Emergency 1 APPLICATIONS APPROVED: Organization 10 Individual 3 Emergency 1 $38,776 $5,150 $400 APPLICATIONS DENIED: 2 They offer a number of support programs APPLICATIONS TABLED :0 like family counseling during the day and in the evening at the convenience of parents. Youthworks staff actively engages street youth in the Fargo-Moorhead communities by providing supplies and basic need items through their Street Outreach program. Their newest community event, “We’ve Got You Covered,” ensures that disadvantaged youth get back-to-school clothing at no cost. 2014 YEAR SUMMARY: Per Member’s average contribution $3.88 Average member participation 77.9% Total income $108,655 (Income includes contributions, interest earned, and donations/memorials) Youthworks stands as an alternative to the formal human service system, providing help on a voluntary basis. Most of the service they provide is free or is based on a family’s ability to pay. The money awarded to them this year from Operation Round Up was used to purchase a washer and dryer to give troubled youth who lack means or ability the comfort of washed and warm clothing. 10 Highline Notes January 2015www.kwh.com Total applications approved 456 To enroll, withdraw, or request additional information on the Operation Round Up Program, please contact our member accounts team at 701-356-4400 or 800-2483292. 2014 RECIPIENTS Abuse Resource Network Abused Persons Outreach Center, Inc. American Cancer Society American Red Cross Minn-Kota ARC of Cass County Arthur/Hunter Park Board Barnes County Historical Society Child Evangelism Fellowship of F/M Community of Care Dorothy Day House Enderlin High School FCCLA Fellowship of Christian Athletics FirstLINK, Inc. Fraser Ltd Friends of Gill School Great Plains Food Bank Gwinner Summer Youth Baseball HEART Program/Living at Home/Block Nurse Program Horace Lutheran Vets Memorial Hospice of the Red River Valley IPAT Jeremiah Program Junior Achievement Kindred Ball Teams Kindred Park Board Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Leonard Fire Department Lisbon Area Health Services Lisbon Recreation Board Litchville Fire Department Mapleton Volunteer Fire Department March of Dimes Metro Sports Foundation ND Caring Program/Caring for Children Nokomis Child Care Center North Dakota Association for the Disabled, Inc. Page Betterment Corporation Pleasant Township Presentation Partners in Housing Project HERO Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of FM Red River Human Services Foundation River Keepers Rural Cass County Community Theater Scottish Rite Language Center Sheyenne Valley Imagination Library Village Family Service Center Washington Public School Wimbledon Trap & Wildlife Club Youthworks YWCA Cass Clay www.kwh.com January 2015 Highline Notes 11 Your recipe includes a dash of electricity. food RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN Email to [email protected] or mail to: Cass County Electric Cooperative; Highline Notes 3312 42nd St S, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104 Mandarin Orange Dip Microwave Peanut Brittle Shelly Cruff Angela Berge Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 - 8 oz. block cream cheese (do not use fat-free) 1 small can mandarin oranges Preparation: Drain oranges, reserving liquid. Place cream cheese in mixing bowl and add some of the juice a little at a time. Mix with electric mixer until you get dipping consistency. Amount of juice varies to your preference. Cut the well-drained oranges into 3-4 pieces per segment. Do NOT use a mixer, but fold the oranges into the cream cheese mixture. Serve with Nacho Cheese Doritos, for a nice blend of sweet/salty. 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1/8 tsp salt 1 ½ cups blanched peanuts 1 T butter 1 t vanilla 1 t baking soda Preparation: In 2 quart casserole dish or microwave safe bowl combine sugar, syrup and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, add the blanched peanuts. Stir and return to microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until light brown. Add butter, vanilla and baking soda. Stir until foamy; spread on well-buttered baking (cookie) sheet. Good Dip Spread Kathy Christensen Ingredients: 1 ½ cups sour cream 2-3 oz. pkgs. cream cheese ½ cup chopped green onions 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups finely chopped deli ham Preparation: In saucepan combine sour cream, cream cheese, onions and Worcestershire, cook and stir over low heat until blended. Add shredded cheese and ham, cook and stir until cheese is melted and heated through. Can be served in a bread bowl, or serve with crackers. BBQ Chicken Wings Vickie Ross Ingredients: 3 lbs. chicken wings 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 T salad oil 2 T chili sauce ¼ cup honey 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ginger Preparation: Boil wings to remove some of the fat. While doing so, mix together all ingredients for the marinade. Marinate at least 1 hour or leave in the marinade in the refrigerator overnight. Bake in 375° oven for approximately 45 minutes. If your oven runs a little hot, reduce temperature to 325° because these brown quickly. Send your recipes to [email protected] 12 Highline Notes January 2015www.kwh.com 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. Donn Schuschke Fargo CCEC Mission: To serve our members’ energy needs with reliable electric service, while delivering the values of cooperative membership in an ever changing world. CCEC Core values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Commitment to Community www.kwh.com January 2015 Highline Notes 13 ads PLEASE KEEP ADS TO 40 WORDS OR LESS For Sale: New mens’ wristwatch, $10; his and hers watches with turquoise stones, $10 each; 2 eagle plaques with American flags, $5 each. 701.356.6770 AllerAir 4000 air purifier, sandstone colored, used very little, new for $299, selling for $75. 701.237.4859 Antique cast iron wood cookstove, excellent condition, “Moore’s Special” stamped number 4269 September, 1902, $500 OBO. 701.866.9914 40 year old Spinet piano, free, buyer must pick up. 701.306.3687 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE, right front damaged, 3100 engine. 701.762.3665 5 family history books of Norwegian heritage, written in Nowegian, dark green hardcovers, lots of information from several AD POLICY • All ads must be 40 words or less. • Ads will be abbreviated following our guidelines. • No real estate or commercial ads will be accepted. • Ads are published for members at no charge as space permits on a first-received-first-printed basis. • Ads are due by the 15th of the month prior to publication. • Members may submit only one ad per issue. • Ads must be resubmitted to run an additional month. • Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. • Email ads to: [email protected] (preferred) • Mail ads to: Highline Notes 3312 42nd St. S. Suite 200 Fargo, ND 58104 county farms, $150. 701.351.1190 Yearbooks: Larimore – Bear Facts (1966, ’67, ’69, ’72, ’73, ’74, ’77); Wimbledon Wild Cats (1953, ’54, ’55, ’56, ’58); Rolette High School 1963 class picture, 1 color, 1 black & white, 8x10”. 701.437.2863 HealthMate sauna, 3 person seating, 110 volt/20 amp service, breaks down into sections, cedar wood, features radio/CD player, used very little, excellent condition, $1,600. 701.282.8206 10 used 260 gallon fuel oil tanks, $50 ea. 701.308.0975 White stone electric fireplace with heater, $120; 2 fringed leather jackets, tan leather with burnt orange trim & red leather, both size 14, new condition, $50 each. 701.668.2770 Quilting machine, gently used, Gammill Classic (26” throat), 12 ft. table, asking $6,000 but willing to negotiate; 1998 Chevy Astro van, 198,000 miles, fair condition, $3,000 OBO. 701.437.2013 Integrity Ultrex sliding window, 60” x 54”, brand new — $250. Wasco skylight, 46” x 46”, brand new — $250. 701.238.7635 Numerous vinyl LP records, assorted; complete set of Golden Book Encyclopedias, Atlas and Dictionary w/ storage set, 1950s children’s. 701.645.2553 2 Trailmark white letter tires, 31-10.5-15, snow tires, nearly new; used Hotpoint 14 Highline Notes January 2015www.kwh.com clothes dryer, works on high and low settings; 8 place setting Johann Haviland Bavarian China plus extra pieces, blue flowers design, very pretty. 701.799.4839 New beautiful traditional woolen embroidered shawl shirts, cotton embroidered shirts, silk, cotton scarves/ stoles and tights from Pakistan at very affordable prices. [email protected] or 701.347.1011 Dewalt DW718 12” Compound miter saw with Bosch TB4 Gravity rise stand with extra saw blade, $600. 701.281.7963. New Noritake “Virtue” fine china, 12 place settings plus extra pieces, $450; metal baker’s rack with glass shelving, $55; 12 brand new photo albums, 300 photos each, 9 - 4x6”, 3 - 3x5”, $35; 4-head VCR, $20; 701.541.0781 40x60 Hardrock maple dining table, $150; 4-burner electric stovetop, $100; Sharp Carousel microwave oven, $40; Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike, like new, $60; blue cloth swivel rocker, $50; 5 solid oak pressed-back dining room chairs (new $600), $50 each, all for $200. 701.793.9081 Whirlpool stackable washer and dryer, like new, $500 OBO. 701.388.8406 Baby grand piano, brand new, cherry red, polished, w/ bench, Kohler & Campbell 100th anniversary model (1996), new owner pays mover, asking $6,000. 701.232.1279 s Pickup bed sled for 8 ft. box, $175; 3 bar stools from Target - 2 still in boxes & brand new, 30 in. high with swivel seats, $50; black desk originally from Sam’s Club, $75. 701.293.9039 Ashton Drake porcelain dolls, $50-$75; Lee Middleton Born Again Babies, as seen on Dr. Phil, $50-$150; 2012 Dodge Ram Hemi 4x4, showroom quality, 11,450 miles, $26,500 OBO. 701.689.6480 Queen size mattress from Beds By Design, new condition, paid $2,600, asking $1,500 OBO. 701.277.8433 Indoor Finnleo sauna, plugs into wall, perfect shape, seldom used, $1,000. 701.238.9996 coffee table w/ glass top & wicker shelf, mahogany, good condition; round hassock, wicker outside w/ vinyl cover, can be used for storage, good condition. 701.282.8112 1974 Cat D6C Bulldozer Powershift Hydraulics Straight blade 75% UC 300hr on overhaul, ready to use, $18,500 OBO; 2003 Montana 3670RL 37’ 5th wheel camper, arctic insulation package, TrailAir suspension 3 slides, open floor plan, $16,500 OBO. 701.238.0710 Wanted: Unimat miniature metal turning lathe, would like storage box and accessories. 701.437.3259 Recumbent exercise bike, 701.281.5095 Dining room table, birch, 58” by 40” plus 2 18” leafs, steel track, good condition; oval MORE SAVINGS MORE MEMORIES The one card that does it all. Connections.coop www.kwh.com Are You Ready to Rock D.C.?! More than 1,500 students from all across America take part in the Youth Tour experience each year, and so can you! Travel to Washington, D.C., where you will meet your U.S. Representatives and Senators. This unique trip will give you the opportunity to watch history come alive as you explore the museums, memorials and monuments with students from across North Dakota. You will meet student leaders from nearly every state and hear dynamic leaders on Youth Day. Bottom line, you will make friendships that will last a lifetime and be part of a group that has more than 50,000 alumni in every walk of life including U.S. Senators and CEOs. • To enter the contest, you must be a junior or senior in high school in the fall of 2014. The trip is scheduled for June 13-19, 2015. • You and your parents or guardian must be served by Cass County Electric Cooperative. • Essay topic: If chosen as a Youth Tour delegate, you will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to experience and learn about America’s rich history. What moment in American history do you wish you had been a part of and what would you have contributed? • Submit your essay in hard copy or electronic format to Cass County Electric Cooperative. Submissions should conform to a two-page, double-spaced guideline. Include a cover page with your name, date of birth, school and grade in 2014/2015, parent or guardian’s name, address and telephone number. • Deadline is 1/31/15. Send entries to pkoepp@ kwh.com, or Youth Tour Essay Contest, CCEC, 3312 42nd St S Fargo, ND 58104. www.ndyouthtour.com www.youthtour.coop January 2015 Highline Notes 15 Cass County Electric is a member of Touchstone Energy, a national alliance of local, memberowned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to all members, large and small. In order to qualify as a Touchstone Energy partner, electric cooperatives must be active members of their communities, dedicated to serving all members with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community. 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo, North Dakota 58104 800-248-3292 • www.kwh.com Surveys Help Us Help You! What Why In the next few months, you may be offered the opportunity to take a survey. We rely on your feedback to know what we can do to better serve you. After all, we strive to provide our member-owners with the best experience possible! So if you receive a survey, please take a few minutes to respond. We thank you in advance! are they about? are they important? How The questions may be about appliance and electricity use, overall member satisfaction, or media technology. We’ll use the feedback you provide to plan for our future energy needs, to increase member satisfaction, and to find the best methods of keeping members informed. In the mail, over the phone, or electronically. will you get them? 16 Highline Notes January 2015www.kwh.com
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