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August 2006

Photo taken by Ashley Kaspari, a junior at Lisbon High School. Ashley represented Cass County Electric during the Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.

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Editorial

Once around the kitchen Every once in awhile, when our kids were still living at home (and sometimes now too) we have “fend for yourself” night at our house. That means that everyone is tired after a day of work, no plans have been made for supper, and well, you’ll just have to fend for yourself if you want to eat. In my case, I just empty out all the leftovers and have a meal of “once around the kitchen.” Sometimes my concoctions turn out ok, sometimes… I’m at the same sort of decision point with this month’s editorial – everyone is tired, no plans were made, you get the picture. So, what follows is a mixture of items from “once around the company.”

building an additional office building on property owned by CCEC to the west of the Fargo Service Center. We will at some point need additional office space in the Fargo area. The more immediate need, however, is for IdeaOne Telecom, which is growing rapidly. As half-owner of IdeaOne, we’re interested in its continued success. This building, if it proceeds, will be funded almost entirely by IdeaOne’s lease payments and CCEC’s share of IdeaOne’s profits.

Energy sales rebounding

January 2006 was the warmest in recorded history. In our business, that almost always means lower energy sales, in this case almost 10 percent less than January 2005. However, sales have picked up since then and we are on pace to meet the sales budget for 2006. This is good news, as we rely on strong sales to spread the fixed costs out. With the rest of the summer predicted to be warmer than normal, it is possible that we could pull ahead of budget in the end.

Building plans

As we plan for the future, we are currently looking at three building projects. Those of you familiar with our operations facilities in Arthur and Kindred know that they’ve been around for a long time and their age is becoming apparent. The equipment our line workers use is larger and sometimes has difficulty even fitting through the doors. Our maintenance work has increased and will keep increasing, and the maintenance crews also rely on the service centers for storage and as a base of operations. The time has come to replace these old buildings with newer, more functional ones. We’re also giving some thought to  HIGHLINE NOTES August 2006

These wind energy

pioneers helped get the program off the ground and should be proud to have been a part of this early effort to harvest the wind.

Scott Handy President/CEO Cass County Electric Cooperative

Wind energy

Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Infinity Wind Energy program has been very successful. The two turbines, located near Valley City and Petersburg, were the first two utility-scale units built in North Dakota and have produced slightly more energy than predicted. Excellent performance and mechanical reliability, plus a higher-priced electricity market, have allowed the subscription price for Infinity to be reduced steadily since they were built. In fact, CCEC’s board has acted to lower the subscription price once again, to $0.50 per month per 100 kWh block effective later this summer. CCEC members originally signed up for about 1,100 100 kWh/month Infinity subscriptions, representing a majority of the output of the Valley City turbine. These wind energy pioneers helped get the program off the ground and should be proud to be a part of this early effort to harvest the wind. Minnkota is now in discussions to get a large wind farm constructed in North Dakota. Not all of the details regarding this project are available as of this writing, but it’s likely that Minnkota will participate in a major wind farm project that will be up and running by the end of 2007. We are now studying ways to further promote the development of all forms of renewable – watch for more news in the future on how CCEC members can help with this effort as well. Well, that’s the news from Kindred. By the time you read this summer will be 2 /3 over, harvest will be under way, and I’ll have a better plan for future editorial topics.

CONTENTS

Highline Notes Volume 64, Number 7 Editor Heidi Haaven      Printer Minnkota Power Cooperative Board of Directors Wendy Loucks, Chairman Russell Berg, Vice Chairman John Froelich, Secretary Douglas Anderson, Treasurer Sid Berg Bill Bertram Robert Huether Dean Rust Steve Swiontek Executive Staff Scott Handy, President/CEO Brad Schmidt, Senior Vice President of Transmission and Distribution Services Claire Vigesaa, Vice President of Development and Energy Services Chad Sapa, Vice President of Corporate Services/CFO Tim Sanden, Vice President of   Information Technology/CIO Highline Notes (USPS 244-740) is published monthly by Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc., 491 Elm Street, Kindred, North Dakota 58051. Periodicals postage paid at Kindred, North Dakota 58051 under Act of Congress March 3, 1879.

August 2006

Features

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Youth Tour returns from Washington, D.C.

Ashley Kaspari shares her experience on the NRECA Youth Tour

Dollars for Scholars

Meet the scholarship recipients for 2006

Operation Round Up

See how your spare change helps local communities.

Departments

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2 Editorial

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6 Bright Ideas

On the Cover

8 The Ad Page

Ashley Kaspari, a junior at Lisbon High School, won the Youth Tour essay contest sponsored by Cass County Electric. She returned from Washington, D.C., in June, page 4.

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Cover Story

Youth Tour returns from Washington, D.C.

Ashley Kaspari entered the Rural Electric Youth Tour essay contest last February, which was sponsored by CCEC. Her essay earned her a trip to Washington, D.C., this June. Ashley kept a journal while experiencing the sights of Washington, D.C., and the following article is comprised of excerpts from her journal.

Day 1: Friday, June 9, 2006

Well, what can I say, I was totally pumped! The day had finally come to start my journey to Washington, D.C., even though we weren’t leaving until the next day. I had an interview at 2 p.m. for my delegate application for the NRECA’s Youth Leadership Council! After my interview, I went to orientation, met some people, including my fellow winners and chaperones! They are so cool. I am so excited to leave tomorrow.

Day 2: Saturday, June 10, 2006

Well, I finally got to leave good ‘ol North Dakota. We sat in the Bismarck airport for a few hours and all of us delegates started to get to know one another. I could tell we were all going to become awesome friends. We flew from Bismarck to Minneapolis, where we met up with Montana delegates and also the one delegate from Idaho. Then we headed out to Washington, D.C. We finally got off our plane, collected our luggage, met our bus driver for the week, Mr. Clark, and checked into our gorgeous hotel! We were all excited for the next day and tried to get as much sleep as possible.

Day 3: Sunday June 11, 2006

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After McDonald’s, we visited the Monument Mall, which was so cool. History is truly more real when you see everything that your textbooks talk about! I saw the names on the huge wall of men and women who died in the Vietnam War. Also, the Lincoln Memorial was HUGE! It was so amazing. I’ve never seen such a big building. Next, we traveled to the Holocaust Museum. It was hard seeing the actuality and the destruction that was done. No one talked about what they had seen when we boarded the bus. Also today, we went to the performance of ‘Mame.’ It was so cool! The music was so good that it made the musical seem out of this world. Even the guys were laughing. The last thing we went to tonight was the cruise. Talk about Washington, D.C., being pretty; it’s even more beautiful at night. It’s definitely something I won’t forget.

Day 4: Monday, June 12, 2006

This morning we attended the NRECA’s national youth day. The speakers were so inspirational and really got us going this morning. Then

Ashley Kaspari is a junior at Lisbon High School

we toured the Supreme Court, which was cool and the Library of Congress. The Library was so big! The paintings and everything else were so beautiful. After touring the Library, we headed to the Archives. I didn’t get to see the Declaration of Independence, but I did see the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. After the Archives, we drove to Old Alexandria to eat at the fish market. I’ve never had many opportunities to eat seafood, so this was a cool opportunity. Next we went back to the hotel for a congressional inside game. Basically, you were a representative, running for election, given many situations and how the game played out was based on how you reacted to the situation. My group ended up being elected!

Day 5: Tuesday, June 13, 2006

I was so excited this morning to meet Earl Pomeroy, Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad. We first met Earl Pomeroy and he spoke to us for about 15 minutes. Then we took a picture with him. Next we met Kent Conrad’s interns and they gave us a tour of the Capitol. When my group toured the Capitol, we learned that Ms. Condoleezza Rice and Mr. Donald Rumsfeld were in the building. When the other touring group came back, they said that they got to see them! After that we went to meet Mr. Dorgan. After we had met all the representatives, we went to the United States Marine Corp Sunset Silent Drill,

CCEC will be sponsoring another trip to Washington, D.C., next summer, so if this sounds like something you would be interested in and you are going to be a junior or senior in high school in the fall of 2007, keep watching future issues of Highline Notes for details on how to enter the essay contest. It is an experience that many participants never forget. In fact, Ashley gives this advice to future Youth Tour participants, “Above all, make friends with everyone because the people you travel with are pretty cool. Take way too many pictures and learn as much as you possibly can because there is some AWESOME history in Washington, D.C.” which was very cool. Then to complete our night, we went and toured the Jefferson and Roosevelt Monuments. They are so beautiful at night, it’s unbelievable.

Day 6: Wednesday, June 14, 2006

I was so excited this morning to go to the Pentagon! I could hardly believe that we were going to get to tour the area.

We even got to stand in the spot where the plane crashed. We were also allowed inside the memorial room they had built for those who had died that day. Next we ate at Union Station. There were so many people! And then finally, we went to Arlington Cemetery. I believe Arlington

was the most memorable place I’ve ever been. I couldn’t believe how many tombs had no names on them and I was totally awed by the changing of the guard.

Day 7: Thursday, June 15, 2006

This morning we got to see the White House. It was very pretty and, of course, I took pictures of the secret service on the roof! Then we were off again for a quick tour of Ford’s Theater, which was very interesting. From there, we got to have lunch at the Hard Rock Café. Next, we went to the Smithsonian National Museums. I went to the Air and Space Museum and also to the Science Museum. Both were very impressive and very educational. After that, we headed to the International Spy Museum, which was very cool and then to Ben’s Chili Bowl for supper. Ben’s Chili Bowl was awesome! It has been featured on Oprah and Bill Cosby eats there all the time!

Upon returning home Ashley writes: My favorite part of the youth tour would

definitely have to be Arlington Cemetery. It was so mind-blowing to see all the graves that belonged to people who have allowed for the people in this country to live free lives. Also, the changing of the guard is such a respectful way in which to honor all the soldiers that have lost their lives. And of course, on a final note, I also loved bus counts. Even though we did them about one hundred times, we only got it right twice. Cass County Electric Cooperative was represented by number 36! It seems like “Thank you” is so insignificant for the memories you have allowed me to experience. I met so many people who have influenced my life and helped make so many amazing memories. Also, the things I got to see were out of this world! Arlington Cemetery is one I will never forget. Seeing all the graves of the soldiers who gave their lives was heart wrenching. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity of a lifetime.

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Commitment to community

CCEC awards scholarships through Dollars for Scholars

Every year, Cass County Electric contributes $500 to each Dollars for Scholars chapter in our service area. The scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students to be used at post-secondary education institutions.

Meet this year’s winners:

Bright Ideas

Sentina Outback Rechargeable PowerBank LED Lamp and iPOD/Cell Phone Charger

Andresa Carlson Fargo

Anthony Lindseth Page

Rebecca Roy Central Cass

Megan Holm Northern Cass

Daniel Clark West Fargo

Layne Egan Valley City

Daniel Undem North Central

Brittany Hage Richland #44

Matthew Karlgaard Tyler Froemke Litchville-Marion Lisbon

Natasha Flaten Maple Valley

Brianna Berg Kindred

•  Super bright LED light •  Motion detector •  Emergency light •  Splash proof •  SOS siren •  Generate your own power •  Charge iPod, cell phone, etc. anytime, anywhere •  Cell phone power tips included

Be prepared for the unexpected!

2nd Annual “Cowboy Up” Ride Against Cancer When: Saturday, August 19, at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ride starts and ends in McLeod, N.D. All proceeds go to Brittany Taylor Enderlin For more information call 701.484.5597

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Available at our Fargo Service Center at 4100 32nd Ave. SW

For mere pocket change, CCEC members enrolled in Operation Round Up are making major differences in people’s lives.

Spotlight Donation

June 2006 Operation Round Up Board Meeting “People doing together what can’t be done individually”

Applications Reviewed June 2006:   Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13   Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1   Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Applications Denied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Applications Tabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Applications Approved:   Organization – 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000   Individual – 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500   Emergency – 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0

In June, Operation Round Up made a donation to assist Michelle Bergstedt. Michelle has cerebral palsy, which is a medical condition that confines her to a wheelchair. Doctors recommended the use of a TranStander because it will provide incremental weight bearing, which will lead to increased bone strength. Daily use of the TranStander will allow Michelle to put weight on her legs and hip joints and this will keep her joints in their sockets and will also help with alignment. Michelle and her family would like to thank Cass County Electric members and Operation Round Up. This donation is very much appreciated and will make life more bearable for Michelle, now and in the future, by improving her sitting ability and by helping to prevent dislocation of her pelvic and hip joints.

2006 Year-To-Date Summary Member’s average contribution. . . . . . . . . . . . $2.56 Average customer participation . . . . . . . . . . . 76.1% Total income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,347 Applications approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,700 To enroll, withdraw or request additional information on the Operation Round Up Program, please contact our member accounts team at 356-4400 or 800-248-3292.

Changing lives with spare change

Energy $aving Tip of the Month Get the most out of your ceiling fan

Remember ceiling fans cool people, not rooms, so turn them off when you aren’t there and watch your energy savings add up.

Ceiling fans can significantly reduce the need for air conditioning. By using a ceiling fan, you can create a more comfortable environment when the ambient temperature is 82°F and 80 percent humidity. The average ceiling fan allows the homeowner to raise the air conditioning set point temperature by 4°F. This can result in significant cost savings because each degree a thermostat is set above 78°F saves money. To get the best performance from your ceiling fan, it should be mounted 8 to 10 inches from the ceiling. This will maximize air movement and cool more efficiently. In the summer, run the fan in the counter-clockwise direction; it will create a “wind chill” effect. In the winter, run the fan clockwise to force warm air against the ceiling and down the walls.

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The Ad Page FOR SALE 1965 Lund 16 ft. boat with 65 hp Mercury outboard, heavy-duty trailer. $1,500 or make an offer 701.967.8349 or 701.367.8444. Model 3054 Kioti tractor: 4-wheel drive, 30 HP diesel, 8 speeds forward, reverse; 1,150 hours, turf tires, 3-point hitch, hydraulics, 1992 model, good condition, $7,900. Can deliver. 701.845.4905. Jet 3 Power Chair. Indoor or outdoor, only used 3 times. Very compact with beautiful red frame and gray leather seat. Loaded, max speed 4 mph. $2,000 or best offer. 298.7942. Medela Pump In Style Breastpump, excellent condition retails for $300 will sell for $150/OBO. Evenflow changing table, white $30/OBO. Jami 701.238.0934. Brother embroidery cards, 5 total. No. 42, No. 49, No 14, Moskowitz’s world, Alphabets 2, $75 each, or $250 for all five. 701.553.8523. 2004 Chevy SSR Retro pickup with 4,500 miles. Loaded, with AstroStart, clear bra, tasteful pin stripe and luggage units in the box. The SSR is a convertible pickup with a push button, self-storing roof. It has an enclosed box. Very beautiful and classy pickup that is stored in the winter. $29,000. 701.261.7156. Dark cherry coffee table and 2 end tables with beveled legs and glass center inserts. Bought for $199. Sell for $50/OBO for all three pieces. Also, never used Kichler 3 light olde bronze inverted pendant. Size is 21H x 24W and has a sunset marble glass insert and venetian bronze metal finish. Paid $215 new, retails for $300, asking $150/OBO. 701.588.4165 evenings or leave message. Cub cadet mower, working condition, new deck last summer, runs great. 701.689.6437. New Hobart Handler 140 mig welder with cart. Purchased new in 2005 for $599. Asking $400 obo. Used once. 701.866.8960/leave message.  HIGHLINE NOTES August 2006

Beautiful light oak style computer desk/armoire 78” H x 38” W x 21”D, 4 shelves, CD holders, tower shelf, foot bar, slide out front desk. $225. Fargo 701.361.4994 for photos email [email protected]. Set of six “Teddy Bear” porcelain collector plates, in original box along with registered certificates. Were $45 each from Bradford exchange, will sell for $10 each. Also has plate stands and sold in complete set of six each different. 492.2850 Fargo. Cub Cadet 7264, 54” belly mower 613, 610 loader, snow blower, 60” mower. Low hours and good condition. New $21,000, asking $14,500. 701.239.9482. Over 100 pieces of gently used infant girl clothes. Name brand, sizes 0-9 months. $75. 3-6 month infant boy clothes (summer) about 10-15 outfits $20. Women’s brown Wilson’s leather coat. Paid $150 and only worn once asking $25. Women’s Bjorn brown sandals, size 6. Sells for $80, and asking $30. Cari at 701.282.3348 or 701.361.9980. White Fridgidaire double door with ice/water 33 in, 23 cu. ft. used 5½ years. White Fridgedaire dishwasher only used 3 years. Both in excellent condition – remodeled the kitchen. $250 for the fridge and $100 for the dishwasher. 298.0271 evenings, 261.4224 days. Double stainless steel sink, best offer. Schafer & Sons Spinet piano, Excellent condition $500. New Kenmore dishwasher never installed $200. Computer comes with CPU, monitor, keyboard and speakers $ 1 0 0 . La r g e e n t e r t a i n m e n t center with stained glass. Will hold about a 25-inch TV. Has lots of room for DVD/tape player and stereo system. $125/OBO. 1955 and 1957 Chevy hardtop, 1963 Oldsmobile 98 convertible, and 1965 Buick Rivera. Wanted 1920s to 60s Chevy. Must be reasonably priced. 701.669.2256 or e-mail [email protected]. Car top luggage carrier $80 OBO. 282.4584 leave a message.

CCEC Ad Policy •  Ads are published for members at no charge as space permits on a first-received - first-printed basis. •  Ads are due by the seventh of the month prior to publication. For example, August ads are due July 7th. •  No commercial ads will be accepted. •  Members may submit one ad per issue. •  Ads must be resubmitted to run an additional month. •  Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. •  Mail ads to: Editor, Highline Notes 4100 32nd Ave. SW Fargo, ND 58104 •  E-mail ads to: [email protected] •  Fax ads to: 701-356-4586 •  We prefer for ads to be sent by e-mail.

Ideal roll up door 4’ x 8’ metal door with all hardware $75. Hand garden tiller with cultivator attachment $20. DeLaval cream separator with all attachments, works, make offer. Minnkota electric weedless trolling motor model 55 $100. New Dee Zee running boards 90 inches long stock number 130 for GMC from 1971 through 1995? $200. New Rheem central air handling unit Model RBHA with Squirrel fan and ¼ HP 115-volt electric motor. Below wholesale $350. Small refrigerator approximately 3’ H x 2’ W x 2’ D $50. 541.7176 (local) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. M-F. Tonneau cover, fits 2001 Ford F250, 8’ box, excellent condition $235. Full box protector for F250 $45. 701.845.1962.

Adorable purebred German Shepherd puppies $350. Ready to go. 701.845.4285. Antique rocker needs work, antique wood burning stove, Nipko heater, 6-gun case, coffee table, lavender mini blinds, 71½ x 38, Dutchess print smoke blue drapes with hardware and valance 125 x 84 and 100 x 84. 701.235.2137. Coleman Spa. Redwood sides. New cover. New sold for $4,800. Asking $1,000. 701.237.3323. 5 piece solid oak dining set, table is round but expands w/ leaf to oblong, $250/obo Brass 5-head floor lamp, $50/obo. 701.361.3498. Make best offer on one or all! Pier1 iron and glass end tables, matching iron and wicker tea cart, white wicker arm chair, Pottery Barn Teen canvas rocker. 701.298.8425 or 701.799.6595 – leave message. Electric organ suitable for church or home. Bench included. Has never been used. Purchase price was $8,000. Make an offer. 492.2850 Fargo.

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1996 Kropf Executive travel trailer located on Leech Lake, Walker Minn. 8½ x 40’ with one single slide and one super slide. F.F. refrigerator, microwave, 42,000 Btu furnace, central air, 25’ screened porch with deck. Rubber roof, metal underbelly, 701.212.2429. Pieced car quilts, woven rugs, Grace pattern dishes, new Fluma garage door, 15’ wide, five panels high, buttons, school desks chairs, X-Large enamel roaster, roofing nails, qt jars, miter box. Cash only 701.347.4905. 1996 Ford Winstar LE; 130,000 miles; great condition; new tires/battery. Needs new engine. $1,000/OBO. 701.388.2708. Smith oxy/acetylene welding set with 23.5 ft. of twin hose, gauges and regulators, oxy tank adopter, # MW 5 torch hand piece with cutting hand piece, 6 heating/welding tips including 1 rosebud # MT603 tip, 3 cutting tips, 1 sheet metal drag tip, 1 # MC 14-1 rivet cutting tip, welding helmet, welding goggles and a large rubber tired tank carrying cart. $65 for all. 701.428.3887 Davenport, N.D. 3 Silverline vinyl windows. One crank out and two fixed, rough opening. 29½ by 60¾ $300 obo. 701.484.5271 or 701.371.4469. Wurlitzer oak console style piano $1,500. 1978 Suzuki TS 185 dirt bike w/ spare engine and service manual $175. Three 6’ x 4’ slider windows w/ screens, brown aluminum exterior $20 per or $50 all 3. Browning BPS 12 gauge shotgun with choke tubes and case $300. Jeff 701.367.468.

Blue La-Z-Boy recliner and blue/ clay plaid Lazy Boy convertible couch. Great for college or lake place. $275. 701.367.4215 in Fargo. 4 white patio chairs with yellow print chair pads along with matching umbrella. Used very little and in excellent condition. Asking $200. Two 9 x 12 area rugs - 2 tone beige & cream w/ dark green leaf design on each end. Purchased at Home Depot for $160 each and selling for $60 each. 271.9440 or 361.2675. Poker plus bumper pool table $75, 3 color TVs, 13”/$5, 19”/$10, 18” stereo plus A-V/$15, Sony 200 CD changer new $75, 3-pc. computer speaker sys. new $20, Apple MacIntosh Classic+printer $25, Apple II 2 green monitors plus 4-disk drive lot $10, 14.4V cordless drill new $13. Super single waterbed bladder plus liner $10. E-mail: [email protected]. For pictures, call 476.0350. Office desks. Like new, burgundy colored 4-piece executive desk (Artopex brand, purchased new at Hannahers) $1,200 new, used less than 3 months, asking $695. Cherry colored secretary desk (46 x 18) connected to table (26 x 60) with swivel connection. Typical configuration would have table at right angle with desk asking $450. Two matching guest chairs, burgundy cushions, mesh backs $85 for the pair. 232.8085. Air compressor $25, pickup toolbox $55, 4-speed Ford pickup transmission $40, set of 4 tires with rims $15, complete waterbed w/bookcase headboard and 4 drawers $35, sleeper couch $75, pool table $75. 701.293.0208. 1999 Corvette convertible, pewter metallic w/black leather interior and black top, 49k miles, 6-spd manual, LS1 V-8, tilt and power telescopic steering, heads-up display, Bose AM/FM stereo CD player, dual power sport seats, w/ memory package, PW, PL, PM and antenna, new tires, new brakes, excellent condition! $24,900 obo. 701.238.8611 or e-mail [email protected]. Beautiful formal dining room set, Queen Anne legs, dark oak, excellent condition, always covered. $400. Computer desk with chair, like new, $100 for the set. Kathy at 701.237.5356 or 701.239.2389 (daytime).

Whitney piano, excellent condition. 701.633.5565. LeapStart Learning Gym – $20, HP Photo Printer – $85, Kenmore dehumidifier– $125, humidifier$50, duck decoys $75 (2 bags) 701.799.7544. Men’s clothing size L and XL, ceramic electric Christmas tree, bath chair handicap belts, Prong Kane, Microsoft computer. 701.461.9178. 1 2 ” C r a f t s m a n b a n d s a w. 701.382.3558. Kitchenaid side by side refrigerator/ freezer w/water and ice maker $125; Compound bow, Indian w/sights and finger guard $50; Sears 10” Radial Arm Saw on stand $35; Cross Country Skis, 2 sets with boots, $10 each; Myers Water Booster Pump in box $25; Twin size bed with frame (new mattress and box spring) $35. Call after 6 p.m. 701.277.1028. Round dining room table with glass top, metal stand and 4 matching chairs $300 or OBO. Black rod iron day bed with trundle and two mattresses $275 or OBO. All pieces in great condition. 701.364.9563. Solid oak entertainment center, holds up to a 27” TV, medium oak color, etched glass area for components, excellent shape, $275. 2004 HD Road King Classic FLHRCI, 6,700 miles, black, beautiful condition, $16,500. 701.451.0967. Bryant light colored traditional style love seat – in like new condition, $100 and Cherry oval coffee table with beveled glass top – 36” x 28” – Queen Anne style – purchased at Baer’s House of Quality Furniture Store. $100. 701.293.9441. 2002 Cumberland II Friendship mobile home on pillar foundation, never moved. 1,232 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large wrap around deck, 26’ x 30’ heated/insulated garage. 75’ x 140’ landscaped city lot well taken care of in Grandin, N.D. Northern Cass School system. Asking $117,900, 218.329.3075 or 701.484.9300. Drill press $600, 1980s Ford van windows $10, Lawn-boy mowers $25 and up, 250 amp welder $75, Isuzu diesel engine $100. 701.282.5726.

Like new Burley bike trailer $150. Girl’s 16” Schwinn - purple w/ matching training wheels $35. New Bushwacker fender flares, black, fits 1999-2005 Ford Super duty complete set $250. Can email pictures. 701.237.6964 after 6 p.m.

New hand-made ‘Bob the Builder’ twin size quilt with matching pillow cover $45. Two 22” square wooden/glass top end tables $40 ea., two 32” high brass table lamps $25, one 56” high brass floor lamp $20. All in very good condition. 701.277.7272.

1999 White Ford Expedition XLT, 130k Exc. cond. well maint. Removable third row seat, tow pack. rear air, CD changer, recent tires, shocks. $7,500. 701.277.5748.

1993 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4, ABS, rebuilt tranny, runs great, 164K, $2,400/best offer. Josh at 701.306.0617 or joshswedberg@ yahoo.com.

Numbered Bradford Exchange Disney collector plates: Disneyland’s 40 th Anniversar y complete set of 12, $180. Disney “Magic Carpet Ride” complete set of 8, $120. Treadmill, $150. Air conditioner, $75. Arcade basketball game, $35. Fargo 412.1390. Standard single stall garage door, insulated with rails and opener. $150 Fargo 701.261.5591. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 11,000 miles – Luxury SUV with astounding options including: Navigation system, Bi-xenon selfleveling headlights with washers, Six CD changer, Bose speakers, Gray leather heated seats, moon roof, towing package and more. Warranty until 60,000 miles, book $35,800, Asking $30,800/ offer [email protected] or 701.371.8999. Kill Bros. Orange Gravity Box Model 375 roll up tarp and running gear. Stored inside $1,800. Also have auger for Gravity Box $500. 701.432.5988. Ver y nice hide-a-bed, Kawai digital piano, 30” Whirlpool kitchen range. 701.232.5573. Puffer-Hubbard Com’l refrigerator $350, dehumidifier $50, Lenox 75 Btu furnace $100, Goettel 75 Btu furnace $75, canning jars $4 a dozen, 28 CF chest freezer $50, Office desk 36 x 66 dark wood, 7 drawers $70, Foot fixer $5, Powerpro 5HP self-propelled mower $85, Lawn-boy mower $60, Rototiller 8HP (new motor) $125, French-Provincial 2-tier occasional table 28”h x 30” dia $60, 5 metal window awnings $25 ea or OBO. 235.0250. Central Air Conditioning Unit - 2.5 Ton Lenox Air Conditioning Unit for sale. Used five years, upgraded to larger unit, $250. Great condition. 701.371.4115.

China hutch, practically new, $415; ½ carat marquis diamond wedding ring, center stone with six diamonds on each side, $900; ¼ carat diamond anniversary band, $70; 48-inch Sony big-screen TV, $1,200 OBO; Charbroil gas grill, $50; futon bunk bed, $200; sofasleeper with matching love seat, 2 end tables and coffee table, charcoal gray pattern, $600 for set; matching dining room table with four padded chairs, $150; will sell entire living room/ dining room ensemble for $700. 701.367.2231. Bumper pull flatbed trailer used to haul hay – trailer house axle with springs. New wood. 8 x 15 feet. $500. Older WW four-horse, gooseneck horse trailer, with tack/dressing room area. Needs work. $2,500. 1993 Nissaan Sentra, 2 door, 5-speed. 160,000+miles. $750. 347.4976. Singer sewing machine with cabinet, ver y good shape, recently checked over $30. Technics SX-E66M Professional d o u b l e ke y b o a r d a n d f o o t pedal electric organ. Includes Lowrey sound system. Excellent condition for playing and looks. Was $10,000 new, asking $1,600. 701.277.0681. Ladder, carpet, new jelly jars, brass shelf, picture, tape player. 701.499.1171. 1929 4 door Chevrolet. Fresh restoration. $8,000. Drive it home. 701.282.3143.

FREE Stand for 55 gallon aquarium. Steve at 367.0879. Just pick it up. 25 cubic foot chest type freezer. 701.282.2401 by Horace N.D.

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Recipes & Tips Grilled thighs & drumsticks

2½ cups packed brown sugar 2 cups water 2 cups cider vinegar 2 cups ketchup 1 cup vegetable oil 4 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 4½ teaspoons worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional 10 lbs. chicken thighs and drumsticks ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Try this dipping sauce with a little heat for prime rib, grilled chicken or pork chops. Just add the desired amount of prepared horseradish to ranch-style salad dressing. To keep fish from sticking to the grill, brush the grill rack lightly with vegetable oil or coat with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Do the same thing if using a fish basket for grilling. Add flavor to grilled seafood by sprinkling fresh rosemary, oregano or tarragon onto the hot coals. Grilled seafood will cook more evenly if the pieces are placed about ¾-inch apart on the rack. Be sure to leave a small space between pieces on a skewer.

Grilled corn in husks 4 large ears sweet corn in husks ¼ cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Pour into two large re-sealable plastic bags; add chicken. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. Grill chicken skin side down, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 1520 minutes longer or until juices run clear. YIELD: 12-14 servings.

Grilling tips

By Lucille Johnson

Carefully peel back husk from each ear of corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Combine the butter and parsley; spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with string. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes; drain. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with Parmesan cheese. YIELD: 4 servings.

The Ad Page WANTED Lawn sweeper to pull behind tractor mower. New or used. 701.306.8639. One child-size lusterware, (orange with blue trim) 2” inside measurement, cup and 3” saucer. My set includes teapot, four cups and saucers (now three) and four dessert plates. 701.277.7029. Lightly used black smooth top range, washer and dryer. 701.239.9482.

Be careful not to over-marinate seafood – it’s naturally tender and may fall apart.

Land wanted: 10+ acres within 10 minutes of Fargo to start farmstead. Karen 388.3589.

To keep grilled vegetables from getting charred on the outside before they cook on the inside, microwave the cut-up veggies for 1 to 2 minutes, then brush with oil or your favorite marinade and grill until tender.

Double long baby stroller in good condition. 701.235.7189 or e-mail [email protected].

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Parade entries for Leonard’s 125th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, Sept. 10, at 1:30 p.m. Questions – call Nancy at 645.2596. Old boats and outboards running or not. 701.372.3614. South Fargo daycare in Pointe West subdivision. All ages welcome. Part-time, 3/4 time and full-time rates. Drop-in and temporary care also. Smoke-free and no pets. Experienced caregiver. Licensed daycare in Cass County. Excellent references. Big backyard with playhouse and toys. Moving this fall to Woodhaven! Very close to Kennedy Elementary. 281.2642. Late ’70s or early ’80s Yamaha 175 or 250 Enduro motorcycle. Joel at 235.1142. Craft & flea market vendors for Horace, N.D., Bean Days Aug. 19, 2006. Contact Deanna 701.282.4686.

Q:  How did Wattson get his name?

A: He was named

after the unit of measurement used for electricity: Watts!

Electricity is measured in units of power called watts. One watt is a very small amount of power. A kilowatt represents 1,000 watts. A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is equal to the energy of 1,000 watts working for one hour. The amount of electricity a power plant generates or a member uses over a period of time is measured in kWh. Kilowatt-hours are determined by multiplying the number of kWs required by the number of hours of use. For example, if you use a 40-watt light bulb 5 hours a day, you have used 200 watts of power, or 0.2 kWh of electrical energy. To find out how many kWh your family uses each month, look at your Cass County Electric bill. August 2006 HIGHLINE NOTES 11

Cass County Electric Cooperative Presents: An afternoon with the RedHawks!

All CCEC members are invited to a RedHawks baseball game at Newman Outdoor Field on Sunday, August 27, at 2:05 p.m. Mark your calendar for a great afternoon of baseball and prizes! Members are asked to pick up their FREE tickets at the CCEC Fargo Service Center located at 4100 32nd Ave. SW on the corner of 42nd Street. There is a limited quantity so please contact CCEC to reserve your tickets today! Tickets are limited to four per account and must be picked up at the Fargo Service Center or the Kindred Headquarters by Wednesday, August 23. Please call us at 800-248-3292 with any questions or concerns.

P.O. Box 8 Kindred, North Dakota 58051 800-248-3292 • www.kwh.com

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Cass County Electric is a member of Touchstone Energy, a national alliance of local, customer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to all customers, 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 customers with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.