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Wild Rice Electric’s Aug. 2008
volume 68 - number 8
News from Wild Rice Electric Co-op, Inc., PO Box 438, Mahnomen MN 56557
www.wildriceelectric.com
Issue Highlights... Wild Rice Electric’s Trust Board
* Scholarships Awarded
* Over the Manager’s
Desk - Steve Haaven
awards $9000 in scholarship
* Wild Rice Electric Em-
ployee Changes money
Each year money from capital credit checks that have gone uncashed for seven years is handed over to the
trust fund to be awarded via scholarship to area students. This year a total of $9000 was awarded in schol-
NOTICE TO MEMBERS:
arships in the amount of $450 to 20 area students. The students wishing to apply for the scholarship submit
Wild Rice Electric’s office will
their application to their school. The school then reviews all the applications and selects two recipients to
be closed on Monday, Septem-
each receive a $450 scholarship.
ber 1, 2008 for Labor Day. In
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients...
the event of an outage or
emergency, please contact our
office at 1-800-244-5709 or
218-935-2517 and our after
hours answering service will
be able to assist you.
Alyssa Tranby
Win-E-Mac High School
Andrea Maydole Bethany Klemetsrud
Alyssa is the daughter of Donna Hawley High Waubun High School
Tradewell. She plans to attend School
Minnesota State University, Bethany is the daughter Chloe Danielson
Mankato, to pursue a career in Andrea is the of Stacie Klemetsrud. Fertile High School
dental hygiene. daughter of Lloyd She plans to attend the
& Sandy Maydole. University of Minne- Chloe is the daughter of
She plans to attend sota, Duluth, for Sheryl & Tim
NDSU and major Chemcial Engineer- Danielson. She plans to
in Pre-Med/Phar- ing. After college she attend the University of
macy. After college plans on working for North Dakota majoring
she plans to work a bio-fuel company to in a medical science
in the medical field help come up with new field: Cytotechnology.
as a Pediatrition or innovative ideas for
Pharmacist. renewable energy.
Hailie Hoban
Waubun High School
Hailie is the daughter of Larry &
Cheryl Hoban. She plans to attend
UND majoring in Aviation Manage-
ment. After college she wants to find (Scholarship recipients continued on pages 4 & 5)
a job as an airport manager or flight
instructor.
2 Around the Co-op
Over the Manager’s Desk
Steve Haaven
CEO
One of the advantages in Rice Electric in April 2007 and attention focuses on larger investment. Should your questions you may have.
working for Wild Rice Electric Brian Ose who transferred to units where wind can be used interest be in connecting to the
has been the ability to work the line crew from the ware- for your own electric needs electric distribution system Plant the Right Tree
with a great bunch of people house just over one year ago. as well as provide additional or electric grid a number of
over the years. Recently three Welcome also to Dan Noll who power which can be sold to requirements for safety, Many of us are busy working
of those individuals retired replaced Brian in the ware- utilities. Depending upon the service quality and liability in our yards during the summer
whose combined careers house. Please refer to the size of the wind turbine State must be addressed. Besides months. When deciding where
totaled 104 years of service at write up elsewhere in this issue law require utilities, like Wild purchasing the wind turbine to plant trees please keep
the co-op. Gary Schoenborn of the Rural DeLight. Rice Electric, to purchase I encourage you to consider electric lines in mind. Avoid
(Apparatus Technician), John excess electricity under costs for engineering, permit- planting trees under lines that
Simon (Lead Lineman) and Wind Turbines established co-generation ting, testing, construction, will grow into those lines.
Ken Otto (Line Superinten- standards. The price paid lightening protection, convert- Trees growing into power lines
dent) have retired in that order Renewable energy in Minne- varies dependent upon the size ers and enclosures. Before are a major cause of serious
during 2008. All have served sota is being highly promoted. of the wind turbine as well as investing in a wind energy and fatal accidents involving
in numerous capacities at the In fact the State requires 25% the classification of the ac- system you should check for contacts into power lines.
co-op and were dedicated to of the electricity delivered in count involved. Based upon potential obstacles. Some Unfortunately that is often
serving our members in a 2025 to come from renewable the 2007 averages Wild Rice jurisdictions, for example, children. During storms trees
professional manner. Best resources like wind, biomass, Electric will pay is 6.8 cents restrict the height of the can blow into lines or have
wishes to each of them and solar and perhaps resources per kilowatt hour for residential structures permitted in resi- limbs break off and take lines
their families in a very well not known today. Today the accounts with smaller units. dentially zoned areas, although down. Trees are a common
deserved retirement. renewable most highly consid- Smaller units defined as less variances are often available. cause of electric service
ered is wind. than 40 KW in size. For larger Anyone interested in develop- interruptions.
We are pleased to welcome wind turbines the price is ing and installing renewable
Ryan Omang and Nathan Almost weekly we get ques- actually determined by our energy resources is encouraged The Cooperative spends in
Zortman who are new to our tions about wind turbines. wholesale power supplier to do your homework. A excess of $330,000 per year
line crew this past year. Also Wind generators are not new in Minnkota Power Cooperative good place to start is by on clearing right of way areas.
fairly new to the line crew is fact they have been around for based upon their avoided cost contacting the Minnesota You can help by planting trees
Adam Sweno who joined Wild decades. However increased of furnishing wholesale energy. Department of Commerce or under power lines that will
Presently that rate is 4.0 cents checking their website at remain short, even at maturity.
per kilowatt hour plus $21 of www.commerce.state.mn.us. Before planting remember to
accredited capacity. Federal Available is a host of informa- call Gopher State One Call 48
and State incentives are in tion on wind resources. It is hours before digging.
addition and their may be other a good idea to hire an expert
tax advantages. I encourage to monitor the wind character- Harvest Safety
anyone interested to contact istics in your specific site for
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc., Editor
your tax accountant for the a period of time of up to one With harvest just around the
DIRECTORS
President ........................................................................... Mark Habedank, Twin Valley details. year. corner please keep safety in
Vice-President ..................................................................Russell Okeson, Detroit Lakes mind. The hustle and bustle
Treasurer ........................................................................................Gary Bergan, Hawley
Secretary ............................................................................Wesley Torgerson, Lake Park
Minnkota Power is involved Another recommendation is to of the fall season requires a
Project Attorney .............................................................David Sogard, Minnkota Power in purchasing wind on a larger work with a reputable com- significant amount of work to
Other Directors: Larry Sollie, Fosston; Greg LaVoy, Naytahwaush; Roger Winter, Cal- scale and does own and pany and compare products. be done in a short period of
laway; Jeff Nornes, Erskine, Patricia Todahl, Fertile. time. When combining, haul-
operate two 900 KW towers. Talk to others who have
Steve Haaven, General Manager
Minnkota Power has entered constructed units to learn from ing grain or working the fields
into agreements to purchase their experiences. Check stay away from poles and keep
Serving you 24 hours a day 240 MW of wind from the maintenance required and who those overhead lines in mind
(218) 935-2517 or (800) 244-5709 Florida Power & Light at can provide the service and at when moving augers around
Office Hours - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Langdon and Ashtabula Wind what cost. the yard. If you have concerns
Monday - Friday Farms and is looking for about lines being to close to
additional renewable energy to Wild Rice Electric does have a your bins we highly encourage
Web Site - www.wildriceelectric.com
meet future State mandates. packet of information avail- you to contact us.
able designed to help in your
Rural DeLight (ISSN 0194 505X). Published each month by Wild Rice Electric Wind power is not free and planning and decision making Have a safe and bountiful
Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 438, Mahnomen, MN 56557, in the interests of its
members and others. Periodical postage paid at Mahnomen and additional mailing requires a sizable up front process. Please call with any harvest.
offices. USPS 468-810. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes, Form 3579
to: Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 438, Mahnomen, MN 56557-
0438. Subscription rates: Members, $1.00/year; Non-members, $2.00/year. Phone:
218-935-2517 or 1-800-244-5709 (24-Hour Service).
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(218) 935-2517 or (800)-244-5709
Business
Directory AUTOMASTER
We Pay Cash for Cars, Trucks, etc.
218-847-2249 / 800-353-8147
BRUSHWACKER, INC.
Tree Trim./Removal, Hydroaxing, Herb. App.
218-935-2109 or 800-299-9471
MORRISON ELECTRIC SOLLIE REALTY WILLARD SWENBY
421 Kolve St, Ogema MN 56569 Fosston, MN CONSTRUCTION - Licensed Contractor
218-983-3177 218-435-1525 / www.sollie.net 218-945-6479
LANDVIEW BOBCAT SERVICE VILLIARD AUCTION SERVICE FLOM INSURANCE AGENCY APEX ELECTRIC & LIGHTING
Landscaping, Dirt Work, Tree Removal, Etc. Gary & John Villiard Corey & Cassandra Hoseth, Agents Residential-Commercial-Industrial-Farm Wiring
Brent or Bob, 218-847-1928 or 218-841-9332 218-238-5255 / 218-233-3509 218-567-8323 Dan Paul, 218-849-9693 or 218-847-5244
SUNDRUD FURS R.C.I. ELECTRIC, INC. LUNDON CONCRETE NEW & USED KNITTING MACHINES
Ordean Sunrud, Route 3, Fosston MN Ulen, MN 56585 CONSTRUCTION - Dean Lundon Custom Knits & Manufacturing
218-435-6915 218-596-8114 218-935-5255 218-238-5882
RICHARD HALDORSON FLOOR TOWN & COUNTRY THORPE AUTO GLASS STANLEY/FULLER BRUSH HOME
COVERING, Detroit Lakes MN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING RR 1 Box 220, Mahnomen, MN 56557 CARE PRODUCTS 218-847-4954 or
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Long Term Care & Estate Planning Chauffeured Limousines, Free Casino Trips Taping, Texturing, Painting Guaranteed Results
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4 Feature
Scholarship recipients (continued from page 1)
Christopher Fultz Chris Hanson Daniel Grefsrud Christina Grinolds Duane Halvorson
Fosston High School Detroit Lakes High School Hawley High School Win-E-Mac High School Norman County East High
School
Christoper is the son of Nathan Chris is the son of Brian & Daniel is the son of Roddy & Christina is the daughter of
& JoAnn Fultz. He plans to Lisa Hanson. He plans to Shanna Grefsrud. He plans to Delany & Nancy Grinolds. She Duane is the son of Travis &
attend Northwestern College in attend NDSU. attend Concordia College. He plans to attend Minnesota State Rose Halvorson. He plans to
St. Paul, MN to pursue a is currently undecided on a University, Moorhead to study attend Minnesota State Com-
degree in Mechanical Engineer- major. Mass Communications. She munity & Technical College
ing. plans to work in Print Journal- for Automotive this fall.
ism and hopes to one day be an
author.
Jade Spaeth
Mahnomen High School
Jade Gandrud
Norman County East High Jade is the daughter of Dean Lake Park-Audubon High Janaye Johnson
School & JoAnn Spaeth. She plans to School Jacob Hein Detroit Lakes High School
attend NDSU majoring in
Heidi is the daughter of Linn Nutritian and Exercise Sci- Jade is the daughter of Richard Lake Park-Audubon High
Janaye is the daughter of Mi-
Sakrismo. She plans to attend ence. & Kathleen Gandrud. She School chael & Darcy Johnson.
St. Cloud State University plans to attend Concordia She plans to attend the Uni-
Jacob is the son of Bruce &
majoring in Criminal Justice. majoring in Pharmacy. versity of Minnesota, Duluth.
Jean Hein. He plans to attend
the University of Minnesota, She is undecided on her major,
Crookston for a degree in Ag but has interests in marketing,
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Systems Management and Ag advertisment & art.
Education. After college he
“Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal Financial assistance from the U.S. Department of plans to return to the family
Agriculture (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, farm and diversify to bee
sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is production, and teach.
derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabili-
ties who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). The person responsible for coordinat-
ing the non-discrimination compliance efforts of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc. is Mr. Steven J. Haaven, Presi-
dent & CEO. To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Indepen- CFLs contain mercury. For disposal information see:
dence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) www.earth911.org or call the MN Pollution Control
or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer”.
Agency at 1-800-657-3864.
Feature 5
Wild Rice Electric Employee
Changes & New Faces
Recent Retirements John Simon started with the Co-op Ken Otto will officially be retired
in May, 1976 as the Warehouse- as Line Superintendent on
Gary Schoenborn started with
man. After a short period of time September 4, 2008. His last day
Wild Rice Electric in May 1975
he started on the line crew as a of work was June 13th. Ken started
as the Engineering Aid and after
ground man. John worked his way his Co-op career in July, 1969 as a
a couple of years took the Ware-
through the lineman ranks from ground man and worked his way
houseman job later to be called
apprentice to journeyman to lead from apprentice to journeyman
the Facility Coordinator. In
lineman. At the time he retired to lead lineman and to foreman
February 1999 he became a Meter
Luther Holm John worked maintenance in the of a construction crew. In the fall
Katelyn Winkelmann Technician working with the
southern part of the Co-op project of 1999 Ken was hired as the line
Ulen-Hitterdal High School Fosston High School automated meter reading system.
area. John’s retirement was superintendent.
Gary retired effective January 25,
Luther is the son of Steve effective April 1, 2008.
Katelyn is the daughter of 2008.
Holm. He plans to attend Kerry & Cheryl Winkelmann.
NDSU majoring in Architec- She plans to attend UND this
ture. fall for Mechanical Engineering
with an aerospace emphasis.
She hopes to get her Master’s
Degree and her Pilots license.
She would also like to continue
working on her family farm,
and work for NASA someday.
Gary Schoenborn John Simon Ken Otto
New Faces and Not so New Faces
KayCi Olson New line workers Ryan Omang and Nathan Zortman started with the Co-op in January and March respec-
Ulen-Hitterdal High School tively. Ryan is in the apprenticeship program and Nathan will start in September. Line workers Adam Sweno
and Brian Ose are both in the apprenticeship program. Adam started with the Co-op in April, 2007. Brian
KayCi is the daughter of Jeff actually started with the Co-op in May, 1999 as the Assistant Warehouseman and he took a job as a ground
& Renae Olson. She plans to man in May 2007 and worked his way to the apprenticeship program. When Brian left his job in the ware-
attend NDSU majoring in house he was replaced by Dan Noll who was hired in July, 2007.
Architecture. Jozi Beauchane
Fertile High School
Jozi is the daughter of Jody &
Stacy Beauchane. She plans
to attend Maranatha Baptist
Bible College in Watertown,
WI, majoring as a Registered
Nurse.
Ryan Omang Nathan Zortman Adam Sweno Dan Noll
s
tulation
New Positions
Congra rs!
Senio
When John Simon retired Fred Houdek moved from construction foreman to take the south maintenance
Melissa Bisek truck. Fred started with the Co-op in July 1973. He also worked his way threw the lineman ranks and held
Mahnomen High School every job. Dave Thronson was hired as the new Line Superintendent to replace Ken Otto. Dave started with
the Co-op in September 1984. He worked his way up the lineman ranks and had recently replaced Fred
Melissa is the daughter of Jeff Houdek as a construction foreman when he took the job as line superintendent. Keith Geray, a line worker
& Nancy Bisek. She plans to since January 1988 became the new construction foreman July 1, 2008 and Scott Olson, a line worker since
attend NDSU. She is unde- February, 1994 became a lead lineman at the end of July 2008.
cided on her major.
6 Co-op Etc.
Congratulations to Tanner Yes! I want to help make a difference.
Pazdernik - winner of North- Please round up my bills to the nearest dollar amount, or accept
the specified amount and donate the proceeds to a local charity
ern Safety & Security’s color- or educational organization.
ing contest. Enjoy your new Name_______________________________________Date___________________
bike Tanner! Address ___________________________________________________________
Account Number(s) _________________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________________________
Stray Voltage
Help aVailable
Professional Contractors
If you suspect that you may have
stray voltage, the first step is to have your ELECTRICAL
electrician check your equipment in the
barn and balance the load as nearly as Ada Electric, Ada ............................................................................. 784-7186
possible. Al’s Electric, Lengby ....................................................................... 668-2278
If indications of stray voltage still Apex Electric & Lighting................................................................. 847-5244
exist, contact Wild Rice Electric and B & M Electric, Detroit Lakes ......................................................... 847-1946
ask for assistance. A bulletin for $2, Bergstrom Electric, Grand Forks ..............................................701-775-8897
“Stray Voltage Problems With Dairy Code Plus Electric, Inc..................................................................... 847-5559
Cows” #AG-BU1359 is available at Dolva Electric, Hawley .................................................................... 937-5654
your County Extension Office. Downs Electric, Inc., Fertile ............................................................ 945-6190
If you would like to request a stray Frazee Electric, Frazee ..................................................................... 334-2382
voltage investigation at your farm, call
Hawley Electric, LLC, Hawley ........................................................ 937-5774
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Hill River Electric, Gully ................................................................. 268-4013
office at 935-2517 or 1-800-244-5709. Hillstead Electric, Hitterdal ............................................................. 962-3431
Jack’s Electric, Erskine .................................................................... 687-3334
Jerry’s Electric, Felton ..................................................................... 494-3608
i nSpectionS are John’s Electric, Bagley..................................................................... 694-2637
Wild Rice electRic coop- tHe l aw !
Ken’s Electric, Red Lake Falls......................................................... 253-4127
Lee Electric, Inc., Mahnomen .......................................................... 935-5130
Magnum Electric, Moorhead ........................................................... 236-8753
eRative political leadeRs
Mark’s Electric, Detroit Lakes ......................................................... 847-2149
Any time you Mienert Electric, Fosston ................................................................. 435-2450
or an electrician Mid Valley Electric, Fertile .............................................................. 945-6060
does wiring or Morrison Electric, Ogema................................................................ 983-3177
other electrical RCI Electric, Ulen............................................................................ 596-8114
Federal legislators Senator Keith Langseth
work at your Rick’s Electric, Fosston ................................................................... 435-1436
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Roger’s Electric, Hawley ................................................................. 483-3186
Senator Norm Coleman home or farm,
Blvd. Roger Wirth, Callaway..................................................................... 847-6087
320 Hart Senate Office Building remember that
Capitol Building, Room 122
Washington, D.C. 20510 Minnesota State Roy Electric, Mahnomen ................................................................. 935-5712
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
www.coleman.senate.gov law requires a Schatt’s Electric, Detroit Lakes........................................................ 847-5255
651-296-3205
202-224-5641
sen.keith.langseth@senate.mn State Wiring In- Sorenson Electric, Ada ..................................................................... 784-2497
1-800-624-6041 (Minnesota office) spector to con- Todavich Electric, Bemidji .............................................................. 751-1699
Fax: 202-224-1152 duct a proper inspection of the work. Stundahl Electric, Gary .................................................................... 584-5533
Representative Kent Eken
575 State Office Building The state of Minnesota has high wiring Wiebolt Electric, Bemidji ................................................................ 444-8661
Senator Amy Klobuchar standards, which are in the best interest Zitzow Electric, Vergas .................................................................... 342-3268
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
320 Hart Senate Office Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 of you and your family. Improper wiring
Washington, D.C. 20510
651-296-9918 can damage your property and equipment
www.klobuchar.senate.gov
202-224-3244
rep.kent.eken@house.mn and injure or kill the people you love. PLUMBING & HEATING
1-888-224-9043 (Minnesota office) The inspectors for the counties Wild
Fax: 202-228-2186 Representative Paul Marquart Rice Electric Co-op serves are: Dick’s Plumbing & Heating, Fertile ................................................ 574-2371
597 State Office Building Jason & Chad’s Plumbing & Heating, McIntosh ............................. 563-7868
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clay & Norman Johanneck Plumbing & Heating, Red Lake Falls ............................ 253-4117
Congressman Collin Peterson
2211 Rayburn House Office Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Rod Schaffer Laney’s, Detroit Lakes .................................................................... 847-1309
(651) 296-6829 Melby Heating & Air Conditioning, Detroit Lakes ......................... 439-6405
Washington, D.C. 20515
(800) 551-5520
(701) 235-2840
www.collinpeterson.house.gov Modern Heating & Air Conditioning, Detroit Lakes ....................... 847-7459
202-225-2165
rep.paul.marquart@house.mn Mahnomen & Becker Neil’s Plumbing & Heating, Bagley ................................................ 694-6544
Fax: 202-225-1593 Lowell Bradbury Northwest Heating & Air Conditioning ....................................800-691-0613
Representative Bernie Lieder Pearce Plumbing & Heating, McIntosh ........................................... 563-4230
(218) 342-3345
State Office Building
Minnesota legislators 423 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
100 Polk
Proulx Refrigeration & Heating, Crookston .................................... 281-1370
Roger’s Heating & Plumbing, Winger .........................938-4447 or 938-4449
Senator Rod Skoe Blvd. Willie Nephew Rural Energy Services, Bagley ........................................................ 694-6829
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Sand Hill Plumbing & Heating, Erskine .......................................... 687-5351
Capitol Building, Room 303 (651) 296-5091 (218) 281-5900
The best time to contact them by phone Town & Country Heating & Air Conditioning, Hawley .................. 483-1225
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 rep.bernie.lieder@house.mn TRI Town Mechanical, Hawley ....................................................... 962-3238
651-296-4196 is between 7 and 8:30 a.m. Wilcox Plumbing & Heating, Red Lake Falls ................................. 253-2464
sen.rod.skoe@senate.mn
Co-op Stats & Facts 7
1. Regular office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday 7. If you have been a consumer of WRECI for at least one year, you can take advantage of the budget-
through Friday. Call 218-935-2517 or 800-244-5709 day or night. To billing program. Budget billing allows you to make equal monthly payments year-round regardless of
view the Cooperative’s web site go to www.wildriceelectric.com. the seasonal highs and lows.
After hour calls are switched over to an answering service. If the 8. A fee of $25 will be assessed all returned checks and the account will be subject for disconnection.
lines are busy or your call is put on hold, please understand that 9. When it is necessary to come out and collect or disconnect an account for nonpayment, a charge of
numerous other consumers may also be calling to report the outage. $40 will be made. If service is disconnected, all charges must be paid including the collection fee, a
For accurate response, please have your name, account number and reconnect fee of $40, and a security deposit of at least $125 before service will be connected during
location number available. normal working hours. Should a reconnect be requested after normal working hours, the reconnect
2. All consumers have self-meter reading devices commonly referred fee will be $100.
to as “Turtles” on their main meter and off peak meter, therefore it is 10. It is important to promptly notify WRECI of any change in address or if you are moving on or off
not required that you read your meter each month. Wild Rice your place. If you are moving off and WRECI is not informed whether or not someone is immedi-
Electric does recommend that you compare the reading on the meter ately moving back on, the electrical service will be disconnected.
with the one on your billing. For billing purposes, the meter is automatically read by 11. All consumers are required to become members of WRECI. There is no membership fee; however,
WRECI on or about the eighteenth of the month. Any differences should be reported to completion of a membership form is required. A nonrefundable processing fee in the amount of $25
the office immediately. As a consumer, you will be held responsible for any usage unre- is required for each account requested.
corded by the Turtle. 12. A member can request to have their meter tested for accuracy by sending in $20. The meter is sent
3. If your meter has stopped, please report it immediately to the WRECI office. Your to an independent testing laboratory and if it registers over two percent inaccurate, the $20 is re-
account will be adjusted after installation of the new meter. A non-registering meter does funded and the billing adjusted according.
not exempt you from paying your average bill. 13. WRECI has trained personnel that will come out to your home to inspect and evaluate present heat
4. Bills are mailed in order to reach the consumer on or about the first day of the month. losses and give you advice on what you can do to conserve energy, including approximate pay back
Payment is due by the 12th and if not received by that date, a late fee of 1.5% or $1, time for the cost of recommended improvements. The fee for this service is $10 per inspection.
whichever is greater, is assessed. One late payment will be allowed without a late fee. A 14. Electric heating, certain agricultural production and some public entities are exempt from sales tax.
night depository located at the front door of the Mahnomen office is available for bill To qualify for the sales tax exemption, an exemption form must be completed.
paying. 15. Wind Energy – members can voluntarily purchase a block of 100 kilowatt hours of wind produced
5. If payment isn’t received on a bill, the outstanding amount is included on the next bill. If energy for an additional price of 50¢ per 100 kilowatt hour block per month. Contact Wild Rice
payment still isn’t received by the due date, a late fee is assessed and a “Notice of Discon- Electric Cooperative for sign-up opportunities.
nection” is sent. The notice contains the amount due and the date of disconnection.
Gopher State One-Call
6. An automatic payment plan whereby WRECI will debit your bank account on or about the
tenth of each month is available. A copy of the bill is provided each month to the
consumer. Contact WRECI office to sign up.
The Law says:
O utage repOrt fOr June 2008 Call Before You Dig!
During the month of June we experienced 160 outages due to all causes. Of these, 40 were individual and
Phone: 811
120 were line outages.
Individual Line Consumer Hrs Consumer Hrs
Cause of Outage Outages Outages Individual Line
Power supply -- 1 -------- 870.40 OFFICE HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Scheduled 0 9 0.00 111.18 Monday thru Friday
Major Storm 0 77 0.00 5269.30
Equipment/installation 5 2 10.42 88.83 Emergency 24 hours per day, 365 days per year --
Age/deterioration 4 5 8.50 267.42 Closed on normal holidays.
Weather 15 15 23.32 564.92
Birds/animals 5 1 9.25 14.67
Member/public 0 4 0.00 133.25
Unknown 11
_______ 6
_______ 20.78
______ 179.87
_______ Line repOrt, June 2008
TOTAL 40 120 72.27 7499.83
During the month of June the crews built 1.92 miles of primary and 1,292 feet of sec-
2008 2007 ondary and service wire to serve 21 new consumers. They upgarded the services of 23
Total outage hours this month: 7,572.10 59,667.27 consumers to increase their capacity, while retiring 3 services at the owner’s request. The
Y-T-D outage hours: 16,909.78 67,458.06 crews also changed out 55 poles that were due for replacement, installed 0 association and
3 rental Street Lights, 11 Guy Guards and 2 MOV arresters on the underground system.
Y-T-D outage hours/consumer/year: 1.32 5.44
They also worked on line patrolling, brushing and three road jobs.
2008 Major storm hours to date: 5,269.30
Y-T-D Outage Hrs/Consumer/Year Minus Storm Hrs. = .91 1.33
look!
ake a
O perating repOrt fOr June 2008
T Revenue from KWH Sales
June 2008
1,212,368
June 2007
1,109,410
YTD 2008
10,071,603
YTD 2007
8,820,134 June 2008 June 2007
Other Revenue 14,032 14,831 78,899 79,986
Total Revenue 1,226,400 1,124,241 10,150,502 8,900,120 Total Active Services 13,622 13,503
Cost of Purchased Power 789,280 740,484 6,213,357 5,313,828
Operations and Maintenance 254,982 235,189 1,044,070 1,119,137 Miles of Energized Line:
Billing, Admin. & General 127,563 131,491 866,663 824,910 Overhead 3,464 3,460
Customer Service & Sales 20,569 17,198 133,353 146,911 Underground 391 378
Interest, Depreciation & Other 186,327 175,377 1,137,225 1,058,702 Farm and Residential Statistics:
Total Expenses 1,378,721 1,299,739 9,394,668 8,463,488 Average Kilowatt Hour Usage 887 794
Operating Margins (152,321) (175,498) 755,834 436,632 Average Monthly Bill 81.70 74.24
Non-Operating Margins 5,097 7,905 146,275 120,700 Average Cost per Kilowatt Hour 9.20¢ 9.40¢
Net Margins (147,224) (167,593) 902,109 557,332
Kilowatt Hours Purchased 14,757,958 14,906,927 158,080,526 140,631,614
Kilowatt Hours Sold 13,598,804 12,363,557 145,770,741 130,449,855
8 FOR SALE FOR SALE FREE WANT AD SERVICE FOR
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FARM RELATED WANTED
MEMBERS
14’ Elgin aluminum boat, 5 HP Johnson, w/ Gold class rings, broken wedding rings, and any
trailer, $600. Ph: 218-567-8558. Full size blue/gray sleeper sofa; 2 blue/gray Make use of the Free Want Ads. Each ad For sale: Older 5 inch – 30 foot grain auger, gold items. Also buying sterling sliver. Buying
wing recliners; 1 blue glider rocker. Items are runs once ONLY. Ads will be printed with electric motor. Ph: 218-483-4203.
Purebred Lab & Shi Ba Inu puppies, ready first Dimes $1.08, Quarters $2.51 & Halves $5.06 –
good/clean. Ph: 218-935-2399. on a First-Come First-Serve basis with
part of August. Ph: 218-435-1419. For sale: Small square alfalfa/grass bales, Dated 1964 or before; buying 1965 – 69 Half
14 ft. aluminum boat, trailer and Evenrude no guarantee of publication. All ads conditioned, stored in shed. Also small square Dollar $1.32. Toll Free 877-847-1023.
14 x 70 mobile home. Ph: 218-435-1038. motor, $400; 12 ft windmill tower, $30; fishing must be in no later than the 5th day of wheat straw bales about middle of August. Call Three or four sections of scaffolding. Ph:
Large building for sale to move or tear down. net, $25; Swede saw with setting tool, $30. Ph: each month. Ads can be Faxed to 218- Dale Binde at Lake Park 218-532-7273. 218-847-9645.
Located in Bemidji. Ph: 218-487-5456. 218-668-2877.
935-2519 or mailed to WRECI, PO Box Wanted: Honda Big Red 3x3 field cultivator, Light weight Futon in good condition. Ph:
1975 Champion mobile home, with 2 large 120 Bass Accordion, beautiful, has 7 tone 438, Mahnomen MN 56557. about 35’. Ph: 218-435-1419. 218-846-2533
additions & deck. Has a vulcanized roof and changes, $250; trumpet, like new, $125; guitar, A qualifying free ad must include your
$45; electric guitar, $75; newer violin, $100; For sale: Super big round hay bales. Ph: Acetylene and oxygen tanks. Ph: 218-532-
has been totally remodeled. Located at Maple name and address. If you wish for your 218-487-5456.
Lake, and is to be moved. Asking $14,000. Call old violin, $200; Artley flute, has double case 7697, leave message.
name to be withheld from the ad, please
701-265-4065 or 701-520-1631. like new, $125. Ph: 218-375-3072 or 701- For sale: 4 yr old Sorrel gelding Quarter horse
include such instructions. Small plywood boat with oers; 45 RPM record
293-1295. asking, $650; 5 yr old Paint gelding Quarter
Boat lift made to hold heavy boat, 4 wheels, The classified ads are for Buy, Sell, or player; Belsaw-Wards or Sears toolboxes from
40 ft Atlas gravel conveyor with shaker screen horse, asking $650, will consider any reason- saw mills; other tool boxes with names; wind-
holds up to 19’ boat, $475. Ph: 218-574- Want ONLY - No business ads or real able offer. Ph: 218-439-6628.
2396. & hopper with plate feeder; double-drum winch mill weights, roosters, horse, bull, etc; snow
with McCormick Deering power unit. Ph:
estate ads. shoes. Ph: 218-563-4376 or cell # 230-5886.
For sale: 1978 MF30B Industrial tractor,
Jensen wood stove, thermostatic controlled, 701-235-3118. Please TYPE OR PRINT ad copy. loader, 3 Cyl. Perkins Dsl, instant reverse,
$400. Ph: 218-435-1121. ILLEGIBLE COPY WILL NOT BE Wanted: Old wood boats and 1950’s fiberglass
1938 S&K Wayne gas pump; rag rug loom; 3 point 78” Quick attach loader bucket, low boats with big fins; also older outboard motors
1978 Honda motorcycle, 400 Hondamatic (au- PRINTED. Also, please clearly separate hours, $6500. Ph: 218-847-4317.
handicap scooter w/lift; 6 person hot-tub. Ph: from 25 to 50 hp, will pick up. Call Ross 701-
tomatic transmission) 7900 miles, very nice, fun 218-847-0186. each item if listing more than one on For sale: 550 Oliver tractor w/ Davis loader 775-2120 or evenings 701-787-5877.
to drive, $1650. Ph: 218-847-4317. an ad. & bucket, 35 HP, wide front, 3 point, live
2 wheel trailer w/6x8 all steel box; 3 pt circle Wanted: Used paddleboat with aluminum
1 Marshfield and 1 Hilton 14x60 mobile home. saw; large 36 in saw blade; Forney ARC welder. power, hi and low range transmission, new pontoons. Ph: 218-687-5219.
Each with 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, large Ph: 218-687-5124. battery, chains, runs very good, $5500. Ph:
living room, full bathroom, central AC, 2 en- 218-962-3274. Buying scrap iron, old cars, pickups, any kind of
D-7 Cat 3T Series, hy dozer/winch, $7500; scrap iron, free pickup. Ph: 218-574-2206.
closed porches, electric hot water, all skirting,
propane gas furnace and stove. To be moved would take guns in trade; Lane cedar chest, AUTO FOR SALE For sale: Hampshire sheep, ewe lambs and bred
ewes, all registered, great starter flock for 4-H Portable PA system – battery or vehicle electric
from Lakecrest Resort 2 miles west of Detroit $100; glider rocker, $30. Ph: 218-375-3072 or
S-10 Chev Blazer, 4 cyl, good tires, and new or FFA project. Ph: 218-846-2533. system powered. Ph: 218-983-3753.
Lakes. Ph: 218-847-5459. 702-293-1295.
battery. Ph: 218-483-4203. For sale: Oliver thrashing machine, $150. Ph: Wanted: Small honey extractor & grain flour
AKC – Registered German Shorthair pointer Northstar 8’ pop-up pickup camper, fridge,
‘41 Chev ¾ ton pickup box trailer with 47 218-563-4376 or cell 230-5886. mill. Ph: 218-687-2890.
puppies, vet checked, tails docked and dew furnace, very clean, nice condition, perfect for
horse campers, fishermen, small family or WE fenders, $300. Ph: 218-563-4376 or cell For sale: 1984 Melroe multiweeder/5 bar HD Wanted to buy: Pro-Rib steel any color any
claws removed. Top hunting and show qual-
FEST, $2500 OBO. Ph: 218-935-5667. 230-5886. drag, $1000; JD Model 100, 14’ 3 pt mtd chisel length. Ph: 701-306-3809.
ity bloodlines, excellent family pets. Liver
and white, patched and ticked, females $400 5 HP “Little Wonder” high output leaf blower 4 tires – P-215-60R-16, good tread. Ph: 218- plow; 1979 Ford TW-30 tractor, 5800 hrs; Wil- Honda Big Red 3 wheeler & car or small pickup
and males $350. Ph: 218-962-3464 or 701- with intake and loading hoses. Perfect for blow- 847-8936. rich 36’ Model 2500HD field cultivator/4 bar drivable for under $200. Ph: 218-686-3243.
373-5386. ing and loading autumn leaves into a trailer, drag, rear hitch, rear hydraulics and knock on
1994 S-10 White pickup, good paint, no rust, shovels; rear hitch for Wilrich 2500 cultivators, Is your clutter getting you down? Call me to
Select comfort bed, $500; tan recliner couch, $450. Ph: 701-388-4050. couple little dents, $2000 or best offer. Ph: haul away your scrap & unwanted eye soars.
$100. Ph: 218-567-8292.
$500; wedding dress, size 18-24 in box ½ price ’92 Mallard 30’ class “A” basement model, 454 218-574-2206. Phone Gary at 218-935-2965.
$400; 200 amp breaker box, $125; upright Chev-EFI, only 30,000 miles, health forces sale. For sale: 2200 BU Westeel Roscoe steel grain
4 tires P205-7R 15”, 35% rubber left, $5 each; bin, suitable for using as a hopper bottom; Wanted: Used 9x7’ overhead garage door. Also
freezer, $50; new horse blanket/hood, $125; Blue book $17,000 must sell best offer. Cell 4 tires P235-7R 15”, 30% rubber left, $5 each.
grey youth chaps 14-16, $50; kitchen table, $50; parting out a 1957 J.D. Diesel 730 model. Ph: shower chair for elderly. Call 218-637-2100.
715-933-0629 or 218-439-6005. Ph: 218-473-3195.
rocking chair (new), $125. Ph: 218-945-3602 218-574-2295. Japanese 6.5 Rifle with 31” BII; electric training
or 218-289-0550. 4 rider mowers, working order or parts, $200 1952 Ford truck box & hoist, $750. Ph: 218- collar for dog. Ph: 218-567-8250.
for the 4. Mrs Louella Halvorson For sale: 1150 M.F., 1155 M.F. & 1805 M.F.
937-5536. tractors, “Merit” grain trailer (38 ft), hopper
Buggy shaft, $75; Antique well pump, $10; Wanted: Good used refrigerator between 18 to
woven wire; Russell Rooter for breaking hard Workbench, $15; odd used windows, $3 and up; 4 – 1998 GM 6-lug rims with solid center caps. bottom grain trailer with doly to pull behind a 21 cubic ft, must be in good shape and reason-
pan on road construction, $500; 3 horse mowers metal shelves, $60; Lazy Susan lower kitchen 265/75/R16 American Prospector tires with tractor, J.D. 16’ stock chopper, 6 yard Ashland ably priced. Ph: 218-936-4631.
for ornaments or restore, $50 each; red & white cabinet, unused, $75; small snow-blower, $150; 50% tread left, mounted on rims $275 for the scraper, Kuhns disk mower 7”. Ph: 218-567-
enamel kitchen table, $60. Ph: 218-563-4376 2-inch water pump with non-running gas engine, set. Call Jon 701-412-8672. 8521 or cell 956-358-1413.
or cell 230-5886. $75; old firewood, cheap; doors, interior and bi-
‘77 GMC pickup, 2WD, AC, cuise, $600; 50cc For sale: 1 MN Bale wagon; 20 ft. versatile
FOR SALE
fold, various widths; old rough antique dresser,
4” and 6” maxi roll of perforated drain tile; 15 $10; desk, $10; old wood burning furnace, $20; Honda street bike, $900. Ph: 218-439-6005. field cultivator; 32 ft multi-weeder. Ph: 218- 500 Gal. propane tank, refurbished , silver,
plus CB radios 12v, 2-120v base radios, anten- old fuel oil furnace, $50; wood shelves, $10 & 584-5318. red top, 90-100 gal in tank, $1200. Ph: 218-
1999 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 94,000 mi., new tires,
nas; SWR meter, and misc parts, all for $100. up. Ph: 218-439-6633. fully loaded, in excellent condition, $4750. Ph: For sale: 4 Model B John Deere Tractors; IHC 668-2627.
Ph: 218-567-8292. 218-584-5516. 1066 w/cab, 3 pt and duals; JD 112 Lawn tractor
1995 16x80 Homark mobile home with central New 200 ft channeled steel; 20 ft channeled
300 gal overhead fuel tank & stand, $200; also a air, 12x12 insulated entry, 16x20 deck, all block- w/mower deck. Ph: 218-687-5124. steel; new & used lumber, some 20 ft 2x6;
1995 Ford Crown Victoria prior police car,
Century AC/DC welder. Ph: 218-584-5251. ing & skirting. Call Chris 218-435-2322. white, 158,000 miles, $875. Ph: 218-435- For sale: 2 JD hay basket rakes (wheel driven) inside solid oak door trim, household goods
Jen-Weld 36” entry door with screen; Kenmore 6820. 896A & 894; Small square bale elevator (Er- – table & chair, couches; trailer house 12 x
12 channel 800 watt Yamaha powered mixer 50 needs work; Used air compressor. Ph:
4 burner 30” gas stove; Frigidare portable built in effects, two SP2, 18” BW speakers, skine); 328 JD Square baler, excellent shape.
1984 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 ton pickup, Ph: 218-945-6223 or cell 218-686-4297. 218-584-5496.
dishwasher; 1 ½ ton central air conditioner with $1300 obo, aluminum stands optional. Ph: 4.1 liter 6 cyl. Auto, 51K act miles $1500; 1977
45,000 BTU furnace; 3 slider type windows – 218-841-4226. Dodge trans van mini motor home, 318, auto For sale: No. 5 JD Mower, $175. Ph: 218- Lab puppies 7 weeks old; 14x70 mobile home
various sizes; 12 Linear feet kitchen cabinets 79K miles, $975. Ph: 701-306-3809. 847-7056. to be moved; Shi Ba Inu puppies, 6 weeks old.
w/sink & faucet; GE clothes washer – 2 speed 1999 Forester “Wildwood” camper. Has been Ph: 218-435-1419.
with mini-wash basket. Ph: 218-532-2027. If used as a second cabin and has very little road 1985 ½ ton Ford pickup for parts. Ph: 218- Wanted: 13-9x36 tractor tires. Ph: 218-847-
miles. Excellent condition has been sheltered 584-5496. 7056. Some very nice Flowering Crab trees; few
no answer call cell 701-371-4247.
for all winters. 29’ long, large slide out, central Black Hills Spruce trees – extra nice trees.
Mini/Toy Australian Shepherd pups, ready to 1976 Chev. Impala, 70,000 miles. Ph: 218- For sale: 2 ½ yard Ashland scraper, 1033 Will dig them for you after Sept. 15 or so. Call
heat/AC, bunk beds, sleeps eight, large sliding
go. Ph: 218-841-6211. 233-2474. Stockliner bale wagon, 224T JD baler; M 218-563-2365.
glass door for great viewing, full roll out canopy,
International tractor; 4 bottom Massey plow;
Pug puppies, 6 females. Ph: 218-731-1489. microwave, full bath and kitchen, new tires and Topper for full-sized pickup, asking $50; tool 5 bar Melroe drag; bale elevator, double rake
built in stereo & TV hook-ups. Hot water and box for full-sized pickup, asking $30. Ph: hitch. Call 218-790-6099.
FARM RELATED
Lots of baby toys & toddler toys; Lots of baby refrigerator works either propane or electric. 218-945-3496.
girl clothes from 0 mons thru 3T; Electric Comes all equip with hoses, black water tote, For sale: 400 Superior loader with front end For sale: 2-P165/65 R13 tires with ¾ tread
Medela double breast pump, $100. Ph: 218- jacks & equalizer hitch. This is a bumper pull 1978 Chevrolet Winnebago, 350 auto, A/C, pump, snow and manure bucket and dirt plate. mounted on 4 bolt wheels, $20 for pair; heavy
938-4546. camper with tandem axels. 8’x4’ deck & stairs newer electric fridge, awning, roof trunk, nice Will fit Ford tractor and other models. 218- duty 2 wheel trailer w/225-75 R15 tires, also
goes with it, $11,000. Ph: 701-426-7000. for its age, $3000. Ph: 218-945-3206 or cell 435-1610. spare tire & wheel, 1 7/8 ball hitch, $115. Ph:
Antique Hoosier cupboard, $800; piano, Whit- 701-367-6966. Jeremy, Fertile, MN.
ney by Kimball with bench, $800; paddle boat, 218-584-5587.
Kirby Diamond Addition vacuum, with carpet For sale: International tractor narrow front,
3 seater, $200. Ph: 701-235-0451. cleaning attachments, used 4 months, new TO GIVE AWAY 12 volt electrical system, good tires. Call For sale: Antique Sears/Robuck Model #242-
Oak china hutch, $100. Ph: 218-238-5239. $1300, sell for $850; Swisher trailer mower, 701-212-3409. 60 Corn Sheller, Ideal for threshing shows,
very good condition, $600; 1995 Mercury 115 2 Bdrm trailer, 1972 Pacesetter, 12’x60’, only $125, OBO. Ph: 218-563-3312.
2 life-size concrete deer, Buck & Doe, purchase For sale: square bale feeder, good shape; sheep
HP motor for parts, bad power head, excellent cost is to move it yourself. Currently located on
price $350 – will sell for $90 the pair. Ph: shearer. Mrs. Louella Halvorson. For sale: Wheat straw or Alfalfa, grass mixed
tilt and trim and new lower unit, $500. Ph: Lake Six property. For info: 218-847-5746.
218-473-2224. round bales, or square bales. Ph: 218-584-
218-783-2275. Wanted: Trailer type, 7 ft sickle mower;
Old upright piano – tunable after moving it. 5302.
Six boxes Boulder Creek cultured stone, smaller farm tractor (not yd tracor). Mrs.
Cosco portable crib, $40; 2 drawer metal file Ph: 218-847-3350.
Splitface Buckeye blend type, paid $82/box, Louella Halvorson. Wanted: Ford Major tractor parts or whole
cabinet, $10; older exercise bike, $10. Ph:
will sell all for $250. Ph: 701-238-7901 or FREE KITTENS: Adorable male and female tractor for parts; also need a few Allis WD-45
218-945-3496. For sale: Ford tractor, 1949 8N, 3-pt, $1800;
701-277-5903. kittens. Calico, orange tabby, grey tabby, black parts. Ph: 218-435-1419.
Farmall H tractor, loader, snowbucket, $1350;
Unopened box of Wheaties featuring 87’ Twins & white and solid black. Litter box trained.
Several wood burning stoves, also picnic tables, both restorable, need battery. Ph: 218-439- For sale: Hay in round bales; beef bull, service-
World Series Champions plus 3 VCR videos of Ph: 218-238-5230.
Adirondack chairs, & swing gliders. Ph: 218- 6633. able age. Ph: 218-435-1419.
the winning games and an official Star Tribune
850-9316. Hanky, $15; also 4 Poloroid cameras, the one- To give away: Good steel siding on old farm For sale: Gelbvieh bulls. Ph: 218-935-5367. Wanted: A good engine block for a 60 John
step square shooter 2, model 20 Swinger and a house. The siding is yours for the removal. Deere STD size tractor, or oversize w/piston’s.
Collector mens like new Schwinn’s bike even For sale: Wheat straw square bales, stored in
Sx70 Land Camera Model 3, $20 for all. Ph: Ph: 218-233-2474. Ph: 218-281-2766 or 218-280-5452.
tires and pedels say Schwinn, excellent shape, shed, good firm bales. Call Dale Binde at Lake
$150, hardly been used; 7 x 12, 2 wheel tilt 218-584-5587. Park 218-532-7273. For sale: 930 Case Tractor, duels, cab, standard.
trailer, 15” tires with spare and lights, $375.
Ph: 218-687-4175.
14 x 60 Holly Park Mobile Home on Maple Lake SPECIAL NOTICE For sale: Wagon running gear, 1 new saddle
Ph: 218-233-2474.
to be moved, $5000 obo. Call 218-289-1283 for and some used saddles, 7 ft digger on rubber, Wanted: Fencing supplies - good used steel T-
Complete satellite dish package includes dish, 2 more information. 100 ft 36” rubber matting, 1 bale trailer, 8 ft posts, prefer 6 1/2 ft, will consider other sizes, a
Lake Grove Fall Dinner – Sunday, Sept. 14,
receivers and 2 controls. Ph: 218-847-8936. 3 pc kitchen nook table set. Ph: 218-567-8250. 11:00 – 1:30 at Waubun Community Center. water tanks. Ph: 218-584-5496. 16 ft & a 12 f t steel gate. Ph: 218-936-4631.
