Red Lake Electric Cooperative Holds 72Nd Annual Meeting Approximately 300 Members and He Stated There Are Many Things People RLEC's Expenses

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Published monthly for the members of RED LAKE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, Inc. One of the Minnkota Power Systems SERVING THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA OF MARSHALL, PENNINGTON, RED LAKE AND POLK

VOL. 45 – NO. 06 RED LAKE FALLS (RED LAKE COUNTY), MINNESOTA 56750 APRIL 2010 Red Lake Electric Cooperative holds 72nd annual meeting Approximately 300 members and He stated there are many things people RLEC's expenses. The energy charge friends of Red Lake Electric Cooperative don't have any or much control over but makes up 51 percent of the cost of power attended the Cooperative's 72nd annual discussed ways customers can have a say in for $3.5 million. The peak demand charge meeting. The meeting was held March 31 in each of these areas. is 30 percent of the total cost of power the Imperial Room of the Ralph Engelstad Johanneck discussed the impact legisla- while the transmission and substation Arena in Thief River Falls. tion is having on the way Cooperatives charge make up the balance. The meeting opened with the National operate today; specifically Environmental RLEC's operating expenses were down Anthem sung by Becca Kruta of Thief Protection Agency mandates that are from 2008 to $1.8 million. This equals River Falls. Kruta is a senior at Lincoln requiring massive environmental upgrades about 20 percent of the Cooperative's High School and the daughter of RLEC on Minnkota Power's Young generating expenses with depreciation and interest members Steven and Jill Kruta. units; how renewable energy mandates being slightly over $1 million. In his president's report, Kelly Lundeen have impacted the Cooperative and the new RLEC built 59 new electric services in said the past year was very good in many Conservation Improvement Program. 2009 and has invested $25.8 million in respects. RLEC was spared any major He also talked about the Cooperative's electric plants which is about $750 thou- storm-related outages and the main cause concern of possible climate legislation that sand higher than 2008. for service interruptions was due to under- is being considered and stated if members Minnkota Power CEO Dave Loer talked ground cable failure. have an opinion on (6907001.03 Dean L. about power supply issues, wind genera- He stated outage time per customer Kalbakdalen) climate legislation to contact tion, upgrades at the Young generating unit averaged 50 minutes in 2009; the second federal representatives and let them know that have been required by the EPA and the lowest on record and about half of what the what they think. $400 million that has been invested in the Cooperative averaged in service interrup- Johanneck also reviewed some of the power plant to meet these environmental tions over the past five years. service interruptions over the past year and mandates. Lundeen reported over $493,000 was explained ways members have a say in the He also spoke about the impact the paid out in capital credit retirements and cause of some of these interruptions. nation's economy has had on the demand member equity was a strong 51 percent of Accountant Shirley Bregier gave the for energy and the cause and effect the low assets. He also thanked the Cooperatives financial report for 2009. Operating rev- market prices have had on Minnkota members who participated in the Operation enue was up from 2008. Kilowatt hour sales Power's surplus energy sales and the rev- Round Up program. were also up from the previous year to an enue Minnkota Power received for these Roger Johanneck, general manager, all time high of 134 million kilowatt-hours. sales. gave his report and discussed three differ- The 72nd annual meeting of Red Lake Electric Cooperative was held March 31 in the The cost of power RLEC purchased RLEC annual meeting, ent topics: Legislation, rate outlook and Imperial Room of the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls. Pictured are some from Minnkota Power Cooperative was Continued on page 2 service reliability. of the meeting attendees as they visit prior to the call of the meeting. $6.8 million and is about 70 percent of More photos on pages 5 and 6 Operation Round Up grants total $13,150 Three directors elected at annual meeting for three-year terms

The Red Lake Electric Trust board met recently and awarded 21 grants to area non-profit and community organizations that totaled $13,150. Since its inception in 1993, Operation Round Up grants totaling $345 thousand have been gifted to area community organizations. The Red Lake Electric Trust receives money for grants from the Opera- tion Round Up program adminis- tered by the Red Lake Electric April Ballard, right, Thief River Falls, accepts an Operation Round Up Cooperative. grant check in the amount of $1,000. She accepted the check on behalf Today, 90 percent of Red Lake of the Early Childhood Family Advocate program of Thief River Falls. Colette Kujava Randy Versdahl Peter Mosbeck Electric's members voluntarily The check was presented to Ballard by Kim Swanson, Thief River Falls, "round up" their monthly bill for president of the Red Lake Electric Trust. Colette Kujava, Newfolden, is Randy Versdahl, Red Lake Falls, Peter Mosbeck, Red Lake Falls, the Operation Round Up program. the newly-elected director for Dis- is the newly-elected director for was re-elected as director represen- Four area emergency services Advocate Program of Thief River a safer environment and childcare trict 3. She replaces Joyce Johnson, District 6. He defeated challenger tative of District 9. He was first providers received grants. The Falls was awarded $1,000 to help are examples of their fund uses. Viking, who did not seek re-elec- Daniel Schmitz by a vote of 46 to elected three years ago. 23. He replaces retiring director Goodridge Fire and Rescue with their mission of working with A $250 grant was given to the tion having served six years. District 9 includes the townships received $1,000 toward the pur- families who have children, birth to Red River Valley Emerging Leader- District 3 includes the townships Henry Wieland who served 28 years. District 6 includes the town- of River Falls, Black River, Polk chase of a defibrillator for one of age five who are at-risk for abuse or ship Program that provides training of West Valley, New Maine, Marsh their rescue units. The Oklee Fire neglect. to develop and expand leadership ships of Wylie, Louisville, Browns Centre, Sanders, Bray, Numedal Grove, Newfolden, New Solum and Department received $1,000 that The Strandquist area food shelf skills (4317005.06 Sharon Piche) Creek, Red Lake Falls, River, Ger- and Norden, all in Pennington will be used to equip an additional received $400 to help stock their focusing on agriculture and natural Viking, all in Marshall County. vais, Terrebonne and Emardville, County. rescue unit they recently received, shelves and provide help (food) to resources for area ag couples. The Kujava is originally from Har- all in Red Lake County. Mosbeck has been a rural Red with a contractors tool box, jaws of low income, disabled or elderly in Goodridge Lion Tamer Lions was vey, N.D. where she was raised. For Versdahl is originally from Lake Falls resident all his life. He McIntosh. He is a 32-year veteran life and other rescue items. The need. awarded $250 to help make the past 10 years she has been and his wife Janette reside on their Viking Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inter-County nursing service of upgrades to the Lions hall used in employed at Wikstrom Telephone employee of Garden Valley Tele- farm in Polk Centre Township. Department was award $1,000 to Thief River Falls received $850 to hosting community events. The Co. in Karlstad. She works in sales phone Co. of Erskine. For the past They are the parents of two chil- help fund a pager repeater tower provide maintenance home health Pennington County Humane Socie- which includes internet and website 13 years he has served as facilities dren, Dustin and Brittney. Dustin and base radio unit at their fire hall. care for the elderly whose needs do ty received $500 to update their services in addition to telephone manager and safety director. Versdahl and his wife Kris have Polk County Sheriff's Mounted not qualify them for Medicare or existing ventilation system to directory sales. lives in Polk Centre Township also. been residents of Gervais Township Posse received $850 to help fund other program assistance. The Mid- remove harmful odors that will Kujava and her husband Gordon Brittney is married to Tom Johnson state mandatory continuing educa- dle River-Thief Lake living at home improve the environment for the for 30 years. Kris operates a graph- and resides in East Grand Forks. reside on their farm west of New- ic design studio from their home. tion and training for their Posse. block nurse program was awarded pets, staff and visitors. Peter is involved in a family Area youth will benefit from $700 to help them help the elderly Pembina Trail Resource Conser- folden in Marsh Grove Township. Versdahls are the parents of two grain (5105001.02 Leslie Wilde) Operation Round Up grants made live at home by providing medical vation and Development (RC&D) They are parents of three children. daughters, Kari who is married to to the following organizations: Lit- transportation and other related working cooperatively with J.A. Daughter Teri works at Digi Key, Danny Gagner and Erica who is farm operation and works as an tle Brother/Little Sister program of home health care. Hughes Elementary School in Red daughter Kelli attends Moorhead married to Alan Sundby, both resid- auctioneer. He enjoys many out- Marshall County received $300 for The Tri-Community living at Lake Falls was awarded $500 to be Technical College and son Alex is ing in the Grand Forks area. door activities. Janette is employed their youth program activities home block nurse program of New- used for a community garden. The in the seventh grade at Marshall Versdahls are members of by the Red Lake Falls Veterinary which involves pairing positive folden also received $700 to help demonstration garden will consist County Central High School. The Bethany Lutheran Church, Red Clinic. Lake Falls. Randy is a member of adult role models with children in provide social, recreational, educa- of apple trees, construction of Kujavas are engaged in grain farm- The Mosbecks are members of need of their support. The Viking tional and health promoting events raised/handicap accessible beds the Pathfinders Snowmobile Club. ing and raise cattle. Black River Lutheran Church Volcanoes 4-H club will use the for local senior citizens. The Mid- where extra food grown will be He has served as president of the Kujavas are members of $200 they received towards a com- dle River Seniors received $300 used to stock the local food shelf. Minnesota Telecom Alliance where Peter has served on the munity pride service project in that will be used to help fund trans- The RLE Trust Board of Direc- Assumption Catholic Church of (MTA) plant managers group. He church board. He also serves as a Viking. portation provided to seniors who tors determines grants two times Florian where Kujava is active in has been an active safety committee supervisor on the township board. The Violence Intervention Proj- need rides to meet medical appoint- per year, in March and September. church activities. She serves on the member of MTA for 10 years. "The electric business is being ect in Thief River Falls received ments. The Heritage Center in Serving on the board are Kim Northwest Private Industry Council "In the future, I believe there is faced with some real challenges and going to be some difficult decisions $800 for their Umbrella Tree pro- Thief River Falls was given $300 Swanson, president, Thief River (NWPIC) as Marshall County rep- changes especially with govern- gram that provides supervised child towards the cost of replacing the Falls; Randy Knutson, vice-presi- to be made concerning electric resentative and also serves with the ment mandates and Environmental visitations. Some of the playground furnace in their center. dent, Newfolden; and Bonnie Cote, energy costs," said Versdahl. "My Thief River Falls Chamber of Com- Protection Agency (EPA) regula- equipment at the visitation center The Red Lake County American secretary/treasurer, Trail. Ex-officio merce. background in telecommunications will help to address the energy tions," stated Mosbeck. "It will be has deteriorated and needs replace- Cancer Society and Relay For Life directors are Henry Wieland and "I look forward to serving as a issues hat will be in front of us." challenging to keep reasonable ment; these funds will help them do received $500 to raise money to Roger Johanneck of Red Lake director of Red Lake Electric," stat- that. further cancer research, education Falls, representing Red Lake Elec- "I have been a member of Red retail rates but I will do my best to ed Kujava. "I wanted to do some- The Falls Day Activity Center materials and local patient services. tric Cooperative. Lake Electric for 30 years and look represent the members of District 9. thing for my district and communi- forward to representing the Cooper- (DAC) received $750 to be used for Pennington/Red Lake Victim Serv- Grant applications are available Thank you members for your sup- updating computer equipment that ices was awarded $1,000 to fund at the Red Lake Electric Coopera- ty. Representing the area on a mem- ative members of the Red Lake port." is used for client training and activ- emergency expenses for victims of tive office or by visiting their Web ber-owned cooperative board will Falls and Plummer areas," stated ities. Early Childhood Family crime. Moving expenses, providing site at www.redlakeelectric.com. allow me to do that." Versdahl. Volts and Jolts April 2010 2

RLEC annual meeting, Continued from front page Loer explained how Minnkota ed director for District 6 is Randy Since its inception in 1993, Power and Minnesota Power have Versdahl, Red Lake Falls. He Operation Round Up grants totaling reached an agreement that would defeated Daniel Schmitz, Red Lake $345,000 have been awarded to area transfer Minnesota Power's share of Falls, by a vote of 46 to 23. Peter non-profit and charitable organiza- Young II generation to Minnkota Mosbeck, Red Lake Falls, incum- tions throughout the service area of Power in exchange for the DC trans- bent director of District 9 was re- RLEC. Manager's mission line that extends from the elected. Swanson was presented a plaque Young generating plant in Center, Safety awards were presented to by Johanneck in recognition for N.D. to Duluth. That deal was com- four RLEC employees in recogni- serving six years on the RLE Trust Comments pleted at the end of 2009. He men- tion of their safe work records. board. by Roger Johanneck tioned this was a good deal for both Employees recognized for surpass- Musical entertainment was pro- parties and was considered a win- ing five-year increments of acci- vided by Vern Rogalla of win situation for the two generation dent-free work were Casey Thron- Goodridge. Door prizes were and transmission utilities. son, lineman, 5 years; Troy awarded with Dorothy Miller of It is unlikely given the nature of Schmitz, lineman, 5 years; Dick Goodridge being recognized as a Annual meeting uncertainty around coal-fired power Gervais, crew foreman, 10 years; long-term Cooperative member. I want to pass on a few thank of rural Oklee did the honors of monthly board meetings and the plants that getting a permit for a and Kevin Reich, member services Lunch was served by members of you's this month, to those who had noon lunch; I want to thank them values they brought to the table new Young III coal plant would manager, 35 years. Ebenezer Lutheran Church, rural a hand in making our Cooperative's for the good meal and their work in when discussing their viewpoints, have ever happened. Loer men- Appreciation plaques were pre- Oklee. 72nd Annual Meeting a good expe- doing that for us this year. the thoughtful choices they made tioned Minnkota Power will need to sented to outgoing directors Henry RLEC presently serves 5,196 rience for all who attended. I want to thank Minnkota Gener- and the leadership with which they build a new transmission line to Wieland, Red Lake Falls, and Joyce accounts for 4,287 members in Mar- That'd include a thank you to the al Manager Dave Loer for meeting represented their respective dis- wheel the power from the Young Johnson, Viking. Wieland had rep- shall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk 300 members and others who took with our membership at, not only tricts. generating unit, located in central resented the members of District 6 and Beltrami counties. The current time out of their schedules to attend this year's annual meeting, but for Vernon Rogalla has provided North Dakota, to the valley, at a cost for 28 years. Johnson had served as board of directors includes Lun- the meeting, hear what happened at the previous 12 Red Lake Electric entertainment for our annual meet- of around $300 million. Despite the District 3 director since 2004. deen, president, Trail; Bonnie Chris- and to the Cooperative in 2009 and annual meetings. Since 1998, when ing attendees for the past 11 years, large cost of building the new line, Kim Swanson, Thief River Falls, tians, vice-president, Crookston; participate in the director election Dave made his first Minnkota pres- and I appreciate the festive mood he concluded this is still significant- president of the Red Lake Electric Mark Hanson, secretary-treasurer, process. I can assure you that entation at our annual meeting, he his music adds to our meeting; ly less expensive than building a Trust, Inc., presented a $1,000 Thief River Falls; Robert Olson, preparing reports and making pre- has welcomed our invitation to thanks Vernon, for accepting our new power plant. Operation Round Up grant to April Middle River; Robert Finstad, Thief sentations that one can share at a return each year and speak to us; I invitation to play music again for us Three directors were elected at Ballard, Thief River Falls. Ballard River Falls; Kujava, Newfolden; meeting with good attendance appreciate that. this year. the annual meeting. Colette Kujava, accepted the check on behalf of the and Versdahl, Red Lake Falls. makes all the work worthwhile. I Even last year's snow storm that And, to those young adults, usu- Newfolden, is the newly-elected Early Childhood Family Advocate hope that everyone was able to take kept (4403014.08 Scott and Shari ally a high school choir member, director for District 3. Newly elect- Program of Thief River Falls. home, if not a prize, a good meal Daniels) our attendance down, for starting our meeting out with and something interesting and help- Dave travelled from Grand Forks the singing of the National Anthem; ful from the meeting. through the storm so he could speak this year our thanks goes to Becca This is the fifth year we have at our annual meeting. I told Dave Kruta who is a senior at Lincoln From the Mail Bag held the annual meeting in the even the donuts that were to arrive High School in Thief River Falls, Imperial Room at the Ralph from Grand Forks didn't because of the daughter of RLEC members Dear RLEC: Dear RLEC: Dear RLE Trust: Englestad Arena in Thief River the storm, but you did, and that had Steven and Jill Kruta. Thank you so much for the won- Many thanks for your donation Thank you so much for the $800 Falls and I am grateful to have I known this was going to happen I The Operation Round Up grant derful grill and waffle iron. It will of milk and donuts to Sunview Din- grant for our children's playground access to such a nice facility to hold would have asked you to bring the presentation was handled at this be put to good use. ing Center. Our clients appreciated area. This will be so good for the our meetings. I think all who have donuts too. year's annual meeting by outgoing Jeanette Stoltman the treat and your gift also helped kids who we help in one way or attended one of our annual meet- Dave recently announced at Red Lake Electric Trust board pres- Thief River Falls with our food budget! another here at Violence Interven- ings at the Ralph agree that it is a Minnkota's annual meeting held ident Kim Swanson and April Bal- Margaret Schindler tion Project. We hope Red Lake great place to hold our annual meet- last week, that he will be retiring lard of the Early Childhood Family Dear RLEC: Dining Manager Electric Trust has a very prosperous ing. from Minnkota the end of this year. Advocate Program in Thief River Thank you very much for the Red Lake Falls year. The only drawback, if we have We all appreciate the excellent job Falls. April was on hand to accept slow cooker that I won at the annu- Sandi Bentley to come up with one, is that there is Dave did updating us on the chal- the grant, share her appreciation for al Red Lake Electric Cooperative Dear Red Lake Electric Trust Executive Director typically a meeting held in the same lenges of the power supply business the donation and tell us about how meeting. and Cooperative Members: Thief River Falls room the day prior to our meeting and what is happening at Minnkota; these funds will help her organiza- Harold Halvorson Once again you have proven that so we don't get access to set up for we'll miss not being able to call on tion serve our community. Thief River Falls the spirit of generosity is flowing Dear RLEC: our meeting until late in the after- him to do that for us next year. RLE Trust by-laws state that through northern Minnesota with I wanted to personally thank you noon the day prior. That minor This year, the Cooperative had trust board members can serve a Dear RLEC: your support to the Goodridge Fire for your generous scholarship con- obstacle is overcome by the helpful two directors that chose not to seek maximum of two consecutive Thank you for the ice cream and Rescue Squad. Thank you for tribution. These funds will help pay staff at the Ralph. re-election, and I want to thank three-year terms and Kim has done treats you gave us from your annu- allowing us to be a recipient of for the expensive tools that are My thanks to Dale Wennberg, them for their service to the Coop- that. On behalf of all the members al meeting. another grant. Your support means needed in my profession and set me Missy Sletton and the rest of the erative. Henry Wieland of rural Red who donate to Operation Round St. Joseph's Students & Staff a lot to us and is deeply appreciat- up for success in the future. I have REA crew for accommodating us Lake Falls has served the members Up, the organizations who benefit Red Lake Falls ed. great appreciation for this program each year and doing what it takes to of District 6 since 1982 and Joyce from our members generosity and Renae Marquis and hope that I can repay your get the room cleared quickly from Johnson of rural Viking has been a the other RLE trust board members Dear RLEC: Goodridge Area donation to the community and the the meeting just held so we can set director of District 3 for the past six with whom Kim served; thanks Thank you for the $500 scholar- Fire & Rescue college. up for our meeting. years. Their tenures as director Kim for your fair and thoughtful ship that you provided for NCTC Houston Kirkeide Each year, the Cooperative ended at this year's annual meeting consideration given in determining students. I am currently in the elec- Dear RLEC: Thief River Falls invites a church from within our with the election of their replace- the $127 thousand in grants award- trician program. This money will I would like to thank you for service territory to prepare and ments, Randy Versdahl and Colette ed during your six-year tenure. help me to pay my tuition and I your generous scholarship! This Dear RLEC: serve a meal at the end of our meet- Kujava. Lastly, I want to thank our really do appreciate it. Thank you will definitely help me succeed Thank you very much for the ing. We think this arrangement is a I enjoyed working with Henry employees for their hand in the for making scholarships like this here at NCTC and with my future electric grill I won at the annual win-win deal for these groups and and Joyce and will miss their pres- annual meeting preparations and available to college students like educational goals. Once again your meeting. I didn't have one so I the Cooperative. It gives them the ence in the board room each month; for helping those in attendance be me who have no outside help in contributions are greatly appreciat- appreciate it very much. opportunity at a fund-raiser for not just because they were good comfortable, welcome and appreci- paying for college or my daily liv- ed! Adelaide Naas their organization and it helps us directors, but good people too. I ated. ing expenses. Steve May Red Lake Falls out too. appreciate the importance they It means a lot to me and others Colby Waterworth Thief River Falls This year, the Ebenezer church placed on showing up for the who benefit from the hands that go Thief River Falls into making a project, like our annual meeting successful. I assure you that these efforts aren't taken for granted and why I wanted to Mission Statement take this opportunity to say thanks. Each year at the conclusion of Red Lake Electric It is the mission of Red Lake Electric Cooperative to enhance the our annual meeting, I ask the direc- quality of life for people of our service area by consistently providing tors and staff if they have any sug- Cooperative, Inc. quality electric service and other valued services while holding our gestions to make our annual meet- employees, our community and our environment in high regard. ing better; I extend that invitation to you as well. If you have something that you would like to pass on to us One of the Minnkota Power Systems to improve on the way we carry out Red Lake Electric Cooperative, Inc. our annual meeting duties, please let us know. Things you should know One of the Minnkota Power Systems about your electric service BILLINGS ANd COLLECTION METER TESTS you will receive your energy bill on or near the RLEC has a schedule in place to have its meters WE pRoudLy pREsEnt to you 20th of each month. periodically tested for accuracy. Results from these payment of your monthly energy bill is due on the tests show that meters generally slow down with the Red Lake Electric Cooperative 20th of the month. you may pay your bill in person age; however, if you think that your meter is record- at RLEC during office hours, use the 24-hour drive- ing too much usage, RLEC will test it for accuracy. up drop box located next to the RLEC office, by you must pay a test fee in advance of the test. If the Customer Service Guarantee Auto pay, or by mail. payment must be in the office, meter test shows that the meter was inaccurate, the drop box, Auto pay, or in the mail, as evidenced by test fee will be refunded to you. the postmark, by the 5th day of the following month It's short and simple! Red Lake Electric Cooperative employees will meet or exceed your expectations of friend- to avoid a late payment charge. A 1 1/2% monthly STOppEd METERS ly, courteous service and will meet any commitments they make to you. If your expectations of the service pro- late payment charge will be computed on delinquent If you find your meter has stopped and you are vided by our employees is not met, please contact me at the Red Lake Electric Cooperative office, 253-2168. energy bills, the minimum late payment charge will using electricity, please contact the office immedi- you will receive $5.00 for your inconvenience and our promise to serve you better in the future. our employees' be $1.00. ately so we can replace it. Average consumption will commitment to quality customer service makes this guarantee possible. If your payment is not received by the 15th of the be billed to the member for the time the meter was month, a final notice of disconnection statement will stopped so there is no advantage in not reporting a RoGER JoHAnnECK be included on your following bill. the final notice stopped meter. General Manager statement will notify you when your electric service Red Lake Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be disconnected if the delinquent amount METER REAdINGS remains unpaid. If an employee is sent to discon- An automated meter reading system is utilized to One of the Minnkota Power Systems nect your electric service, a $50 collection fee will obtain monthly meter readings. Although the system be charged to your account, even if you pay the col- is normally reliable, there is always a chance that lector. the correct reading has not been transmitted to the to have a disconnected service reconnected, all office for billing. Customers should periodically read REd LAkE ELECTRIC COOpERATIvE, Inc. amounts owing, a $50 reconnection fee, and a their meter and compare it to the reading on the security deposit must be paid. If the service must be billing statement. If the actual reading is not close to reconnected after normal working hours, a $100 the billing statement reading, please call the office. vOLTS & JOLTS NOTICE reconnection fee must be paid. (usps 663-400) GENERAL SERvICE RATES Hidden within the text of the BAd CHECkS Facilities charge variable $17 to $23 month published monthly by the Red Lake Electric Cooperative, Inc., 412 articles on pages 1, 2, 3 and A $15 charge will be levied each time a check is First 500 KWH ...... 9.0¢ Kwh over 500 KWH (April-dec.) ...... 6.6¢ Kwh International drive sW, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota 56750-0430, in the back page of this issue of returned because of nonsufficient funds, account over 500 KWH (Jan.-Mar.) ...... 7.5¢ Kwh the interest of its members and others. periodical postage paid at the the Volts & Jolts are the names being closed or payment stopped. u. s. post office in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota 56750. postMAs- Multiphase users add $17/month cost of service and account numbers of five tER, sEnd AddREss CHAnGEs to Volts & Jolts, c/o Red Lake OUTAGES charge. RLEC members. they will standby, $9/month (meter disconnected but the Electric Cooperative, Inc., p. o. Box 430, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota In case your electricity goes out, please do the appear within the articles in power line retained; standby is not available on 56750-0430. E-mail: [email protected] following: parenthesis as such (99-99- services larger than 15 KVA transformer capacity). OFFICERS ANd dIRECTORS 1. Check your fuses or breakers at the yard pole 99-999-99 Roger p. Member). or meter pedestal. pREsIdEnt ...... Kelly Lundeen security light, $7/month, high pressure sodium, If you find your name and 2. Call your neighbor to see if they are out of VICE pREsIdEnt ...... Bonnie Christians $8/month, mercury vapor; water heater flat credit, account number, clip it out and electricity also. sECREtARy-tREAsuRER ...... Mark Hanson $5/month (on January-April billing); off-peak equip- send it with your next payment. 3. Call the RLEC office (218-253-2168 or 1-800- dIRECtoRs ...... Robert olson, Robert Finstad, ment charge, $4/month per heat meter; off-peak you will be credited with $5 on 245-6068) during working hours or 218-253-2200 steven Linder, Colette Kujava, electric heat rate, 4.0¢/kWh long-term control, after hours. We will accept collect calls for outages Randy Versdahl, peter Mosbeck your electric bill. 5.8¢/kWh short-term control. only. Subscription Rate ...... $2.50 per year Volts and Jolts April 2010 3

Hard-Cooked Egg Mustard Potato Salad For perfect hard-cooked eggs, place eggs in single layer in a saucepan 2 c. diced peeled potatoes (about 1 lb.) Recipe corner and add enough water to come at least 1 inch above eggs. Cover and quick- 1/4 c. mayonnaise ly bring just to a boil. Turn off heat. 1 tsp. prepared mustard Let eggs stand in hot water 15 to 17 minutes (for large eggs). Adjust time 1/2 tsp. dried minced onion Sugared Asparagus up or down by about 3 minutes for each size larger or smaller. 1/4 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine To prevent a dark surface on the yolks, immediately run cold water over Lettuce leaves 2 Tbsp. brown sugar the eggs or place them in ice water until completely cooled. Sliced radishes, optional 2 lbs. fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 c.) Peel eggs right after cooling for immediate use or refrigerate in the shell In a saucepan, cover potatoes with water and cook until tender but firm. 1 c. chicken broth for use within 1 week. Drain and cool. In a bowl, combine egg salad, mayonnaise, mustard, onion In a skillet over medium-high. heat butter and brown sugar until sugar is Using eggs that are not too fresh will help make peeling easier; howev- and salt. Stir in cooled potatoes. Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves; dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth; bring er, the yolks may not remain centered for attractive deviled eggs or gar- garnish with radishes if desired. Yield: six to eight servings. to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until aspara- nishes. Using the freshest-possible eggs will minimize yolk displacement. gus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus to a serving dish and keep warm. Classic Macaroni Salad Cook sauce, uncovered, until reduced by half. Pour over asparagus and Old-Fashioned Egg Salad 1 box (7 oz.) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained serve immediately. Yield: four to six servings. 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. mayonnaise Asparagus Cheese Strata 1 tsp. dried minced onion 1 jar (2 oz.) chopped pimientos, drained 1-1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 tsp. salt Lettuce leaves 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 1/4 tsp. pepper Paprika, optional 1 loaf (1 lb.) sliced bread, crusts removed 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped In a bowl, combine egg salad, macaroni, green pepper, mayonnaise and 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 c. finely chopped celery pimientos. Cover and chill. For each serving, spoon about 3/4 cup onto a 2 c. cubed fully cooked ham Lettuce leaves or bread lettuce leaf. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Yield: eight servings. 6 eggs In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, salt and pepper. Stir 3 c. milk in eggs and celery. Cover and chill. For each serving, spoon about 1/2 cup Yogurt Deviled Eggs 2 tsp. dried minced onion onto a lettuce leaf or spread on bread. Yield: three to four servings. 6 hard-cooked eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. plain yogurt 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. dried minced onion In a saucepan, cover asparagus with water; cover and cook until just ten- 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes der but still firm. Drain and set aside. Lightly brush butter over one side of Top dairy herds for March DHIA 1 tsp. lemon juice bread slices. Place half of the bread, buttered side up, in a greased 13-inch Randy Rasmussen, supervisor of the Red Lake-Pennington DHIA, put the following 3/4 tsp. prepared mustard by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Layer with herds at top 10 in the association for March. 1/4 tsp. salt asparagus and ham. Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up. In a 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Name % in lbs. lbs. lbs. 1/8 tsp. pepper bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk, onion, salt and mustard; pour over bread. Cows milk milk test fat protein protein Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 50 Paprika, optional NW Outreach Center ...... 108 92 85 3.3 2.8 3.1 2.6 Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and set whites aside. In a minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Return to the over for 10 min- Northstar Dairy LLC 3X . . . .1081 91 78 3.6 2.8 3.2 2.5 utes or until cheese is melted and a knife inserted near the center comes out Wayra Dairy 3X ...... 268 93 74 3.4 2.5 2.9 2.1 small bowl, mash yolks; blend in the next eight ingredients. Refill whites, clean. Yield: 10 to 12 servings. Walter Bros. Farm ...... 327 90 71 3.6 2.6 3.0 2.1 using about 1 tablespoon yolk mixture for each. Sprinkle paprika on top of Spring Prairie Colony ...... 370 88 68 3.9 2.6 3.0 2.0 eggs if desired. Yield: one dozen. 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Perfect burn and the Nature Conservancy are Total Margins ...... $ 208,770 $ 202,045 Refuge is planning to prescribe to ensure the fire stays within the parameters may be harder and less also trained and certified in pre- Cost of Power ...... $ 623,458 $ 789,840 burn approximately 12,600 acres controlled area. Burning on the frequent to achieve, but when they scribed fire and assist Agassiz KWH's Purchased ...... 17,253,468 16,948,776 this year. Two units are planned for refuge is done from April to early occur, desired burn results are NWR on many fires. Local wild- Capital Credits Paid to Estates . . .$ 5,563 $ 6,780 spring burning; 25 units are target- November, when the prescription much greater. land fire fighting agencies are also ed for midsummer burns and three can be met; however summer burn- Burning helps restore and main- notified of the burn so they are pre- yEAR TO DATE COMPARISON units for fall burning. Numerous ing is more desirable to set back tain many plant habitats. Fire pared if needed. prairie burns may be interspersed woody plants and growing season removes dry, dead plant matter that For more information about pre- FEBRUARY FEBRUARY from spring to fall. cattails. has built up over the years, opening scribed fire activities on Agassiz 2009 2010 A controlled burn is a managed Agassiz NWR conducted its first up space for new plant growth and National Wildlife Refuge, contact Total Revenue ...... $ 2,238,620 $ 2,610,577 fire conducted under a special pre- summer cattail marsh research burn providing better cover for wildlife. the Prescribed Fire Specialist at Total Margins ...... $ 431,291 $ 488,816 scribed guide. Weather conditions in 2006. 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vOLTS AND jOLTS FEATURE OF THE MONTH Ron and Sharon Weiss chosen as Ag Couple By Destiny Harmoning Ron has been a Red Lake County Commissioner Ron and Sharon Weiss have been chosen as this since April 2001. He was voted in during a special elec- year's Red Lake Falls Ag Couple. The Weisses were tion after the death of George Derosier. chosen by the Red Lake Falls Merchants' Committee to Ron ran for commissioner because he was already represent the agricultural community during the 25th serving on several boards including the Red Lake annual Ag Day, March 27. Watershed District, the Soil and Water Conservation Ron and Sharon both grew up in Red Lake Falls and District and the Northwest Regional Development graduated from Lafayette High School. Following high Commission. "I decided I'd like to hold a county office school, they both attended the University of Minnesota, too," Ron said. Crookston where Ron studied agriculture and Sharon Ron has enjoyed being a county commissioner but studied business. stated there are times when it does get difficult. Being After aquiring his degree, Ron pursued a career in a commissioner requires a significant amount of time to farming. It was a natural choice for him, having been attend numerous committee meetings. raised on a farm. He enjoyed farming and decided to Wheat, soybeans and occasionally corn are grown continue on with it. by the Weisses. The family is also involved with grow- After Sharon completed college, she landed a posi- ing asparagus. They have about an acre of the crop and tion with the University of Minnesota Extension in Red are expanding. Lake County. She started out as the office manager. When looking back at his farming experiences, Ron Sharon has since worked for the Extension Service recalls some tough times. "When I first started there for 23 years, the past six years of which she has held the were some really wet years; it was hard getting crops in position of 4-H Program Coordinator. and out," he said. What Sharon enjoys most about her current job is Right now the biggest challenge for a farmer accord- working with the 4-H members, leaders and volunteers. ing to Ron is marketing the crop as there is such a wide She explained that 4-H is volunteer-driven and without fluctuation in commodity prices. the help and support of the families, it wouldn't be as Ron said there are many rewards to farming though, successful. such as having a good crop and "Seeing what you built Ron and Sharon were married June 17, 1989. They up for yourself." met when Ron came into the Extension office as a In the future of the Weiss farm there aren't any plans farmer with questions. for change but they may possibly acquire more acreage. They have four children: Shelby, 19, a student at the When asked if they wanted their children to pursue University of Minnesota, Duluth; Kristen, 17, a junior farming in the future, Ron and Sharon replied they at Lafayette High School; Sara, 15, a freshman at haven't really pushed their children toward any particu- Lafayette; and Matt, a sixth grade student at J.A. Hugh- lar career and are leaving the decision completely up to es Elementary. them. In his free time, Ron enjoys hunting. Sharon likes "It's great to be honored," Sharon said of being cho- shopping, photography and gardening. Ron and Sharon Weiss sen for Ag Couple.

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Early arrivers at RLEC annual meeting were Dorothy and Charles Registering at RLEC annual meeting were Laurence Gutterud, left, and Betty and James Hjelle of Newfolden visit with RLEC employees Roger Doppler of Thief River Falls. Gerald Sanders both of Thief River Falls. Valley and Melanie LaCrosse as they enter the Ralph Engelstad Arena to attend RLEC annual meeting.

Annual meetings allow the opportunity for friends and neighbors to Pete Stich, right, Red Lake Falls, gets a chuckle from a story told by visit and catch up on the latest. Harley Knutson, Thief River Falls, at Red Lake Electric's annual meeting. In the background is John Stich of Red Lake Falls.

The youngest attendee, at 11 days old, was Addison Jo Brateng of Red Lake Falls. She is the infant daughter of Kelli and Andy Brateng. She did not have much interest in the meeting business. Kelli is an accounting assistant at RLEC.

Terry Schmitz, left, Red Lake Falls, visits with Steve Conely, Red Lake Electric Engineering Technician at the Cooperative's annual meeting.

Becca Kruta, Thief River Falls, opened Red Lake Electric's annual meeting by singing the National Anthem. She is a senior at Lincoln High School and the daughter of RLE members Jill and Steve Kruta.

Vern Rogalla, Goodridge, provided musical enertainment prior to and following RLEC annual meeting. The meeting was held March 31 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls.

Dorothy Miller, Goodridge, was presented a Bethany grill as she was Kim Swanson, Thief River Falls, was recognized by Roger Johanneck, recognized as a long-term member of Red Lake Electric Cooperative. RLE manager, for six years of service on the Red Lake Electric Trust She received the grill from Bob Guillemette, manager of electric oper- Board. Six years is the maximum a cooperative member can serve on ations. the trust board.

Retiring RLEC directors Joyce Johnson, Viking, and Henry Wieland, Red Lake Falls, were recognized for their service on the Cooperative board. Johnson served as District 3 director since 2004. Wieland Jeanette Stoltman, Thief River Falls, displays the grill/waffle iron she Gerda Koskela, Plummer, was one of several prize winners at RLEC served as director of District 6 for 28 years, serving many of those won at Red Lake Electric's annual meeting March 25. annual meeting. years as secretary/treasurer of the board. voltS & joltS April 2010 6

Annual meeting attendees enjoyed a lunch served by members of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, rural Oklee.

Red Lake Electric Cooperative board members are, front from left, Colette Kujava, Newfolden; Randy Vers- dahl, Red Lake Falls; Kelly Lundeen, president, Trail; and Bonnie Christians, vice president, Crookston. Back: Robert Finstad, Thief River Falls; Robert Olson, Middle River; Mark Hanson, secretary/treasurer, Thief River Falls; Peter Mosbeck, Red Lake Falls; and Steve Linder, Oklee. Generator safety: Our lives are on the line The safety of you, our members, even if the line seems dead. extension cords. Make sure exten- and our employees is a top priority And RLEC employees are not sion cords are free of cuts or tears at Red Lake Electric Cooperative, the only ones in danger when a and the plug has three prongs. especially during dangerous times. portable generator is used improp- Overloaded cords can cause fires or When storms hit our area, we rush erly. Generator owners themselves equipment damage. to your aid as soon as weather con- may be at risk of electrocution, fire • Ensure your generator is prop- ditions allow our lineworkers to injury, property damage, or carbon erly grounded. travel and make repairs safely. monoxide poisoning if they do not • Never overload a generator. A Our line crews take necessary follow the necessary safety rules. portable generator should only be precautions before they work on Portable generators can be very used when necessary to power downed power lines. First, they helpful to consumers during out- essential equipment or appliances. verify a circuit has been de-ener- ages. But we urge you to follow • Turn off all equipment pow- gized, and that proper switches are these safety guidelines when using ered by the generator before shut- opened and tagged to isolate the one: ting it down. circuit from the system. We place • Never connect a generator • Keep the generator dry. Oper- ground chains on the circuit—on directly to your home's wiring ate it on a dry surface under an open both sides of workers—to make unless your home has been wired structure. Dave Loer, CEO of Minnkota Power Cooperative, Grand Forks, addressed Red Lake Electric Cooperative sure the line cannot be energized for generator use. This can cause • Always have a fully charged annual meeting attendees. He shared some of the challenges faced by the electric industry. Loer will be while work's being done. backfeeding along power lines and fire extinguisher nearby. retiring from Minnkota Power this year. Seated at the table are, from left, Henry Wieland, secretary/treasur- But even after these measures, electrocute anyone coming in con- • Never fuel a generator while it er, Red Lake Falls; Kelly Lundeen, president, Trail; Roger Johanneck, general manager, Red Lake Falls. our workers' lives remain in your tact with them, including linework- is operating. hands. ers making repairs. Have a licensed • Read and adhere to the manu- RLEC is proud of our outstand- electrician install the equipment facturer's instructions for safe oper- Developing your retirement income plan ing safety record, but sometimes, necessary to safely connect emer- ation. Never cut corners when it By Lisa Hughes-Daniel choices will impact your tax liabili- may be covered by sources of fixed no matter how many steps we take gency generators to your home. comes to safety. For decades you've collected ty, cash flow, and bottom line down income, such as Social Security and to keep everyone safe, the very peo- • Always plug appliances We encourage you to protect the paychecks from an employer. But the road. Be sure he or she is pro- possibly annuity payments from a ple we are there to help unknowing- directly into generators. Connect- well-being and safety of your fami- after you retire, you'll be paying fessionally certified and won't earn retirement plan. What expenses ly put our lives—and their own—in ing the generator to your home's ly during outages, and safeguard yourself—that is, withdrawing commissions on your investments. remain that you'd need to finance danger. circuits or wiring must be done by a those who come to your aid during money from the nest egg you've Take Stock with personal savings? Portable generators, widely used qualified, licensed electrician who emergency situations. When we saved. As with any budget, first get the Compare that amount with your when power lines are down, can will install a transfer switch to pre- work together for safety and the Unfortunately many retirees, facts on paper, starting with the total nest egg. To ensure your prove fatal to lineworkers and your vent backfeeding. good of our communities, we all flush from having sudden access to money you'll need each month in money will last the rest of your life, neighbors when used improperly. • Use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated benefit. a large sum of money, overpay retirement. Make a list of projected experts recommend that you with- In 2005, a lineman died in Flo- themselves early in retirement. costs: mortgage, insurance, utili- draw no more than 3 to 5 percent of maton, Ala., when he contacted a Late Memorial Day weekend Some folks deplete their savings at ties, property taxes, food, and other retirement savings in the first year power line that was energized by an a stage in life when it's difficult to monthly expenses. Don't forget line of retirement, then adjust that improperly installed generator. recover financially. You can avoid items that will change after you amount each following year for Forty-one-year-old Ronnie Adams delays walleye fishing opener of Winterville, Ga., was working to this situation by creating a retire- leave your job, like medical insur- inflation. Would your budget Minnesota's walleye opener will "Moms still can fish free on restore power after Hurricane Den- ment income plan. ance, travel, and new hobbies. require more than that? If so, you be Saturday, May 15, a week later Mother's Day weekend," said Dirk nis. He was married and had two Part budget, part roadmap, a Also consider large future risk overpaying yourself. You may than usual. Peterson, fisheries section chief for teenage children. retirement income plan is a strate- expenses you're likely to face— need to save more before retiring, State law sets the walleye open- the Minnesota Department of Natu- Of course, no one would ever gy for drawing on your assets and home repairs, replacing cars, and reduce your expenses, consider er two Saturdays prior to Memorial ral Resources. "But they're going to purposely cause the death of a benefits at a sustainable rate and in especially medical costs. Even with part-time work, or adjust your Day weekend, which does not have to focus on panfish." lineworker. Nevertheless, a genera- a way that will be most advanta- Medicare, most experts recommend investment strategy. occur until the last weekend of May Stream trout season opens tor connected to a home's wiring or geous to you. Ideally, you should that retirees budget heavily for their Do an Investment Check-up this year. statewide on April 17. The early plugged into a regular household start designing your plan about five own health care. Your investment strategy needs The later start means that the catch-and-release trout season in outlet can cause backfeeding along years before you retire, but it's Next, what sources of income do a thorough review as you prepare to walleye opener will not coincide southeastern Minnesota opened power lines and electrocute anyone never too late. you expect to have? List these too: move from the “earning” years to with Mother's Day weekend, which April 1 and runs through April 16. who comes in contact with them— Ready to plunge in? You can Social Security benefits, pension the “spending” years to make sure is May 8 and 9. take the steps below yourself, benefits, retirement savings your assets are allocated appropri- although enlisting the help of a accounts, and other investment or ately. While you'll probably still trusted financial advisor is a good cash accounts. Use the best esti- need to invest in some stocks for idea. An advisor can help you navi- mates and projections you have. growth, it's also time to starting gate decisions you'll encounter as Gauge Withdrawal Needs moving money you'll need in the you design your plan, since many Part of your monthly expenses next several years to more stable investments, like money market accounts. That can protect you against extreme market losses when Informational Web Sites you can least afford them. The following is a list of Web sites that can provide information and Review Your Plan Periodically education in reference to electrical safety and energy conservation. Life will evolve, and your finan- These Web sites are listed as links on Red Lake Electric Cooperative's cial needs may too. After you retire, Web site at www.redlakeelectric.com. revisit your plan every two to three • Electrical Safety Foundation International: www.esfi.org years or upon a major life event that • Alliance to Save Energy: www.ase.org affects your finances, then make • US Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/greenhomes adjustments as needed. • Energy Star: www.energystar.gov Paying yourself the right amount • Minnesota Safety Council: www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org in retirement isn't a game you want • Safe Electricity: www.safeelectricity.org to guess at—the stakes are too high. • Lighting Controls Association: www.aboutlightingcontrols.org With a solid plan, however, you can move forward with confidence.

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Milton R. Young station Milton R. Young Power Plant tour scheduled for June 15 and 16 Red Lake Electric Cooperative and Clearwater- understanding of the process involved with generat- Polk Electric Cooperative plan to cosponsor a tour of ing the electricity that serves you. the Milton R. Young Power Plant June 15 and 16. The cost to participate in the tour is $80 per per- The first day of the trip will include a stop at son, (7410001.02 Ron Prudhomme) double occu- Minnkota Power Cooperative's headquarters in pancy, $100 single occupancy. This includes trans- Grand Forks. Time will be spent at the Ashtabula portation, meals and lodging. The tour is open to all Wind Energy Center near Pillsbury, N.D. A relaxing Red Lake Electric Cooperative members and/or evening will be spent at the Seven Seas Motel in spouses. Mandan, which will include a banquet sponsored by The tour group will depart from Red Lake Electric Minnkota Power. Cooperative's headquarters in Red Lake Falls at 7 The second day of the tour includes visiting the a.m. Tuesday, June 15. Approximate time of return is Milton R. Young generation station near Center, N.D. 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. 2010 FORD FUSION SE It will also include a drive through the open pit lignite Registrations and payment are due by June 1. mines (weather permitting) to see the mining opera- If you have not partaken of this tour, sign up today % tion first hand. You are guaranteed to have a better for a learning experience. 6 0 $ 0 Months Save 2,500 O.A.C. Power Plant tour Registration MSRP...... $24,015 C10122 June 15 and 16, 2010 2.5L I4 Engine, 6-Speed Auto Transmission, Sterling Gray Metallic, Charcoal Ford Retail Customer Cash...... -$1,000 Blackcloth Seating, Fog Lamps, Power Mirrors, 6-Way Power Driver Seat Ford Promotional Retail Bonus Cash...... -$1,000 Sign up deadline is June 1, 2010 with Lumbar, AM/FM Single CD/MP3, 6 Speaker A/C Climate Control, Power Windows & Locks, Sirius Satellite Radio, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Thief River Ford Discount...... -$ 516 w/ABS, Tilt/Telescope Wheel, Advancetrac ESC, Side Air Bags/Curtains, NAME OF PARTICIPANTS ADDRESS(ES) 3YR/36,000 Bumper/Bumper, 5YR/60,000 Powertrain, 5YR/60,000 Roadside $ Assist, Power Moonroof, Sync Voice Activated System, Rear Spoiler. Your Price 21,499 EXTENDED (800) 295-3673 SALES HOURS Thief River (218) 681-2660 Mon - Thurs...... 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 802 Highway 1 West TELEPHONE NUMBER ______NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ______Friday...... 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thief River Falls Saturday...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.thiefriverfordinc.com ACCOUNT NUMBER ______USED INVENTORY AMOUNT ENCLOSED ______$80 Per Participant, Double Occupancy • $100 Per Participant, Single Occupancy ‘98 Plymouth Grand Caravan SE ‘07 Mercury Milan Premier 4 Dr. $ $ Return to RLEC, P.O. Box 430, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750, along with your check. RLEC will contact you later with details. T10056B Quad Seats, Rear AC/Heat . was $3,999 2,999 S0790 Heated Leather, Moonroof, 40k Miles ...... 16,999 Your check or deposit will be returned if the tour should be cancelled for some reason. If it becomes necessary for you to can- ‘95 Ford F350 Crew Cab 4x4 ‘06 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD cel out on the trip, it is required that you notify RLEC at least 48 hours before departure to be eligible for a refund. Registration $ $ S0781A Heated Leather, Black, 48k ...... 18,999 for the trip is on a first-come, first-served basis with a limited number of openings. If you have previously partaken of the trip, T10079B 7.3L, Dsl, 5 Speed, XLT ...... 3,999 you will be put on a space availability standby. ‘97 Chev Silverado 1500 Ext Cab ‘07 Ford Edge AWD $ $ T10120A Cloth Seats, 58k Miles ...... 18,999 T10063A V-8 Auto, 4x2, 106k Miles . was $5,999 5,499 ‘07 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 ‘00 Mercury Villager Van $ $ B0780 3.0L V-6, Power Moonroof, 49k Miles . . . . . 18,999 B0793A 7 Passenger, V6, 93k Miles ...... 5,999 ‘04 Ford F250 Crew Cab XLT 4x4 Auto PAy offered by rLeC ‘01 Toyota Camry LE $ Red Lake Electric Cooperative is pleased to offer end or holiday, the payment will be made on the next $ T10107 6.0L Diesel, Auto, 114k Miles ...... 19,999 B0735A Cloth Seats, 101k Miles . . . . was $6,999 5,999 ‘08 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 you Auto Pay. Now you can have your monthly ener- business day. You will continue to receive your $ gy bill paid automatically from your checking or sav- monthly energy bill as you have in the past, indicat- ‘01 Suzuki XL-7 4 Door 4x4 B0782 3.0L, V-6, Moonroof, 31k Miles ...... 20,999 $ ings account. You can receive the Auto Pay service ing the amount that will be withdrawn from your S0775A V6 Auto 117k Miles ...... 5,999 ‘06 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 2500 4x4 $ by completing the Auto Pay sign-up sheet and bank account. The proof of your payment will appear ‘00 Chev Suburban LT 4x4 T10042B 6.0L, Gas, Cloth Seats, 64k Miles ...... 20,999 returning it to Red Lake Electric Cooperative. on your bank statement and your next month's ener- $ T10087B Heated Leather, Loaded ...... 7,499 ‘07 Ford F150 Super Cab 4x4 The Auto Pay service is free of charge. Not only gy bill statement. $ ‘03 Ford Escape 4 Dr. 4x4 S0767 5.4L, XLT, 34k Miles ...... 22,999 is this service free, you will eliminate the expense of continue to pay your monthly bill until you $ writing a check, postage to mail your payment and are notified on your bill that the auto Pay has T10109A XLT, Moonroof, Leather, 75k Miles ...... 9,999 ‘07 Ford F150 Super Cab 4x4 $ no more late payment penalties because your bill been set up for you. T10065A V-8, XLT, 47k Miles ...... 22,999 ‘05 Buick LeSabre Custom will be paid on time, every month, for you. If you have any questions about the Auto Pay $ S0788A 3.8L V6, Cloth Seats, 71k Miles ...... 10,999 ‘07 Ford Edge SE AWD $ Your payment will be automatically made for you please call RLEC at 800-245-6068 or 218-253- ‘03 Jeep Liberty 4 Dr. 4x4 S0787 Cloth Seats, CD Player, 30k Miles ...... 23,499 on the 5th of each month. If the 5th falls on a week- 2168. $ ‘06 Ford F150 Super Crew 4x4 T10094B Heated Leather, Moonroof, 83k Miles . . . 10,999 $ T10076A V-8 Lariat, Heated Leather ...... 23,999 ‘05 Cadillac Deville 4 Dr. $ ‘07 Ford Edge SEL Plus AWD S0785B Leather Seats, 69k Miles ...... 11,999 $ S0789 Heated Leather, DVD, 37k Miles ...... 24,999 ‘05 Dodge Quad Cab 4x4 ‘08 Ford F150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4 $ $ T10095A V-8, AM/FM/CD 90k . . . was $13,999 12,499 T10074A Heated Leather, Loaded! 49k ...... 26,999 ‘07 Ford F150 Reg Cab 4x2 ‘09 Ford Flex AWD AUTO PAY $ $ T10022C XL Trim, V6 5-Speed, 38k Miles ...... 13,499 B0783 Heated Leather Seats, 17k ...... 29,999 ‘07 Mercury Milan 4 Dr. ‘09 Lincoln Town Car Signature LTD SIGN-UP SHEET $ $ B0795 V6, Full Power, 27k Miles ...... 15,999 B0794 Heated Leather, Loaded, 14k Miles ...... 29,999 I authorize Red Lake Electric Cooperative (RLEC) and the bank listed below to initiate variable entries to my checking or savings account. This authorization remains in effect until I notify RLEC in writing to EXTENDED (800) 295-3673 cancel it in such time as to allow RLEC to act on it. SALES HOURS (218) 681-2660 Mon - Thurs...... 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thief River 802 Highway 1 West Friday...... 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thief River Falls RLEC ELECTRIC ACCOUNT # Saturday...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.thiefriverfordinc.com

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Phone 218-253-2168 CHECkING ACCOUNT # Toll-free 1-800-245-6068 Fax 218-253-2630 SAvINGS ACCOUNT # After-hour outage 218-253-2200 Office hours Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 E-mail: [email protected] SIGN HERE TO AUTHORIzE Web site www.redlakeelectric.com Please return this authorization form with a blank, voided check to: Red Lake Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 430, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 P. O. Box 430 412 International Drive SW Red Lake Falls, MN 56750-0430