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VOL.17 NO. 7 PUBLISHED FOR THE MEMBERS OF NORTH ITASCA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE JULY 2014

Summer Hours 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

CLOSEDFriday, July 4

Resort to p. 7>

Sleepy Hollow Resort

Co-op Connections Business Profile:

by Sally SedgwickWhen Kirk Petersen visited the closed

Sleepy Hollow Resort near Northome in the middle of winter, he looked at the cabin layout on Island Lake and thought it might be perfect.

For 20 years, owning a resort had been on the family’s bucket list, but a growing business in Iowa, a new home and four active children had taken priority. Now, with the business established and the children grown, it was possible.

“If you like it,” said his wife Mari when she answered his call, “go ahead and buy it.”

They did, and a great adventure started for the couple. With no experience in resort management, no previous owners to show them how to open and close the property for the season, no customer list and no access through the snow

Show your Coopera-tive Connections card and receive: 10 per-cent off lodging.

(below) Kirk and Mari Petersen and resort mascot Buddy welcome visitors to Sleepy Hollow Resort.

The 74th annual meeting of North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc. was called to order by Terry Schmitz, president. An invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Cox, and the Canvassing Board convened in a separate room with Attorney Andy Shaw to count ballots for District 4, 5 and 6 board positions and bylaw revisions. CEO report

Jared Echternach welcomed the membership and guests. Last year was a good year, he said, with strong energy sales, improved system reliability and a positive net margin of over $432,000. There was no rate increase for the cooperative members in 2014. This year has also started out well with strong electricity sales and year to date margins at $257,000.

The safety record for the cooperative was excellent during 2013 with no lost time due to injury. To date there have been 80,000 work-hours without a lost-time incident.

Four important goals were identified during strategic planning in 2013 that will guide the cooperative through the next few years. The goals were grounded in system reliability, energy sales and service, using technology to improve efficiency and service, and taking a proactive approach toward legislation affecting your cooperative.

Annual Meeting

Patriotic salute: the Touchstone Energy Balloon at the annual meeting is framed by flags carried by the cooperative's trucks.

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Health Expo, Rodeo, Lions Fly-in in July

Connecting A PortableGenerator is NowSafe and Easy with GenerLink™

North Itasca Electric is now offering Generlink transfer switches and installation for members who use portable generators during power outages. it is a meter collar device which automatically detects when a generator is running and disconnects from the utility grid for safety.

For more information on the device, see p. 10.

The annual Health Expo at Bigfork Valley will be held on Saturday, July 19 from 1-4 p.m. offering access to area health and fitness resources. Visitors can tour an air ambulance (weather and emergencies permitting), tour the new construction at Aspen Circle, learn to use a fire extinguisher (and recharge or purchase one), meet Lambo from the K9 unit at the Sheriff's Department and enjoy the traditional root beer floats. Information will also be available from area companies and agencies which promote community health and fitness.

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North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc.Board of Directors

Chairman: Terry Schmitz, District 8Vice-Chairman: Wes Waller, District 2Secretary: Larry Salmela, District 3Treasurer: Roy Bain, District 9 Rep. to GRE Board: Bruce Leino, District 7

James White, District 1 Walter Breeze, District 6James Cox, District 4 Lloyd Kongsjord, District 5

~July Calendar~3 Storytelling at Marcell Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Subjects: "Name a favorite scientific in-

vention and tell how it influences your life," or "What advice would you give to a newly married couple?"

3 Suomi Area Lakes Association Picnic, noon-3 p.m. Sandy Beach, north end of Grave Lake. Potluck: bring a dish to share and utensils.

8 Stop and Stitch at Marcell Family Center. Bring sack lunch, project and $1, come and go. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Rhonda 259-9220 or Judy at 832-3237.

8 Evergreen Friendship Club meets at 5 p.m. at the Sand Lake Community Center. For more info, call 659-2683.

9 Interested in the logistics of a total knee or total hip replacement surgery? Come to Bigfork Valley’s comprehensive program to learn about replacement surgery. Board Room, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. RSVP required: (218) 743-4135.

9 Northome School Board meets, 7 p.m.9 Bigfork Lions Club meets second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Golf on the Edge.10-Aug. 16 Juried Art Show at the Edge Gallery in Bigfork. Opening Reception 5 -7 p.m. on

Friday, July 11. Awards ceremony 6:15 p.m. Voting for People's Choice July 10-11 until ceremony.

11-13 64th annual Deer River Wild Rice Festival; live entrtainment, Midway, food. See www.wildricefestival.com

12 Open House at Bowstring Airport for the Fly By Knights, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free food and a special guest. More informatioin, call steve 244-4450 or www.1446.eaachapter.org

14 Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at 659-2157 or Marlys Maki at 659-2901.

14 Deer River School Board meets, 6 p.m., public forum before meeting.14 VFW meets in Bigfork second Monday at 7 p.m.16 Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations annual meeting at Marcell Town Hall, Potluck

5:30 p.m., program 6:30 p.m. Public invited and encouraged to attend.18,-10 THE WIZ, Young audience version by Stages Theater at the Edge Center, Fri-.Sat.,

2 p.m. Sun. 18 Lake Country Seniors of Marcell, noon. Indoor picnic.19 Health Expo at Bigfork Valley, 1-4 p.m. Air ambulance tours (weather/emergencies

permitting), health and fitness resources, construction tours, much more. More information, 743-4249.

21 North Country Gardeners meet at 6 p.m. at Marcell Family Center to carpool for a Garden Tour of members' gardens.

21 Blackduck School Board meets, 7 p.m. 22 North Woods Quilters at Marcell Town Hall building, 9 a.m. Class will be "Buffy

Unplugged" by Buffy Sutherland. Potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. 25-27 North Star Stampede just north of Effie, 5 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Parade

through Effie Sat. evening. New this year: "Mutton Bustin'" for youth. 26 Activities in Effie during rodeo Saturday: flea market, pie social, parade, more.

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Subscriptions for Members are included as part of the annual membership dues. $8.00 per year or partial year for non-members, billed and payable in January for the following year.

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Board Meeting Highlights

>>more calendar27 Drive-In, Fly-In breakfast at the Bigfork Airport sponsored

by the Lion's Club. 7-11 a.m., everyone welcome.28 Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake

Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at 659-2157 or Marlys Maki at 659-2901.

AUG1 27th annual Arts & Crafts Fair at Bigfork School.

Everything handmade by exhibitors, proceeds go toward scholarships for local college students enrolled in a health care program.

1 Last day for reservations to Coal Creek Tour (see p.16)1-3 White Oak Rendezvous and Hisotry Festival at the Fur Post

just north of Deer River on Hwy 6. Fri, Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Regular Meeting of the Board was held at the Cooperative's Office on May 22, 2014, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Directors Present: Schmitz, Cox, Salmela, Bain, White, Breeze, Leino, Shearen & Waller

Also Present: CEO Echternach, Manager of Finance & Office Services Corradi, Staff Assistant Karels, Line Supt. Pederson, Ken Howe - CEO Northland Connect Broadband, LLC, and Auditor Andy Weiss of EideBailly, via conference call.

Line Supt. Pederson presented the Line Dept. and Safety Reports. Pederson also presented the April Outage Report.

Energy Management Specialist Loney presented his Load Management Report.

Manager of Finance & Office Services Corradi presented his Office Dept. Report.

The 2013 Audit Report was presented by EideBailly via conference call.

Ken Howe, CEO - Northland Connect Broadband, LLC., updated the Board on our subsidiary business.

CEO Echternach presented the April 2014 Operating Report.CEO Echternach presented his CEO Report, which included an

update on legislative issues, Project GreenTouch , preparations for the 2014 Annual Meeting and Northland Connect Broadband LLC.

Round-table discussions were held.Leino reported on the GRE Board Meeting.Echternach reported on the GRE MMG meeting.CEO Echternach and Director Salmela reported on the NRECA

Legislative Visit.Action Items:-Approved Consent Agenda.-Accepted the April 2014 Operating Report.-Approved to pass the GRE PCA of $12,010.02 onto the members.-Approved the 2013 Audit Report as presented.-Approved the Outside Union Contract.-Set the next meeting date of June 26, 2014.Meeting Adjourned.

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If you are considering transplanting a tree outside of the right of way, the University of Minnesota Extension Service has excellent resources available at http://www.extension.umn.edu/. Here you will find a plethora of information on tree transplanting, care, soil types and more.

Jared Echternach, CEO

Your cooperative's annual meetingThank you to all who attended your

cooperative’s annual meeting June 7 at the Northome School. Nearly 300 members and guests attended the event that featured a catered breakfast, energy information booths, CFL Charlie and LED Lucy, the Touchstone Energy balloon, bucket rides, raffle prizes, business reports and of course the election.

I’d like to congratulate Jim Cox (District 4) and Walter Breeze (District 6), on their re-election to the cooperative board. I’d also like to congratulate Lloyd Kongsjord who was elected in District 5, replacing Ed Shearen who did not seek re-election after serving 12 years on the board. I would like to thank Ed for his exemplary service to the members of North Itasca Electric Cooperative. Ed brought thoughtful consideration to the many issues facing North Itasca Electric and the utility industry. He offered a broad perspective and always acted in the members’ best interest. Thank you, Ed, for your dedicated service to North Itasca

Electric Cooperative.Immediately following the annual

meeting the board held its reorganization meeting and Terry Schmitz was elected President; Wes Waller, Vice President; Larry Salmela, Secretary; and Roy Bain, Treasurer.

Members approved the bylaw amendments by a vote of 626-46.

Those who attended the business meeting heard me discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rules on CO2 emission from existing power plants. The proposed rules were issued June 2 and we now have 120 days to review and comment on the rules before they are finalized. I ask each and every member to join our grassroots initiative and submit comments by logging onto Action.coop. There you can customize your comments and tell the EPA that you are a member of North Itasca Electric Cooperative. Our key message to the EPA is that we urge them to consider

costs associated with their aggressive greenhouse gas regulations. Please join me in voicing your opinion by logging onto Action.coop and making your voice heard.Vegetation management

As we highlighted at the annual meeting and in the June issue of WATTS NEWS, our right-of-way contractor is scheduled to begin right-of-way clearing this month in the northwest portion of our service area. Please see the map below for townships scheduled for clearing. I can’t stress enough the importance of a thorough vegetation management program. Our first and foremost priority is safety, followed by service reliability. We need to properly maintain our rights of way to ensure the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to your home or business. If you have questions regarding the vegetation management program or would like to meet with North Itasca Electric personnel to view the right of way on your property, please contact the office to schedule an appointment.

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Below are some tips from North Itasca Electric Cooperative on keeping your air conditioning bills in check.

Adjust the Thermostat. As TogetherWeSave.com demonstrates, lowering a thermostat in the winter can save as much as $85 a year. During warmer months, raising the thermostat a few degrees can save money, too. Set the temperature between 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit, and you could save up to 8 percent on monthly cooling bills.

Programmable thermostats make it easy to save by offering four pre-programmed settings to regulate a home's temperature throughout the year. Contact North Itasca Electric Cooperative to learn more.

Be a “fan-atic.” While they don’t replace an air conditioner or a heat pump, fans move the air so everyone feels more comfortable. On milder days, fans can save as much as 60 percent in electric bills. Fans cool people, not rooms, so turn them off when you leave.

Regular maintenance is essential. North Itasca Electric Cooperative recommends that members have their HVAC systems serviced annually by a NATE (North American Technician Excellence)-certified technician. This HVAC professional will check the entire system to make sure it is running efficiently. This will help to extend the life of the system and save money.

Look for ENERGY STAR equipment. When it’s time to replace that cooling system, TogetherWeSave.com recommends replacing it with an ENERGY STAR qualified model. This could reduce energy costs by as much as 30 percent. Tax credits and rebates on qualifying ENERGY STAR models may be available so check with North Itasca Electric Cooperative for more information.

Bigger isn’t always better. Too often, cooling equipment isn’t sized properly and could lead to higher electric bills. A unit that is too large for your home will not cool evenly and might produce higher humidity indoors. That’s why it is important to talk to your Touchstone Energy expert at North Itasca Electric Cooperative.

Instead of getting burned this summer with high energy bills, check out Touchstone Energy’s energy-saving website, TogetherWeSave.com, for more money-saving ideas or call North Itasca Electric Cooperative.

by: Jerry LoneyLighting has taken on a new

norm in determining the amount of light delivered from light bulbs. When incandescent bulbs were the only bulbs available, we determined the desired bulb size by

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incandescent bulb CFL LED

Lumens   equivalent Bulb Bulb 450   40  Watt   10  Watts     5  Watts  bulb   25  hours   100  hours   200  hours  

       800   60  Watt   13  Watts     10  Watts  bulb   16.6  hours   76.9  hours   100  hours  

       1100   75  Watt   16  Watts     15  Watts  bulb   13.3  hours   62.5  hours   66.6  hours  

       1600   100  Watt   20  Watts     19  Watts  bulb   100  hours   50  hours   52.6  hours  

 

Lumens: the new normthe number of watts it used. With new bulb standards mandated by the federal government, labels on bulbs are being replaced with lumens instead of watts.

In a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, hundreds of billions of kilowatt-hours were being used for lighting. With the old incandescent bulbs, only 10 percent of the energy consumed gave off light, the remaining 90 percent was heat produced to deliver light. In other words, 90 percent of the energy used to light your home or business was wasted.

If one considers hundreds of billions of kilowatt hours produced for lighting with only 10 percent usable and 90 percent wasted, we are producing a large amount of

power that is not productive, and using fuel to produce that power. There are still many people with do not like the new CFL and LED bulbs, but by understanding the efficiencies of them, one can see the benefits of moving away from incandescent bulbs. What to look for in purchasing the new norm of lumens:

The higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb, the higher the operating cost. See chart for operating costs and hours per kWh. Energy cost is based on 11 cents per kWh. Keeping cool: tips for beating the

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Just a thought…saving a wattThis year it was a long cold winter and

along with that came higher heating bills. We are always trying to help our members learn how to cut the costs of their electric bill when possible, so here are some things to consider.

Everything you plug in uses electricity. So when possible, if you plug something in, unplug it when you are done. If you turn something on - whether they are lights, displays, fireplace lights, ceiling fan lights, etc. - don’t forget to turn them off when you leave the room. If you have a faucet that drips or a toilet that keeps running after it has been flushed, get it fixed. Even If you have your own well and don’t have to pay for the water, the pump is still kicking in a lot more then it normally would, using more electricity.

Also, space heaters use a lot of electricity. Here is a formula to see just how much that space heater is really costing you. You should be able to get the wattage information from the nameplate on the equipment.➢ Convert Watts to kilowatt hours____Watts divided by 1,000 = kilowatts (kW)____kW x hours of operation = kilowatt hours➢ Calculate the operating cost_____ kilowatt hours (kWh) x 0.11 (11 cents/ kWh)= $_____ per hour$_____ per hour x __ hours= $_____ per day

During the winter we use more electricity due because we are cooped up in the house when it is too cold to be outside, therefore we watch more TV, play video games, spend time on the computer, cook more, use more heat, etc. - all of which means we are using more electricity. So when the kids get a snow day, they will be home using about an extra 9 hours of electricity that they wouldn’t have used while in school.

Another thing that could help save you up to $160 a year is to install a programmable thermostat for your furnace and match the thermostat settings with your schedule: cold when you’re away and warm when you are at home. During the cold months, set the thermostat to 68 degrees during the day (lower at night when you’re snug in bed). By turning the thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for at least 8 hours, you can save 5 to 15 percent of your heating costs.

Appliance energy useThe average monthly kilowatt- hour consumption figures shown

on this chart are based on normal use. Your electric consumption may be higher or lower, depending on how you and other people in your home use the various appliances and equipment.

Electrical Inspections Except for minor repair work, all electrical work you do at your home, cabin, or property is required to be inspected by a State Electrical Inspector. A rough-in inspection must be made before any wiring is covered. A final inspection is also required. Please visit www.electricity.state.mn.us for more information. The inspectors can be reached weekday mornings between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Itasca County - Steve Bartlett (218) 591-1616;

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If you or an electrician is performing electrical work at your residence which requires opening meter sockets or load control receivers, please contact North Itasca Electric first. By contacting North Itasca Electric, you can help prevent possible problems which could occur when North Itasca Electric finds that seals have been cut.

These problems would mostly be on sub meters where load control meters are installed. This equipment is owned, controlled and maintained by North Itasca Electric. These seals may only be cut if permission is granted by North Itasca Electric in advance or deemed an emergency by an electrician. North Itasca Electric does realize that there could be instances where work needs to be done, in such cases; North Itasca Electric still needs to be contacted. If it is determined that loads have not been controlled during load control periods, demand charges will be applied to your billing.

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Art on the Edge: Tenth Annual Juried Exhibit

by Lynn NachbarA juried exhibit is a wonderful way for

emerging artists to test public reactions to their work.

This year Lori Forshee-Dfonnay, juror for Art on the Edge chose seven artists whose work is new, at least to this juried exhibit. They are painters Jane Latimer, Paula Lichke, David Nyssen and Jan Stenson; photographer Jeff Poenix; carver Jim Lutgen; and printmaker John McCoy.

Other artists that Forshee-Donnay picked are experienced and have been in Art on the Edge before. Among these are photographers Elizabeth Blair, Randal Caton, Catherine Hanson, Audrey Johnson, Jill Johnson, Tim Lamey and David Swanson. Returning painters are Gene Madsen, Scott Rollenhagen, Nyle La Grange, and Sandra Thompson. Jon Offutt’s blown glass, Denise Martin’s felted figure and Susan Gilbert’s aluminum sculpture are in the three-dimensional category. Drawing examples extend from Aaron Squadroni’s grey tones in graphite pencil to David Richter’s intense colors done in colored and watercolor pencils to Robert Biaggio’s woodburned and oil color enhanced drawings.

Altogether 40 works of art from 24 artists are part of the Tenth Annual Juried Exhibit.

Art on the Edge is at the Edge Center Gallery in Bigfork from July 10 to August 16. The Artists’ Reception is on Friday, July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Awards Ceremony starts that evening at 6:15 p.m. when juror Lori Forshee-Donnay will present the awards. Kocian’s Family Market is sponsoring the Best of Show Award, and Northland Dental and First State Bank of Bigfork are the sponsors for the two Awards of Excellence. Bigfork Valley Hospital is sponsoring the People’s Choice Award. For the audience, the People’s Choice Award is the most fun part of the Opening. It is a chance for each audience member to vote for his or her favorite work of art. Like armchair quarterbacking, it is your chance to second-guess the juror. It often takes some real concentration on all the art to choose the most successful. You may vote all day on July 10 and up until 6 p.m. at the Opening Reception on July 11.

Juror Lori Forshee-Donnay is Executive Director of the Watermark Art Center (former Bemidji Community Art Center) in Bemidji, where she is responsible for viewing artwork and evaluating artists in preparation for jury into the art center gallery and shop, the annual art

Edge Gallery

Edge Events Learn more about all of these at:

edgecenterarts.blogspot.com• Through July 5 - Steve Premo,

Ojibwe painter: Introspection• July 11 - Gallery Opening Reception

Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m.• July 18-21 – Stages Theater brings

THE WIZ, theater for Young Audience Version.

• August 9 - Piano Bar Concert Musi by Northrn Lights Trio (Ron Olsen on piano, Don Olsen on drums, Jerry Hagen on bass, Dancing in the pit. 7 p.m.

• August 16 - Marshall Oelmann Tribute Concert with Spider John Koerner and Friends, 7 p.m.

• August 22 - Gallery Opening Reception Terr Rathia photography

• August 23 - John Perkins and Friends Concert, 7 p.m.

• The Sutter Brothers, afternoon of music and poetry. 2 p.m.

• Ragamala Dance Troupe, Minneapolis-based professional dance troupe. 2 p.m.

• Oct. 31-Nov. 2 — EdgeWild Players perform The House of Bernarda Alba.

Keep watching here and the website www.the-edge-center.org for more upcoming events as they are set!

Arts on the Edgeby Paul Kraska

June was greatOne of the events in June was

Native American artist Steve Premo, who opened his first solo exhibit in the Edge Gallery. The show’s name is “Introspection” and it is still up until July 5th. Steve has been part of other exhibits at the Edge Gallery, and his work has been well received. Then there were “The Divas,” a return visit also in June. They have a new summer themed show of wonderful music. You will get a chance to see them once more this year because they will be our Christmas special.

The EdgeWild Players also had a June play entitled Love Letters. The EdgeWild Players will also be back this fall in a serious drama about life in a household dominated by an unyielding matriarch. The play is entitled The House of Bernarda Alba.July Show: The Wiz From Stages in Hopkins

Our good friends in Hopkins, The Stages Theatre Company, makes its sixth visit to Bigfork with a musical the whole family can enjoy, but it is extra special to our younger audience members. The show is based on

the original Tony-Award winning Broadway musical of the same name, but tailored for younger performers. “The Wiz” is the very familiar story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz and the characters who befriend and protect her. The Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion help her and all ends well. “The Wiz” is a modern “soulful” rendition of the classic, and won seven Tony awards in 1975 including Best Musical. There is new music in the show like "Ease on Down the Road," and “Everybody Rejoice.” Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m.; children $5, adults $10. Health Expo at the hospital

Look for the Edge Center table at the Health Expo in the Bigfork Hospital on Saturday July 19 from 1-4 p.m. It is always great to talk about the Edge Center and find out how you think we can improve on it. You can get a chance to win one of two season passes for all Edge Events, pick up some literature about the Edge and find out a little more about “The Wiz” performing that night and the next day.Spider John Koerner and Friends in tribute to Marshall

in August Spider John Koerner will bring

some friends along for a tribute to Marshall Oelmann in August. The Edge Center meant a great deal to Marshall and Marshall meant a great deal to the Edge Center. Marshall played many roles on stage, but throughout his work at the Edge, he always wanted a special part: Tevya in Fiddler on the Roof. With his large presence and deep booming voice, the part was perfect for him. He got the chance, and, for many of us, he will always be remembered for his great performance in that show. Membership

Thank you again for all the support the Edge Center has had throughout the years from you in both time and donations. Without it we would not exist. This year’s annual membership includes membership cards that provide discount on all ticket prices. Your consideration will be appreciated.

fair, Art in the Park, and national juried ceramics competition and exhibit It’s Only Clay.

Wine in the Wilderness, the annual benefit for the Gallery, takes place on Friday, August 15 at the Marcell Family Center in Marcell. At 6:30 p.m., guests are seated and served seven courses of wine accompanied by appropriate gourmet appetizers. Each wine will be introduced and briefly explained by Master Take off from Coon Creek by Gene Madsen

Little McKewen Lake by Jeff Poenix

of Ceremony Barry Feld. This is a fun and delicious evening. Only 100 tickets are being sold and they go fast. To buy tickets, contact Karen Ferlaak at (218) 245-2434 or kferlaak@gmail.com. Tickets are $40 each.

Edge Center Gallery is next to the Bigfork School and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information and updates, see www.the-edge-center.org.

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Chiropractic clinic at Marcell Wednesdays

Walk-ins welcome 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(218) 832-2033Mike Olson, D.C.

Where skill meets compassion.

Chiropractic clinic at Bigfork Valley (218) 743-4340

Open Saturdays, 10-2

M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.743-GIFT (4438) ● Three blocks east of Main, Bigfork

Summer garden gifts! Cabin books & games!

David Lick, CIC, LUTCBill Sergot, CIC, AAIDan Drennen, CIC, LUTCSheila GustafsonGreg PassardSteven Swentkokske

Talmoon Firearms and SuppliesEd Shearen, FFL

P.O. Box 1249635 State Hwy 6Talmoon, MN 56637

218-832-4867218-832-GUNS

- By appointment only.-

ALL TYPES OF GUNS - BUY, SELL, TRADE

>from p.1Three 2013 projects were highlighted: a

cable replacement crossing Elizabeth Lake, two miles of second phase upgrade near Deer Lake and conversion of two miles of line from overhead to underground along County Road 525. Projects scheduled for 2014 include work along State Highway 6 and along the route of the new transmission line and Ortman substation north of Effie. The resulting interconnection will improve system reliability when it is energized in late 2015 or early 2016.

A subsidiary satellite internet company, Northland Connect, made a net income of over $635,000 in 2013. North Itasca Electric owns 11 percent of Northland Connect.

Although local legislators were very helpful in exempting cooperatives from additional renewable energy mandates during 2013, there is a major challenge facing utilities now in new EPA rules regulating carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. Members are urged to use Action.coop to send a message to the agency during the 120 day comment window urging it to consider the costs which must be borne ultimately by cooperative members toward meeting the new rules.

The rural character of North Itasca Electric Co-op’s service area is another challenge that means the cooperative must be efficient with its resources and do more with less. The average electric cooperative serves 7.4 members per mile of line, collecting about $15,000 per mile. Investor-owned and municipal utilities have many more customers per mile. In contrast, North Itasca Electric has just over 4 consumers per mile of line and collects just over $5,600 in revenue per mile.

Load management programs such as storage space heating, storage water heating and dual fuel are continuing to expand and help energy sales without increasing deand charges. To encourage these beneficial programs, the cooperative will continue to offer incentives, low to no interest financing and cash rebates on qualifying systems. To help members make the best decisions, North Itasca Electric offers a free heat loss calculation for a home or business.Darrick Moe, MREA CEO

Darrick Moe, the new CEO and president of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, spoke to the membership about the role of the organization in enhancing cooperation among its member utilities, and providing education and training opportunities.

June is National Safety Month, and Moe pointed out that the safety record of North

Itasca Electric was excellent. “Safety isn’t something somebody else does,” he said, explaining that the culture of safety starts with the leadership.

The MREA covers seven districts in the state, and each district elects two board members. North Itasca Electric board member Wes Waller represents District 2 and is the 2nd Vice Chair of the organization.

The June 2 release of new Environmental Protection Agency rules limiting CO2 greenhouse gas emissions for existing coal plants is the single biggest event in federal regulation for the energy industry in the last 20 years, he believed. The release, over 640 pages long plus an additional 1,000 pages of analysis, targets an overall 30 percent decrease by 2030 from a baseline in 2005.

However, Moe explained, this is misleading since each state has its own criteria. Minnesota generators, for instance, can expect a target of a 40 percent decrease down from a 2012 baseline number.

The cost of complying with this mandate is an issue. The EPA’s own estimate places it at about $8 billion nationally. Another concern is the impact on reliability for members…will the lights come on when the switch is flipped?

It’s important that cooperatives speak with one voice, said Moe, and that members express their opinion during the 120 day comment period that ends October 16, 2014. Members may use the Cooperative Action Network on action.coop to express their concerns. If using the EPA site or commenting directly, refer to the Clean Power Plan, docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-062.North Itasca Electric Community Trust

Tom Boland spoke about the Community Trust distribution of about $22,000 through Operation RoundUp, where members round up their bills to the next higher dollar and donate the cents toward community projects. He accepted a check for $1,000 donated by Great River Energy from Denise Brenteson, key account executive for GRE.Ed Shearen

Board Chair Terry Schmitz recognized the contributions of Ed Shearen, board member from District 5 who did

not seek re-election this year. Shearen explained that he was interested in keeping costs down and reliability high when he joined the board, and had found those were objectives shared by fellow board members.Election of Directors

The results of the election were announced with the selection of: District 4: Jim Cox District 5: Lloyd Kongsjord District 6: Walter BreezeBylaw Amendments: √Yes: 626 No: 46

>from p.1to see exactly what was in the cabins (or even if there was a beach), they bought the property in February and two days later were at a sports show looking for customers for that summer.

Now, four years later, they have had to decline reservations because they were full.

It’s been hard work, but the couple has one big advantage: they enjoy it. “Imagine your excitement at having guests,” explained Mari. “Here we get company every week!”

“I like the hospitality business,” added Kirk. “I have fun here every day.”

As a family they have redecorated the eight furnished cabins and have added features every year like a water trampoline and resort clothing. Today the resort has a kayak, water bike, canoe, paddleboards, game room, playground area and wood fired hot tub free for its guests, as well as fishing boats and pontoons for rent. There are 10 spaces with full RV hookups and a shower room for campers.

But there’s one thing they don’t have: television in the cabins.

There have been no complaints, they say. Families appreciate time with their kids outside playing and being active, said Mari. The setting on a 3100 acre lake in the Chippewa National Forest offers both water and woodland recreational opportunities and Island Lake is known for the quality of its fishing. Stocked by the Department of Natural Resources, over 10 million walleye fry have been released into the lake since 2005, but there are also northern pike, crappie, bass and yellow perch.

Mari summed up Sleepy Hollow’s invitation: “Good fishing, great views and a relaxing time with your family.”

More information about Sleepy Hollow Resort is at sleepyh.com or on Facebook. Email the Petersens at fun@sleepyh.com.

Sleepy Hollow Resort on Island Lake

Annual Meeting

July 2014page 8

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Health Expo 2014Saturday, July 19, 1-4 p.m.● Enter to win a kayak!● Browse health & fitness resources● Tour Aspen Circle construction● Learn to use a fire extinguisher● Tour an air ambulance (weather and emergencies permitting) ● Enjoy our famous root beer floats .....And much more!For further information, call Bonnie Tendrup,

housing coordinator at (218) 743-1000 or email publicrelations@bigforkvalley.org.

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Photos of the Annual Meeting

Pictures from the Annual Meeting held June 7 at Northome School: (from top, clockwise) Winner of the Early Bird prize Bill Polchow with Joel Karels; Pat Hill from Northome First Responders gives a blood pressure reading to Kim Lindner; Jerry Loney explains a meter to a member at the information table; winner of a bicycle Jaycee Baird with CFL Charlie and LED Lucy; guest speaker Darrick Moe, president and CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Board Chair Terry Schmitz congratulates Director Ed Shearen for his service on the board; Myrna and Brodie Baird, winners of the lawn mower; CEO Jared Echternach (r) shares a conversation with Director Jim White (l) and Commissioner Wayne Skoe; winner of the Grand Prize, Gary Whitnable; Great River Energy representative Denise Brenteson presenting a $1,000 donation for RoundUp® to Chris Corradi.

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Crazy Days celebration in Northome after the Annual Meeting included Turtle Races and the Rhubarb Rumble. (left top, counterclockwise) The turtles are off at the start, contestant and owners, and music at the Rumble. Photos by Barb Skoe (TurtleRaces) and Suzie Smith Fedorko.

(top right to bottom left) Root beer floats at the Bigfork City Hall Renovation Project booth; riding in the parade; members of the Sheriff's Department including the two K9s, Sarge and Lambo; miniature horse in parade; a Massey 44 from the White Oak antique tractor club exhibit.

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Whether heat wave or polar vortex, temperature extremes present electric utilities with the challenge of how to meet electrical demand without incurring higher energy costs.

The answer is demand response.

Also known as load management, Great River Energy’s demand response strategy allows the organization and its member cooperatives to avoid purchasing power at times of heightened electricity demand and higher market prices.

“This ability is critical on hot days when air conditioners across the region are all running at the same time,” explained Eddie Webster III, demand response lead at North Itasca Electric Cooperative’s wholesale power provider GRE. “During these periods we’re forced to purchase higher cost energy from the wholesale market in order to meet member needs. Through demand response, we are able to reduce the electric load at times when it’s most costly and shift loads to times when it is economically advantageous. “

In the past, loads such as water heaters, air conditioners and space heaters were controlled only as needed on the hottest or coldest days of the year in order to reduce peak demand.

Today, Great River Energy controls loads when the wholesale

market price of electricity is highest and not necessarily just because of local demand. This strategy creates value throughout the year rather than just during peak times in the summer and winter months.

Across Great River Energy’s member cooperatives, more than 200,000 households and businesses participate in demand response programs. Because of this, Great River Energy has the capability to control 15 percent of its peak load — in aggregate the ability to remove 370 megawatts off the system peak. That’s the equivalent of reducing electricity demand by more than 200,000 homes on a normal summer day.

North Itasca Electric Cooperative offers a variety of load control programs to help reduce wholesale electric costs and keep electricity more affordable for members. These programs involve cycling or suspending electric service to certain appliances or devices, such as air conditioners and water heaters, during particular hours of the year or shifting it to off-peak times.

For information and a list of demand response programs available from North Itasca Electric, visit www.northitascaelectric.com. For details on Great River Energy’s load management program, visit www.greatriverenergy.c o m / s a v i n g e l e c t r i c i t y /loadmanagement.

• A new meter collar device that makes connecting a portable generator safe and easy.

• Eliminates the use of extension cords and other connections that can be hazardous to members and utility personnel.

• Detects when a generator is operating and automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous back feed.

• equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power

cord system that provides a quick and easy connection of a portable generator.

• installed in 20 minutes or less by utility personnel and does not require the member's presence.

• easily installed behind a member's electric meter and requires no rewiring of the member's electrical system.

• Members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator

by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.

North Itasca Electric Cooperative has these devices available to members wishing to use portable generators during power outages. The cost of 30 amp devices: $799.99 including installation by our lineman.The cost of 40 amp devices: $899.99 including installation by our lineman.

Generlink transfer switches

Eileen Lindgren lawn gnomesMollie Hastings lawn trollViola Cook solar roosterRoy Johnson alarm clockAudrey McCormack body massagerDon Hubbard lawn frogRex Sala wall clockSandra Johnson electric knifeLyle Hocking waffle makerDarlene Richards floor lampRobin Custer blenderCarol Wood solar owlKaren Wetzel electric skilletMarie Lovdahl hand mixerJudy Pinette floor lampClaudia Burkholder sandwich makerTaunya Rautio Mr. CoffeeJane Topley yard frogsJim Vulto rice cookerFlorence Gustafson griddleEd Nielsen rolling coolerRichard Runyon blow dryerBonnie Cole can openerFrank Topley food chopperTom Renquist hummingbird feederDebra Lance lampBoyd Penn hanging basketLinda Kegley hanging basketLaRue Hocking hanging basketDiana Adams ` hanging basketBob Connelly hanging basketVi Johnson hanging basketMary Smith hanging basket

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Demand response saves money

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Outages: This is a chart showing what the Line Department responded to during the month, including cause, length of outage, whether the fault was overhead (OH) or underground (UG), and the location.

DATE OFF LOCATION AREA AFFECTED OH/UG CAUSE TIME OFF MEMBERS AFFCTD

For further information, call Bonnie Tendrup, housing coordinator at (218) 743-1000 or email publicrelations@bigforkvalley.org.

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Winners of the Memorial Blood Center drive drawing from May 29: Sandra Allen and Chris Larson won gift cards sponsored by M.A.D. Gutters. The next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at Bigfork Valley.

Outage Report - May 2014

July events>from p.1

The last full weekend in July is the annual North Star Stampede at the rodeo grounds just north of Effie on Highway 5.

An open rodeo, the event attracts contestants from around the region to compete in traditional rodeo events like saddle bronc riding, calf roping, barrel racing and more. Rodeo clown this year will be Tuffy Gessling from Missouri.

A new event is on the schedule this year - "mutton bustin'" - the art of riding sheep. The event is open to youth under 55 pounds.

Rodeo performances are rain or shine and are at 5 p.m.

on Friday, July 25, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $15, $9 for youth ages 9-16. (Prices subject to change.) Three day pass available. There is free camping for participants and spectators onsite.

Rodeo weekend also features festivities in Effie. All day Saturday there will be a flea market, pie social, bake sale and a parade at 5 p.m.

Starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, area visitors can also enjoy pancakes and sausage at the annual Lions Club fundraiser Drive-In, Fly-In breakfast at the Bigfork Municipal Airport south of Effie on Hwy 6.

ParkfinderWant to visit one of Minnesota's 75

state parks or recreation areas this summer, but want to make sure there's a swimming beach for the kids? Or maybe a canoe for rent?

The Department of Natural Resources has a new online tool - Parkfinder - that can narrow down your choices depending on what features you are interested in from lodging to recreation to accessibility.

Visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/parkfinder to try out the tool. Checking the desired feature will limit the park icons; scroll over the icons for a park description.

Visit your cooperative online:

www.NorthItascaElectric.com

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Arrowhead Eco-nomic Opportunity Agency offers senior dining available to those 60 plus and their spouse. There is no in-come criteria. Home-bound patrons may be offered meals-on-wheels. The price for the home cooked meals is $3.50. Register ahead by calling (218) 749-2912 or toll free 1 (800) 662-5711, Ext.

223. Please reserve by 9 a.m. of the day you plan to dine (except for restaurant sites).

Meals are offered at Bigfork Over 50 Club (M-F, 11:30 a.m.), Bowstring Community Center (Tu, Th, 11:30 a.m., 832-3594), Deer River Senior Center (M-F, 11:30 a.m., 246-8028), Balsam, Big Falls, Northome and Squaw Lake.

Senior meals

Where skill meets compassion.

Bigfork Valley Fitness CenterOpen 24 hours ♦ 7 days a week

Call 743-4133 for membership informationRental lockers ♦ Showers

Groceries, hardware, movies, gas, gifts, post office, waste

coupons, licenses, housewaresMasterCard and Visa

218-832-3626Hours:Mon-Sat: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sun: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Spring Lake StoreAn Old Fashioned General Store

On Hwy 4, 1 mile west of Hwy 29

Matt Hanson: 218-850-9494 ● Bernie Elhard 218-556-8334

Experienced in serving Northern Minnesota’s Lake Countrysince 1998

FREE ESTIMATES● New Decks ● Deck Replacement ● Deck Repair

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▪ Septic installation

North Itasca Electric along with other Minnesota Touchstone Energy Cooperatives joined together sprucing up State Parks throughout Minnesota. This year, GreenTouch day was held Saturday, May 3 when electric

cooperative employees and members volunteered at various parks throughout the state.

Locally, 16 volunteers worked together at Scenic State Park hanging wood

duck houses, raking leaves, picking up trash, removing bud caps off the young white pines and doing a little brushing.

Volunteers enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers accompanied by chips, cookies and fruit.

A fire burned in the main lodge to remove the

chill along with hot cocoa, coffee and cookies. The weather was beautiful and we look forward to hosting it again next year

Project GreenTouch helps spruce up state parks

Energy Fact:Electricity began to replace natural gas for lighting purposes in the 1890s.From the Energy Kids page of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, www.eia.gov

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Community News Email editor at sedgwick@paulbunyan.net, put Community News in the subject line

Marcell Family Center218-832-3444

49023 State Highway 38 Marcell, MN 56657

MFC hours: Fitness Center, multi-purpose room, public computer room and high speed Internet wireless hotspot.Mon: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Tues, Thurs: 6:30-8:30 a.m.(8:30 library), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.

Weds: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. 11 - 2 p.m..Fri: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

http://www.edgeofthewilderness.org/mfc.htm

MFC Computer Room/ Book ExchangeBook Exchange: After filling out aregistration form, the public may checkout books for FREE. Computer Room:Computers and printers available forpublic-use. High-Speed Internet, WordProcessing and more! Requires registrationand fees.

Wireless Internet Hotspot: FREE: Requires registration. Open during MFC hours above.

YogaBeginner yoga practice that will strengthen your body, deepen your breath and soothe your mind. We will explore the benefits of yoga by linking breath with mindful movements with a focus on proper alignment and basic breathing techniques. This practice will help to create strength and flexibility and balance.

Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Instructor: Patti AltLocation: Marcell Family CenterFee: $10 per individual class/sessionRegister with Marcell Family Center, 218-832-3444

List of participating businesses, Co-op Connections CardNorth Itasca Electric Cooperative 301 Main Ave., Bigfork (218) 743-3131 Buy 1 appliance at regular price, receive 15% off second appliance of equal or lesser value. Receive an additional 10% off on each appliance if you pick up.

Anchor Inn Resort 55960 Co Rd. 4, Spring Lake (218) 659-2718 10% off gifts, garments, bait and tackle; 15% off basic cabin rental.

Cozy Air Heating and 46461 Alder Rd., Marcell (218) 832-3246Plumbing Services $50 off purchase off an Energy Star appliance with $1,000 purchase.

Dun-Rite Cabinets & 50917 E Dixon Lk Rd, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4797 Construction, LLC Free octagon cedar bird feeder with the purchase of a full set kitchen cabinets.

Effie Café 100 NW State Hwy 1, Effie (218) 743-3607 25% off purchase of second entree of equal or lesser value. Limit 1 meal per card per visit.

Effie Country Service P.O. Box 14, Effie (218) 743-3616 12” sub sandwiches, $5; $5 off oil changes

Five Star Mechanical 375 SE Hwy 1 (218) 743-61455% off one service call.

Frontier Sports & Grocery 48919 St Hwy 38, Marcell (218) 832-3901 10% off 14” pizza.

G & G Restoration, Remodeling 33602 Priem Rd, Bigfork (218) 743-6396and Roofing 5% off on all projects.

JoAnn’s Floral and Gifts 202 Main Ave., Bigfork (218) 743-6315 10% off any one floral arrangement.

Kocian’s Family Market P.O. Box 225, Bigfork (218) 743-31135% off on Tuesdays excluding lottery, tobacco and alcohol products.

Laurel’s All Needlecrafts Supply 40095 Hwy 2 E, Deer River (218) 246-8330 10% off needlecraft supplies with $25 purchase

Little Turtle Lake Store 49926 State Hwy 6, Talmoon (218) 832-3804 Save 3 cents per gallon of gas for cash sales only. (No department store or credit cards.)

My Lake Home B&B 50917 E Dixon Lake Rd, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4797 10% off of lodging of 3 nights or more.

Polar Insulation 51041 State Hwy 46, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4351 3% insulation upgrade.

Riley’s Fine Food & Drink 46551 Riley Rd, Deer River (218) 245-181810% off food. (Beverages not included.)

Scenic Pines Bar & Grill 29314 County Rd. 52, Bigfork (218) 832-365610% off food. (Beverages not included.)

Sleepy Hollow Resort 64264 State Hwy 46, Northome (218) 897-5234 10% off lodging.

Summer FunJuly 30 -Valley Fair Trip! (ages 7 and up) ● 7 hours at the park!

Cost $55 Registration deadline JULY 23Bus leaves Family Center at 7 a.m. and will stop in Deer River. Return at 11:30 p.m.

August 6 - Minnesota Twins game against San Diego Padres. Cost $55 Registration deadline JULY 25

Bus leaves Family Center 6:45 a.m. Light dinner and snacks provided. Turtle LakeTurtle Lake residents will celebrate July 4 with the second Turtle Lake collection of food shelf goodies for the Northern Itasca Food Shelf in Bigfork. Food can be left at the end of your dock. Volunteers will come by to pick up your contributionstarting at 10 a.m. July 4. Questions? Call Kathleen at (218) 743-3085. All donations of food or money go to food shelf!

Marcell2014 Naturalist Programs will be Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. (unless noted) at the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell. Many of the programs include hands-on activities & crafts. They are interesting, interactive and intended for all ages! FREE. Call (218) 832-3444 for more information.

BowstringBowstring Fly By Knights is having an open house and membership drive on Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Bowstring Airport. Free food and drink. Come join us for a fun time. Door prizes and a special guest will attend. Contact Steve at (218) 244-4450 for information. Our website is, www.1446.eaachapter.org.

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Ardenhurst Township, Itasca County, that filing for town offices will be held for a two week period beginning Tuesday, July 29th through Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 5 p.m.Offices to be filled at the November 13, 2014 meeting. General Election are: Supervisor A ( 4 year term) Supervisor B (4 year term) Treasurer (4 year term)An affidavit of Candidacy shall be filed with the Township Clerk along with a $2.00 filing fee, Affidavits are available from the Township Clerk, Khris Knaeble at (218) 244-5225, or send a request for Affidavit to Ardenhurst Township at PO Box 242, Northome, MN 56661

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Sweet and Sour Carrot Salad3/4 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/2 can tomato soup1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup red wine1/4 teaspoon salt

Cook carrots in boiling salted water until crisp tender (about 7 minutes). Drain and cool.

Combine carrots, onion and green pepper in a bowl. In another small bowl combine soup, sugar, oil, vinegar and salt. Pour marinade over vegetables; stir gently but thoroughly. Cover. Refrigerate at least 24 hours to blend flavors.

Mom's Danish Puffs Thanks to Angie Prather for this July recipe!

1st step: 1 cup sifted flour 2 Tbs. water 1/2 cup butterMeasure first cup of flour into a bowl: cut in the butter and sprinkle with 2 Tbs. of water and mix with fork. Form into a ball and divide into half. Pat dough with hands into 2 long strips about 12" by 3". Strips should be 3 inches apart on a ungreased cookie sheet.

2nd step: 1/2 cup Butter 1 Tsp. almond flavoring 1 cup waterMix second amount of butter and water and bring to a rolling boil. Add the flavoring. Remove from heat.

3rd step: 1 cup sifted flour 3 eggsStir in the flour immediately to keep from lumping. When smooth and thick add 1 egg at a time beating until smooth. Divide in half and spread 1/2 evenly over each piece of pastry. Bake 50 to 60 minutes in a 350° F. oven until topping is browned.

Frost with powered sugar icing. Spread generously with chopped nuts

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North Itasca Electric Cooperative has launched a pro-gram that offers fur-ther proof that being

a member of an electric cooperative

Please share your recipe with us! If your recipe is chosen, you will receive a $10 credit on your electric bill from North Itasca Electric Cooperative. Send your recipe to the editor, WATTS NEWS, P.O. Box 243, Bigfork, MN 56628.

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JB MercantileAffordable used items in Deer River next to

Cenex. Fri-Sat,

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Marcell Boat & Mini Storage

Main Street Marcell Call (218) 832-3500

or(218) 832-3503

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Gutterglove® gutterguardUltimate gutter protectionSeamless gutter installation

(218) 743-6448Cell: (218) 929-7134Proudly made in the USAwww.madgutters.com

Gus’s Auto and Recycling of Bigfork

Wanted: Junk. Cars, trucks and other

property clean up.

Used auto parts, steel, tires and bridge beams.A buyer of metals

SnowplowingOver 20 years experience

(218) 929-7117Hm: (218) 743-3598

Gus David

Lawn mowing: Call Randy at (218) 743-6838

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-SERVICES-Monuments and Markers

Available in granite and bronze.

Also do final dating, cleaning, foundation

work. FREE estimates.

Serving your area. Jerry Pula, sales rep. Call (218) 743-3711

Two’s Company218-897-5959218-244-1916Interior/exterior

painting and staining, window washing

fully insured, references

Penny’s Keepsake Quilting

Turn your quilt top into a keepsake. Offering quality

machine quilting at reasonable prices

(218) 832-368410% discount with ad.

-SERVICES-Life’s Companion

Highland Care: Home care providers for elderly, adults, special needs children. “Our goal is to maintain dignity and independence in a safe home environment.” Call collect weekdays; 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

(218) 326-1179 or stop by at 111 NW 11th St.,

Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

We are an EOE employer.-

area bookmobile stops

Bookmobile or Mail-a-Book information: call Arrowhead Library System at (800) 257-1442

Tuesdays: July 1, 22; Aug. 12 11:15-11:45 Spring Lake Store

1:15 - 2:00 Bowstring Store2:15 - 3:00 Talmoon: Hayslip’s Corner4:00 - 4:30 Effie: Effie Cafe4:45 - 5:45 Bigfork: Main Street6:45 - 7:15 Balsam: Comm. Center

Thursdays: July 3, 24; Aug. 14 1:15 - 2:00 Togo: School vicinityFridays: July 18; Aug. 8, 29 12:30 -1:00 Gemmel; Comm.Church

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-SALES-2nd Annual Plum Tree Flea Market. The Plum Tree in Marcell will host a Flea Market Sat-urday, July 5. The cost for a vendor is $20 for a 10' x 20' spot. Flea Market hours 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Everyone wel-come! Call for info: (218) 838-2332

Flea Market at Balsam Store: Corner Hwy 8 and Scenic 7. Every Sat. and Sun, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weather permitting. Ven-dors welcome, just come and set up. Freewill do-nations accepted. May - October.

-WANTED-Want to buy 4 seater alu-minum paddle boat. Call (218) 659-2647 7/14

Wanted: Guinea hens. Call (218) 244-1286.

8/14-HELP WANTED-Help wanted Squaw Lake area. Indoor work p i ck ing /ha rves t i ng waxworms. $10/hour. 6 to 8 hours every other day. Also an opening for a cleaner $8.50 /hour call for details. Morning hours. MUST BE RELIABLE! Call Dan (218) 659-4202 7/14

-FREE-Sofabed, stuffed chair, rocker, table, 2 chairs, lamp. Email me and I will send you pictures. trenquist47@gmail.com. (218) 743-2320 7/14

-FOR SALE-For sale: Norlake double door freezer model #6R422. 115 V @ 6.4 amp. D 34" x W 63 1/4" x H 63" (commercial) .$1,800. Call (218) 659-4518 8/14

-FOR SALE-For sale: Pella glass patio door w/screen. Fit sstandard 6 ft. opening, $150. Call (218) 897-9535 7/14

For sale: Earthquake tiller $95; balsam studs 2x4x8 $2.50 each; wood splitter, tilts up, 26 ton, 8 hp $895; hay spike, $75 Call (218) 832-3050 8/14

For sale: Very old cast iron cauldron. Asking $425. Call (218) 897-5368 8/14For sale: Many old phonograph records from 1920 and 1930 and also from 1950 and later. Call (218) 743-3106 8/14

For Sale; Nordic-Rider exercise machine $45. Call (218) 832-3651 8/14

For sale: Cooler with 12V cigarette plugin to use with car, boat, etc. Measures 15"Wx16"H x21"L, $45. Call (218) 832-3651 8/14

For sale: Automatic pistols, Yugo Md 57 & Romian TT33. 7.62 X 25 cal w/holsters $325 each. New unused Yugo SKS 7.62 X 39, $375. K31 Swiss 7.5 X 55 straight pull bolt w/sling, $350. Remmington 870 Magn Exp 12 GA Pump, Barrel Vent Rib, 2 3/4 & 3" chamber, wood stock & sling $325. Call (218) 832-3651. 8/14

For sale: 2 horse saddles, big horn, 17” Flex Tree $750. 16” trail saddle $400. High quality round pen 45’ in diameter, 12 panels, 1 ¾ in diam pipe, brown, 4’ walk in gate, $750. Call (218) 897-5152 8/14

For sale: '65 Ford 5500 diesel backhoe and loader. Good rubber, ½ yd bucket on backhoe, 1 ½ yd bucket on loader. Digs clay with ease. $4,000. Call (218) 897-5152 8/14

-FOR SALE-For sale: Tournament size pool table. Ball return, oak wood and accessories. Exc. cond. $500 or offer. Call (218) 832-3941. Leave message 8/14

For sale: 2002 Pop up camper. Good cond. Beds, table into bed, all oeprational, storage, new, awning, 8' x 18', single axle. $4,000. Call (218) 897-5675 8/14

For sale: New 5' x 8' green "rag" rug still in plastic. $20. Krups XL juice extractor like new, $15. Magic Chef dehydr, $10. Cast iron 2 qt. sauce, 6.5", 8", 10.5" skillets w/wood handles (not Griswold). All for $20. Set 3 new 14" wheel covers, fits most vehicles $8. IBM elec. typewriter w/cover. Works good. $20. Big yellow mop bucket w/wringer and large cotton string mop. Hvy duty, $30. Misc. dishes for camper/cabin. Cheap! All good/exc. cond. Call (218) 832-3791 7/14

For sale: Oak pedestal table. 42’’x 60’’ with two 18“ leaves. Good condition. $150. Call (218) 832-3402 or (218) 435-6419. 7/14

For sale: New log siding. 45 pieces of hewn 1/2 log, 8"wide 16' long. Double stained with Sansin stain, sealed, stored inside. Approx 720 lineal ft or 1300 sq ft. New cost $3.65/ft (incl tx). Will sell $1.80/ft. Call (218) 659-4404 8/14

-FOR SALE-For sale: Tandem axle trailer, 9,000 GVW, 6 ft. x 10 ft. bed, 3 ft. beaver tail with 8,000 lb, 12 volt winch. Call (218) 897-5368 7/14

For sale: Guns: Browning Bar Automatic, Jukar 45 Muzzle Loader, Browning BPS Pump, Mauser Chileno Model 1895, Springfield Mdel67E, Harrison & Richardsn Topper Modl 158 16 gauge. Call Pat Szwajkowski at (218) 659-2187 for info and directions. 7/14

FISHING, BOATSFor sale: 16' deep V Lund, 10 hp Johnson, trolling motor, depth finder, 12 gal. tank, 3 high back seats and trailer at Sand Lake, Max, Minn. Asking $1,000 or best offer. Call (507) 498-5158 or text (507) 429-8807

8/14For sale: Aluminum Floe boatlift V-2000, 2000 lbs, 96 wide on Bowstring Lake, $1,800. Call (218)263-4817, leave message 8/14

For sale: Shore Station boat lift. On wheels. $500 Call (218) 832-3331 8/14

For sale: 36' of wood dock. Two 12' x 3' sections and one 12' x 30" section. Good condition. Located on Turtle Lake. Make offer. Call (218) 259-3987 8/14

For sale: Newman boatlift, $1,895. Vertical list, rated for 3,500 lbs. Call (218) 832-3402 or (218) 435-6419. Cell (218) 766-8448

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POWER SPORTSFor sale: Honda model #110 1981 3 wheeler. En-gine completely redone, good tires, extended front fork, new recovered seat. Looks good. I have $1,200 into it. Near Nor-thome. $600. Call Terry at (612) 247-3345 7/14

VEHICLESFor sale: 1972 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (collec-tor); 114k, $7,995 obo. (Restored vehicle) Call (218) 751-9659 8/14

For sale: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 360, V8, 4 WD, Exc. cond. New tires, runs good. 217,000 miles, $1,500. Call (218) 897-5152 8/14

For sale: 1984 C70 Chev dump truck. 366 gas 5 over 2 50% radials, dual 50 gal saddle tanks, 8 yard box. Farm plates, $2,900. Call (218) 832-3651 8/14

-REAL ESTATE-For sale: House and 8 acres on North Star Lake. 375 ft shoreline, 3/4 mi to town. Call Jim at (931) 752-2888 7/14

For sale: Marcell, 2 bdrm cabin, electric, 80 acres of land, flowing well, great hunting and fishing op-portunities in heart of Chippewa National For-est. $125,000. Call (763) 571-5294 or email john-fridley@gmail.com 8/14

-REAL ESTATE-Wanta trade? 3 BR ram-bler, basement, year round home, garage, appliances, furnishings on good fishing lake, 200 ft. frontage, 65 ft. alum. dock, pontoon. Will trade for land with similar assessed value. Call Tom, (651) 388-6947 7/14

For sale: Hatch Lake property for sale by owner, over 3200' of lakeshore plus over 350' on Twin Lake. 32 acres with year round home and 40’ x 60’ pole barn. Itasca Co. PIN 38-122-4200 and 38-122-4300. Inquire at: jnb12966@att.net or (218) 832-3514. 7/14

For sale by owners: Diamond S RV Park, Ronan, MT (close to Flathead Lake, Glacier Park, more). 23 pull through sites, hwy frontage, tent sites, city sewer, well, mature trees & recreational area. Office bldg with apartment, showers. Rental bldg. w/apt., roofed pavilion, 2 mobile hm sites, 16x70 apt. 7.8 acres, $768,000 or 2 lots (one developed). Call Diane at (218) 259-0164

-FARM-For sale: "B" John Deere, late 1950. Runs good, good rubber, good tin. Call (218) 245-1702 8/14

For sale: Jolt electric fencer. $10. Call (218) 832-3791

For sale: Heavy duty frame front end loader with bucket. Fits 800 series Ford tractor. Came off of a model #861 Ford. Near Northome. $999. Call Terry at (612) 247-3345 7/14

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This is a special opportunity for members to tour the power plant owned and operated by Great River Energy in central North Dakota. The two-night, three-day tour includes visits to Coal Creek Station, Falkirk Mine, Garrison Dam, the Headwaters Fort Mandan Visitors Center and more!

We will leave Bigfork by deluxe motor coach on August 18 and return August 20, stopping in Northome along the way. Cost of the tour is $75 per person and includes transportation, lodging at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck, N.D. and some meals.

To reserve your space, please clip and return the coupon below by August 1, along with the fee of $75 per person. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to those who have never taken the trip to

Coal Creek. If there are not enough participants, the tour may be cancelled.

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Wirt Summerfest(from left top, clockwise) Music from local groups like the Bailey Boys (shown) played all day, Michael Jackson's bright metal flowers, organizers relax, horse racing game was one of activities available, Don Houseman with one of his children's books.