May 2008 - Meeker Cooperative

Meeker Cooperative
PIONEER
May 2008
Inside this issue...
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Want to keep
rates low?
Ask legislators
three important
questions.
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HVAC
contractor
chooses ASHP
for his new
home
Upcoming events:
4
Cheap
insurance for
your expensive
appliances
and
electronics
5
Coal Creek Member Trip
July 9-11
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May is Electrical Safety Month.
Please teach your children to stay away from electric lines when flying kites, climbing trees or playing in water.
Annual Meeting touched on rates, board term limits
Meeker Cooperative’s 73rd
Annual Meeting drew a
near record-sized crowd of
943 people, 423 of which registered
as members.
Following a pork dinner, members
took part in the ever-popular Bingo
competition and an informative
seminar given by archery champions
Matt and Barry Kargas of
Minnesota Archery.
Board President Juanita Olson presided
over the business meeting. Meeker
Cooperative CEO/General Manager
Tim Mergen presented a history of
events leading to Meeker’s acquisition
of Darwin’s electrical system and the
purchase of an additional 45 customers
once served by Litchfield Utilities,
calling the purchase a “win for the
new members, a win for the cities of
Darwin and Litchfield and a win for
Meeker Cooperative”.
Mergen also presented members with
many driving factors behind a
necessary 2008 rate increase,
including a 71% increase in the
cost of power, environmental and
conservation mandates, and increased
construction, fuel, material and
labor costs.
“Over the next month or so the board
and I will discuss what the
rate increase will be,”
Mergen said. “We will do
all we can to keep the
rate as low as possible
for our members.”
In the meantime, Mergen
suggested that members
contact their state and
federal legislators to
voice their concern,
noting that upcoming
legislation will have a
huge effect on electric
rates across the country
(see Mergen’s Message
on Page 2).
During the business
portion of the annual
meeting, three incumbent
directors were re-elected: Juanita Olson
of District 1; David Ruhland of District
2 and Mark Larson of District 6.
In response to a 2007 Annual Meeting
non-binding resolution by members
that the Board of Directors consider
establishing a term limit of 24 years for
directors, a committee of Meeker Coop
directors was established to
consider all aspects of what a term limit
would mean to the Co-op. District 3
Director Jim Wirz presented the
Committee’s findings to
the members.
Wirz mentioned several
factors that were taken into
account by the committee
before they made the
recommendation not to
impose term limits. Some of
those factors included the
Tim Mergen current practice of other
electric cooperatives in the
state; the value that
experience and history
brings to the board,
particularly in such
a complex industry;
Meeker’s rare practice of
revolving officer and
leadership responsibilities
every two years; and the
Jim Wirz availability of open
nominations and a petition
process for the election
of directors.
“Essentially, we have term limits now,”
Wirz said. “Every three years our seat
is up for election and we can be
removed from our position on the
board at that time.”
ENERGY
Update
Our office will be closed
Monday, May 26
in honor of Memorial Day
Official publication of
Light and Power Association
www.meeker.coop
Operation Round Up® grants totalling $12,950 were disseminated to 36
community organizations during the event, bringing the total grants given
to nearly $291,000 since 1998, when Meeker adopted the program.
Bingo is always popular with members.
Awell-designed
landscape not
only adds beauty
to your home, but it
can also reduce
heating and cooling
costs. On average,
landscaping for energy
efficiency provides
enough energy savings
to return an initial
investment in less than
eight years.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy

Mergen’s Message — by Tim Mergen, Meeker Cooperative CEO/General Manager
Our Energy, Our Future — A dialogue with America
Thank you to everyone who
attended Meeker’s 73rd Annual
Meeting. I especially want to
thank the new members from the Darwin
and Litchfield area for attending. It was
good to see you all there.We had a nearrecord
crowd, which was great to see.
Unfortunately, along with larger-thanexpected
crowds often comes some level
of unpreparedness. We apologize to the
80 or so members who had to wait a bit
to be seated for dinner. Your patience and
good will were much appreciated. Plans
for next year’s Annual Meeting are
already underway and we will make sure
to be better prepared for everyone who
wishes to join us.
During my Annual Meeting presentation
I spoke about the need for electric rates
to change in 2008, most likely in June
when we switch to the summer rate.
There are many reasons why this is
necessary and I’ve discussed those
reasons previously: the rise in the cost of
wholesale power from our energy
suppliers; the increased cost of materials
used to build and maintain electric lines;
the increased cost of natural gas used to
generate electricity; just to name a few.
In addition to these factors, we are
looking at looming government
legislation that may seriously impact life
as we know it in this country. According
to the National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association, our nation faces
a looming energy crisis, with demand for
electricity ready to outstrip supply.
Unless significantly more power plants
are placed into service soon, consumers
could experience
brownouts and even
rolling blackouts in the
not-too-distant future.
Additional costs to
reduce greenhouse gas
emissions will only
strain the pocketbooks
of consumers even
further. Various climate
change bills under
consideration in
Congress could boost wholesale power
costs 50 percent to 80 percent by 2020.
Many legislators mistakenly believe we
can solve all of these problems through
efficiency measures and by adding
renewable energy sources. While we
certainly need more energy efficiency
The time to act is
now, before laws
are enacted that
will raise rates.
programs and “green power,” they will
not be enough to ensure that you
continue to receive a safe, reliable, and
affordable supply of electricity.
To keep the lights on and rates
reasonable, the federal government must
exercise dedicated leadership. Without it,
and without a sound, responsible,
sustainable energy policy, we risk
returning to a time
when electric service
was a privilege enjoyed
only by the wealthy.
As electric co-op
consumers, you can
help prevent that from
happening. I encourage
you to contact your
elected officials today,
and ask them some
tough questions. To
assist you in your conversations, log on
to www.ourenergy.coop. There you will
find three core questions to ask (see these
questions below). From the Web site, you
will also be able to send a sample letter
to members of Congress recommending
that they seek out a balanced solution to
energy and climate change. If you don’t
have access to this website, we’ve
included the names and addresses of your
elected officials on Page 3.
The time to act is now, before laws are
enacted that will raise rates to the point
that they become excessively
burdensome. The electric bill you save
will be your own.
Did you know. . .
In 2006, China built 90,000 MW of coal
fired power plants, which exceeds the
entire generation capacity of the United
Kingdom. India built 22,000 MW of new
electricity plants in the last five years
and has plans to build 70,000 MW in the
next five years.
CFC Solutions April 18, 2008
Note - To put this into perspective, GRE’s
Coal Creek Station is a 1,100 MW plant.
That means China built 82 like-sized plants
in 2006 alone.
Go to www.ourenergy.coop and send a sample letter to your legislators asking these three questions:
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Balancing electricity needs
What are you doing to fully
and environmental goals will
fund the research required to
be difficult. How much is all
make emissions-free electric
this going to increase my
plants an affordable reality?
electric bill and what will you
do to make it affordable?
Experts say that our nation’s
growing electricity needs will
soon go well beyond what
renewables, conservation, and
efficiency can provide;What
is your plan to make sure we
have the electricity we’ll need
in the future?
See Page 3 for a list
of legislators with
which to discuss these
important issues.
Juanita Olson, President— District 1
Roseville, Irving in Kandiyohi; Paynesville in
Stearns; Union Grove in Meeker
DeWayne Albright, Vice-President —
District 4
Litchfield, Greenleaf in Meeker
Karl Lundin, Secretary — District 9
North Kingston, Kingston, Forest City in
Meeker
James Wirz, Treasurer — District 3
Luxemburg, Maine Prairie, South Maine
Prairie in Stearns; Forest Prairie in Meeker
David Ruhland — District 2
Eden Lake in Stearns; Harvey, Manannah
in Meeker
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeffrey Anderson — District 5
Fairhaven in Stearns; Cokato, Southside,
French Lake in Wright; Dassel in Meeker
Mark Larson — District 6
Harrison, Kandiyohi, Gennessee, Fahlun,
Lake Elizabeth, E. Lake Lillian in
Kandiyohi; Cosmos, Acton, Danielson,
Swede Grove in Meeker; Brookfield, Boon
Lake in Renville
K. Bruce Krueger — District 7
Collinwood, Cedar Mills in Meeker;
Stockholm in Wright; Acoma, Hutchinson in
McLeod
(Open) — District 8
Darwin, Ellsworth in Meeker
Kim Keithahn — Attorney
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CEO/General Manager: Tim Mergen
Editor: Becky Sorenson
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Meeker Cooperative and focuses on our members, programs
and events. All member story ideas and comments are
welcome. Send to Becky Sorenson at the address above.
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Mission Statement
“To enhance the quality of life of
the Cooperative’s members by
providing reliable, competitively
priced energy and other
value-added services.”
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Contact your representatives
today and discuss the three
questions listed on Page 2.
“The time to act is now.”
Energy efficiency and
conservation begin with you.
If you're trying to decide whether to invest in a more energy-efficient
appliance or you'd like to determine your electricity loads, you may want
to estimate appliance energy consumption.
You can use this formula to estimate an appliance's energy use:
Wattage X Hours used per day X Days used per year ÷ 1000 =
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption per year
United States
Congressional Representatives
Senator Amy Klobuchar, (DFL)
302 Senate Hart Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
E-Mail: senator@klobuchar.senate.gov
202-224-324 or at Ft. Snelling, 612-727-5220
Senator Norm Coleman, (R)
302 Senate Hart Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
Web: coleman.senate.gov
202-224-5641 or St. Paul 651-645-0323
Rep. Michele Bachmann, (R)
412 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-2331
110 2nd St. S., Ste. 232
Waite Park, MN 56387
320-253-5931
Rep. Collin Peterson, (DFL)
2211 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-2165
E-Mail: collinpeterson.house.gov
320 4th St. SW
Centre Point Mall
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-1061
For example:
Personal computer (120 Watts) and monitor (150 Watts):
(120 Watts + 150 Watts) X 4 hours per day
X 365 days per year ÷ 1000 = 394 kWh/year
Then, calculate the annual cost to run an appliance by
multiplying the kWh per year by your local utility's rate per
kWh consumed.
394 kWh X $0.104 (current national average) =
$40.98 per year
You can usually find the wattage of most appliances stamped
on the bottom or back of the appliance, or on its nameplate.
The wattage listed is the maximum power drawn by the
appliance. Since many appliances have a range of settings
(hairdryers), the actual amount of power consumed depends
on the setting used at any one time. Location #31-15-201
Source: U.S. Department of Energy -
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Keeping our members well informed about the cost of
energy is important to us. So when your bills rise and
you become concerned, we are concerned as well. Is it
rates or usage that cause changes on your electric bill?
Perhaps the following information can help.
Electricity use has increased
In the past 10 years, Meeker’s electricity usage has increased
37%, from 118,457,251 kWhs sold in 1997 to 162,023,895
kWhs sold in 2007. Yet the number of members has only
increased 16% during that same time period.
Some factors that account for an increase in usage include
items such as:
• Technology — Computers, DVD players, video game
consoles, etc. According to Nielsen Media Research, only 19%
of homes have only one TV, with the average home containing
at least three sets. Plasma TVs use roughly three times more
energy compared to a traditional TV.
• “Phantom loads” — This is energy used by devices that
are plugged in but turned off. Up to 75 percent of energy
consumed by electronic devices is consumed while the units
are turned off. Location #30-33-402
• Aging appliances — Older appliances grow more inefficient
each year, so it will continue to cost more to use them.
Replacing old, inefficient refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers,
dryers and ovens (10 years older or older) with ENERGY STAR
models can have a dramatic effect on your electric bill.
• Adding family or square footage — Finishing a
basement or otherwise adding to a home’s square footage of
living area can have a sizeable impact on your electric bill.
Accommodating additional family members (kids moving
Here are some examples of the range
of nameplate wattages for various
household appliances:
Clothes washer ..............................50–500 Watts
Clothes dryer............................1800–5000 Watts
Dishwasher ..............................1200–2400 Watts
(heat drying feature increases energy use)
Hair dryer ................................1200–1875 Watts
Microwave oven ........................750–1100 Watts
Personal computer
- CPU - awake / asleep ............120 / 30 or less
- Monitor - awake / asleep ......150 / 30 or less
- Laptop ..............................................50 Watts
Refrigerator (frost-free, 16 cubic feet) 725 Watts
Televisions
- 27" ..................................................113 Watts
- 36" ..................................................133 Watts
- 53"-61" Projection ..........................170 Watts
- Flat screen ......................................120 Watts
Water heater (40 gallon) ..........4500–5500 Watts
What causes energy bills to rise?
home, etc.) can also add heating, hot water and lighting
usage to your bill.
• Other common factors — Pet/livestock water heaters,
portable space heaters, electric blankets, faulty water pumps,
electric fencing, pump house heaters, heat tape, engine block
heaters, extra refrigerator, heating/cooling of uninsulated
sheds, dirty air conditioners and frequently adjusting
thermostats. All of these items have caused hikes in members’
bills, yet are often overlooked.
What about rate increases?
Like any business, Meeker Cooperative must increase rates
when costs to provide power increase. In the past 10 years,
Meeker’s rates (including facility charge) have increased an
average (both summer and winter rates combined) of 7.3%.
For the average member using 1,582 kwh per month, that
amounts to an increase of $8.86 on their monthly bill.
Because rates are only raised following an extensive rate study,
this process can’t provide Cooperatives the flexibility to cover
volatile wholesale power costs. Since 1997, Meeker’s power
costs have gone up $2,813,444, or 71%. In order to cover
these wholesale power costs, Meeker has had to establish a
power cost adjustment (PCA) that can be added to members’
electric bills. In 2007, the PCA was $.0112 per kWh. Based on
our average member using 1,582 kWh/month, that amounts to
an increase of approximately $17.72 on your monthly bill.
The bottom line
As you can see, both rates and usage affect electric bills. As
prices of everything rise, we all must become more energy
conscious and conserve where we can. Your Cooperative is here
to help you manage your electric use and suggest ways to lower
your monthly bill. Give our energy experts a call.
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HVAC contractor puts air source heat pump in his new home
Brian Guggisberg’s home is the second house
that he and his wife Cindy have built.
Contemporary with a traditional charm, their
new home has none of the “regrets” that first-time
home builders often discover after they’ve lived in
the house for awhile.
“With the first house, there were just so many things
we didn’t know,” Brian said.“Building the second
house went much more smoothly because we knew
what we wanted.”
As a heating and cooling contractor and owner of
Brian’s Heating and Air, Brian has seen it all, which is
good when you have decisions to make about type of
heating and cooling system to put in your home.
“One of the best projects we did in this house is to
utilize a dual fuel system for our in-floor heat system
and air source heat pump.”
Brian chose to install an air source heat pump, which
is one of the most efficient systems, and the most
cost efficient.
“When I discuss heating and cooling systems with my
clients, there are many factors to take into account
and not all situations are the same. For me, utilizing
an air source heat pump was the best choice.”
An air source heat pump is more economical upfront
than some other systems and works at 180%
efficiency.
“On a day like today (35º F), the air source heat
pump can produce one million BTUs for under $4.
With a 92% efficient L.P. furnace, it would cost more
than $23.”
Because an air source heat pump transfers heat,
rather than creating it, the savings can be substantial,
depending on your situation.A heat pump can
adequately heat a home when the outside
temperature is 20º or above.
“I installed a plenum heater to supplement the heat
pump and allow it to operate down to between 0º
and 5º.”
In addition to providing heat, the heat pump is able
to reverse it’s heat transfer system to pull heat from
the home during the summer, so you don’t have to
purchase a separate central air conditioner.
“An air source heat pump gives you a return on your
investment, where a traditional air conditioner
doesn’t,” Brian said.
Light and Power Association
Spring Projects
remember to call before you dig
Your rural electric Cooperative urges you to be careful. Many sites are on
top of underground utility lines. Cutting an underground cable or pipeline
can be very dangerous and costly, so call Gopher State One Call before you
dig. It’s the law!
Gopher State One Call is the clearinghouse to determine the location of all
underground utility lines in Minnesota. You will ask specific questions, so please
have the following information available when you call:
•Type of work to be done.
•Location of the work site, including township, range, section and quarter
section coordinates. This is the property’s legal description.
• Estimated time needed to complete work.
• The property owner or excavating company is responsible for
calling Gopher State One Call at 800-252-1166 at least 48 hours
before work is to be done so that locators can mark their
company’s utilities. Calls are taken between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• The property owner is responsible for hiring a locator and paying for
locating costs if the underground wires are on the property owner’s
side of the electric meter, such as secondary wires running to a
house or buildings.
Call 800-252-1166 before putting one shovel in the ground!
The Guggisberg home is on a dual fuel system, which
means during times when electricity use is high, the
primary electric heating system is automatically shut
down while the secondary source (in his case, a highefficiency
L.P. furnace) kicks in temporarily.
“Any way you can get on dual fuel, it’s a benefit,
whether it’s a retro-fit or new construction,” Brian
said.
Brian has some words of advice for anyone who must
make a decision on heating and cooling their home:
“Everyone should educate themselves as to what the
best heating system is for their situation.Ask
questions, get projected operating costs.Talk to your
contractor and Cooperative personnel.There are so
many factors to consider to make sure you get the
right system for your home.”
Planting a
Building a Deck?
Tree or Shrub?
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Thought, preparation
and caution are crucial
after a spring storm
Along with warmer weather,
the advent of spring brings
the potential for heavy
rains, severe thunderstorms
and tornados.
If you aren’t
protecting your
expensive
appliances and
electronics from
power surges, it’s
likely only a matter
of time before you
will have to pay to
replace them.
While the storm itself can be dangerous, so can the
aftermath. Use these tips to stay safe:
• Treat all downed or hanging
power lines as if they are
energized. Lines do not have to
be arcing or sparking to be live.
• Do not operate electric yard tools
if it’s raining or the ground is wet,
or while you are wet or standing
in water. Keep all electric tools
and equipment at least ten feet
away from wet surfaces.
• Before re-entering stormdamaged
buildings or rooms, be
sure all electric and gas services
are turned off.
• Never attempt to turn off power at
the breaker box if you must stand
in water to do so. Call your
electric utility to shut off power at
the meter.
• Never step in to a flooded
basement or other area if water is
covering electrical outlets,
appliances or cords. Be alert to
any electrical equipment that
could be energized and in contact
with water. Never touch electrical
appliances, cords or wires while
you are wet or standing in water.
For more information on electrical safety, visit www.SafeElectricity.org.
Surge protection is
inexpensive insurance
Many people believe that
power surges only happen
during lightening storms.
The truth is that smaller, less
obvious power surges happen all
the time, slowly eroding
vulnerable equipment.The
smaller the equipment, the
less tolerant it is of voltage
fluctuations. However,
appliances and electronics of
every size should be
protected.
Not everyone can afford to
replace a refrigerator, a computer, a
television set, video game systems,
microwave oven or other expensive unit.
However, everyone can pay as little as $10
for a power surge protector.
For roughly $10 a piece, you can buy a
minimum of surge protection.This type of
protection will be good for one use and
must be replaced after it has protected
your equipment or appliance.
If you don’t mind spending a bit more, you
can purchase a surge protector with a
replaceable fuse that can be used over
again.
• Do not use any water-damaged
appliance until a professional has
checked it out.
• Never use a charcoal or gas grill
to cook inside! And if you use a
portable generator, be sure a
transfer safety switch has been
installed or connect the
appliance(s) directly to the
generator. This prevents
electricity from traveling back
through the power lines, what’s
known as “back feed.” Back feed
creates danger for anyone near
lines, particularly crews working
to restore power.
• If you are driving and come upon
a downed power line, stay in your
vehicle, warn others to stay away
and contact emergency personnel
or the electric utility. Never drive
over a downed line. If you are in
a car which has come in contact
with a downed power line, stay in
your vehicle. If you must leave
your car jump free keeping both
feet together and either shuffle or
hop to safety.
For those who use a
computer often, check
into a $60+ power
surge/battery back-up
unit.The battery back-up will preserve
power for 10 minutes or more to allow
you to save what you’re working on and
shut down your computer.
In the meantime, unplug devices that you
aren’t using. Items such as power tools,
DVD players, toasters, etc. that aren’t used
throughout the day could be unplugged.
Having your items plugged into a surge
protector means easy one-button shut-off,
which will also reduce monthly costs due
to “phantom loads.”
During a storm, it’s a good
idea to unplug everything
not connected to a
surge protector.A
power surge usually
lasts only 1/120th of
a second, but the
consequences
can be costly.
INDUSTRY
News
Minnesota is now No. 3
for wind power
Minnesota added 405 megawatts of wind
power production last year to overtake
Iowa as the nation's third-largest
producer of wind energy, behind Texas and
California. Minnesota had 1,299 megawatts of
wind energy at the end of 2007, nosing out
Iowa's 1,271 megawatts, according to the
American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA)
annual ranking of wind power leaders released
Wednesday. Texas and California remain far
ahead, however, with 4,446 and 2,439
megawatts of wind power, respectively. The
total U.S. wind power capacity is now about
16,800 megawatts, or enough to serve 4.5
million average households with electricity, the
AWEA said.
Great River Energy of Elk River moved to the
No. 1 spot among rural cooperatives using wind
energy, with 218 megawatts, AWEA said. The
Cooperative, which supplies rural electric co-ops
in Minnesota, added 100 megawatts of power
from a project in Mower County last year,
spokeswoman Kandace
Olsen said.
Pioneer Press
More stringent criteria
for ENERGY STAR®
Clothes washers and
expanded CFL program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has
announced more stringent criteria for
clothes washers and expanded the
categories of compact fluorescent lightbulbs
(CFL) under the ENERGY STAR® label. Based
on first-year projected sales data, approximately
1.9 million ENERGY STAR®-qualified clothes
washers will be sold, saving American families
up to $92.4 million annually on their water and
utility bills. CFL products under the ENERGY
STAR® label — which include new categories
for CFLs that contain less mercury, new
candelabra products, and more rigorous testing
procedures — are expected to save Americans
approximately $30 billion in utility costs over the
next five years. More stringent criteria,
combined with a greater diversity of energysaving
product options, will allow Americans to
more efficiently use energy in their homes, and
aims to further the President’s Advanced
Energy Initiative, which seeks to fundamentally
change the way this Nation uses power.
Press Release
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Employee
Spotlight
Executive Staff
“Keeping the lights on is the main thing.”
The Cooperative personnel in this monthly column are dedicated to your
satisfaction, as well as the smooth and successful operation of the Cooperative.
This month we begin our focus on the executive staff responsible for long-term
planning and execution of strategic goals. Staff will be listed by the length of years
they have been employed with Meeker Cooperative.
Mike has been with
Meeker 36 years;
more than any other
current employee.
He joined Meeker as
an accountant right
out of Willmar
Vocational-Technical school. Since then, he has
been promoted to Human Resources Manager,
where he is responsible for payroll, insurance
programs, personnel records and long-range
load forecasting. He also served 27 years in the
Minnesota National Guard.
“There have been so many changes in the past
Darrell joined the electric industry with United
Power Assoc. (currently Great River Energy)
in 1979 as a conservation and load
management specialist following a career
as an industrial arts teacher.
“Even back then I was researching wind
and solar energy projects,” he said. “And I
was younger.”
He joined Meeker in 1984 as member services
manager. His responsibilities include energy
management programs, conservation programs
and member events, to name just a few of his
many tasks.
Tim has been in the
electric industry
since 1977,
beginning as an
electrician. He
joined the electric
cooperative
industry in 1987 as an Electric Use Consultant
with Wright Hennepin, Rockford. He later joined
Anoka Electric (Connexus Energy) as an Energy
Management Specialist, helping members with
new services and increasing efficiency while
lowering members’ heating and cooling costs.
From there he became the Member Public
Relations Manager at Stearns Electric, managing
their St. Cloud office.
Michael Klein, Human Resources
Darrell Ward, Member Services
36 years,” Mike said. “When I came there were
no computers. Employee/employer laws continue
to change. A positive attitude helps to adapt to
changes and see the best in every situation.”
Mike has enjoyed working at the Co-op,
especially the people. “We’re a lot like a
family—as people come and go it’s like getting
new in-laws,” he said, smiling.
In his spare time, Mike loves to dance and
teaches dance in community education
programs. He enjoys working on projects at his
new home as well as following his grandchildren’s
sporting events.
Darrell also served
24 years in the U.S.
Army Reserve and
is proud of his
membership in the
Eden Valley
American Legion
Post 381.
“Meeker has wonderful employees to work with
and wonderful members that I’ve gotten to know
over the years,” he said.
Darrell enjoys hunting, fishing, growing flowers
(especially lilies and tulips), vegetable gardening
and cooking (he’s a great cook!).
Tim Mergen, CEO/General Mgr.
Tim joined Meeker Cooperative in 1998 as
CEO/General Manager.
“I enjoy working for a rural electric
cooperative,” Tim said. “Because I grew up
on a farm, staying involved in a rural farm area
is nice.” Tim also appreciates a smaller co-op
like Meeker.
“There’s so much variety; you get to wear a lot
of different hats.”
When he’s not at work (which is seldom), Tim
likes to hunt, read, attend his children’s
activities and volunteer with a number of
community organizations.
ATTENTION FARMERS:
If you plan to install a grain
dryer, irrigator or other
large load on your farm
this spring or summer, you
must make certain your electric
service is sized to handle the
extra load.
Please take the time to call one
of Meeker’s Energy Experts
and they will help you
determine what size service
you need.
320-693-3231 or 800-232-6257
Pat Von Eschen of Darwin submitted this month’s winning recipe —
South-of-the-Border Spam Appetizer!
Pat will receive a $10 credit on her electric bill.
For June, submit your favorite Berry recipe
South-of-the-Border Spam Appetizer
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 (4-oz.) can diced green chilies, drained
1 (15-oz. ) can refried beans
1 (12-oz.) can Spam, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
2 cups sour cream
Tortilla chips
Heat oven to 325 º. Combine butter and crushed tortilla chips. Press
mixture into bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs,
chili powder, oregano, cumin and garlic powder. Beat until smooth. Spread
over crust and sprinkle with green chilies.
In another bowl, combine refried beans, Spam, onion and cilantro. Spread
mixture over the cheese/chilies mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely. Spread sour cream over the top.
Remove pan sides and garnish as you like.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Serves about 24.
Please send in your favorite Berry recipe by June 2 to:
Meeker Cooperative,ATTN: Becky Sorenson
P.O. Box 522, Litchfield, MN 55355
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Enjoy these fun Member Trips and leave the driving to us!
Please note that our Twins Trip on May 30 and our Tastefully
Simple/Carlos Creek Winery Trip on July 18 are both FULL.
Join us for a trip to North Dakota coal mine and plant!
Discover the source of the
electricity you enjoy every day
with a fun and educational trip
to the source — Coal Creek. This
unique visit to Great River Energy’s
coal plant near Mandan, North Dakota
will be a trip you won’t forget!
This luxury motor coach bus tour takes
us first to the Best Western Ramkota
Hotel in Bismarck. Located across the
street from Kirkwood Mall (shopping
galore!), the Ramkota offers an indoor
pool and water park with a 150-foot
water slide, sauna, Seasons Cafe and
Nickels Lounge and Casino. That
evening, we will enjoy the hotel and
local surroundings, meet together for
dinner, or just relax.
Departing early on Thursday, the group
will don hard hats and take a guided
tour through the Falkirk Mining site, the
Coal Creek Station Power Plant (with
catered lunch), and the new Blue Flint
Ethanol plant next door.
Afterwards we will head to Fort
Mandan along the cottonwood banks of
the Missouri River. This stop would
include a Flex-Crete demo (seen
below), a tour of the Mandan Visitors
Center (constructed from coal
combustion products) and for the first
time, a tour of the reconstructed historic
site. We’ll take the scenic byway by
Stanton Station and tour the very
popular Knife River Indian Villages.
On Friday morning, you’ll enjoy a
delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel,
compliments of the Cooperative before
heading home at a leisurely pace.
This is a great summer trip for families
with children 10 and older. Call the Coop
for more information, or send a
check with this coupon to reserve your
space. Location #24-15-101
Response to this trip has been
extremely positive! We know you will
enjoy it.
Coal Creek Tour Reservation
Please reserve ______ places for the
Coal Creek Tour on July 9, 10, 11, 2008
Name(s): __________________________
__________________________________
Address: ____________________________
__________________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Check one:
___ I HAVE
___ I HAVE NOT previously attended
Member Cost:*
$169 each for double occupancy
$195 each for single occupancy
Amount enclosed: $ __________
Return to: Meeker Cooperative,
PO Box 522, Litchfield, MN 55355.
Persons listed above will share a room.
The tour will be filled on a first come first-serve basis.
Building features state-of-the-art
in energy efficiency, sustainability
Basin Electric Scholarship Awarded
for 2008-2009 School Year
The new Great River
Energy headquarters,
located in Maple Grove,
was completed this spring.
Great River Energy, Meeker’s
wholesale power supplier, held a
dedication event on Earth Day,
April 22, to celebrate what is
projected to be a LEED-
Platinum-certified building.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design)
certification is a standard
developed by the U.S. Green
Buildings Council
(www.USGBC.org) to provide
benchmarks for energy efficient
and sustainable buildings.
Platinum is the highest
certification the group awards.
Some of the interesting facts
about the building include:
• The building uses 40 to 50
percent less electricity than
buildings that use standard
technologies in construction.
• The building uses adjacent
Arbor Lake for its geothermal
heating and cooling
system’s source.
• The building uses 40 percent
less electricity for lighting than
buildings that use standard
construction techniques.
• The building’s lighting comes
mainly from daylighting—using
daylight atriums and windows
to provide most of the light
for the building. Harvesting
daylight saves energy and
provides a healthier, more
productive workspace.
• The on-site 200 kW wind
turbine and 72 kW solar
panel array will provide up
to 15 percent of the
building’s electricity.
GRE building in Arbor Lakes area of Maple Grove
• Rainwater and snowmelt are
captured and used for flushing
toilets and irrigating the
landscaping.The building will
use 90 percent less water
than similar building campuses,
saving more than 1.6 million
gallons per year.
• More than 90 percent of the
construction waste was
recycled, increasing the
sustainability of the building by
preventing thousands of
pounds of waste from being
sent to landfills.
Erick Larson
Basin Electric is
pleased to
announce that
Erick Larson, son of
Mark and Cleone
Larson of Atwater, has
been selected to
receive a $1,000
college scholarship.
Erick is a student at
North Dakota State
University, studying
electrical engineering.
Vickie Volk, Basin Electric human resources assistant,
said 125 $1,000 scholarships were awarded to
dependents of consumer-members of Basin’s member
cooperatives. Meeker’s diversification of power
suppliers, becoming a Basin and East River member,
made this scholarship opportunity available.
Basin’s scholarship program is now in its 18th year and
it recognizes and encourages academic and community
achievements of students in the region. It’s also
considered an investment in the economic future of the
rural electric industry and of our rural areas.
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Pioneer Ads Free want ad service for members.
Please limit your ad to nine words. Use the coupon printed below or available at Meeker Cooperative’s front desk to submit
your ad.Ads will be printed for one month only. Please submit a new ad if you want it published more than one month. Include
your name and address, which will be used for identification purposes only.Ads must be received by June 2 for the June edition.
Thank you!
Please run this ad in the next Pioneer
Name: ____________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
Telephone number: __________________________________
Remember to limit your ad to nine words!
1__________________ 2__________________ 3__________________
4__________________ 5__________________ 6__________________
7__________________ 8__________________ 9__________________
For Sale - Miscellaneous
• 2007 Arctic Cat 4x4, auto,
w/windshield, 525 mi. $5600 firm.
320-453-3007.
• Picnic table, round, six stools on
rubber, nice. $250. 320-453-3007.
• Toro 622 snowblower, 6hp, 22”,
elec. start. $800/BO. 320-693-2368.
• John Deere STX30 riding mower
plus extras, needs work. $300/BO.
320-693-2368.
• Two Radio Flyer wagons, metal,
one with side racks. 320-693-8407.
• 1997 Nomad #2510 camper,
clean, good cond. 320-235-0352.
• Jimmy’s Pizza franchise in
Hutchinson, low start-up cost.
320-275-5144.
• Cabin, Little Swan-Dassel, 100’
frontage. $144,900/BO.
763-560-8119.
• Sony TV, 53”, 6-7 yrs. old, perfect
cond. 320-453-2823.
• John Deere LX277 mower, 48”
deck, power flow bagger.
320-453-2823.
• Boat lift for 14’ boat. $100.
320-275-3978.
• Swingset/treehouse/fort system,
deluxe, redwood, enclosed
playhouse. $1200. 320-234-3678.
• Minirex and lionhead bunnies.
$10-$15. 320-764-2727.
• Reg. Morgan gelding, 20-yrs. old,
15.3 hands high, rides & drives,
well-trained. $1000. 320-237-1681.
• PortaDock, 4’x44’, cedar decking,
12’ L. $800. 651-426-5359.
• Compaq Pressario computer,
keyboard/speakers/mouse/monitor/
Windows 98. Best offer.
320-275-2477.
• Sofa, brown-$60; sofa bed, green-
$35; kitchen table-$15.
320-275-2689.
• 2 recliners-$85; rocking chair-
$35. 320-275-2689.
• Cub Cadet 2130 mower, 12-1/2
hp, 36” deck. $300. 320-857-2507.
• Water softener for small
home/cabin/RV, automatic, used 2
seasons. $175. 320-693-2080.
• Mills mink-skinning machine; also
fleshing machine. Best offer.
320-453-6736.
Clip & send to: Meeker Cooperative, Attn: Cheryl
PO Box 522, Litchfield, MN 55355
• 2004-1/2 Polaris 600 ATV, winch,
plow, loaded. 320-453-2092.
• Morton water softener, 2 yrs. old,
works great. $300. 320-398-3171.
• 78 & 33 records, good cond.
320-453-2450.
• Browning 10-gauge pump shotgun,
3-1/2” Gold Trigger, rib barrel/locks,
chocks, new. 952-448-2304.
• Jim Beam bottles; fishing
reels/rods; baseball cards.
320-275-2485.
• Gas tank, 250-gal. w/stand. Make
offer. 320-693-8743.
• St Bernard, female, 9 mos., Daisy
Mae loves family/children.
320-693-2185.
• Palomino Gelding quarter horse,
9 yrs. old. $1500. 320-587-7872.
• Lab pups,AKC, black/choc., dues,
shots, ready May 27. $300-$450.
320-693-2646.
• All natural products.for sufferers
of high chol./blood press./diabetes.
320-587-0858.
• ‘Open’ sign, lighted, neon, used 2
mos. Paid $125/asking $60.
320-221-2974.
• 1981 Honda CX500c
motorcycle, new tires, shaft drive.
$900/BO. 320-221-2974.
• Hot dog cart, stainless steel, pull
w/vehicle, money maker.
320-693-9504.
• 1986 EZ-GO golf cart w/canopy,
windshield, runs well.
320-693-6678.
• 2 anchors, 18# and 10# w/rope;
3 boat bumpers w/rope.
320-593-1898.
• 2 rods & reels; fishing tackle; 2 6-
gal. gas tanks; port-a-potty,
unflushable. 320-593-1898.
• 2 boat seat cushions; 3 adult life
jackets; 2 childs’ life jackets.
320-593-1898.
• Helmet; hall tree; sump pump;
laundry cabinet. 320-243-8013.
• Sinks; storm doors; garage
windows; interior doors.
320-243-8013.
• Mastercraft lawn tractor, 18hp,
46”, 14 speed, good cond. $350.
320-453-3092 / 612-802-851.
• Beanie Babies, retired, mainly
bears. $1000/BO. 320-275-9431.
Find your location number
Win $10 credit on your next bill! Four
numbers are hidden in this edition, so
find your number and claim it by calling Meeker
Cooperative by June 2.Thomas Christle of
Paynesville found his location number and will be
credited $10 on his electric bill. Good Luck!
Please check ad category
___Giveaway
___For Rent
___For Sale
___Wanted
___Services
• Snapper lawn mower, 10 horse,
30” deck. 320-693-6586.
• 35 wristwatches, mens’ & ladies’,
some need repair. 320-453-2236
eves.
• Twin puff quilt, custom made, blue
checked, white eyelet, sheets/bed
skirt/sham, exc. cond.
320-693-2707.
• Wind power PTO generator,
80/50 kw, exc. cond. $4,250.
320-980-3398.
• Coleman industrial generator,
10,000-watt, elec. start, on wheels.
$1495. 320-275-3670.
• Burning barrels w/lids. $10 ea.
320-693-4297.
• Dining room table & 8 chairs.
320-764-6235.
• Amana washer & dryer, white,
works great. $300/BO.
320-699-0317.
• Hide-a-bed. $30. 763-553-0816.
• Paddleboat. $50. 763-553-0816.
• Picnic table frame, steel. $40.
763-553-0816.
• 2005 Toyhauler travel trailer, air,
awning, sleeps 6-8. 320-693-6176.
• Bar stools, solid oak. $50.
320-453-5155.
• Lite-Form plastic ties. $50.
320-453-5155.
• Concrete buggy, hauls 1/2 yard,
ride-on, 3-wheeled, Kohler engine.
$850/BO. 320-275-2493.
• Harley Davidson leather jacket,
mens’ XL reg. $200 firm.
320-693-2471.
• Four Goodyear Wrangler ST,
P245/7516, low mi. $200.
320-275-2117.
• Computer desk w/shelving & pullout
keyboard, grey & brown, good
cond. $20. 320-693-6432 eves.
• PlayStation® 2 games, several
titles to select from. $6 ea./BO.
320-693-6432 eves.
• DVDs: Clerks & Napoleon
Dynamite. $5 ea. 320-693-6432
eves.
• 2006 Sikk50 dirt bike, 125cc,
4-speed, black. $1000/BO.
320-290-5720.
• Ariens roto tiller, 8hp.
320-764-5430.
• Meat saw, 2hp, elec., good
working order. 320-276-8642.
• 1972 Glastron boat, 85hp
Evinrude. Best offer. 763-427-1966.
• 1997 Honda Gold Wing
Aspencade, red, exc. cond.
$7500/BO. 320-398-5728.
• 4 Aiwa speakers, surround sound
stereo, new in box. Best offer.
320-398-5728.
• 1995 Force motor by Mercury
Marine, 90hp, still on boat. $1500.
763-607-8128.
• SeaHawk paddle boat, good cond.
$150. 320-275-3911 after 4 pm.
• Timeshare week avail., need a
vacation? 320-398-5563.
• Palm Beach pontoon, smaller,
alum., Johnson I/O, new carpet,
steering. $1000. 320-398-7295.
• Buttons, large selection, some
collectors. 320-857-2705.
• Flag poles, telescoping, 16’, 20’ &
25’, install avail. 320-693-6782.
• Canoes: 17’, double-end, one
alum.,/one fiberglass. $350 ea.
320-693-8273.
• Pedal boat, 2-person, plastic, 7’.
$150. 320-693-8273.
• Light table, commercial, w/desk,
elevates 3’x5’. $175. 320-247-3203.
• Quarter horse, 3-yrs. old, green
broke, friendly. $500/BO.
320-444-4510.
• Strut 12-gauge turkey choke for
Benelli or Beretta, never used. Reg.
price $27; asking $7. 507-354-3229.
• Yard shed, 8’x8’, green treated
floor, carpeted, nice, delivered.
$700/BO. 320-764-2217.
• Frigidaire chest freezer, 7 cu. ft.,
exc. cond. $150. 320-764-6954.
• Amana central AC unit, 8 yrs. old,
exc. cond. $400/BO. 320-857-2872 /
320-260-4344.
• Frigidaire washing machine, 10
yrs. old, 9-cycle, heavy-duty, 2-sp.,
3/4hp, super cap., exc. cond. $75.
320-857-2872 / 320-260-4344.
• Inflatable rider for towing behind
boat; also shutters, vinyl.
320-593-2037.
• Antique Tonka trucks, set of 4;
also a GameBoy. 320-593-2037.
• Northwoods pontoon, 24’, 1992
90hp Mercury, 1995 2-stroke.
$5250. 320-693-2422.
• Black Hills spruce trees, potted 8”-
12”. $5. 320-857-2883 after 5 pm.
• Crestliner, 14, w/trailer, 15hp
Johnson, fully restored. $1800/BO.
320-266-0813.
• Toro riding mower, 32” cut, 8hp.
320-587-5404.
• LawnBoy mower, self-propelled,
w/bagger, 20” cut. 320-587-5404.
• Wildwood travel trailer, 26’, sleeps
6, exc. cond. 320-587-5404.
• Lincoln Logs, hand-crafted, 200-
pc. set. $30. 320-693-7663.
• Frigidare refrigerator, frost-free, 17
cu. ft., almond. $75. 320-275-9499.
• Crestliner boat, 14’, w/trailer, 9hp
Johnson motor, elec. trolling motor,
depth finder. $750. 320-275-2161.
• Agco Allis 1316H lawn mower,
48” front deck, great cond.
$2000/BO. 320-587-9371.
• 2001 Lund ProV, 18’, 2000 115hp
Yamaha, E-Z loader trailer.
$14,995/BO. 320-286-5403.
• Frigidaire freezer, upright, 21 cu.
ft. $250. 320-693-9504.
• Sharpener for commercial elec.
chain saw; grinding wheel, new-
$175. 320-398-7126.
• Dining room table, pine, 6 chairs-
$500; 4 matching barstools-$300.
320-453-2823.
• Carrier ventilator, heat recovery,
like new. $500/BO. 612-708-2752.
• 1987 Bayliner boat, 19’, 125hp
motor, trailer, exc. cond. $4300.
507-354-4976.
• 1992 E-Z Loader trailer for 18’-
20’ boat. 320-877-7378.
• Kenmore dryer. $50.
320-877-7378.
• Wedding dress, beautiful/strapless,
size 4/6, candlelight organza, exc.
cond. $500. 320-275-3249.
• 2005 Yamaha V-Star, 2100 mi.,
1100cc, must see. $8000/BO.
320-764-5419.
• 1982 Kennedy pontoon, 20’, 20hp
Chrysler motor. $1700.
320-764-2801.
• Cedar decking, 1000’ and railing,
50’. $200/BO. 320-275-3297.
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For Sale - Agricultural
• New Holland 55 side rake. $550.
320-453-3007.
• 4-horse trailer, bumper-pull, new
floor & wiring. $2500/BO.
320-693-7797.
• 50 steel fence posts; 30 steel rod
posts. 320-877-7584.
• Bulk bin, 4-ton. $350.
320-857-2507.
• Ford 8N tractor, needs work.
$1800. 320-764-6671.
• International 4-16 plow, semimounted.
$675. 320-764-6671.
• International 3-16 plow. $650.
320-764-6671.
• McCormick 52 loader, you take
off International 560. $50.
320-857-2912.
• Hay bales, grass & alfalfa; also
grass seeder drill. 320-693-2766.
• John Deere 495 corn planter.
320-693-2766.
• Two hay mowers & two hay rakes.
320-693-2766.
• GTI grain bin, 24’x18’, 6000-
bushel, w/full drying floor. Best
offer. 320-693-8314.
• Ford 9N tractor, includes blade &
manual. $2995. 320-275-2161.
• Boer buck, very tame.
320-693-4218 after 7pm.
• Sheep. 320-693-5884.
• 1939 John Deere A, not running.
Best offer. 320-221-0106.
• Allis Chalmers round baler. Best
offer. 320-221-0106.
• 1937 John Deere A, w/round
spoke rear wheels, not running.
Best offer. 320-221-0106.
For Sale - Automotive
• 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 305
V8, 2nd owner. $2300.
320-979-9991.
• 1974 Volkswagon bug, project car.
$500 firm. 320-693-2368.
• Topper for work pickup, 4 side
doors. 320-764-6235.
• 2002 Itasca Class A motorhome,
35U,V10, every option, 28K mi.
$55,000. 320-693-9318.
• 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, new
tires, 135K mi., good cond.
$3500/BO. 320-626-5050.
• 2002 Chevrolet Silverado LS
1500, Z71,V8, 4WD, power
locks/windows, 56K mi. $13,999.
320-764-5092.
• 1998 Chevrolet Silverado,
customized paint, 67K mi, very
sharp. $13,600. 507-354-4976.
• 1991 Ford Mustang convertible.
$1800/BO. 320-693-7567 after 6 pm.
• 1995 Dodge Caravan for
handicapped, lowered floor/
wheelchair ramp. 320-275-3486.
Wanted
• Muscovy duckling. 320-235-8575.
• Music stand; guitar stand; guitar
case, nice cond. 320-693-6432 eves.
• Bee-keeping equipment, honey
extractor, etc. 320-857-2683
after 6 pm.
• Garden tiller, dependable, wellmaint.,
good cond. 320-398-3171.
• Stalk chopper, 4-row; plow, 3-
bottom; drag, 4-5 section, good
shape. 320-764-2558.
• Tires for John Deere 4440, 18.
4x42 band duals, good cond.
320-593-8846.
• Tandem disc or digger, 6’ or 8’.
320-398-8420.
• Someone to harvest 50 acres
lumber and clean up. 320-398-7223.
• Banty chickens, colorful.
320-764-5430.
• Utility trailer, 5’x8’, with ramp.
320-693-4297.
• 2 bluebird houses and 2 wood
duck houses. 320-693-9154.
• John Deere baler, small square,
w/ejector. 320-243-4021.
• Grain drill, 12’, w/grass seeder.
320-243-4021.
• Handyman work, lawn care,
garden tilling. 320-275-3518.
• Swing set/activity set, wood
construction, will haul.
320-693-2276.
• 3-wheel bike, adults’.
320-764-2757.
• Grass hay for horses, baled, no
dust. 320-693-6678.
• Pontoon with live well and lift.
320-587-7047.
• Starter for SC Case tractor.
320-453-8885.
• Stand for 300-gal. fuel barrel.
320-453-3865.
• Buildable acreage or old building
site w/acreage. 651-238-1305.
• Stanley garage door opener for
parts. 320-693-5884.
• Spike tooth drag, 5-section.
320-693-5884.
Giveaway
• Kohler & Campbell piano, no
bench, good cond. 320-243-4228.
• Silo, you take down and remove.
320-224-5819.
• Location # 09-28-102
• Hot tub, 5’x5’, redwood skirting,
needs motor. 763-300-0036/
763-559-8942.
• Barn to be dismantled.
320-275-2836.
• Hay, loose in barn. 800-328-0129
ext. 311.
Services
• Painting & wall covering
professional, 30 yrs. exp., free est.
320-275-9173.
• Jewel’s Pool Service, pool set-up,
water balancing, cleaning &
maintenance. 320-212-9010.
• Borderline Fencing, installing all
types of livestock fencing.
320-894-9472.
• Bruce Anderson Masonry, all
types block and concrete work.
320-243-4340.
• Are you protecting your septic
system? Avoid premature failure!
320-693-8273.
• Black dirt/gravel/red rock/crushed
granite/boulders/lakeshore rip-rap.
320-587-7047.
• Complete lawn maint., comm./
res., spring/fall clean-up, mowing,
free est., fully ins. 320-699-0082.
• Tom’s Professional Tree Pruning,
fruit free pruning our specialty.
320-398-7126.
• Child care in my home, exp.,
reasonable rates,Watkins area.
320-291-0446.
For Rent
• RV campsite on lake, local &
private, by week or weekend.
612-290-2571.
• Clubhouse w/kitchen, patio,
swimming, boat landing, volleyball,
softball. 320-275-2249.
• Cabin, 3BR, 2 bath, canoe, dock,
Rice Lk-Paynesville. 610-413-7235.
• Double-wide in Lk Havasu,AZ
55+ park, 2 BR, 2 bath, monthly
rental. 877-823-0029.
• Cabin, Lk Washington, 1BR + loft,
sleeps 4-6, great views. $600/wk or
$2000/mo. 520-241-9788.