The electric cooperatives of Minnesota are working together to convert the sun’s rays into electricity throughout every corner of the state.

In 2014 and 2015, solar arrays will be installed at sites owned by electric cooperatives. The projects are being led by Great River Energy, North Itasca Electric Cooperative’s wholesale electricity provider.

The local solar installations are part of a series of 18 projects, each with an electricity generating capacity of 20 kilowatts (kW). The solar projects will help Great River Energy and its member cooperatives evaluate the impact of solar

energy while providing up to 500,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable energy annually.

Although the installations will be designed, built and owned by Great River Energy, the company will work with each participating member cooperative to identify the ideal location. Additionally, Great River Energy will assist the member cooperatives with interconnection efforts and collect key information about energy production and system interaction.

Most of the solar arrays will use a packaged system design from tenKsolar. One will install panels made by Silicon

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VOL.17 NO. 9 PUBLISHED FOR THE MEMBERS OF NORTH ITASCA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE SEPTEMBER 2014

RoundUp to p.14>

New hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

CLOSEDMonday, Sept. 1

Solar to p. 5>

Co-op Connections Business Profile:

Generlink to p. 10>

September events:Fiesta, Challenge, 47mile garage sales

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by Jerry LoneyHarvey Steinbrenner

and his wife Betty reside in Bowstring Township on Jessie Lake. Overlooking Jessie from their beautiful home, they are able to take in the great sunsets and cool breezes the lake offers.

The Steinbrenners not only took advantage of North Itasca Electric’s Storage water and Dual Fuel programs, but have also installed the new Generlink transfer switch that North Itasca Electric offers its members. This device allows home owners to connect their portable generators directly to the home's electrical system in the event of power outages.

The Generlink transfer switch was

installed between the meter socket and meter by North Itasca Electric’s line crew, eliminating the need for hiring an electrician and having unsightly devices occupying the Steinbrenner’s yard.

Harley said that the process was easy; upon purchase, a line crew was scheduled and it didn’t take more than five minutes to install.

Generlink installation

GRE building distributed solar network

The cooperatives' solar installations will employ solar technology from Minnesota companies tenKsolar and Silicon Energy. Energy Concepts installs and commissions the projects.

The Board of Trustees of North Itasca Electric Community Trust will meet in October to distribute funds from RoundUp® to community organizations. Applications are due in the headquarters of North Itasca Electric Co-op by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 3. Applications are available on the website, NorthItascaElectric.com, at our office or by emailing roundup@nieci.com. They

can be submitted to any Trustee, by mail, by fax at (218) 743-3644 or by email to roundup@nieci.com.

RoundUp is a program where monthly bills are rounded up to the next whole dollar and the difference is donated by the member to the trust to be distributed semiannually for projects within the North Itasca Electric communities. Due

RoundUp® applications due Friday, Oct. 3

Show your Cooperative Con-nections card at the Little Turtle Lake Store and receive: 3 cents off per gallon of gas for cash pur-chases (no debit/credit cards)Theresa Pederson with husband Daryl, Coco

(l) and Cinnamon.

Little Turtle Lake Storeby Sally Sedgwick

When Theresa Pederson decided to buy the little store at the corner of Highways 6 and 286 in Talmoon, she knew what it would be like to run a convenience store. Her working career had been spent in that retail field.

What she didn’t expect was the

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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

~September Calendar~4-20 everyday extraordinary, Terra Rathia photography at the Edge Center Gallery in Bigfork,

free admission. The Gallery is open Thurs-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. .4 Storytelling at Marcell Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Subject: "If you had the time and money

to do or go anyplace you wanted to, what would you do or where would you go?"6 Enjoy a Fiesta! Annual Bigfork Valley Community Foundation Gala at the Marcell

Family Center. Catered by the Timberwolf Inn, silent auctions, music, $35 at local outlets. Call (218) 743-4116 for more information.

7 The Sutter Brothers perform at the Edge Center in Bigfork, 2 p.m. A program of music and poetry. Tickets $10, children $5.

8 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.

8 Deer River School Board meets, 6 p.m., public forum before meeting.8 VFW meets in Bigfork second Monday at 7 p.m.9 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. 9 Evergreen Friendship Club meets at 5 p.m. at the Sand Lake Community Center. For

more info, call 659-2683.10 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.

10 Northome School Board meets, 7 p.m.10 Bigfork Lions Club meets second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Golf on the Edge.11 Commitee on Aging, 9 a.m. Bigfork Over 50 Club in Bigfork. TRIAD committee meets

after lunch at noon. Lunch for a fee. All welcome.13 Bigfork Valley Challenge Races, registration begins at 7 a.m. Races start 8 a.m.

Certified half marathon, 10k races and 5k walk/run. Electronic timing. Lunch included in fee. New this year; no t-shirt and over 65 discount options. Races begin and end on Bigfork Valley campus. More information and registration at BigforkValley.org.

15 Blackduck School Board meets, 7 p.m. 18-19 Cleaning house equipment sale at North Itasca Electric. Sale items in shop area.19 Lake Country Seniors, 12 noon, Marcell Town Hall building. Pot luck lunch, Randy Killorn

will speak on "Introduction to Costra Rica" 20-21 "Bargains Are Great on 38!" annual 47 mile long garage sale on Highway 38 22 Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat

Sievertson at 659-2157 or Marlys Maki at 659-2901.23 North Woods Quilters at Marcell Town Hall building, 9 a.m. 22nd Birthday Party. Bring

a dish to share for 11:30 a.m .potluck lunch. Anne Erickson will teach "Dimensional Pinwheel".

26 Opening reception for the exhibit of furniture and watercolors by Don and Helen Taylor at the Edge Center, Bigfork, 5-7 p.m. The Gallery is open Thurs-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Board Meeting Highlights The Regular Meeting of the Board was held at the Cooperative’s

Office on July 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Directors Present: Schmitz, Cox, Salmela, Bain, White, Breeze,

Leino, Kongsjord & Waller.Also Present: CEO Echternach, Manager of Finance & Office

Services Corradi, Staff Assistant Karels, EMS Loney, Line Supt. Pederson and Attorney Shaw.

Line Supt. Pederson’s written Line Dept., Safety and June Outage Reports were reviewed.

Energy Management Specialist Loney presented his Load Management Report.

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

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

update on legislative issues, MREA Safety Services Contract and Northland Connect Broadband LLC.

CEO and Staff reviewed and updated the Board on the progress, goals and timeline of the Strategic Plan.

Round-table discussions were held.Waller reported on the MREA Board Meeting.Leino reported on the GRE Board Meeting.Echternach reported on the GRE MMG meeting.Bain and Salmela reported on the Safety Culture Committee.Action Items:-Approved Consent Agenda.-Accepted the June 2014 Operating Report.-Approved to pass the GRE PCA of $3,692.20 onto the members.-Approved Amendment #3 of the 4-Year Work Plan.-Set the next meeting date of Thursday August 28, 2014.

Meeting Adjourned.

MemoriesNext year will be the 75th anniversary of your cooperative. Do you have memories or pictures about our history you would like to share? Do you recall special efforts by our employees during extreme weather, or stories of the early days of the co-op? Do you remember what it was like before power reached your home? Share those memories with us! Please send them to "Memories" c/o North Itasca Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 227, Bigfork, MN 56628

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Jared Echternach, CEO

Community Solar opportunity

Yes, I am interested in participating in a community solar program offered by North Itasca Electric Cooperative.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________________________________

How many panels would you be interested in? ______

Initial output of the panels is estimated to cost between $1,000 and $1,500 with a 20-year rate guarantee that will appear as a bill credit.

Please complete and mail to: North Itasca Electric Cooperative, PO Box 227, Bigfork, MN 56628

North Itasca Electric Cooperative Community Solar

[Estimated annual production is 600 kWh per panel.]

What is the purpose of a Community Solar program?To provide interested members an option to purchase

renewable solar energy.Do I have to be a North Itasca Electric Cooperative member to participate?

Yes. You must be an NIEC member in good standing with an active electric account.How much energy will a solar panel produce?

Energy production will vary from month to month and year to year based on total sunshine. First year production is expected to be about 600 kWh.How do I receive payment for participating in the program?

The total energy produced by the entire solar array each month will be divided by the number of panels. Each participating member’s bill is reduced by the number of kWh’s their panel(s) produce - priced at the current retail rate. As rates change over time, the value of the bill credits will follow accordingly.Can members with seasonal homes participate in the Community Solar program?

Yes, the program works well for seasonal accounts. Energy produced by the panel during months when there is no electric use in the home is carried forward to months with electric use.Will anything be installed at my home?

No. All equipment will be installed at the Bigfork Substation site. North Itasca Electric will be responsible for operating, maintaining and insuring the array for the 20-year life of the program.What if I move?

If you move your electric service to a different location within North Itasca Electric’s service territory, you can transfer the credit to your new location. If you leave the area, you may elect to transfer or assign the panel production credits to another individual or entity within North Itasca Electric Cooperative’s service territory. How many panels do I need?

Members can purchase the output from one panel or as many panels up to their average annual electric use.

Community Solar FAQGRE installs solar panels at headquarters facility

Great River Energy, North Itasca Electric’s wholesale power supplier, has recently completed construction of a 250-kW solar array at its headquarters facility in Maple Grove. The project will measure the performance of different panel technologies, assess the benefits of a variety of inverters and document lessons learned while designing, permitting and installing the solar array. In addition, the project will count toward GRE’s state-mandated renewable energy requirement of 25 percent renewables by 2025. Currently Great River Energy produces roughly 12 percent of its generation from renewable sources.

The project is intended not only to increase renewable energy capacity, but also to learn more about solar energy and integration into the distribution grid. GRE will also gain an understanding of how solar technologies will affect our business in the future.Member projects and community solar

As part of the project, Great River Energy will install 20 kW solar PV systems at each of its All-Requirements members, including North Itasca Electric.

North Itasca’s project will be located adjacent to the Bigfork Substation. In total, more than 600 kW of new solar energy installations are expected to be in service by the fall of 2015.

North Itasca Electric has the opportunity to expand the 20 kW solar array into something larger based on member interest. This community solar project would allow interested members to purchase the electrical output from a solar panel at a guaranteed rate for 20 years. Members could purchase the output from as many panels as they wish up to their home’s (or business’s) total annual energy use. A payment for the output of the panel would appear as a credit on the member’s electric bill based on our retail rates. Advantages of community solar over individual installations include, cost certainty, no ongoing maintenance and insurance expenses, no structural assessment or issues in relation to installing panels on the roof of your home and no cross-subsidization between member rate classes.

Initial estimates for the price of the output of a panel will range somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 depending on the level of interest we

receive and the economies of scale we are able to achieve with the size of the project.

We will only build the additional community solar

model if we have member interest. The good news is that the project can be scaled based on demand. If there is no member interest, we will not construct additional community solar capacity. If we find there are members willing to purchase the output of the panels, then we can size the community solar project accordingly.If you are interested in Community Solar

If you are interested in purchasing the output from a community solar panel, please complete the Community Solar Interest Form on this page and return it to North Itasca Electric. Completing the form does not obligate you to participate. Rather it simply represents that you may be interested in purchasing the output from a community solar project. Payment for the output of the panels will be required before we proceed. More details will appear in future issues of WATTS NEWS.

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Whether you heat your home with electric, wood, fuel oil or propane; you will save by converting your home's heating system to North Itasca Electric’s Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) space heating program.

Not only will you be consuming energy when it is at the lowest cost from our supplier's power plants, but you will also be consuming renewable energy coming from wind turbines as the turbines produce a greater share of their energy during the nighttime hours.

Energy in general cannot be stored. But with an ETS system, it can. By heating bricks during nighttime hours, this heat can be distributed during the daytime hours, eliminating the need to generate energy for your home’s heating during the day. If we can generate more energy at night, less high-cost energy can be avoided during the daytime hours, reducing demand costs and stabilizing expenses.

With ETS electric rates at 4.7 cents per kWh, your heating cost would equate to that of paying $1.13 per gallon for propane or $1.52 for fuel oil.Cost comparisons:

If you purchase 1,000 gallons of propane this year at $1.89 per gallon, that equals $1,890. With ETS Storage heat equal to that of $1.13 per gallon at 90 percent efficiency, your savings would be $760 this year. If you purchase 1,000 gallons of fuel oil this year at $3.75 per gallon, that equals $3,750. Based on fuel oil at $3.75 per gallon at 80 percent efficiency, your savings if you were using an ETS system would be $2,230 this year.Rebates:

For those installing ETS, North Itasca Electric is offering rebates of $50.00 per kW (connected load). A 7 kW Steffes room unit would receive a $350 rebate. A 45 kW Steffes brick storage furnace would receive a $2,250 rebate. Storage Room Units and Storage furnaces:

• Storage capacity of the room units must be equivalent to the heating requirements of the space being heated unless a secondary non-electric heating source is used.

• Heat radiates and/or blows from the units throughout the day and is recharged each night.

• In order to have enough stored heating capacity for 16 hours of OFF time; a typical unit will need to be sized slightly more than twice the calculated heat loss of the space.

• Storage units are filled with bricks that can be heated from 500 to 1300 degrees each night.

• Charging temperatures vary with outside weather conditions to provide comfortable heat without

wasting energy.Obtain even lower heating cost with an air source heat pump

The air plenums of the forced-air and hydronic models of Steffes furnaces both are designed to be used with ASHPs (air source heat pumps). ASHPs are not required for furnace operation, but are an excellent addition to further improve efficiencies and provide both heating and cooling to your home or business. North Itasca Electric is able to place these heat pumps on the dual fuel rate of 5.2 cents per kWh. Today’s heat pumps are designed and capable of reaching efficiencies of 200, 250 and even 300 percent in the shoulder months of September, October, November, March, April and May. The higher the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating), the higher the efficiencies.

Let’s say that you installed a 16 SEER heat pump and it is 300 percent efficient. At the dual fuel rate of 5.2 cents per kWh, this is the same as paying 1.7 cents per kWh. When temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, these efficiencies start dropping off as well.

Rebates are also available on ASHPs when installed by a QI contractor who is certified through the Quality Installation program required by GRE. The higher the Seer rating, the higher the rebate: 13 SEER - $330, 14 SEER $480 @15 SEER $580, 16 SEER and up $630.

These units will also need to be controlled in the summer months on the Cycled Air Conditioning Program. A/C is not turned totally off, but is alternated on and off every 15 minutes during peak demand periods. This allows occupants to remain cool and, at the same time, reduce energy costs for North Itasca Electric and its members.

Save on monthly heating cost by converting to ETS (Electric Thermal Storage) programs

Forced air furnace (above) and brick storage unit (below).

Whether you heat your domestic water with electric or propane; you will save by converting to North Itasca Electric’s ETS (Electric Thermal Storage) storage water program.

Historically, it is estimated that the average water heater consumes 400 kWhs of electricity per month to supply families with domestic hot water. This equates to $47.60 per month for families on the general electric service rate, or the consumption of 17.9 gallons of propane per month. With propane prices at the current cost of $1.89 per gallon, this equates to $33.83 per month using an 80 percent efficient propane water heater.

North Itasca Electric’s ETS Storage Water Heating program greatly reduces those monthly costs. With ETS electric rates at 4.7 cents per kWh, the equivalent cost to heat the same amount of water would be $18.80. Savings:From General Service Rate to ETS = a savings of

$28.80 per month ($345.60 per year). From propane to ETS = a saving of $15.03 per

month (180.36 per year).Other advantages of converting to North Itasca

Electric’s ETS program include: stable electric rates, lifetime warranty on the water heater tank for as long as you own your home, no gas fumes, higher efficiency, and the water tank retains heat reducing the need to reheat. Rebates:For those converting from propane to electric, North

Itasca is offering a $600 rebate. For those converting from the general service rate to

the ETS program, a $300 rebate. Program outline:

• Electricity is sold for 4.7 cents per kWh. Program requires water heater to have a storage capacity of 105 gallons and an energy factor of 0.90.

• Electricity is supplied to the water heater for 8 hours each night, typically from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. +/- 1 hour. Weekend and holiday 11p.m. to 3 p.m. +/- 1 hour the following day

Space heating Water heating

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I would like to remind everyone about the Co-op Connections card and share with you what a savings it has meant for a couple of our members.

I had a member purchase a front load washer and dryer for $929 each.

With the Co-op Connections card the washer was $929 and the member saved 15 percent on the dryer, saving them $139.00 off the dryer. They picked up the appliances themselves and saved another 10 percent off the total of the two appliances, which in this case would be $171.90. Add that amount to the Co-op Connections

card savings of $139 and the total savings was $310.90 off their washer and dryer!

We had another member purchase five appliances and their savings was $341 from the Co-op Connections card. With another $386.60 saved because they hauled the appliances themselves, their total savings was $727.60.

The more the appliance costs the more the savings. So, as you can see, using your Co-op Connections card can add up big savings here and at other participating locations as well.

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Some of the participating cooperatives are exploring plans to install additional solar arrays at sites in their service area.Research and development

The first and largest in the series of solar installations was completed at Great River Energy’s Maple Grove, Minn., headquarters site in June 2014. The 250-kW project has a research and development component that will

test the performance of a variety of technologies and configurations.

The project will enable Great River Energy and its member cooperatives to research how solar energy can work best when connected to cooperative electric systems in Minnesota and provide valuable information for future utility-scale solar projects.

Additionally, Great River Energy is working with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to analyze various business cases for distributed

generation and solar installations. That work, which is funded by a joint DOE/NRECA grant and part of DOE’s SunShot Initiative, will provide valuable information for cooperatives across the country.

Using a variety of solar panels and different types of electrical systems to collect and convert electricity, Great River Energy will analyze the solar energy facilities for: energy production, power quality, efficiency, durability, ideal installation conditions, reliability and finance structure.

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by Lynn NachbarExcept for the most

essential practical things, most of us go through life barely noticing the world around us. It takes someone to alert us to what we are missing, to wake us up.

This is one of the roles of artists. Minneapolis photographer Terra Rathai does that job magnificently. Her work is on exhibit at the Edge Center Gallery in Bigfork from August 21 until September 20.

The title of the exhibit of Rathai’s work is “everyday extraordinary.” The title purposely doesn’t use capital letters. Her intention is to emphasize the most common objects and transform them into photos that are far from ordinary. She says that her work “is based in contemplative observation and an open-minded exploration of the visual. This process is simultaneously driven by an interest in formalism and an egalitarian worldview in which everything is worthy of contemplation.”

Terra Rathai consciously notices the mundane. “My work is rooted in the act of seeing,” she says, “finding and revealing transcendence in the everyday stuff of the world.” Through the lens of her camera, she allows us to glimpse what she sees, only it is better than what we would see because of the way she composes the shots.

What does she notice? In the Edge Center Gallery exhibit her work is grouped in multiple series including

“ c i t y / s e e n , ” “winter prairie,” “water,” “lived in” and “landscapes.” In each case Rathai focuses in on details rather than a long view. Often her photos include multiple layers juxtaposed to heighten our awareness of the beauty of ordinary objects.

R a t h a i explains, “I see my academic background in

Art History as a major influence on my aesthetic. This training instilled the practice of looking closely and supplied a vast mental catalog of visual images to draw from. I am particularly drawn to color, abstraction and painterly texture.”

See more images and access more information at her website www.terrarathai.com.

From September 25 until October 25, Don and Helen Taylor will have work on exhibit in the Edge Center Gallery.

Don makes unusual furniture that is decorated with abstract images rooted in his experience in World War 2. Helen’s lively watercolors will also be part of the exhibit.

The Opening Reception will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on September 26 and is free. There you will have a chance to meet Don and Helen and view their work.

by Paul KraskaAn Afternoon with Poetry, Song, and Stories by the Sutter Brothers

For an entertaining afternoon on Sunday, Sept. 7, the Sutter Brothers will bring music, poetry and stories to the Edge Center stage.

Earlier this year “Northern Gael” showed the talents of Ross Sutter, with his variety of songs from the Scandinavian, Celtic and American folk traditions, self-accompanied by various musical instruments. This time, his brother Barton joins him with writings to warm your heart and entertain. This duo from Duluth brings guitar, dulcimer, button accordion, bagpipes, bodhran and an Irish goat-skin drum for Ross, and lots of poetry and stories for Bart.

Their venues include concert halls, outdoor festivals, senior centers and just about any other gathering place for an audience to enjoy music and poetry. Ross has been on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and his music is featured on recordings such as Walking on Air, Up the Raw, Crossing the Shannon and many others. Bart is a prolific writer of poetry and essays with numerous books in print. Bart’s writing awards include the George Morrison Artist Award for his many contributions to the arts in northeastern Minnesota. In 2006, he was named the first Poet Laureate of Duluth. Other awards include the Academy of American Poets, the Bush Foundation and the Jerome Foundation. Books and CDs will be available for signing after the performance on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Adults $10, children $5.The Edge Center: Featured ArtsLab Participant in Arts Midwest Report

The Edge Center is one of eight ArtsLab participants covered in an Arts Midwest report concerning how small and mid-sized arts organizations learn to adapt and grow. Go to the Edge Center home web page (www.the-edge-center.org) for a link to the “ArtsLab Report” to see the whole document. Below are some comments by Patricia Feld, artistic director for the Edge Center.

"When the Edge Center was picked from 142 applicants to be among the 16 "visionary arts organizations" to participate in the ArtsLab program, we were elated," said Feld. Then we realized that it was a three-year program of learning, retreats and an individualized

mentor to help the Edge Board mature in its governance, marketing, and many other things.

"Very gratefully, we had bitten off what amounted to MBAs in Arts Administration! What we learned was crucial to the Edge's development. Now we're elated that they picked ours as one of the stories about the successes of the program."

The study discusses how arts organizations can learn, grow, and thrive in today’s competitive entertainment environment. The key of capacity building and preserving are absolute necessities for success. The program discussed taught these talents to the participants by investigating how small and mid-sized arts organizations can thrive and grow. Topics included operational challenges, staffing and leadership changes, and shifts in funding. The eight organizations profiled in this report provide some of the best examples of how the talents available can be molded into organizations that are prepared to move into the future.

From Arts Midwest, “ArtsLab strengthens the impact of arts organizations in urban and rural communities through leadership and strategy development…ArtsLab is funded by The McKnight Foundation, the United Arts Fund, F. R. Bigelow Foundation, Mardag Foundation, The Saint Paul Foundation, Bush Foundation and the Wallace Foundation."

For more information, visit.artsmidwest.org.

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Edge Events Learn more about all of these at:

edgecenterarts.blogspot.com• Sept. 7 - The Sutter Brothers, music

and poetry. 2 p.m. • Sept. 26 - Opening reception:

Don & Helen Taylor, furniture & watercolor 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

• Oct, 19 - Ragamala Dance Troupe, 2 p.m.

• Oct. 31 – Opening Reception: Stuart Nelson, fish stamp artist 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

• May 18, 2015 – (tentative) James Sewell Ballet, 12:30 and 7 p.m.

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

CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES by Jack Nachbar

Vroooom! Vroooom!! The new season of the Classic Movie Series in Bigfork will start with a film that’s Crazy, Man, Crazy. Marlon Brando stars in one of his definitive roles, the cool and dangerous Johnny, in The Wild One (1953), the first and many say the best of the dozens of biker movies that followed it. See Johnny and his gang of

motorcycle rebels Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edge Center Theater, Bigfork. FREE.

October Classic Movie: Their new apartment seems perfect but, somehow, a little strange. Mia Farrow stars in Rosemary's Baby (1968). Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edge Center Theater.

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Early detection of flowering rush and quick response to remove it from Spider Lake have biologists cautiously optimistic about stemming its spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. First reported in Minnesota in 1968, flowering rush is an invasive aquatic plant known to be in 32 bodies of water in the state.

In late July, a localized patch of flowering rush was detected near the public water access on the east side of Spider Lake, near the town of Marcell. Following protocols in DNR’s rapid response plan, aquatic biologists surveyed the entire shoreline of the lake and found no further evidence of the plants. U.S. Forest Service, University of Minnesota Extension and the DNR collaborated to remove all of the identifiable plants.

The lake is being designated as an infested water body and signs will be posted at public accesses to alert recreationists of the potential for reemergence. "Although we performed a thorough search, there

may still be submersed plants in the lake so we are asking people to keep a watchful eye and to let us know if they see more plants,"said DNR Aquatic Biologist, Rich Rezanka. "Early detection and prompt removal can sometimes eradicate this plant from a lake, but diligence is critical in stopping it from becoming established."

Flowering rush is a perennial aquatic herbaceous plant. It grows 1-4 feet high on an erect stem along shores in shallow water and produces umbrella-shaped clusters of pink flowers. In deeper water it grows submerged without producing flowers. Flowering rush is very difficult to identify when not in flower. It closely resembles many native shoreland plants, such as the common bulrush.

Homeowners and recreationists who suspect the presence of flowering rush are asked to report it to the DNR Ecological and Water Resources Division staff and not try to remove it themselves. The plant can spread

if not properly and completely removed. Permits are required to remove plants in public waters. Find more information about flowering rush and other invasive species on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/invasives.

Ecological Threat:Flowering rush is actively

expanding. It has spread from a limited area around the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence river to sporadically appear in the northern U.S. and southern Canada.

It is a Eurasian plant that is sold commercially for use in garden pools. It is now illegal to buy, sell or possess the plant.

It competes with native shoreland vegetation. There is documentation from a site in Idaho, between 1956 and 1973, where flowering rush appeared to be out-competing willows and cattails.

Flowering rush is on the Department of Natural Resources Prohibited Invasive Species list in Minnesota.

Flowering rush found in Spider Lake

Appearance: Perennial aquatic herbaceous plantIt growing 1-4 feet high on an erect stem along shores in shallow water. In deeper water it grows submerged without producing flowers. Flowering rush is very difficult to identify when not in flower. It closely resembles many native shoreland plants, such as the common bulrush.

Leaves: Leaves are sword-shaped, triangular in cross section.

Flowers: Pink flowers arranged in an umbrella shape

Seeds: Populations in the eastern U.S. produce seeds. Only one Minnesota population (Forest Lake) produces viable seeds.

Roots: Reproduces by vegetative spread from its rootstock in form of bulb-lets dispersed by water current.

Description:

Photographs on this page and page 1 courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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Construction workers wait for more culvert sections to be unloaded for the rebuild on Highway 4 at Spring Lake at the end of August.

Coffee Break! Get your morning joe at the Kootasca Senior Center

in beautiful Northome every Tuesday and Thursday morning 8 to 9:30 a.m. All welcome! Call Judy at (218) 897-5770 for information.

September 2014page 8

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It’s that time again!8:00 a.m. for the half marathon (certified)

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Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. in the Commons on the Bigfork Valley Campus.$26/individual for all races, $62/family

Registration fee includes meal.

9.13.14half marathon

10k run5k run/walk

Bigfork ValleyChallenge Race

Saturday, Sept. 13

New this year! Tykes Trek, over 65 and

no t-shirt discounts.

Photos Koochiching County Fair

Photo by Rena Troy

Photo by Bonnie Uran

Photo by Bonnie Uran

Photo by Bonnie Uran

Photo by Rena Troy

Photo by Rena Troy

September 2014 page 9

Winners Arts & Crafts Fair drawingPainting by Jack Sholund - Leslie HarndenPainting by Jack Sholund - Laura RajalaAntler Lamp by Brian Johnson – Karen PrattWooden Bowl by George Rounds–Nancy

ScrivnerQuilt by Steph McMillan–Jerry BryanQuilt by Karen Bottomley–Vivian OstendorfCribbage Board by Jake Lepinski – Mandy

NesheimCross Plaque by T&T Designs – Claudia

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Kiddie Parade1) Covenant Church - Bible Buddies2) Dominic Swalboski3) Best Overall - Bible BuddiesMain Parade

Float1) Stewart Family 2) Class of 19593) Mizpah Community

Car or Truck1) 1959 Ford Fairlane - Joseph Steineger2) 1974 Gremlin - Jon Ledford3) 1953 Chev - James Krueth

Tractor1) 1948 Allis Chalmers - Doug Johnson2) John Deere - Mark Doughman3) 937 F20 Farmall - Del Holman

Marching or Walking1) Northome Library2) Hope Lutheran Youth Group

Best Overall Stewart Family

Winners: Koochiching County Fair Parade

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September 2014page 10

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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

jewelry ● cards ● games ● gifts ● child ● decor

Appliance Average Wattage Air  Cleaner   68  Air  Conditioner  (Room)   1500  Air  Conditioner  (Central)   3000  Air  Conditioner  (window  6,000)   825  Air  Conditioner  (window  12,000)   1500  Audio  Entertainment  System   250  Automatic  Blanket   200  Aquarium  (Small)   150  Battery  Charger   675  Car  Engine  heater   1125  Ceiling  Fan   125  Clock   4  Clothes  Dryer   4350  Clothes  Iron   1000  Coffee  Maker   850  Compactor   400  Computer,  Monitor,  Printer   365  Convection  Oven   1500  Corn  Popper  (Hot  Air)   850  Crockery  Cooker   350  Curling  Iron   1500  Deep  Fryer   1100  Dehumidifier   864  Dishwasher  Washing   200  Dishwasher  Drying   1200  Electric  Blanket   175  Electric  Pet  Fence   15  Fan  -­‐  Attic  ventilation   400  Fan  -­‐  paddle   80  Fan  -­‐  window   125  Food  Mixer  /  Blender   110  Refrig.  Top  freeze  before  1990   142  Refrig.  Side  by  side  before  1990   183  Refrig.  Bottom  freeze  1990   95  Fry  Pan   1200  Furnace  fan  (Fossil  Fuel)   600  Garage  door  opener   350  Garbage  Disposal   400  Hair  Dryer   1250  Heat  Lamp   250  

>from p.1The Steinbrenner’s 10,000 watt (8,000 continuous)

Prama generator is not large enough to handle the entire home's electrical load, but is able to keep lights on, run the refrigerator and well pump, and run lower demand appliances.

North Itasca Electric is warehousing 30 amp transfer switches which are able to handle 3,600 watts (3.6 kW). The Steinbrenners stepped it up some by requesting a 40 amp transfer switch, which supplies 4,800 watts or 4.8 kW.

The chart to the side will help you identify which appliances or devices which would need to be turned off during a power outage to remain within the 30 amp (3,600 watt) capacity of the transfer switch; (4800 watts for a 40 amp switch).

Harley said that when they first moved to Jessie Lake, the power would go out much more often than it does now, but they wanted to have a transfer switch anyway. He explained how the Generlink was right for them, because their system was designed differently with the well pump wired from an exterior panel by the pole rather than from inside the home. This was done so that in the event of a fire, water from the well could be used to fight it.

Harley also said that the cost of installing the Generlink was much less than if they would have hired an electrician. It was also a good choice to make it easier for their children to connect and have power if they were at the home alone.

The cost of the Generlink Transfer Switch includes freight, tax and installation.

• 30 Amp switch: $799.99 • 40 Amp switch: $899.99

For more information, call our office at (218) 743-3131.

Generlink transfer switch

wholehearted support she and her husband Daryl received from the local community.

They opened the newly renamed Little Turtle Lake Store in November 2010. That Christmas they were surprised with gifts from their customers.

“I was so overwhelmed,” Theresa said. “It felt so good.”

In return, Theresa has paid attention to what the local community wants to find at the store. It’s an unusual mix of customers: seasonal, retired, Highway 6 traffic, logging, small farming, recreational and more.

And the store has an equally wide variety of products in addition to normal convenience store items, from horse feed to fishing tackle and propane to lake maps.

Theresa has increased the inventory in grocery and sporting goods, but still carries gifts, especially apparel.

One new service is in auto parts. A customer can order Auto Value parts and have them delivered to the store the next day, sometimes the same day. The store also stocks hydraulic oil and offers both on- and off-road diesel as well as premium and unleaded gas.

The store is a stop for the summer ice cream cone (8 flavors) or a Department of Natural Resources license. Some stop to pick up mail at their post office box or send off a letter; the store is a postal affiliate contracted to Deer River.

Need a paper? Little Turtle Lake Store carries the daily and Sunday Duluth News Tribune and Minneapolis Star Tribune as well as

the local Herald Review. Need LP? Fills are available.

How about a pumpkin? Theresa hopes to have those back this fall as well.

Some of the local children come in hoping to find Cinnamon or Coco. The two dogs have a special place in the Pederson family. Knowing that others feel the same way about their pets, the store carries high quality pet food in addition to oats, corn and horse, rabbit, duck, bird and chicken feed.

Sales have increased significantly over the four years that Theresa has owned the store. She attributes that to her loyal customers and holds a

customer appreciation day every August. But it’s even more. “My favorite part is actually the people,” she said.

The store is open 365 days a year – even Christmas day until noon. Hours are 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. during the summer and 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. during the winter starting after deer season.

Little Turtle Lake Store: open 365 days a year

The store carries a variety of local lake maps; Little Turtle Lake Store owner Theresa Pederson indicates the map for Turtle Lake.

September 2014 page 11

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

Outage Report - July 2014

Visit your cooperative online:www.NorthItascaElectric.com

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.

Affected members average time is 1.9 hours.System average time off for the month of JULY is 2.3 hoursYear to date system average time off is 5.2 hours.

Construction Services Inc. “Serving the excavation needs of Itasca County

and beyond since 1968”

Ray V. Kongsjord & Sonswww.rkconstructionservices.com

email: rkconstructioninc@gmail.com

39335 State Highway 286Marcell, MN 56657

Office: (218) 832-2842Cell: (218) 244-6201

Bonded and licensed - MPCA Lic. 1204

• Demolition roll off service• Site preparation • Landscaping • Basements • Septics • Shoreland• Gravel • Road construction

HEAVY DUTYGUTTER PROTECTION

“where technology meets demand”

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seamless gutter installations

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Every Monday evening: 1/4 lb. hamburger & fries Every Friday evening: fish or fantail shrimp

Every Tuesday 11am-2 pm: hot beef sandwiches Every Thursday 11am-2 pm: hot pork sandwiches

Friendly, small town atmosphere Ice cream ... the dipping kind!

Wireless Internet available Pizza! Pie!

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

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;Beltrami County - Mark Smythe (218) 751-0487

(www.smytheelectricinspections.com);Koochiching County - Robert Orgon (218) 556-

3829

September 2014page 12

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency of-fers senior dining avail-able to those 60 plus and their spouse. There is no income 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.), Call by 9 a.m. for reservations at 743-3121. Frozen meals are available. Ask for infor-mation. Bowstring Community Center - Tu, Th, 11:30 a.m., 832-3037.Deer River Senior Cen-ter - M-F, 11:30 a.m., 246-8028. Balsam, Big Falls, Nor-thome and Squaw Lake.

Senior meals

Blackduck Community Ed

Bigfork Valley Fitness ClassesFor information go to BigforkValley.org, click on Wellness tab.

American Legion RidersEnjoy a motorcycle trip

with the American Legion Riders out of Post 122 in Deer River this September. September 6: Fall Colors ride. All welcome. Riders leave Vets club in Deer River at 8 a.m., arrive Blackduck 10 a.m. Ride continues with ALR members from Blackduck.

September 20: POW / MIA Annual RidePOW/MIA presentation and dinner (free will offering) follows the ride.9 a.m. registration, leave at 10 a.m. Free. September 27: Cass Lake Legion Ride Meet 8:30 a.m., leave at 9 a.m. for Cass Lake. $20.

Bigfork Over 50 Club Every Tuesday there is cribbage from 3-6 p.m.

followed by a potluck dinner. Bring a dish to share.Every Thursday there is bingo from 1-3 p.m.;

donated prizes are appreciated.Every day senior meals are at 11:30 a.m.; call by

9 a.m. for reservations at (218) 743-3121. Frozen meals are available. Ask for information

Bowstring Hall Every Tuesday and Thursday, Bone Builders sessions

run from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Bone Builders is a series of bone strengthing exercises. Wear comfortable shoes

and clothing. For more info about bone builders in your area call ElderCircle RSVP at (218) 999-5441.

area bookmobile stops

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

Tuesdays: Sept. 2, 23; Oct. 14 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: Sept. 4, 25; Oct. 16 1:15 - 2:00 Togo: School vicinityFridays: Sept. 19; Oct. 10, 31 12:30 -1:00 Gemmel; Comm.Church

1:15 -1:45 Mizpah; Post Office2:15 - 3:00 Northome; Post Office3:45 - 4:45 Alvwood; Hoot-n-Holler5:00 - 6:30 Squaw Lake; Community Ctr

Quilters and Quilter Wannabees Come to the Kootasca Senior Center in Northome

every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. There is always room for extra hands. Call Janet at (218) 897-5678 for information.

Where skill meets compassion.

Bigfork Valley Fitness CenterOpen 24 hours ♦ 7 days a week

Call 743-4133 for membership informationRental lockers ♦ Showers

AARP Smart Driver Course The AARP Smart Driver course teaches drivers

age 55+ valuable defensive driving skills and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. The course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited, so register now by calling the host phone listed with class dates. There are NO written or driving tests to pass this course – just be an active participant. In addition, you will qualify for a 10 percent automobile insurance discount by completing the course.

The program is also looking for instructors to bring Smart Driver courses to their communities. If you are interested in being an instructor and have internet access, please call Jerry Flint, (218) 326-4991 or LuAnn Hansen, (218) 326-0078 for more information.Local classes scheduledSept 8 - Deer River Comm. Ed.; 4-8 p.m., 4 hour

refresher course; to register call (218) 246-8241; Ext. 22

Oct 14 - Grace Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Ottum Ave., Bigfork; 3-7 p.m., 4 hour refresher course; to register call (218) 999-5441 (Sponsor: ElderCircle)

Oct 27/28 - Deer River Comm. Ed.; 4-8 p.m., initial 8 hour course; to register call (218) 246-8241; Ext.22

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

Winners of the bloodmobile donor drawing from August: $25 winners were Jerry Pula and Sandra LeBlanc-Boland. Drawing prizes donated by M.A.D. Gutters.

September 2014 page 13

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 item in a day's purchases

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.

Bargains Are Great on 3847 miles of GARAGE SALES along the Edge of the Wilderness

Scenic Byway from Grand Rapids to EffieSaturday, Sept. 20 and 21

sale times varyFor more information, call (218) 832-3161

Marcell

BigforkDo you have any items that you’d like to get rid of but don’t want to bother with having your own garage sale? We are accepting donations for the Bigfork City Hall Restoration project’s rummage sale. You can drop your items off inside the City Hall upstairs on the east wall from 7am to 5:30 pm Sept. 15-19 for the Sales Are Great On 38 sales. Please, no clothes and priced items would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Check out Cool Second Hand Stuff at the Marcell Family Center Fall '14 Rummage Sale on Sat., Sept. 20 (during Bargains Are Great on 38), 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. food available for sale by the Jesse Lake Lutheran Church. To rent space at the sale, call (218) 832-3444. One 8' table and one 10' 'x 20' space is $15.

Bigfork Valley will participate in the Bargains Are Great on 38 sales, Sat., Sept 20 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with miscellaneous furniture, etc. Silent Auction bidding on selected larger items; old Villa dock, commercial window glass, steam table. Silent auction ends promptly at 4:30 p.m. All items are at the maintenance garages; take the first access road past the new construction.Northern Cattlemen's Association Calf and Yearling sale is 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at the sale barn north of Bigfork. Go north to County Highway 42 and turn right. Watch for signs. For more information, call Glen Hopkins at (218) 743-3716 or Rob Wendt at (218) 743-3267.

Notice to Ardenhurst Township Residentsand interested Landowners.

The 2nd half of the Annual Ardenhurst Meeting will be Thursday, Sept 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the Ardenhurst Town Hall.

Agenda for the meeting will include:2015 Levy Proposal

Request of a Donation to the Northome Library

September 2014page 14

-SERVICES-Marcell Boat &

Mini StorageMain Street, Marcell

Call (218) 832-3500Lepinski Paintinginterior/exterior. Call for free estimate15 yrs experience

218-743-6878 or 218-404-3156Landscaping

Serviceswww.

landscapewithlloyd.com

M.A.D. GuttersGutterglove® gutterguardUltimate gutter protectionSeamless gutter installation

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

-SERVICES-Gus’s Auto and

Recycling of BigforkWanted: 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

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

-SERVICES-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.

Life’s CompanionHighland 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.

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.

Chicken, Cranberry, Almond Pasta SaladThanks to Lauren Long for this September recipe!

1 box (12-16 oz) rotini pasta2-3 cups cut up cooked chicken (from leftover deli roast

chicken)1 small onion, chopped3 sticks celery, chopped1 bottle (12 oz) Brianna's poppy seed dressing1 bag (5 oz) dried cranberries1 can (6 oz) roasted salted almondsMayonnaise, if desired

Cook pasta as directed on box. Drain and cool. In large bowl combine pasta, chicken, celery and onion. Stir in dressing, cranberries and almonds.

Cover and refrigerate at least hour or overnight. Refresh with mayonnaise or more poppy seed dressing before serving, if you'd like. 12-15 servings.

5 Vegetable Casserole2 packages fresh broccoli2 lbs. French cut green beans1 package frozen lima beans1 lb. fresh mushrooms

Salt and cook vegetables separately and drain. Saute mushrooms in butter. Place half of mushrooms and all vegetables in a flat casserole. Toss together.

Sauce:

Over low heat cook together: 1/2 cup flour and 1 stick butter. Slowly add 1 cup milk, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 2 Tablespoons horseradish and 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce and cook until fairly thick.

Pour over vegetables and sprinkle with 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 small can Parmesan cheese and the rest of the mushrooms.

Bake at 400°F. for 15-20 minutes until hot.

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CLASSIFIEDS

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.

Meter seals

District and contact information: North Itasca Community Trust Board 1 Linda Dreher, Northome, Mizpah, Gemmel 218-897-5086 2 Linnette Davidson, Wirt, Dora Lake 218-659-2737 3 Thomas Boland, Effie, Deer Lake 218-743-6732 4 Mary J. Rahier, Bigfork, Scenic 218-245-1632 5 Bonnie Korte, Talmoon, Marcell 218-832-3669 6 Norma Martin, Island Lake, Funkley, Alvwood 218-897-5963 7 Jack Kallroos, Squaw Lake, Inger 612-574-1866 8 Patricia M Kremer, Scenic, Marcell 218-743-3477 9 Vicki Smith, Northome, Mizpah, Gemmel 218-246-3136

>from p.1to the generosity of the cooperative membership, there will be over $11,000 to distribute in this session.

When completing the grant application, please read and follow the directions closely. Make sure the application is complete, including a complete and accurate mailing address.

Make sure your IRS tax-exempt letter (if appropriate) is attached. Not following directions or leaving parts of the application blank or incomplete could cause the application to be disallowed. If you have any questions on completing the application, please contact Joel at North Itasca Electric or one of the Trust Board members.

RoundUp applications due

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-WANTED-Will clear out or clean out your house, shed or garage of all unwanted items. Call (218) 832-3601 or (218) 832-3030 10/14

Wanted: Cucumbers for dill pickles. Cheap or free. Call (218) 245-0224 10/14Wanted: Pontoon trailer. Call (218) 244-2584 9/14

Wanted: Clean fill. Call (218) 832-3693 11/14

-FREE-Free: 8'x12' wood frame shed. Good condition, pick up and haul away. 60146 Co. Rd. 26, Dora Lake. Call (651) 436-3478 10/14

Free: Early 1900’s HP Nelson Chicago USA upright concert upright piano. Call (218) 743-3431 10/14

-SALES-Accepting donations for the Bigfork City Hall Restoration project’s rummage sale. More info, see p. 13.Flea Market at Balsam Store: Corner Hwy 8 and Scenic 7. Every Sat. and Sun, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weather permitting. Vendors welcome, just come and set up. Freewill donations accepted. May - October.

-FOR SALE-For sale: 3 large dog kennel crates, 2 puppy crates. $20 each. Call (218) 832-3331

10/14For sale: Charmaster Chalet wood furnace. Indoor. Used 3 yrs, good condition. $2,000. Call (218) 835-4933, leave message 10/14

For sale: Cast iron cauldron. Very old. Good condition, no breaks. $425. Call (218) 897-5368 10/14

For sale: Whirlpool side by side, off white refrigerator/freezer. 22 cu. ft. frost-free. Serv-a-Door ice maker, $150. Call (218) 659-4517

10/14For sale: Brush mower, Swisher Predator Model WB924. 9 hp. Used once, like new. Paid $1,200. Sell $795 obo. Call (218) 659-4517 10/14

-FOR SALE-For sale: Tetter Hangup. Brand new, real sturdy good for the back. $270. Call Bob at (218) 659-2729 10/14

For sale: Dog house (new) 42"x36", shingle roof, $150. Call (218) 832-3331 10/14

For sale: Two 10 speed girl's bicycles, $20 each. Call (218) 659-4432 10/14

For sale: Impulse hunting bow, 26"-28" draw. 50# to 65# pull. 6 arrows and case. $275. Call (218) 659-4432 10/14For sale: Homelite generator, 3,800 watts, 120/240 volts, 7.5 hp. Model HA1720695. Located on Bowstring Lake, $250. Call (218) 832-6316 or cell (763) 355-4531 9/14

For sale: Portable deer stand, $100. Motion sensor, new $145, sell $95. Merits battery operated scooter, $100. Call Bill, (956) 373-0296 10/14

For sale: Automatic pistols. Yugo Md 57 & Romian TT33, 7.62 X 25 cal with holsters $325- each. New unisued Yugo SKS 7.62 X 39, $375. K31 Swiss 7.5 X 55 stright pull bolt with sling $350. Remmington 870 Magnum Express, 12 GA pump 26" barrel vent rib 2 3/4 & 3" chamber, wood stock & sling, $325. Call (218) 832-3651 10/14

For sale: Cooler with 12V cigarette plugin, use in car, boat, etc. Measures 15"W x 16"H x 21"Long $45. Call (218) 832-3651 10/14For sale: Nordic Rider exercise machine $40. Call (218) 832-3651 10/14

For sale: Nice vintage mahogany sewing table, $50. Call (218) 832-3488

9/14

For sale: Pump. Electric shallow water, nearly new - yours for $150. Deer River area. Call (218) 246-3177 or (941) 350-0915 9/14

-FOR SALE-For sale: Telescope.Celestron 8, on tripod, motorized mount, exc. condition for planets, stars, etc., $400. Deer River area. Call (2180 246-3177 or (941) 350-0915 9/14

For sale: Cub Cadet self-propelled walk-behind lawn mower, 10.5 hp, 33” wide cut mower. Excellent condition and maintenance. $595 or best offer. Call (218) 743-3685 9/14

For Sale: Sofa & loveseat, coffee table & 2 end tables. All in good condition. Sofa and loveseat are red and green fabric - southwestern type design. Tables are forest green with wood grain tops. All for $350. Located near Bigfork. Call (320) 963-3078 9/14

For sale: Full size bed complete. Oak bookcase headboard, new mattress and springs. $250 obo. Call (218) 743-3256 eves 9/14

For sale: 2 gal Valspar Supreme Paint and Primer in One - Exterior flat tinted taupe. Paid $31/gal+tx, sell for $15/gal or best offer. Call (218) 832-3761 9/14

For sale: 1909 Pride Jazzy model 614-HD electric chair, metallic red. Exc. Condition, $1,500. Call (218) 256-1560 9/14

For sale: Full size Simons Mendhen plush bed, com-plete. Nice cond, $40. Faux leather swivel rocker with footstool. Nice cond. $20. Call (218) 259-7098

-FOR SALE-For sale: 32” x 48” UV shade (keeps heat and sun out, but you can see out), 2 never used. $150 new, sell for $100. Call (218) 832-3599 9/14

FISHING, BOATSFor sale: 2007 Lund SSV-16 SSV boat V type hull. Yamaha 15 hp 4-stroke outboard, trailer, Minnkota trolling motor, depth finder, 2 swivel seats, used twice. New $7,300. Sell $5,495. Call (218) 659-4517 10/14

For sale: ’74 14 ft Lund, camo, 8 hp. Johnson, no trlr., $700; ’84 16 ft Lund, 40 hp Mariner, bow-mount trolling motor, trlr. $2,800. Call (218) 244-5098 10/14For sale: 18 ft. Spartan Roller boat trailer, lifetime license. Call (218) 743-3678 9/14For sale: 1976, 6 hp Johnson outboard motor, $600. Call (218) 659-2933 10/14

For sale: 18 hp Evinrude motor, $125. Call Bill, (956) 373-0296 10/14

For sale: 1990 3 hp Evinrude with neutral. Like new. $275. Call (218) 659-4432 10/14

For sale: Boat Lift. Will function for a boat or smaller pontoon and is in good condition. Moves fairly easily on alum. pads. No wheels to deal with. Rated for 2,200. Would work great for a second boat. $500 or best offer. Call (320) 248-8386 [Corrected #] 10/14

FISHING, BOATSFor sale: 18 ft. aluminum boat, Yacht Club trailer, pedestal seating, sunshade top, other. No motor. $750. Call (218) 553-0723

10/14POWER/WINTER

SPORTSFor sale: Honda 350, 3.500 miles. $2,300 Call (218) 743-3375 10/14

For sale: 2005 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Camo Hunter 4 wheeler. Winch, extras. Very low miles. Like new. Paid $9.126, sell $4,495. Call (218) 659-4517 10/14For sale: Single snowmobile or utility trailer. 93 in long, 42 in wide. Galvanized tilt bed, 18 in high sideboards. New tires, lights, wiring. $250. Call (218) 659-2797 9/14For sale: 2005 John Deere 650 Trail Buck ATV, approx. 400 miles, like new condi-tion. Warn winch. $4,000. Call (651) 433-5266 9/14

-VEHICLES--AUTO PARTS-

For sale: 4 Cooper tires in excellent condition, 265/70R17, $175 for all. Call (218) 743-3685 10/14

For sale: 4 wire spoked Cadillac 15" hubcaps with locks and key. $175. Call (218) 897-5368 10/14

For sale: 1986 chev conversion van, 77,000 orginal miles. Wheelchair lift works good, some rust, tires good, runs good. Call (218) 659-2729 10/14

-VEHICLES-For sale: 1984 C70 Chev dump truck, 366 gas, 5 over 2 50 percent radials, dual 50 gal saddle tanks, 8 yard box. Farm plates, $2,900. Call (218) 832-3651 10/14

-REAL ESTATE-For sale: Bigfork, 2 bdrm newer construction (unfinished) year round cabin on 40 acres of hunting land with cut trails and more. Backed by 1000s acres public lands. Call Paul (651) 210-6247 or email paulz86@msn.com 10/14

For rent: Year around cabin, Ghost Bay Resort www.ghostbay.com on Sand Lake. Great location and opportunity. Call Dennis at (612) 618-1957 Seasonal Lots Available: Ghost Bay Resort www.ghostbay.com on Sand Lake call Dennis at (612) 618-1957 12/14

For sale: Hatch Lake property for sale by owner, over 3200' of lakeshore plus over 350' on Twin Lake on 32 acres with year around home and 40’ x 60’ pole barn. Itasca Co. PIN 38-122-4200 and 38-122-4300. New price. Call (218) 832-3514 or email: jnb12966@att.net 9/14

-FARM-Cattlemen's calf and yearling sale at sales barn north of Bigfork. Friday, Oct 17 at 11 a.m. More info, see p. 13.For sale: Big hay bales. Call (218) 743-3516 10/14

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Saturday, Sept. 6 – Fiesta!Enjoy a Mexican Fiesta and help raise funds

for community projects! The annual fundraiser Gala for the Bigfork Valley Community Foundation will be Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Marcell Family Center with the evening events starting at 5:30 p.m.

The Timberwolf Inn will be providing the Mexican cuisine, and there will be a silent auction with themed baskets and live music with the Northern Lights Trio band. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Bigfork Village Hall Restoration Project. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the First State Bank of Bigfork, JoAnn’s Floral and Gifts, the Gift Nest at Bigfork Valley and the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell.

For more information, call (218) 743-4116.

Saturday, Sept. 13 – Bigfork Valley Challenge races

The first Bigfork Valley Challenge race was held in 2005, and since then it has grown into a regional event with certified half-marathon and 10k races, and a 5k run/walk through colorful September rural roads.

This year the races will begin and end on

the Bigfork Valley campus with an awards ceremony, traditional ice cream cones and a chili lunch following. Participants will receive a technical race tee shirt and medal (guaranteed only for earlybird registrants) and can preregister at BigforkValley.org or on race day. New this year are a free Tykes Trek run, and “no tee shirt” and over 65 discounts.

Races begin with the half marathon at 8 a.m. followed by the 10k and 5 k. Electronic timing will give accurate times for each individual.

For more information, call (218) 743-4338.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-21 – “Bargains Are Great on 38”: 47 Mile Garage Sale

On this weekend, garage salers can find bargains along Highway 38 from Grand Rapids to Effie. Drive the highway and look for signs! For more information, call (218) 832-3161. On Saturday, look for the annual Fall ’14 Rummage Sale at the Marcell Family Center, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with food for sale by the Jesse Lake Lutheran Church. Bigfork Valley will also host a garage sale and silent auction at the health care campus maintenance garage.

In September: Fiesta, Challenge, Bargains!

L-shaped desk with matching credenza

4- Misc. office tables1- Small cart1- Large TV Hitachi1- TV cart1- Sylvania 4-head VHS/DVD

player1- 8,000 BTU air conditioner1- commercial Bunn coffee

pot1- 35 mm camera11- Metal chairs1- Old bar stool6- Old office chairs2- Wooden book shelves14- Heavy duty shelf brackets1- Small TV / remote2- Desk organizers2- Metal cupboards1- 30” range hood2- 30” coil drop in range1- 30” range hood, almond

1- 19-20” swivel stand1- Gasket for a 5 c.f. chest

freezerPhone jack systemOnan Generator: 2,500 watt

with (2) 100 lb propane tanks (Not portable, older.)

12 foot Jon boat.Johnson 25 hp short shaft

outboard motor4- Tires 245/75/16 load range EHot stick box, 8 footWardrobe cabinet metal (old

oil cabinet)3- 4 drawer filing cabinets4’x6’ ATV trailer (bent

tongue)8’x10’ snowmobile trailer

(aluminum)Bumper for an older Ford

pickup truck with a Warn winch (winch does not work)

North Itasca Electric has been cleaning house and has the following items for sale. No pre-sales and all items as-is where-is; no warranties.

Equipment sale at North Itasca ElectricThursday and Friday, Sept. 18 and 19; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sale items will be in the shop area.