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Northern Lights (USPS 016488), Vol. 56, No. 8 is published monthly by Beltrami Electric Cooperative Inc., 4111 Technology Drive N.W., Bemidji, Minnesota 56619-0488. Subscription rate $5. Periodicals postage paid at Bemidji, MN 56601.

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Board of DirectorsPresident Jack Swenson, District 4

Vice President Rick Coe, District 6

Secretary Arnold Christianson, District 7

Treasurer Frank Zentek, District 5

Directors: Emmet Weidenborner, District 1, (Square Butte Director); Lea Perkins, District 2; Jeff Nelson, District 3; Terry Diffley, District 8, (Minnkota Director); Judy Honer, District 9

General Manager Lynette Nieuwsma

Editor Cindy Gannon

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Minnesota State Electrical InspectorsBeltrami and Clearwater Counties

Mark Smythe 218-751-0487 or fax 218-751-3900

e-mail: masmythe@paulbunyan.net smytheelectricinspections.comCass and Hubbard Counties

Steve Schauland 218-652-2213 or fax 218-333-0451

These are the inspectors covering the area served by Beltrami Electric. They can be reached by phone Monday through Friday between 7 and 8:30 a.m. or by fax or e-mail as indicated.

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Anyone who is planning to dig is required by law to notify the state of their intentions at least 48 hours in advance.

All digging requires the 48-hour notification so that buried telephone line, television cable, pipelines, electrical lines, water lines and sewer lines can be located to ensure that none will be severed or damaged.

On the cover: Homestead Lane. Photo by Nate Lien, Blackduck, Minn.

Lynette Nieuwsma, General Manager

Manager’s DeskManager’s DeskAcross the

Climate change legislation We will not be on the sidelines

A climate change bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a 219-212 vote. You might call that a squeaker. If the analogy to a baseball game holds true, the early innings are over, but there is a lot of game remaining. As you watch the political process, it does feel like a game and like most games, you’ll probably watch it closer as it moves to the final innings.

The Waxman-Markey (HR 2545) is complex legislation (1,201 pages worth) with very high stakes. This was an unwieldy piece of legislation that changed considerably as it moved through final negotiations. We were involved in those negotiations through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Improvements were made over the original draft of the bill. Rep. Collin Peterson, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Rep. Tim Walz, also on the agriculture committee, were very instrumental in getting amendments that were helpful to agriculture and lessened the very unfair impact to electric cooperatives in the Upper Midwest. The original bill would have given utilities in some parts of the country a huge windfall of allowances, while in the Upper Midwest where we had the greatest need, we would have received only about 60 percent of our allowances. Although the changes

addressed the inequities, they did not totally fix it. We did not support the bill, but we did not attempt to cripple it.

We will be active in the Senate as we seek major improvements. During the process, comments were made that rural America is “over-represented” in the Senate and that is where we should go for

our relief. When I look at the House members and see the number of Representatives from California and other urban states, I would respond that they are “over-represented” in the House. Senate here we come. It is unlikely that the Senate will pass the House bill. As in the House, we expect a bill to go through a series of stages in negotiations and amendments. NRECA will focus on three key issues:

AllowAncesAllowAnces – Allowances should be based on emissions to give relief to consumers who will face higher costs as a result of putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions.emissions reductionemissions reduction – Lower the emissions cap to 7 percent of 2005 levels in 2020, which is actually 14 percent given Energy Information Administration projections of future growth in electricity demand. The 17 percent by 2020 in the House bill actually makes it 24 percent when you account for growth. A national greenhouse gas emission reductions goal should account for projected growth in energy demand.

“Unfortunately, this isn’t just a game. It has the potential to affect how we provide you with electricity in the future . . . ”

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Board Meeting Highlights

offsetsoffsets – A greenhouse gas emission offsets program must be workable, with all domestic offsets managed by the Department of Agriculture. Electric cooperatives and other utilities must be able to use these offsets the year carbon restrictions are mandated in order to hold down costs.

As we approach the final innings, we may be asking you to get in the game. The Our Energy,

Beltrami Electric’s board of directors conducted its monthly meeting Monday, June 29, 2009. All directors were present except Lea Perkins. Also present were general manager Lynette Nieuwsma, Sid Sletten and Kay Olson.

The following reports were given:•  The Manager gave her monthly 

report, including a review of the average sales and revenue and power costs. Various legislative issues were also discussed.

•  Sid Sletten presented the May financial and statistical report and reviewed the work order inventories.

•  The balance sheet was reviewed with the board.

•  Emmet Weidenborner reported on the Square Butte board meeting.

•  Terry Diffley reported on the Minnkota Power board meeting.

•  Judy Honer reported on the power plant tour to Center, N.D., she recently attended.

•  Attorney David Sogard discussed legislative issues with the board and reviewed the fiduciary duties of cooperative directors.

The following actions were taken:•  Arnold Christianson was ap-

pointed Cooperative Development Governor representing Beltrami Electric Cooperative.

•  Authorized expenditure for Bel-trami and Hubbard County 4-H auctions.

•  Authorized attendance of Direc-tors to the New Director Orienta-tion, Energy Issues Summit and the Region VI meetings.

The next board meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009.

Our Future™ campaign will allow your voice to be heard. Send your e-mails today at www.ourenergy.coop. We may also be calling on you to specifically contact our state’s senators as they will have an important vote to take. Stay tuned as the final innings are where the game is won or lost. Unfortunately, this isn’t just a game. It has the potential to affect how we provide you with electricity in the future and it will impact not only your electric bill, but much of this country’s economy.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.Coach Nieuwsma

Manager’s DeskAcross the

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Fair. Affordable. Fair. Affordable. And Achievable.And Achievable.

Climate Change Legislation Should Be:

Senators are drafting climate change legislation NOW, and you can impact the outcome. Go to www.ourenergy.coop to make your voice heard.

Please note: Proven technology does not exist today to capture CO2.

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A. Jensen Enterprises, Bloomington, Minn.Aasen, Edith, Grand Forks, N.D.Adams, Elizabeth, Cass Lake, Minn.Altringer, Paul C., Eagan, Minn.Ames, Carole E., Brainerd, Minn.Anderson Jordahl Dev. Co., Moorhead, Minn.Anderson, Brent D., Minneapolis, Minn.Anderson, Eugene H., St. Paul, Minn.Anderson, Homer, Hiawatha, IowaAnderson, Ingeborge C., Minneapolis, Minn.Anderson, Mark R., Bemidji, Minn.Anderson, Randy W., Clearbrook, Minn.Andrews, Ignatius D., Cass Lake, Minn.Arkco Leasing Inc., Bemidji, Minn.Arnold, Elizabeth, Bemidji, Minn.Asche, Joe, Gering, Neb.Ayotte, Joanne, Newport News, Virg.Baird, Will, Bemidji, Minn.Baldwin, Dolores A., Lakeport, Calif.Barclay, Patricia, San Carlos, Ariz.Barnes, John M., Anamosa, IowaBarrett, Tamara R., Minneapolis, Minn.Barwick, Gregory A., Bemidji, Minn.Bissell, David, Bemidji, Minn.Blanchard, Steven, Le Center, Minn.Blocher, Del, St. Cloud, Minn.Boden, John, Phoenix, Ariz.Boettcher, Robert L., Verndale, Minn.Bohan, Patrick, Bemidji, Minn.Boswell, Marian J., Redby, Minn.Bradseth, Martin, Del Valle, TexasBraesch, David J., Eden Prairie, Minn.Brandt, James D., Bemidji, Minn.Brewster, Paul K., Kearneysville, W. Virg.Brook, Tammy, Bemidji, Minn.Brouillard, Michael J., Bemidji, Minn.Brouse, Robert, Potomac Falls, Virg.Bruggeman, Marjorie, Intl. Falls, Minn.Brunette, Pauline, Cass Lake, Minn.Bryant, Kathalene M., Box Elder, S.D.Budneske, Craig, Walker, Minn.Bunker, Richard E., Nisswa, Minn.Burke, Herman, Cahokia, Ill.Burnett, Altha E, Cass Lake, Minn.Busch, Dana, Bemidji, Minn.Bushman, Janice, Jefferson City, Mo.Byers, C. A., Bemidji, Minn.Calhoon, Helen, Laporte, Minn.Carlson, Donata L., Rochester, Minn.Carlson, Lawrence C., Cape Coral, Fla.Carter, Howard, Mankato, Minn.Cater, Allen W., Minneapolis, Minn.Cheney, Tom, Blackduck, Minn.Chock, Raymond A., Maple Plain, Minn.Clark, David G., Bemidji, Minn.Clay, Michael, Emporia, Kan.Clifton, Jeff J., Bemidji, Minn.Cochran, Wade, Bemidji, Minn.Conrad, Lawrence E. II, Fridley, Minn.Conrad, Wade, Bemidji, Minn.Cooke, Maxine, Lavista, Neb.Coomer, Betty L., Minneapolis, Minn.Coomer, Robert, Minneapolis, Minn.Corneliusen, Clyde, Beaufort, S.C.Corriveau, James G., Crookston, Minn.Coville, John M., Solway, Minn.Cox, Raymond, Flagstaff, Ariz.Crosby, Ginny, Bemidji, Minn.Dahle, Oliver P., Lake George, Minn.Dahlquist, Gene, St. Paul, Minn.Dargis, Mary J., Bemidji, Minn.Davis, James H., Pilger, Neb.

Debellas, Alfred F., Humble, TexasDefoe, Kimberly J., Cook, Minn.Dill, James C., Wheaton, Ill.Dirnberger, Richard A., Ames, IowaDonnell, Edward, Bemidji, Minn.Drake, Darton, Bemidji, Minn.Edgewater Beach Club, Spokane, Wash.Ekstrand, Roger M., Osceola, Wis.Elgethun, J. H., Sioux Falls, S.D.Elsner, Imogene, Minneapolis, Minn.Empire of America Relocation, Eden Prairie, Minn.England, Gary, Cass Lake, Minn.Estes, Zora M., Union, IowaEvenland, John F., Ames, IowaFairbanks, Dennis, Eagle River, AlaskaFairbanks, John R. & Cheryl, Bemidji, Minn.Farkas, Lillian, Minneapolis, Minn.Farrow, Mary, Minneapolis, Minn.Featherstone, Glenn E., Red Wing, Minn.Felder, David & Pearl, Big Lake, Minn.Filsmyer, Karen, W St. Paul, Minn.Fleener, Marianne, St. Paul, Minn.Fletcher, Thomas, Bemidji, Minn.Flinck, Alan, Grand Rapids, Minn.Flint, Dawn J., Bemidji, Minn.Fogle, Grant, Hackensack, Minn.Fontaine, Patricia, Bemidji, Minn.Forcier, Kathleen, Trapper Creek, AlaskaForman, Marjorie L., Chicago Ridge, Ill.Friendschuh, Gary, Elko, Minn.Frigstad, Kenneth, Grand Forks, N.D.Fuller, David P., Sioux Falls, S.D.Fuller, Kathleen A., Marshall, Minn.Fultz, Tim, Sebeka, Minn.Gamble, Cedric, Blackduck, Minn.Gardner, Ben R., Puposky, Minn.Garnett, R. B., Bemidji, Minn.Garten, Maria, Park Rapids, Minn.General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TexasGerdeman, Trudy, Bemidji, Minn.Gibbs, Joseph D., Duluth, Minn.Gilbertson, Lynn, Shevlin, Minn.Gilchrist, Robert, Reedsport, Ore.Glaze, Larry E., Gallup, New Mex.Gravelle, Duane, Grand Forks, N.D.Gray, Dorothea C., Kerkhoven, Minn.Griffin, Tom, Park Rapids, MinnGriffith, James W., So. Intl. Falls, Minn.Grotberg, Larry, Eveleth, Minn.Grove, Rosemary, Grand Rapids, Minn.Guice, John A., Grand Rapids, Minn.Gullickson, Mark, Solway, Minn.Haberman, Douglas D., Maple Grove, Minn.Hadley, Sandra, Walker, Minn.Hadwick, Frank J., Bemidji, Minn.Hagan, Irene D., Littleton, Colo.Hagen, Robert L., Cass Lake, Minn.Halvorson, Hans E, Cass Lake, Minn.Hamlet, Marc D., Billings, Mont.Hanzes, Richard, Bemidji, Minn.

Harr, Ronda, Bemidji, Minn.Hartfiel, Joel T., Bemidji, Minn.Hawes, James, Anchorage, AlaskaHazelton, Oren R., Bemidji, Minn.Hazen, Jack A., St. Paul, Minn.Heins, Les, Tustin, Calif.Heishman, William, Bemidji, Minn.Helm, Lois, Red Lake Falls, Minn.Henry, Scott, Maple Grove, Minn.Herberg, Manley V. & Clara, St. Paul, Minn.Herrmann, Mary, Bemidji, Minn.Hess, Steve R., Las Vegas, Nev.Hill, David B., Waskish, Minn.Hinkemeyer, Cynthia, Laporte, Minn.Hoebel, E. A., Tucson, Ariz.Hohman, Gerald A., Mesa, Ariz.Hommerding, Judy, Bemidji, Minn.Horn, Truman, New Ulm, Minn.Houske, Joe T., Grand Forks, N.D.Hunter, Rhea, Puposky, Minn.Hurst, Edward C., Bonnieville, Kent.Ingle, Patrick E., San Diego, Calif.Irish, Robert, Grand Forks, N.D.Jackson, Brad M., Bemidji, Minn.Jackson, Thomas E., Tower, Minn.Jacobson, Thomas M., Cloquet, Minn.Jeffers, Brent, Bemidji, Minn.Johnson, John R. & Sutherland, Lennie Bemidji, Minn.Johnson, Charles, Baudette, Minn.Johnson, Emil, Morris, Ill.Johnson, Eric R., Bemidji, Minn.Johnson, Garry W., St. Paul, Minn.Johnson, Mary J., Minneapolis, Minn.Johnson, Randy K., Bemidji, Minn.Johnson, Sharee E., Hastings, Minn.Johnson, Sverre, Bemidji, Minn. Johnson, Thomas C., Blackduck, Minn.Jones, Alan C., Grand Rapids, Minn.Jones, Brian, Des Moines, IowaJones, David, Leland, N.C.Jones, Harrison, No. Sioux City, S.D.Jones, Junior, Red Lake, Minn.Jones, Laura M., Minneapolis, Minn.Jones, Mary O., Waskish, Minn.Jurris, Steve, Cicero, Ill.Kaehler, John, Bemidji, Minn.Kalweit, Ed, Banning, Calif.Kampfer, Marguerite, Mesa, Ariz.Kerby, Jane Z., Minneapolis, Minn.Kingbird, John J. Jr., So. St. Paul, Minn.Kjonaas, Eva H., Grand Rapids, Minn.Klein, Debra M., Pierz, Minn.Kleinwort, Bernie, Fargo, N.D.Klungness, Peter & Keith, Auburn, Wash.Kneeland, Stephen, Wayzata, Minn.Knippling, F. D., Princeton, Minn.Kobler, Harry J., Drayton, N.D.Koerber, Lee, Garland, TexasKoger, James A., Lynchburg, Virg.

Listed below are members from 1985 who have not cashed their capital credit checks. These refunds will ei-ther be turned over to the state of Minnesota if the member’s last address was outside of Minnesota or paid out in scholarship money to area schools if the member’s last known address was in Minnesota. If you have a current address for anyone listed, please call Sheryl Cummings at 444-3636 or 1-800-955-6083 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unclaimed Capital Credits

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Krebes, John, Algonquin, Ill.Kruchowski, Diana L., Bemidji, Minn.Kurtz, Randy W., Crivitz, Wis.Labarre, Ray, Mesa, Ariz.Lacombe, Robert, Twin Lakes, Wis.Lade, James G., Valley City, N.D.Lake Way Drive Inn, Blackduck, Minn.Lampert, Glynda, Bemidji, Minn.Larsen, Robert, Auberry, Calif.Larson, Jeff, Rowlett, TexasLee, Delbert, Fairfax, Mo.Lee, Jerry, Newport, Minn.Lehrfeld, Marc, Minneapolis, Minn.Leuch, Richard E., Cincinnati, OhioLewis, Linda S., Rogers, Minn.Liesener, Kerrie, Bagley, Minn.Lind, Colleen, Colorado Springs, Colo.Lindgren, John, Bemidji, Minn.Lindgren, William, St. Paul, Minn.Linne, Mark T., Deer River, Minn.Linquist, William, Champlin, Minn.Littledeer, Pat, Ponemah, Minn.Littlelight, Cloyce, Stanwood, Wash.Lohse, James R., Bemidji, Minn.Lorenz, Thomas R., Grand Forks, N.D.Loyd, Ralph W., Mesa, Ariz.Lubinski, Brian, Bemidji, Minn.Lundeen, Denny, Cokato, Minn.Luther, Lyle, Park Rapids, Minn.Lyon, John W., Walker, Minn.Mackie, Marvin D., Los Banos, Calif.Maddox, Tina, Laporte, Minn.Madigan, Hwa S., Cambridge, Minn.Maier, Thomas R., Rochester, Minn.Mannila, Kenneth W., Flagstaff, Ariz.Maras, Larry, Burnsville, Minn.Martinez, Mary D., Tuba City, Ariz.Matson, Norman, Grand Marais, Minn.Mattison, James, Bemidji, Minn.McBride, Karen, Bemidji, Minn.McCarthy, Maureen, Minneapolis, Minn.McCashland, Benjamin, Willoughby, OhioMcElhose, Rose M., Arlington Heights, Ill.McKenna, Gary, St. Paul, Minn.McLean, Scott A., Bemidji, Minn.McMurdo, Barbara, Grand Rapids, Minn.McReavy, John W., St. Cloud, Minn.Melashenko, Kenneth, Hanford, Calif.Midland Federal S & L, Fargo, N.D.Miller, James H., Gaston, Ore.Miller, Jodi, Bemidji, Minn.Miller, Lawrence E., Blackduck, Minn.Miller, Stanley, Fargo, N.D.Miller, William M., Walker, Minn.Miner, Devi, Window Rock, Ariz.Moline, James E., Bemidji, Minn.Morgan, Russell D., Marinette, Wis.Morlan, Marjorie A., Redmond, Wash.Moulds, Ronald A., Lonsdale, Minn.Musick, James, Grand Ledge, Mich.Nabben, Edith, Warren, Minn.Neadeau, Alvin, Redby, Minn.Nelson, Charles B., Bemidji, Minn.Nelson, Kenneth W., Barrow, AlaskaNelson, Paul A., Superior, Wis.Nerness, Elroy, Wayzata, Minn.New Life Bible Church, Bemidji, Minn.Newstrand, Todd, Walker, Minn.Nichols, Ruth, Northome, Minn.Nordmark, Vernon, Glendale, Ariz.Nordstrom, Rebecca S., Savage, Minn.Northern Minnesota Homes, Bemidji, Minn.

Nothnagel, Ervin A., Aurora, S.D.Od, Douglas H., Roseau, Minn.Odonnell, Michael, Grand Forks, N.D.Ohman, Bonnie J., Newberry, Mich.Olding, Robert & Margaret, Cass Lake, Minn.Olson, Arvid G., Bagley, Minn.Olson, Debra F., Pinewood, Minn.Olson, James A., Mahnomen, Minn.Olson, Lynn L., Colorado Springs, Colo.Olson, Michael A., Cass Lake, Minn.Osborn, Duane, Laporte, Minn.Osborne, Raymond, Grand Blanc, Mich.Ostby, Henry J., Fargo, N.D.Otto, Ronald, Shakopee, Minn.Overvold, Chris R., Grand Forks, N.D.Packard, Robert G., Watertown, S.D.Palmer, Janice M., New London, Minn.Palumbo, Mike, Detroit Lakes, Minn.Parenteau, Roy, Grand Forks, N.D.Parkhurst, Sharlene, Redlake, Minn.Pauley, Charles, Willmar, Minn.Peacock, Thomas D., Cass Lake, Minn.Pearson, Harold, Newton, IowaPerrault, Paul, Solway, Minn.Peterson, Mildred M., Sorrento, Fla.Peterson, Ronnie D., Woodbury, Minn.Pfeifer, Christopher J., Mizpah, Minn.Pieran, Helen, Chicago, Ill.Pierce, Mona M., Cass Lake, Minn.Pierce-Reed, Allen C., Duluth, Minn.Porter, Craig W., Minneapolis, Minn.Proseus, Byron, Blackduck, Minn.Rachwal, Ronald E., Union Grove, Wis.Rainville, James T., Sun City, Ariz.Ramey, Kris, Bemidji, Minn.Rastad, Harold, Ellisville, Mo.Red Lake PTL Fellowship, Redby, Minn.Reuther, Ervin, Peqout Lakes, Minn.Reynolds, Jeannette A., Hines, Minn.Roberts, C. A., Dunkerton, IowaRoberts, Kenneth, Kentland, Ind.Robertson Lumber Co., Winona, Minn.Rollings, Richard, San Juan, Puerto RicoRoss, John B., Minneapolis, Minn.Roy, Randall R., Bagley, Minn.Rugroden, Martin E., Maple Grove, Minn.Rydie, Kathy, Laporte, Minn.Sagadin, John Jr., Chicago, Ill.Salberg, Peter, Minneapolis, Minn.Saltee, Karen L., Bemidji, Minn.Sanders, Elizabeth A., Bemidji, Minn.Sauvageau, David, Brainerd, Minn.Sauve, A. V., Dallas, TexasSavage, Michael, Iowa City, IowaSchlagel, Dennis, Lindstrom, Minn.Schmidt, Joseph R., Osseo, Minn.Schmidt, Karen J., Granite Falls, Minn.Schmidt, Ragna A., Oslo, Minn.Schneider, Kevin, Crosby, Minn.Schue, Edward, Charleston, S.C.Schultz, Herbert L., Austin, Minn.Schultz, Leonard, Bemidji, Minn.Scofield, Alvin K., Pierz, Minn.Severson, Robert O., Pelican Rapids, Minn.Sexton, Gregord M., St. Paul, Minn.Shaw, J. R., Danville, Calif.Shearer, Colleen, Benedict, Minn.Shrivers, Lyle, Cape Coral, Fla.Shulzetenberg, Gary, Plymouth, Minn.Sides, Richard L., Drexel, Mo.Skerik, Rick & Lisa, Puposky, Minn.Skoe, Stanton, Kelliher, Minn.

Sloan, Jerry, Blackduck, Minn.Slone, Cathy, Bemidji, Minn.Smith, Dana B., Bemidji, Minn.Smith, Gerald P., Duluth, Minn.Smith, John A., Mansfield, Mo.Smith, Michael R., Solway, Minn.Smith, William S., Waterloo, IowaSobieck, Arlene, Bowlus, New Mex.Soulak, Susan & Olson, Mark L., Anoka, Minn.Spicer, Chuck, Ah Gwah Ching, Minn.Spies, Keith, Brookings, S.D.Squier, David V., Bemidji, Minn.Stallsmith, Anne, Bethesda, Md.Stanton, Beverly, Lincoln, Neb.Stately, George A., Redlake, Minn.Steefel, Marion & David, Greenwood Village, Colo.Steien, John, Morrison, Ill.Stein, Kelli J., Bemidji, Minn.Stenquist, Glenn R., Vadnais Heights, Minn.Stevens, Martha M., La Jolla, Calif.Stock, Charles I., Foreston, Minn.Stover, Maurine E., Laramie, Wyo. Sturgis, Darryl, Hibbing, Minn.Sunset View Chalet, Fargo, N.D.Swann, M. W., Newton, Kan.Swanson, Joan M., Cass Lake, Minn.Swanson, Leonard R., Fertile, Minn.Swanson, Peter G., Mora, Minn.Sweeney, John J., St. Paul, Minn.Syverson, Alpha G., Fargo, N.D.Tanner, Brian G., Bemidji, Minn.Teien, Alfred, Minneapolis, Minn.Tepley, Tammy J., Bemidji, Minn.Tester, Bruce, Grafton, N.D.Theel, Ronald T., Marshall, Minn.Thompson, Doug, Edgeley, N.D.Thompson, Susan D., Bemidji, Minn.Tolve, Brenda, Cass Lake, Minn.Toman, Craig, Bemidji, Minn.Torkelson, Robert, Crookston, Minn.Towe, Gordon M., Northway, AlaskaTuttle, Ruth, Clearwater, Minn.Ulring, Eugene A., Red Lake Falls, Minn.Vanscheers, Kay, Tenstrike, Minn.Vesterby, Verl E., Pierz, Minn.Vinar, Robert, Perris, Calif.Wahlin, Joseph A., Bemidji, Minn.Wakefield, Roy, Honolulu, HawaiiWallace, John V., Bemidji, Minn.Walmsley, Thomas, Greensburg, Pa.Waseka, Don J., Longville, Minn.Waterworth, Rick, Bemidji, Minn.Watkins, George M., Park Rapids, Minn.Wendt, Al, Mesa, Ariz.Wenger, Robert S., Sioux Falls, S.D.Wenzel, David T., Moorhead, Minn.Wessman, Ruth G. & James, Woodbury, Minn.West, James, Intl. Falls, Minn.Wester, Donald, Cass Lake, Minn.Wheeler, Charles, Tripoli, IowaWhite, Jane, Frazee, Minn.Wiese, Rudolph V. & Anne L., Portland, Ore.Wilcox, Richard N., Dexter, Mich.Williams, Carol J., Cass Lake, Minn.Wilson, Earl Sr., Duluth, Minn.Wilson, Tom L., Becida, Minn.Winkler, Kim A., Bemidji, Minn.Witt, Melford, Cass Lake, Minn.Wittowski, Ione, Sauk Rapids, Minn.Woodruff, Rollen L., Minneapolis, Minn.Yahraes, Thomas R. Jr., Dillon, Mont.Zilka, Richard L., Minneapolis, Minn.

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For Sale:Firewood 8’ or 16”, mostly dried jack pine, some hardwood. 751-2787.

2006 Gravely ZT2148 lawn mower. 90 hours 444-7338.

2000 Honda XR 70R. Used very little. Exc. cond. Less than 5 hours $900. 243-3372.

2006 slide-in truck Sunlight camper $8,500 obo. 556-8603.

Wooden swing set, clubhouse (2 open sides), tarp roof, slide, monkey bars $100. 218-333-1314.

24’ Weeres pontoon, pontoon lift and a shore sta-tion boatlift, 701-213-7211.

Three-panel hand carved wood folding screen, $75. 243-3136 or 444-5881.

Older golf set; 3 woods, 4 irons, a putter, golf bag and folding hand caddy $35. 444-5791.

Minnkota electric motor 24v, 62 lb. thrust, shaft length 62.2, $100. 218-335-5740.

Igloo type dog kennel and another carrying type kennel. Both for $50. 586-2272.

14 ft. aluminum boat with 9.9 Johnson. Motor is like new, $1,800 for both. 218-224-3144.

Schwinn exercise bike $175. 218-547-2157.

Mobile home door, 34 x 76 inches, right hand out swing, both sides white with diamond window. New in box with all accessories to install $250 obo 766-3438.

Michigan prop 4 Merc stern drive, 21” pitch, $80 218-335-8909.

Six-year-old Sorrel mare. Champion bloodlines. 60 days professional training. $5,000 obo. 444-6817.

Coffee table $75. Matching end table $50. Table lamp $20. All exc. cond. 333-3939.

1994 16 x 80 3-bedroom 2-bath, mobile home, all appliances, excellent condition, to be moved in Aug., $22,000 obo. 556-9123.

1996 Roll-A-Home, 28 x 56, 3-bdr 2-bath, ap-pliances and large deck included, needs to be moved, $39,900 obo. 333-1383.

Precious Moments Sugar Town collection. Includes lighted church and house. 17 pieces total. $150 obo. 467-3553 evenings.

Highlander bulls and black heifers, good breeding, can be papered, 218-294-6729.

Large oak/oak veneer computer desk $200; oak/glass TV/component cabinet $100. 770-500-5051.

Pine slabs. 8’ long for firewood. $25/pickup load (if you load). $35 if I load. Delivery avail. for large quantity. 751-5384.

Sofa and love seat, brown & beige plaid, $100 and $25. 224-3240.

Whirlpool electric range. Stove top works good, needs oven element. Will work for canning season, $50. 766-7380.

Do-all 300-ft. highest quality carbon alloy steel ban saw blade, type: precision, width: ¾ inch, Pitch: 8, Set: 103, Gage: 050, $80. 755-1581.

2 vertical blinds by Andersons in Blackduck, 56 h. x 63 w., brand new still in box. Cream color. 333-0518.

Traverse rods – 30” to 48”, white traverse rod with extra shirr rod for valance, $5 each, in original box. 612-618-0422 or 218-547-4852.

1999 Chevy Cavalier, 4 cyl., auto, 97,000 mi., custom paint and tires and rims, $3,900. 2000 27 ft. Timberlodge Travel trailer, water damage, U fix U save, 1 slide out $3,495 firm. 751-8357.

1968 Power Shift 40/20 John Deere tractor. Loader and bail hook $6,500. 16’ x 12.5’ Pine Log Cabin $1,200. 586-2962.

Paintball gun, helmet and access $80. 600-watt amp & 10” sub $100, compound bow $50, 6 ft. angle iron scrap 40 pcs. $50, Ski-Doo Safari $100, garden tiller 5 h.p. $25. 1990 Honda CRX runs, great project car. 444-7836.

Commercial 4’ stainless steel refrigerator $300. 7’3” Alum. restaurant exhaust hood $150. 220v pizza oven $100. 1965 14’ Sears alum. boat with 10 h.p. Johnson motor $600. 12’ trampoline $40. 586-2962.

Ipod Nano, ice blue, 3rd generation, 8 GB, protec-tion case, headphones, USB charger cable and instructions. $200. 218-239-0128.

“Rag roller – Faux” painting kit with dual roller, dual tray, never used, in box. Cost $27 sell for $25. 218-243-2145.

2008 Keystone Challenger fifth-wheel, 4 slides and 2008 Ford F350, super duty, lariat, 4 x 4, crew cab, diesel, dually, long-box, 10K $75,900. 444-6512.

Cabin for sale to be moved. Electric organ for sale, excellent condition $100 obo. 218-586-2242.

Gas welding gauges, cart owned tanks complete $250. 218-586-2910.

2000 Chrysler Sebring 48,000 miles, showroom condition 28 mpg. $6,700. 218-586-2910.

Small, used model 46-C Baldwin organ and bench. $175 obo. 835-4471.

Browning 270WSM A-bolt, left-handed plus spare clip and scope rings $650. 218-280-7413 like new.

1972 Holly Park 14 x 70 mobile home on lake, and Mosin Nagant rifle with ammo $175. 218-670-4209.

10” Sears radial arm saw with stand $350. 218-444-6403.

16’ Fiberglass boat & ‘79, 80 h.p. Mercury motor $800. Fax machine $20. B/W copier $25. 218-243-3036.

’68 Plymouth Road Runner. 383 Auto, re-buildable $6,000. 218-766-4210.

Duncan Phyfe 2-pedestal dining table, 11 chairs. Lighted hutch, glass shelves. Oak entertainment center. 218-751-6327.

10” Craftsman table saw w/Biesemeyer fence, lift wheels, 4”dust port, 42” R, 12” L rip. $385. Evenings 218-647-8135.

1987 Eldorado Cadillac 2-door coop, very clean good shape, highest bidder. 218-335-6740.

Matching set Kenmore, extra capacity, 70 series washer/dryer. Rebuilt, works great. $200. 218-556-4389.

1974 20’ Viking deck boat w/trailer $600. 1993 Evinrude 115 h.p. outboard $1,950. Both $2,000. 766-9787.

Polaris (Sportsman) ATV, 2006 500 HO EFI Red Flame Ed Alum. rims, like new 750 Mi, $5,000. 218-547-1360.

Beautiful chocolate labs puppies, ready to go! $150 each. Going fast. 218-368-3622.

30’ US Cargo Trailer, V-nose, 12-ply tires, heavy duty tandem axles, $6,500 or trade. 218-368-5703.

Rudd 2½ T, 13 SEER air conditioner/with coil. Used two seasons, $1,100. 218-444-6403 or 218-556-4926.

Taurus Judge 45/410, 6½” barrel, blue. Like new $475 firm. 218-280-7413.

3-ton Coleman air conditioner used 2 years no A coil $300. 218-243-2223.

7½ ft. round stock tank: never used $165. Two Michelin 8.00 x 19.5 tires, exc. cond. $60 for both. 218-444-6773.

Heavy-duty steel roofing 10 pieces 3’ x 20’ $175. Green steel roofing cover roof 36 x 40 plus screws $950. 218-444-6773.

2-year-old green broke Arab Gelding $300. (2) Stall horse trailer $300. Camper $200. 218-444-8092.

Five piece dining set $75. 218-586-2843.

Chrysler 300M/LHS 17” Chrome Wheels w/Kumho Ecsta ASX All-Season tires, 80% tread $800 obo. 218-751-6119.

2000 Freightliner Semi $18,000 obo. 1996 Trans-craft Flatbed $7,000 obo. 218-647-8445.

45” round oak table w/4 chairs $275; like new Maytag washer $250; Fuller vacuum cleaner $65. 751-5485.

1997 Easy Go electric golf cart, excellent condition $1,550. 218-751-3842.

41” table w/1 leaf. 5 boxes of laminate flooring (27 sq. ft. ea.), 2 child gates, 2 mirrors. 224-3196.

Antique spinning wheel, refinished and restored, for display only. 444-7047.

2004 Yamaha Kodiak 450, 26” Mud Lite tires, great shape. 218-766-0291.

Hesston 5540 Baler makes 4 x 5 bales, kept in shed. Good 4-year-old refrigerator $150. 218-854-7433.

900 pcs. 1” x 1” x 8’ clear Aspen strips. Great for hobby work & craft ideas. $450 takes all. Will deliver. 218-766-3828.

Pinch pleated gold damask drapes with hooks 88” wide x 84” long. $40 obo. 218-444-4709.

Solid cherry topped bar. Built for hotel in Twin Cities late 50s early 60s. $150. 444-4066.

New Luverne Truck equipment. Chrome rear bumper for ‘99-‘07 Silverado/Sierra. $250 ($354 retail). 759-1035.

2002 Toyota RAV-4 L, AWD, Automatic, 94,000 miles, leather, moon roof, new tires, $11,900. 224-2630.

Insulated stovepipe. Two 36” x 8” insulated pipes plus miscellaneous collars, caps, etc. 218-243-2984.

NEW configural dog kennel $175. Instantaneous propane water heater used very little $250. 218-444-7114.

15.7 cu. ft. chest freezer $50. 444-9166.

Johnson OB’s, 1940s model 2½ h.p. antique, 1957 15 h.p. w/tank and hose, 1965 9½ h.p. w/tank no hose. 218-335-8796.

’75 Marshfield 2-bedroom, 1-bath to be moved. Fridge, stove, central air, and deck included. $3,000 obo. 218-556-0361.

Bosch 250SX-LP tankless water heater 35,000-175,000 Btu with vent $800 obo. 42” lawn sweep $100. 218-243-2594 after 5 p.m.

Pet Porters for sale – 48” l. x 32” w. x 35” h. and 32” l. x 22” w. x 23” h. $85/$130. 320-260-1683.

Mercury 50 h.p. 4-cyl outboard, 1982, long shaft, tiller, hydraulic tilt, tank. Runs great $795. 218-444-9940.

C/S firewood, birch, oak, jack pine, pickup load $50. 444-6165.

Knex roller coaster set, $35 all pieces in set, manual included. 218-444-6165.

16 ft. Scamp travel trailer, used one week only. TroyBilt branch and leaf shredder. 218-444-386 leave message or cell 218-760-4890.

’94 Dutchmen fifth wheeler travel trailer, 22’w/hitch for boat trailer, self-contained, ex. cond. $2,500 obo. 444-6961.

Ford tractors, 1952-8N and 195 Jubilee, several pieces of 3 pt. equipment. All ex. cond. 507-289-2904 or 507-259-5117.

Propane refrigerators. Efficient, dependable. 218-556-9440.

’85-’95 GM light truck crate motor 350 CID w/hyd.-roller cam $2,000 obo. ’79 Lund 16” Shell Lake boat, camo, new caravan 1,400 lb. trailer $1,000 obo. 327 SB Chevy, 396 BB Chevy. 218-835-8283.

Two 11-15 8 ply tires and wide wheels for older 2-cyl. John Deere tractor. 218-243-2449 or 766-5226.

1988 Foretravel Grand Villa motor home, gas pusher, freightliner chassis, 46,000 original miles, ex. cond. $17,000. 751-8357.

Coleman rubber boat 10’ long 5’ wide. 712-660-1508.

1984 Larson 17-ft. 140 Mercruiser I/O. Walk thru windshield, full canvas top and side curtains, trailer. $1,600. 335-8841.

Screen door for cabin, all wood, new screen, 33 x 73¼, new hinges, spring closer $8. 218-243-3363.

Harmony Hand riding lawn mower, 10 h.p. $400. 2,000-watt generator $200. Older radial arm saw $40. 218-835-8584.

American Camper pellet rifle, break barrel, never fired. 335-8895.

AKC Doberman puppies, 10-week-old (June 10). 3 black and rust males, 2 red and rust males. Everything done. 333-8598.

Homemade crazy block quilts. Twin $35, full $50, queen $45, king $50. Antique oak chair $25 ea. Rockers $75 ea. Desk chairs $100 ea. Parlor table $75. Sq. dining table $275 obo. 243-2702.

Cabinet and portable sewing machines $15 ea. Working good. 243-2702.

RCA Digital TV converter, never used, $60 new, sell for $30. 751-4914.

1998 Harley Davidson 1200 custom, like new, only 6,500 miles, lots of chrome $5,900 firm. 751-8357.

Women’s black leather 2-in-1 jacket with hood, sz. L $20. Collectors “birthday” doll $15. 759-2093.

Berge outdoor forced-air furnace $1,000 obo. Elec-tric backup furnace $400 obo. 333-3552.

’97 Ford Ranger, 2.3L, 2 WD, topper, 107k, 5-spd manual, bed liner $1,800. Old single-shot Victor Arms shotgun $80. Old single-shot Mossberg .22, stock in rough shape $85. 12’ aluminum boat $200. 218-224-3699.

1986 Ford F150 4 x 4 154k needs some work or use for parts. 218-821-4517.

Lionhead and Dutch rabbits and bunnies. 467-3309.

Wanted:Trailer, small single axle trailer w/sides and ramp. 444-4709.

Garden tiller, rear tine. 10 h.p. Boat motor. 586-2599.

A gravity box with or without running gear. 760-1221.

Lawn tractors, ATVs, tillers, snowblowers etc., that need repair. 218-586-3465.

’68 thru ’72 Chevelle Malibu, 2-door, almost any condition. 773-294-2314.

Grass mower that pulls behind 4-wheeler. 218-547-2959.

Full-size Tempur-Pedic; large flowerpots. 586-2606.

Day bed with trundle. 605-999-2701.

Large family needs set of 8-10 dining room chairs, medium-size office desk, lawn mower that works. 218-224-3688.

Old hats, aprons, tea related items, vintage buttons and fabrics and old picket fencing. 218-224-3688.

Upper and lower rack for Maytag ‘Quiet Plus’ dishwasher. Also wanted: Orchids of MN book by Welby Smith. Call 243-2145.

Electric dryer. 773-294-2314.

Patriotic non-profit organization needs old or new military uniforms and costume clothing 218-647-8337.

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Corner cupboard Quick panzanella with chicken

Patriotic non-profit organization is looking for a trailer to be used in parades 218-647-8337.

Children’s swing set and tow behind bike trail-er. 547-1415 after 6 p.m.

4-cylinder car that runs. Under $1,000. 218-368-0737.

Pigmy goats, one male, one female. 218-243-2223.

Working and no longer using DISH Network horns and black receiver boxes. Call Lori Lynn 209-6332.

Kayak(s) in good shape. Any color. Paying cash. 218-333-0547.

18 ft. pontoon trailer. 218-835-6773.

A Gelding named Jake, Morg/Perch sold in Ten-strike area, a few years ago, any info 218-835-6773.

Any items from the old Bemidji Brewery – bottles, labels, stationery, glasses, etc. 507-532-3553.

Need a medium-sized hard plastic kid pool in nice condition. 320-260-1683.

Free shed, will move. 218-556-8007.

2-door or 4-door or equivalent in good condition. 647-8200.

’68 Nova or Ventura and ’67-’68 Pontiac Firebird. 218-835-8283.

Pontoon lift with cover for 22’ pontoon. Old wooden or cedar strip canoes to refinish. 218-556-1558.

Firewood cut and split. I will haul. 751-9695.

Want to buy, Shetland sheep. 467-3309.

Free:Kittens, free to a nice home. 218-243-3443.

Two rabbit hutches. Good conditon. You haul. 586-2334.

Kittens and cats. 751-6310.

Free to a good home: boat, motor, trailer. 218-586-2298.

Lawn tractor 12½ h. p., engine needs work, rest in good condition, new tires in rear. 218-835-6518.

12 ft. 3-point cultivator. 218-835-6518.

Free to good home friendly 5-yr.-old chocolate lab female. 218-547-0371.

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves,

seasoned with salt and fresh ground pepper

Grill chicken over medium-high heat until

done. Remove and chop. Set aside.

2 cups (1-inch) cubed tomato

Salt and pepper

2 cups diced ciabatta bread (or sourdough)

2 cups thinly sliced celery (2 stalks)

½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

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1 small red onion, thinly sliced

½ cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

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Season tomatoes with salt and pepper (about

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chicken, bread and the remaining ingredients

tossing well to combine. Serve immediately.

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