May 2018 Newsletter

“HE’D DO ANYTHING FOR ANYBODY.”

A monthly publication for members of Heartland Power Cooperative | May 2018

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

TAYLOR BRUGGEMAN

On Sunday, April 22nd, we all lost a special friend
and co-worker when Heartland Power lineman
Taylor Bruggeman was fatally overcome by an
avalanche while snowmobiling in Wyoming.

Those who were close to Taylor know the genuine,
kind-hearted young man that he was. He will be
sorely missed by the cooperative, his family, and
his friends.

YOU KNOW THEY WERE
SPECIAL WHEN THE
GOODBYE IS SO HARD

Beloved son, brother, grandson,
friend, cousin, nephew,
outdoorsman, farmer,
co-worker, and power lineman.

Taylor Bruggeman was a lot of
things to a lot of people, and
truly cherished by all.

Take The
Co-op Quiz

$25 Bill Credit Winner AREA YOUTH D.C. On the tour, they will join more
Congratulations to Kenneth BOUND WITH JUNE than 1,800 students from co-ops
Boge Sr. of Orchard! YOUTH TOUR across the country in learning about
American history, U.S. government,
Last Month’s Answer Heartland Power Cooperative of St. electric cooperatives, and gain a
Iowa Area Development Ansgar and Thompson is pleased to greater understanding of their role
Group (or IADG) presented announce its 2018 Youth Tour Rep- as an American citizen. Applicants
Heartland with an Impact resentatives: Mackenna Pannhoff of completed a quiz and essay ques-
Award. St. Ansgar, Josie Popp of Osage, and tions prior to attending in-person
Tanya Olsen of Forest City. These interviews during the final selection
This Month’s Question students will represent the Coop- Wednesday, April 4th.
By what date do members erative at the 2018 National Rural
need to contact Heartland to Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, an Each year, Heartland opens this
participate in the Appliance annual all-expense-paid trip to our opportunity to any sophomore or ju-
Recycling Pick-up? nation’s capital. nior whose parent(s) or guardian(s)
are Heartland Power Cooperative
Quiz Guidelines members. Congratulations to this
Each member who sends in year’s representatives!
the correct answer by the
20th of the month will be
entered in a drawing for a
$25 bill credit.

Mail or email quiz answers:

[email protected].

REMINDER TO MEMBERS

Please contact the cooperative in advance if you are making a significant change that may require a service
upgrade or otherwise impact your electric service. This helps us ensure you are supplied with the appropriate
equipment for your needs, that you are taking advantage of any potential rebates or special rates, and that
everything is implemented with safety in mind.

WHEN TO CONTACT THE COOPERATIVE

• Building a new house • Considering solar or other private, on-site generation
• Adding a grain bin, dryer, or shop systems
• Upgrading a motor, or anything that may significantly
• Utilizing electric heat
impact your electric demand • Implementing a large-scale energy efficiency project
• Installing geothermal

Is it time to get rid of your old, inefficient home appliances?
Heartland Power will be hosting an Appliance Recycling Pick-up the week
of June 4-8. We will have your old, but working refrigerator, freezer, or room
air conditioner picked up free of charge. Plus, we offer a $25 rebate* for
the recycling of each of those three items! If you have other appliances
you’d like recycled, our appliance recycling service provider may agree to
do so for a cost of $10 per item, to be paid by the member at the time of
pick up.*
Please call, email, or message Heartland Power on Facebook no later than
May 24th to participate. Our appliance recycling provider will call you the
week of May 28 to arrange what day they will be at your home.

*Find all available rebates online at www.heartlandpower.com
*All appliances must be easily accessible. No appliances will be carried out of
basements, etc. Other acceptable appliances include microwaves, dehumidi-
fiers, stoves, clothes washers and dryers, space heaters, and dishwashers. No
TVs, DVD players, VHS players, or telephones will be accepted.

NEW LINE BUILD PROJECTS PLANNED FOR 2018

Heartland Power will be rebuilding over 25 miles of line this summer and fall. Some sections of poles have been
serving members since the 1940s. These improvements will enhance the cooperative’s ability to provide safe, reliable
service for years to come. Pictured below is a map of our service territory. Construction projects are planned for
portions of the sections highlighted in yellow. We hope to have all projects completed by 2019.

Move Over, Construction projects are planned for portions
Slow Down of the sections highlighted in yellow.

For your safety and
the safety of our line
crews, we remind
you to move over
and slow down when
you see utility main-
tenance vehicles on
the side of the road.

Providing members with safe, reliable, The Trading Place
affordable electricity and enhancing the
quality of life for members and their local Any Heartland Power member or employee may submit ads free of charge.
communities. The members’ name, account number and phone number are required for all ads.
Ads will be printed for one month only. We will only accept two ads per member per
month. No ads will be taken over the phone. Heartland Power reserves the right to
reject ads. Please mail your ad to our office or email [email protected].

Deadline is the 20th of the month prior to publication.

GENERAL INFORMATION For Rent or Sale: NH 8870 For Sale: 2013 Ford Escape For Sale: 2010 DTS Cadillac
Office Hours 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M- F MFD. Call 641-590-2838. SE Eco boost AWD 1.6 L Eco x-clean, white, beautiful car!
For Sale: 2017 Coachmen Boost 4-cylinder with 73,300 $13,500. Call 641-228-4695.
Thompson 216 Jackson St | P.O. Box 65 Catalina 283RKS Legacy miles. Power windows, For Sale: New National Truck
Thompson, IA 50478 Edition, weighs 6449, 29’4” power locks, power mirrors, seat, tan color. Call 641-228-
641.584.2251 Box, 36’6” Length with Hitch, power sunroof moonroof, 6114 or 330-1988.
sleeps 6, Power Awning with steering wheel controls, For Sale: Acreage, 4-bed-
St. Ansgar 605 East 4th St. | P.O. Box 70 LED Lights, Power Jack, Front remote keyless entry, sync room ranch house, 1.5 baths
St. Ansgar, IA 50472 Bedroom, 32” Flat Screen powered by Microsoft, ask- up with utility room, partially
641.713.4965 TV, AM/FM/CD Radio w/ ing only $10,495. Call Jared finished basement with 1
DVD, Slide Out Holds a Tri at 641-330-9971. bath, lots of storage, central
Outage Reporting Thompson 641.584.2200 Fold Hide A Bed Sofa and For Sale: 2014 Ford F-150 air, 2 large decks with 1
St. Ansgar 641.713.4646 Booth, Two Rocker Recliners, XLT 4X4 sterling grey metallic facing wildlife reserve area.
System Wide 888.417.3007 Fireplace, Our Price $19,995. with grey cloth interior. 2 stall oversized attached ga-
Call Jeff 641-220-1549. 23,000 miles 5.0 Liter V8 FFV rage. Also barn and pasture
Digging & Line Location Call 811 For Sale: 2011 Palomino engine with 6 speed auto on hard surface road. ½ mile
Puma 26FBSS, 27’ Box, 30’4” transmission. Power win- from Lake Mills, a must-see
Website www.heartlandpower.com Overall Length, weighs 6560, dows, power locks, power to appreciate. $169,000.
Email [email protected] Sleeps 8, Power Jack, 16’ mirrors, power seat, remote 641-592-0852.
Facebook facebook.com/heartlandpower Power Awning, Front Bed- keyless entry, steering For Sale: Top Air 800 gal
room, 12’ Slide Out holds a wheel controls, 6-passenger, pull type sprayer, 60’ boom,
CEO/GENERAL MANAGER Jon Leerar Jack Knife Convertible Sofa like new tires. Asking only excellent condition. Hanlon-
and U-Shaped Dinette, Two $27,495. Call Jared at 641- town, call 402-297-2574 for
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 641.736.2378 Twin Bunks Share the Rear 330-9971. Nick.
Richard Rosenberg, President 641.590.0049 with the Bathroom, Our For Sale: ProPride 3P-1400 For Sale: 1999 Saturn,
Roger Solomonson, 641.590.4400 Price $11,995. Call Jeff 641- Camper Trailer Hitch. Con- 5-speed, 252,000 miles. $
641.220.0114 220-1549. trols Sway better than stan- 425. Call 507-653-4340.
Vice President 641.420.2990 For Sale: Registered black lab dard hitches. New price is For Sale: Two rain barrels
Mark Kingland, Treasurer 515.341.5444 pup, born 11/23/17. Raised $2,500.00. Asking $1,500.00. $40.00 or best offer. De-
Larry Tjaden, Secretary 641.732.4076 on the farm. Very smart, Call Steve at 641-220-2036. walt 10” 2 hp. radial arm
Gary Pearson 641.590.1416 retrieves, sits, and shakes. Firewood for Sale: By the saw w/stand, $200.00. Jack
Vaccinated and ready to go. bundle, truck or trailer load. La Lannes’s Power Juicer,
Asst. Secretary-Treasurer $200. 641-330-5714. Soft and hard wood avail- $50.00. Call: 641-330-8046.
Roger Tjarks, DPC Director able. 641-590-0873.
Vince Morische, Director For Sale: 10’ 12’ steel utility
Don Knudtson, Director building. Brand new on skids.
$2,400. 641-398-2309.

ROSENBERG IS PRESENTED Meter Exchange Continues
DIRECTOR GOLD AWARD
Chapman Metering continues to exchange meters across our
Heartland Power Cooperative Board of service territory. Aside from heat meters located indoors,
Directors President Richard Rosenberg most members west of I-35 have had their
recently received the Director Gold meter replaced. Technicians have now
certificate. This award is given to directors started work near St. Ansgar, branching
who have earned several certifications outward in the weeks ahead.
and are committed to continuing their
education and serving the cooperative well. Daily updates are available on our website
Congratulations, Richard and thank you for www.heartlandpower.com.
your dedication to the cooperative!