STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural
Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age or disability shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits
of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities.
The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is F. Joe
Farley, Manager/EVP. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has
subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed
above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service,
Stop 1510, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-1510; or the Director, Office of Civil
Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints
must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent
possible.
FOR SALE BY SEALED BID
1987 GMC Flatbed truck,
Model 6500 with hoist, V-8
gas engine, 366 CID; 134,974
miles. Bids must be at HCREC
office by 4:00 p.m., Friday,
March 24, 2017. Questions
should be referred to Tom or
Dave, 712-647-2727 or 800822-5591.
Questions and/or
Complaints
Harrison County Rural Electric
Cooperative (HCREC) does its best
to see that you are satisfied with
your utility service. However, if
you need assistance resolving a
complaint or a concern regarding
your utility service, please contact
us at HCREC, 105 Enterprise Drive,
P.O. Box 2, Woodbine, IA 51579,
647-2727 or 800-822-5591. A
cooperative representative, qualified
to assist in resolving the complaint,
will be available. If your complaint
is related to the Harrison County
Rural Electric Cooperative service
rather than its rates, and our staff
does not resolve your complaint,
you may request assistance from
the Iowa Utilities Board 1375 E.
Court Ave. Rm. 69, Des Moines,
IA 50319-0069; or call 515-7257321 or 877-565-4450 (toll free); or
email [email protected].
News Flashes
Published monthly by
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative
105 Enterprise Drive, PO Box 2
Woodbine, Iowa 51579
Phone: 712-647-2727 or 800-822-5591
Fax:
712-647-2906
E-mail: [email protected]
Directors
Tim Sproul, president
Jim Sharp, vice president
Becky Berens, secretary Russ Kurth, treasurer
OFFICE HOURS
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Jake Heim
Larry Ramsey
Chuck Petterson
William Hutcheson
Tom Bothwell
Joe Farley, Manager/EVP
Jackie Androy, Editor
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative. It is
the members (anyone who receives electricity from HCREC), not outside investors, that own and control
the co-op. Cooperatives are governed by a member-elected Board of Directors included in the membership.
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News Flashes
Harrison County
Rural Electric Cooperative
MARCH 2017
HARRISON COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Member Appreciation
Monday, April 3, 2017 @ 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Annual Meeting
7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
“Harrison County REC Headquarters/Warehouse”
105 Enterprise Drive; Woodbine
Register and receive your membership gift**
Free Dinner & Dessert for those attending the meeting only– Served 4:00 – 6:45 P.M.
NO TAKE OUT MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED!
Coloring Contest winners will be announced
You must be present to win
the bill credits and the Energy Star prize at the end of the Business Meeting –
We look forward to seeing you at our annual event April 3, 2017!
Winter Moratorium Ends
After April 1, 2017, we do not have to post your premise
with a 24-hour disconnect notice. Disconnection may occur
immediately. Due dates and disconnect dates will be strictly
enforced.
In order to avoid disconnection of your electric service,
the past due balance must be paid in full no later than April
1, 2017, or request a reasonable payment agreement for that
past due account balance.
Winter moratorium participants should contact Lori
Barry, Director of Finance/Administration, 712-647-2727
or 800-822-5591, as soon as possible to make payment
arrangements for the deferred winter moratorium balance.
– DON’T FORGET KIDS –
March 23, 2017 (Thursday)
is the deadline to get your
coloring contest picture
back to HCREC for judging.
Area Member Information
Meetings Scheduled
PLAN TO ATTEND!
Thursday, March 9
HCREC Headquarters
105 Enterprise Drive; Woodbine
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 16
Dow City Community Center
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23
Tri Center Cafetorium
33980 310th Street; Neola
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you then!
53rd Youth Tour to
Washington, D.C.
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative Director Candidates
An all-expense paid trip to
Washington, D.C. June 9-15, 2017
will be awarded to one High School
Junior from the Harrison County Rural
Electric Cooperative (HCREC) service
territory.
• Have you ever wondered what
you’d say to your Senator or
member of congress if given the
opportunity?
• How about watching the changing
of the guard at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier?
• Can you imagine sailing down the
Potomac River?
• Think about the experience, first
hand, of the essence that is our
republic?
That’s what we do! We also tour
some of the most famous museums and
monuments in the world.
This is not an ordinary sight-seeing
tour. The Rural Electric Cooperative
Youth Tour combines leadership
development with fun and history.
Youth Tour 2017 is expected to draw more than 1,700 youth delegates from 43 states for an
unforgettable week in Washington, D.C.
The best part is that you can win an all-expense paid trip to be part of Iowa’s electric cooperative
delegation to the national Youth Tour.
The program is open to current juniors residing in the Harrison County Rural Electric
Cooperative (HCREC) service territory and are the child or dependent of HCREC members.
Interested junior applicants for this year’s Rural Electric Youth Tour should send in the registration form below and an
application form will be sent to you, or email Jackie Androy, Communicator at Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative,
[email protected] and she’ll return the application to you.
Questions should be directed to Jackie Androy at 800-822-5591 or 712-647-2727.
Completed applications are due in the HCREC office no later than Friday March 17, 2017.
2017 Youth Tour Contest Registration
Please send me a Youth Tour application form.
Student Name:____________________________________ REC Account #:________________________
Address:________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________________
City/State/Zip:____________________________________School:_______________________________
MAIL TO: Harrison County Rural Electric Co-op · ATTN: Jackie · P.O. Box 2 · Woodbine, IA 51579-0002
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative
DISTRICT #6
DISTRICT #7
Calhoun, Magnolia, and Raglan Townships
of Harrison County
Jefferson and LaGrange Townships of
Harrison County and Boomer and Neola
Townships of Pottawattamie County
Paul Rehm
Nate Epperson
Rick J. Dettmer
Paul and his wife,
Carol, live in Union
Township at 1781
Mill Ridge Road near
Dow City. They have
been married 36 years,
have 6 grown children,
and 4 grandchildren.
Paul has been employed in the broadcast
industry 43 years. His experience includes
news reporting, on-air and management
positions. He is currently an account
manager for KWMT AM540 radio in Fort
Dodge, IA. Paul served on various church
boards and community organizations
as well as Republican Party boards and
committees. Paul enjoys spending time
anytime, anywhere with his children and
grandchildren. He lists amateur radio and
southern gospel singing as his primary
hobbies. Paul and Carol attend the Millard
Alliance Church.
Nate and his wife,
Sarah, reside at 2547
Knox Lane, Missouri
Valley. Nate holds an
associate degree in
architectural engineering
from Iowa Western
Community College in
Council Bluffs. He is currently employed
as a surveyor with HGM & Associates of
Council Bluffs. Nate and Sarah have two
children, Madison, age 4 and Charles, age
1. The Eppersons attend the Logan Christian
Church. Nate enjoys college sports and is
an Iowa Hawkeye fan. He and Sarah live on
3.5 acres and have a small hobby farming
interest in chickens and horses. Nate also
enjoys hunting and fishing.
A. James Sharp
How to Apply –
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DISTRICT #5
Boyer,
Denison,
Paradise,
Union,
Washington, and Willow Townships of
Crawford County
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Jim and Sandi, operate
a livestock farm in
Washington Township
near Arion. They are
parents of a grown son
and daughter and have
four grandchildren. Jim
operated his own fullscale farm operation until 1987 and worked
20 years for the USDA Natural Resource
Conservation Service. He has a degree in
Agri-Business from Iowa State Univ. and
served in the U.S. Army. Jim and Sandi are
active members of the United Methodist
Church in Denison. Jim enjoys spending
time with his family and friends, but also
works various volunteer projects. He enjoys
raising sheep and is a member of the Iowa
Sheep Association; serves as director for
Crawford County Farm Bureau chapter; and
is American Legion Honor Guard member.
Jim is completing his ninth year as HCREC
director (current Vice Pres.); represents
HCREC as director on the NIPCO board;
and earned his NRECA Credentialed Co-op
Director certificate in 2012.
March 2017
Russell G. Kurth
Russell and Peggy live
near Logan where he
has resided in Harrison
County since 1986.
They are parents of three
grown sons also living
in Harrison County
with their families.
Russell is retired from the Natural Resource
Conservation Service after 34 years. He was
the District Conservationist for Harrison
County 24 years; served 12 years on the
Harrison County Extension Council, and
16 years on the Board for Harrison County
Farm Bureau. Russ is a board member of
the Harrison/Crawford County Corn Grower
Association; member of Logan Kiwanis
club, Grand Knight of the Logan Knights
of Columbus Council, Harrison County
Cattlemen, and was elected to Harrison
County Board of Supervisors in 2014. They
operate a 250-acre family farm in Plymouth
County, near Le Mars. He and Peggy are
members of St. Anne Catholic church in
Logan where Russ serves on the parish
and finance council. Russ is completing his
sixth year as director, serving as Treasurer,
and received his NRECA Credentialed
Cooperative Director certification in 2012.
A Touchstone Energy Cooperative
For the past 18
years Rick and his
wife, Theresa have
made their residence
near Missouri Valley
at 2941 Ogden Avenue
in LaGrange Township.
Rick
and
Theresa
are parents of two grown children. Rick
is currently employed by First Data
Corporation in Omaha. For the past 20
years he’s served as a program director for
strategic initiatives dealing with mergers,
acquisitions, data security and software
applications. His previous responsibilities
have included quality assurance and risk/
safety management. Rick is a graduate of
the University of Nebraska at Omaha and
the Key Real Estate School in Council
Bluffs. He was previously a licensed real
estate sales associate in Nebraska and
Iowa. He enjoys camping, fishing, hunting,
dog training, martial arts, classic cars,
photography and bowling.
Jake R. Heim
Jake, Tamara, and their
three children live in
La Grange Township
near Logan. They farm
approximately
600
acres of row crop and
have 400 forage acres.
They also have a 150
head cow-calf herd and background feeding
operation. Jake is a member of the Harrison
County and Iowa Cattlemen Associations,
American Hereford Association and
Harrison County Farm Bureau. When Jake
is not busy on the farm he enjoys watching
rodeos, attending livestock shows, spending
time with his family, and attending church
at the Logan Christian Church. Jake
is completing his 6th year as director
and earned his NRECA Credentialed
Cooperative Director certification in 2013.
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