Dedicated to the co-op way and lighting up the countryside, Tri-County Electric Co-op employee Don Hinrichs has been awarded a gold and wood decorative wall clock in recognition of his 35 years of service.

Hinrichs started his career by working with contractors who were putting up power lines in the Milnor, Watford City and Carrington areas. He then began working for Tri-County Electric Co-op in April 1950. Working in the Carrington office for the past seven years, Hinrichs is the warehouseman in charge of materials used at the cooperative. His job includes receiving and handling materials, plus going out to work on the power lines in emergency situations.

In his spare time, Hinrichs enjoys woodworking, hunting and fishing. He and his wife, Joyce, have three children, Terry, Jon and Donita. The Hinrichs reside in Carrington.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 169