Rutherford EMC Employee Retires - Rutherford Electric Membership

Vol. 18, No. 5
2015
May 2015
Owned By Those We Serve
Youth Tou r Wi n n e rs Se lecte d
Three high school juniors have been selected for the Electric Cooperative Youth
Tour to Washington, D.C., scheduled June 13-19, 2015. A winner was selected
from each of Rutherford EMC’s three operating districts.
Winners of the week long, expense-paid trip are Caroline Styers of Gastonia, Kaitlyn McMinn of Marion and Tatiana Magee of Rutherfordton. Caroline,
daughter of David and Ginny Styers, is a student at Hunter Huss High School.
Kaitlyn McMinn, daughter of Bo and Mary McMinn, attends McDowell High
School. Tatiana, daughter of Chuck and Adriana Magee, is a student at R-S
Central High School.
REMC’s
Caroline, Kaitlyn and Tatiana will join 39 other youth from North Carolina Lincoln-Gaston District
and more than 1,600 high school students from across the nation on the weekCAROLINE
long trip to Washington, D.C. In just five days, the students will get to visit the
STYERS
from
Smithsonian Institute, Arlington National Cemetery, The Newseum (the world’s
HUNTER HUSS
most interactive museum), the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial and
HIGH SCHOOL
more! The students will spend a day on Capitol Hill and meet their elected
officials.
REMC’s
Burke-McDowell District
KAITLYN
McMINN
from
McDOWELL
HIGH SCHOOL
REMC’s
Rutherford-Polk District
TATIANA
MAGEE
from
R-S CENTRAL
HIGH SCHOOL
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Rutherford EMC Employee Retires
Fred Odell “Dell” Moody, Jr., supervisor of system maintenance at Rutherford’s maintenance center in Crouse, retired March 26 after more than 30
years of service.
Dell was hired in 1984 as an apprentice maintenance technician and was
promoted to system maintenance man in 1991. In 2004, he was promoted to
supervisor of system maintenance, a job title he held up to his retirement.
Dell served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1974.
During his many years of service, Dell saw many changes at Rutherford
EMC, particularly the technological advancements that help the cooperative
to operate its electrical system efficiently and safely. Dell cared a lot for his
employees personally, and he made sure that they followed all safety rules.
“Dell will be missed by co-workers and members alike,” said Randy Ward,
REMC’s vice president of district operations, at a dinner held in his honor.
“His amount of experience will be hard to replace.”
“I consider myself very fortunate to have worked for REMC for over 30
years,” said Dell. “Not many companies today provide a good working environment like REMC offers. As a member, I appreciate the fact that the
member’s satisfaction is the co-op’s top priority. I treasure the friendships
that have evolved during my time with the co-op, and I will certainly miss
everyone.”
In his retirement, Dell looks forward to spending more time with his family,
especially his wife, Lois, their daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughters
Zoe and Aubrey. Dell and Lois enjoy traveling and sightseeing, and will spend
more time at their beach home where Dell plans to do some major fishing.
“We always have a big garden and it will be nice to work in it whenever I
choose to instead of when I can find time,” said Dell. “The honey-do list is
quite long already, so I’m sure there will be plenty to keep me busy!”
Rutherford EMC’s board of directors, employees and members congratulate Dell on his retirement, and wish for him a happy and healthy retirement.
Dell Moody (left), supervisor of system maintenance at Rutherford EMC’s maintenance center
in Crouse, is congratulated by Randy Ward, REMC’s vice president of district operations, at
a dinner held in his honor. He retired on March 26, after more than 30 years of service. Dell
received a gift certificate in appreciation of his service.
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Black powder-coated front tube doors from Rugged Ridge - fits 2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler w/swing
away mirrors, $300. 704-473-6578.
Electric hospital bed w/new mattress - $300; entertainment center w/old style RCA 36” TV, $100; 2
computer chairs, $25; wooden desk, $15; metal desk,
$15 OBO. 704-735-5330.
Cabin and 9.12 acres on Henry River - Upper Fork
Township (Burke County, N.C.), 7776 Watershed Rd.
off of Enola Rd., turn at fire dept., tax-assessed value $44,962. 828-437-7936.
1975 Ford LTD - 97,000 miles, runs good, $1,200.
704-435-3582 before 7 pm.
2-BR, 1-BA mobile home on 0.50 acre in Salem
community of Morganton, N.C. - 2 decks, large backyard, heat pump, gas log fireplace, $25,000. 828413-5273.
1996 Yamaha 535 Virago motorcycle - new tires,
battery, seats & paint, pearl black, 13,000 miles,
very good cond., $1,800 OBO; crankshaft harmonic
balancer & timing belt cover for a 1989-1994 Mitsubishi 3.0L overhead cam eng., fits a Diamante
& the sports car eng., $150 OBO; 1950s wet valve
grinder & seat resurfacer, complete with pilots,
grinding stones, diamond angle dresser & diamonds,
needs new drive belt & cleaning, $600 firm. 828287-8034 or 828-289-3305.
Mobile home w/almost an acre of land in Morganton, N.C. - 1995 Oakwood 14x80 mobile home, 3 BRs,
2 BAs, energy efficient, underground utilities, paved
street/driveway, shingled roof w/vaulted ceiling, all
appliances included, wood ramp w/deck, wheelchair accessible, fantastic views, storage shed, was
$39,000, reduced for quick sale at $35,499 OBO.
828-584-4169 after 3 pm, Mon. to Sat.
Toro push mower - 6.5-HP, self-mulching, selfpropelled, 22” cut, good cond., runs great, $125;
110-year old antique buffet, burl oak w/mirror, beautiful, $600. 704-883-6511.
Hand-crocheted UNC Tar Heels blanket - 53x90,
$150; 3 hand-crocheted 39x32 baby blankets
w/complete alphabet on them (yellow & white, pink
& white and purple w/white), $50 each. Barbara at
704-748-9209.
Small camper top w/rack for a Ford Ranger pickup
- $200. 828-652-4921.
Woods 72” power rake for skid-steer loader $2,500; set of ReliaBilt 48” interior French doors (2
doors at 24” wide each), set in casing, still in wrap,
ready to install, only need door handles, $100; two
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100-pound propane tanks, $40 each; 2005 Estes
trailer, 16’8” long, heavy duty, all steel w/ramps,
pintle hook, $1,500; 280-gallon oil tank, stand &
filter, good cond., $50. 704-922-7909.
1972 Chevrolet long bed pickup - 305 eng.,
3-speed manual trans., has had some work done
on it but needs more, runs good, $3,750. 704-4604674.
Get ready for summer - camper at Lake James,
N.C., 40’, 3 pull-outs, anchored, 2 BAs, 2 BRs, 30’
covered deck, $28,000. 704-435-6479.
Metal stack-on gun safe - 2 years old, combination lock, 21”Wx20”Dx55”L, exc. cond., $295. 828475-6465.
3 Ford truck seats - bench, fits 1960-1999, red,
black, blue; Tri-Power system for a big block Ford,
three 2-barrel carburetors, intake & breather. 828397-3416.
Antique Philco radio w/record player - $125 OBO;
2 display cabinets, $200 each or $350 for both; Hoosier hutch, $250; TV stand, heavy, $35. 828-5848769.
15-HP Kohler engine w/vertical shaft in great
cond. with Craftsman mower for parts - $175 OBO.
704-530-3326.
2-BR, 2-BA mobile home in small park near I-40/
Exit 104, Morganton, N.C. 828-433-8776 or 828443-1420 before 9 pm.
Powerhouse total gym - purchased new, never
used, weights included, also have a Gold’s Gym dip,
pull up & crunch machine. Make offer. Jason at 704435-3206 or 980-429-1066.
Wedding dress - ivory, strapless, sweetheart neckline w/corset back, bottom has pickups accented
w/pearls & rhinestones, size 14/16, $300 OBO. Stacey at 980-429-6657.
250-gallon stainless steel tank - open top, cutoff
valve at bottom, $700 firm; 275-gallon totes/water
containers, $100 each; 55-gallon plastic barrels w/
lids & rings, $15 each; burning barrels, open top or
solid, $12 each. 828-327-4782.
Troy-Bilt 10-HP Horse tiller - $400; Homelite 16”
chain saw, $50; Sears Craftsman 1-HP air compressor, $100. 704-825-5167.
Mizuno golf clubs w/Mizuno bag - $225; Ping golf
bag, like new, $75. 704-854-3651.
Computer roll-top desk - double pedestal, honey
oak, pull-out keyboard, etc., exc. cond., $550 or make
offer, pictures available; Breckwell wood pellet stove
fireplace insert, brass trim, $500. 980-721-6198.
24’ fiberglass extension ladder - Type 1A (300pound capacity), same as new. 704-473-0722.
Rare 1952 Studebaker truck - AT, PS, PB, tilt,
AM-FM/CD, mag wheels, extra clean, A-1 cond., 4.3L
Chevy Vortec eng., first $12,500 gets it. 704-8676106.
A place to live in RV park - great deal for the right
person. 828-925-0744 for details.
2003 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider anniversary
bike - 42,000 miles, black & silver, added engine
guard, windshield, solo seat, saddlebags, shocks
lowered-lots of chrome, security system, $6,800.
704-867-3197.
Wood burl - believed to be wild cherry, 22” diameter, 26” length, still standing but tree is dead; Ford
Galaxie emblem, good cond., needs to be rechromed.
Best offers. 828-659-3080.
1998 Horton mobile home and 0.52 acre of land,
Morganton, N.C., easy access to I-40 (Exit 96) - 3
BRs, 2 BAs, storage building & carport, must see
to appreciate, good neighborhood, $34,500, was
$40,000. 828-437-7973.
1990 Ford Ranger - not cranked recently, needs
some body work, $750. 704-732-3583.
Troy-Bilt tiller - $150; 2 Homelite trimmers, $45
each; 2 equalizers for home stereo systems, 1 JVC
($40) and 1 Pioneer ($80). Gary at 704-922-6793.
Meat grinder & meat band saw - make offer. 704477-3700 or 704-276-1610.
Full bikini top w/header from Rugged Ridge - fits
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler, extends over your sport
bar for coverage from front to back, attaches to
windshield w/header that requires no drilling, $150.
704-473-6578.
Home on 4.3 acres off Startown Rd., N. Lincolnton,
N.C., close to U.S. Route 321 - 2004 ranch, 3 BRs,
2 BAs, stick-built, large sturdy deck across back of
home, barn, storage shed, shop, fenced pasture &
woods, includes washer & dryer, stove, refrigerator
and riding lawn mower (all 2-1/2 years old), price
negotiable. 704-578-2984 for appointment.
MISCELLANEOUS
For Rent: Condo on the ocean at Atlantic Beach,
N.C. - beach front, top floor, sleeps 6, 2 BRs, 2 BAs,
wide beach, hot tub, large indoor and outdoor pools,
tennis courts, game room, putt-putt golf & gas grills,
week of N.C. Seafood Festival (Oct. 3-10, 2015),
$595. 727-376-1498.
For Rent: Commercial property - house with 4
rooms for office space plus kitchen & bath, 960
square feet, prime location across from Western
Piedmont Community College, Morganton, N.C., easy
access to I-40, previous company occupied house for
23 years but needed more office space, renter responsible for yard care & utilities, $650/month. Lynn at
828-448-0685.
For Free: 50 to 100 empty quart jars. 704-4773700 or 704-276-1610.
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Honeybees should be swarming now. If you have a
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I’ll move them to a safe location. 704-240-2615.
Watch repair tools, equipment & parts. Also interested in men’s wristwatches w/multiple date functions & stopwatch features. Trip at 704-472-8064.
Front end loader in good condition for H-M Farmall
tractor. 704-482-1860 or 704-477-0462.
Hardwood trees for firewood in Vale, N.C. - will cut
trees down for the wood. 704-477-3700 or 704-2761610.​
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All REMC offices
will be closed
MONDAY, MAY 25,
for the Memorial Day holiday.
Youth Tour
(cont’d from page 21)
The three winners will also have an opportunity to apply for the $2,500
Gwyn B. Price Scholarship and the $2,000 Katie Bunch Memorial Scholarship. In addition, they will be eligible to compete to serve on the Youth
Leadership Council, an advisory committee to the National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association (NRECA), the national association of electric cooperatives headquartered in Washington, D.C. The North Carolina Youth
Leadership Council representative will receive a $2,000 college scholarship
on completion of his/her responsibilities.
Any high school junior living in a year-round home served by Rutherford
EMC or whose parents/guardians own a business served by Rutherford EMC
were eligible to enter the contest. Children of Rutherford EMC’s directors or
employees were not eligible.
The 2015 Youth Tour is being sponsored by your cooperative, along with
21 other electric cooperatives across the state, and is coordinated by the
North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives (NCAEC) in Raleigh, and
NRECA in Washington, D.C.
Rutherford EMC recently held a Rural Electric Youth
Tour dinner at its corporate office in Forest City, N.C.
REMC’s Youth Tour coordinator Denise Gavin (not
pictured) and administrative assistant Karen Black
(not pictured) hosted the event to kick off the 2015
Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. trip, which will be
held the week of June 13-19. Several of REMC’s
board members attended the dinner, where they
had the opportunity to meet this year’s Youth Tour
winners and their parents. Pictured from left to
right: REMC board members Robby Eurey and Kenneth McDaniel, Youth Tour winners Tatiana Magee,
Kaitlyn McMinn and Caroline Styers from REMC’s
Rutherford-Polk, Burke-McDowell and Lincoln-Gaston districts, respectively, and REMC board member
Timothy Stowe. Joseph Joplin (not pictured), REMC’s
general manager, also attended the dinner.
LED Security Lights
In 2005, Congress passed the Energy Policy Act, which called for a timely
phasing out of all mercury vapor security lights. This is in an effort to help
protect our environment and landfills from mercury contamination and as a
means to promote energy-efficient alternatives for outdoor lighting, thereby
reducing carbon emissions.
During the past few years, many utilities throughout the nation and
North Carolina have begun the process of switching their security lighting
to LED (light emitting diode) lights. Rutherford EMC recently completed an
evaluation of several different LED security lights in order to find a suitable
replacement for the current high-pressure sodium (yellow light) and mercury vapor (white light) being offered to members. Factors such as cost,
energy consumption, reliability, warranty, maintenance expense, ease of installation, light output and quality of light were all taken into consideration
before selecting a replacement light.
The American Electric LED light was selected by Rutherford EMC to replace the high-pressure sodium and mercury vapor lights currently offered
for dusk-to-dawn lighting. We believe it will provide a lighting solution that
Keep cool this summer!
ENERGY STAR certified
refrigerators are about
9-10 percent more energy
efficient than models that
meet the federal minimum
energy efficiency standard.
Source: energystar.gov
exceeds the standards of the security lights we
currently have in place while providing a more sustainable
option into the future.
The new LED security light will be the standard
security lighting solution offered to members as
we phase out the existing lights on our system.
The LED security light will be billed at the same
$9.15 rate as the existing 100-watt high pressure sodium light and slightly cheaper than
the 175-watt mercury vapor light. In order to
prevent a substantial up-front increase in labor
costs, we will change out lights once we receive a service call on an existing security light.
The existing high-pressure sodium and mercury vapor lights already
installed on our system will remain in service until they require a maintenance visit. Once that occurs, a light requiring any type of maintenance
visit will be changed to an LED security light.
RUTHERFORD EMC’S STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html,
or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by
mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue,
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].
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Putting Safety First This Month –
and Throughout the Year
It’s May – and Rutherford EMC is celebrating National Electrical Safety
Month. While safety for our members is top priority year-round, Electrical
Safety Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of safety excellence.
This year, we’re focusing on electrical safety in the home. Electricity is the
cause of 51,000 fires each year, resulting in 490 deaths, 1,400 injuries and
$1.3 billion in property damage, according to Electrical Safety Foundation
International (ESFI).
There are many measures you can take to ensure the safety of your loved
ones. Use these helpful tips from ESFI to safeguard your home.
In the kitchen
• Vacuum refrigerator coils every three months to eliminate dirt buildup that
can reduce efficiency and create fire hazards.
• Ensure all countertop appliances are located away from the sink.
Be prepared
• Nearly two-thirds of fire deaths result from fires in homes without working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be located on every level of your
home, inside each bedroom and outside each sleeping area.
• Test smoke alarms every month. Batteries should be replaced at least
once a year – or sooner if indicated in the manufacturers’ instructions. All
smoke alarms should be replaced at least every 10 years.
• Talk to your family about an emergency plan in the event of a fire in your
home. If you have small children, include them in planning an emergency
escape route – they are more likely to remember the plan if they’re involved
in creating it.
• Electrical safety awareness and education can save lives. For more tips
and information about electrical safety, visit www.esfi.org.
• All appliance cords should be placed away from hot surfaces. Pay particular attention to cords around toasters, ovens and ranges. Cords can be
damaged by excess heat.
• The top and the area above the cooking range should be free of combustibles, such as potholders and plastic utensils. Storing these items on or
near the range may result in fires or burns.
Light the way to safety
• The wattage of the bulbs you use in your home should match the wattage
indicated on the light fixture. Overheated fixtures can lead to a fire.
• Check lamp cords to make sure they are in good condition – not damaged
or cracked. Do not attempt to repair damaged cords yourself. Take any
item with a damaged power cord to an authorized repair center.
• Extension cords should not be used to provide power on a long-term or
permanent basis. Have additional receptacles installed by a professional
to provide power where needed.
Telephone Scam Alert!
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is warning the public
about a telephone scam targeting members.
Several cooperative members reported that
they received a call from a person claiming to be
with Rutherford EMC. The caller demanded immediate payment over the telephone and threatened
to disconnect their electricity if the member didn’t
comply.
The cooperative warns members to be aware of this
type of fraudulent activity and to take steps to protect
their identity and money. The following tips may help
avoid falling victim to a scam:
• If someone calls asking for immediate payment on your
electric bill, don’t give out any personal information! This
includes your Rutherford EMC account number, your banking information, social security number or any other personal
information.
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• Rutherford EMC never asks or requires members to purchase a
prepaid debit card to avoid service disconnection.
• Immediately call Rutherford EMC at a number you know to
belong to the cooperative. Don’t trust a telephone number a
caller gives you. Instead, keep your local cooperative number
handy: Forest City: 828-245-1621; Cherryville: 704-435-5401;
Morganton: 828-584-1410; Lincolnton: 704-735-5381;
Gastonia: 704-629-6226 or Marion: 828-652-2136.
• If you get a suspicious phone call, contact Rutherford
EMC any time of the day or night to check your account
status.
• You can also set up secure access to your account
at www.REMC.com.
• Always report fraudulent calls to your local law enforcement authority as well as to Rutherford EMC.