April 2016 - Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation

Vol. 19, No. 4
April 2016
Owned By Those We Serve
Thunderstorm Leaves Over
3,000 Members Without Power
A midday thunderstorm, packed with wind gusts up
to 45 mph, passed through much of Rutherford EMC’s
service area on Wednesday, February 24. The first
outage was called to a service crew around 12 noon.
From that point forward, the crews from all three
Rutherford EMC service districts worked together in
full force until the power was restored to all members
at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday morning.
When the debris settled and the numbers came in,
REMC line crews had changed out 31 broken poles
due to damage sustained from fallen trees, caused
by saturated ground and high velocity gusts. At the
storm’s peak, REMC reported approximately 90 separate outages that were affecting over 3,000 members.
“I am really proud of our line crews, as they were
able to change out 31 broken poles and resolve over
90 outages in just 13-½ hours,” said Colon Saunders,
REMC’s vice president of operations.
“REMC office personnel did an excellent job of
addressing concerns by answering outage calls and
calling members back after power was restored. Office
personnel also directed crews quickly to outages that
could be potentially hazardous to the public, along
with providing assistance to deliver poles, hardware,
and meals to the field crews. This is the teamwork at-
titude we strive for everyday when providing top-notch
service to our members at Rutherford EMC.”
Once all power was restored to Rutherford EMC
members, 10 lineman and 6 vehicles were dispatched
to neighboring co-op, Energy United, headquartered
in Statesville, N.C., to assist with their storm restoration efforts.
Rutherford EMC thanks all of its members for their
support and concern during these power outages.
Photos Credit:
Rutherford EMC Lineman Lee Brittain
April 11, 2016, is National Lineman Appreciation
Day. These men go above and beyond the call of duty
on a daily basis. Whether it is a cold snowy day in
December or a blistering hot day in July, they will be
working on the power lines. The linemen at Rutherford
EMC are proud of the job they do, and at the end of the
day they really are the driving force that keeps your
power on! The late February storm (please note accompanying article listed above) that recently passed
through the co-op’s service area gave them yet another chance to prove just how good they are at what they
do! We appreciate our linemen and the outstanding
job they do each day!
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Summary of Annual Meeting Bylaw Provisions
(Article II, Sections 1, and 3-6; Article III, Sections 1-6)
Annual Meeting & Notice To Members
An annual meeting of the members shall be held on the last Saturday in October of each year, for the purpose of electing directors, passing upon reports for
the previous year, and transacting other business. Written notice of such meeting must be made to the members not less than 10 days prior to the meeting.
Quorum
Attendance in person or by proxy of at least one percent of the total members is required for transaction of business. If less than a quorum is present, a majority
of those present in person may adjourn the meeting to another time and date not less than 20 days later.
Directors
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a board of ten directors who shall exercise all of the powers of the Corporation except such
as are by law or otherwise conferred or reserved to the members. The Board of Directors shall have all powers granted to it in N.C. General Statute §117-14 and
other statutes.
Qualifications of Directors
Directors are elected for three-year staggered terms. In order that the directors’ terms shall be staggered so that either three or four directors are elected annually, the term of one of the Directorate District One Directors for the election to be held in October 2016 shall be for a term of one year and the term of one of the
Directorate District Two Directors for election to be held in October 2016 shall be for a term of two years. At the annual election for 2017, the term for the Board
Member in Directorate District One which served a one year term previously shall be for three years and at the annual election for 2018, the term for the Board
Member in Directorate District Two which served a two year term previously shall be for three years. Any person serving on the Board, or nominated for the Board,
must meet certain qualifications: must be a member and receiving electric service from REMC; must not be in any way employed by or financially interested in a
competing enterprise or a business competing with REMC or its subsidiaries. When a membership is held jointly by a husband and wife, either one, but not both
concurrently, may be elected a director, but both must meet the qualifications.
Composition of Board of Directors
Directors shall be so nominated and elected that the Board shall be comprised of the following seats:
Directorate
District #
One
Number of
Directors
5
Two
Three
3
2
Counties
Served
Catawba, Lincoln and Gaston Counties and that part of Cleveland County which lies east of N.C.
State Highway 18
Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, and Mitchell Counties
Polk and Rutherford Counties and that part of Cleveland County which lies west of N.C. State Highway 18
Nominations
​ Nominations for the Board of Directors shall be made by a committee on nominations appointed by the Board. The Committee on Nominations shall consist
of not less than 7 nor more than 12 persons who are members, but are not directors or close relatives of directors, and who shall be selected from the different
sections served by the Corporation so as to insure equitable representation.
​The Committee on Nominations shall prepare and post at the principal office of the Corporation at least 40 days before the meeting a list of nominations by Directorate District. In addition, directors may be nominated by petition by using the form prescribed by the Board of Directors with each nominee having a separate petition.
The nominee must meet the qualifications to be a director as outlined above. The petition must be signed by no fewer than one percent (1%) of the total members of
the Corporation as of January 31 of such year and all members signing the petition must be residents of the Directorate District for which the nomination is sought.
Each signature must be dated on the date it is actually signed and must not be dated more than 190 days before the date of the meeting. The petition must be
received by the Corporation not less than 50 days before the meeting. A list of the nominations shall be mailed to the members at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
Voting
Each member shall have only one vote, regardless of the number of meters where service is provided. All questions shall be decided by a vote of a majority of
the members voting thereon in person, or by proxy, except as otherwise provided by law, The Articles of Incorporation, or the Bylaws. At each annual meeting of
members, directors shall be elected in any proper manner including by voice vote or showing hands, except for elections with competing nominees which shall
require an election by secret ballot. Directors, unless the members determine otherwise in advance, shall be elected by plurality vote of the members. When
voting is by secret ballot, a Board of Elections, consisting of not less than 3 members, is appointed by the presiding chairman. The Board of Elections shall
supervise the counting of the votes, rule on the regularity of any ballot in question, and certify the winner or winners to the chairman.
Proxies
Members may vote by proxy, but only if the proxy is registered during business hours at the Corporate Office on or before the third business day preceding
the date of the member meeting, is executed by the member in writing, designates only one holder who must be an adult relative living in the member’s own
household or another member who is a natural person, specifies the particular meeting at which it is to be voted, and is dated not more than 90 days prior to the
meeting date. No member may vote for more than one other member, unless the matter to be voted upon requires the affirmative votes of a clear majority of the
Corporation’s members. When a member is absent and the member’s spouse attends a meeting, such spouse shall be deemed to hold, and may vote the proxy of
such member to the extent that the member could vote if present in person. Presence in person of a member revokes any proxy previously executed.
(A copy of the full Bylaws can be obtained at any REMC office.)
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S WA P S H O P
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation provides Swap Shop ads
as a free service to its members. Guidelines are as follows: Ads are
published first-come, first-served. When the space allotted for ads
each month is full, remaining ads will be held over for the next issue.
Ads will not be run more than once unless resubmitted. Commercial
ads will not be accepted. We reserve the right to edit, condense or deny
publication of any advertisement. Rutherford Electric Membership
Corp. assumes no responsibility for the content of any advertisement
and does not endorse or warrant any of the goods so advertised. Please
include your account number with your ad.
Mail your ads to: Newsletter Editor, Rutherford EMC,
PO Box 1569, Forest City, NC, 28043-1569 or e-mail at
[email protected]. No phone calls, please.
FOR SALE
​
1997 Lincoln Town Car - good cond.; 1999 Ford
work van; 1995 Mercury Sable SW. 704-739-4909 for
more info.​
​ Barbie dolls - 1990-95 Happy Birthday, $50 ea.;
1990 Wedding Day, Midge & Alan $25 ea., Barbie &
Ken $35 ea.; 2005 Harley Quinn, $100, 1992 Dream
Princess, $40; 1990 Custom Ball Barbie & Ken, $40
ea.; 1992 Secret Hearts Barbie & Ken, $40 ea.; 1995
Date Ken & Songbird, $30 and $40; 1993 Locket
Surprise Barbie & Ken, $30 ea.; 1999 Wizard of Oz
Barbie as Dorothy, $80; 2001 Starlight Fairy, 2004
Poison Ivy & 1991 Southern Belle, $50 ea. Barbara
at 704-748-9209.
​ 2009 white Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 (4WD) - V6,
174,000 mi., nonsmoker’s vehicle, very good tires,
new battery, mechanically well-maintained, service records avail., good cond., tan cloth int., 3rd
row seat, rear heat & A/C, daytime running lights,
running boards, roof rack, towing pkg., clean title,
$8,195 OBO. 704-732-8678.
Singer sewing machine w/all zigzag attachments - cabinet in dark wood; 2 dark wood end tables; 3 solid light wood swivel barstools; 52” ceiling
fan w/dark wood blades; two 42” white ceiling fans
w/pink blades, has 3-light fixture w/pink shades.
704-483-2683 evenings.
​ Beauty shop items - black marbleized top reception desk, black workstation, two 3x5 chair mats,
dryer plus chair, 2 black shampoo bowls w/vacuum
hose, 2 shampoo chairs, 2 children’s sofa seats,
lighted retail cabinet (6’x6’x10” deep) with 4 glass
shelves & glass locking doors, mirrors, all in like
new cond. 828-322-2652.
​ 1960 Comet - 2-door, 289 engine, 4-speed,
needs paint & upholstery, runs good; disc harrow,
box blade, rippers, double turning plow, root rake,
clutipacker & boom pole. 828-433-0790.
​ 2003 Ford Focus hatchback - needs motor, motor has new head, fuel pump & filters, low mileage
on drivetrain (53,000 miles), has been lowered,
low-profile wheels, $1,000 firm; Oreck XL2 vacuum
cleaner, used very little, new bag in it plus a spare,
$50; full set of Collier’s Encyclopedia plus some yearbooks and others, $300. Call or text 828-205-2140.
​ 1995, 1996 and 1997 Ford Thunderbird eng.
parts, V8 cars only - cruise control servo for 1995
cars only (2), $45 ea.; blower motor, $20; trans.,
$350; 2 taillights, $25 ea.; plug wires, $10; 2 ignition coils, $15 ea.; EGR tube & hoses, $10, starter,
$30; catalytic converters, $250; alternator, $35; A/C
condenser and hoses, $50; radiator cooling fan,
$20; htr. climate control (2), $25 ea.; left door glass
& shift cable, $20 ea. William at 704-748-9209.
​ Premier walk-in bathtub - really good cond.,
$600 OBO. 704-861-1115 after 4 pm.
​ Horse rear tine tiller & parts; Land Pride 5-ft.
mower deck (needs some repairs). 828-322-2652.
JVC VHS/DVD player (brochure & remote included) - good cond., $40 cash, will deliver as far as
Gastonia or Hickory, N.C. 704-735-6689 for more
info.
​
1953 John Deere farm tractor. 704-864-6493.
​Furniture - table chairs, TV entertainment center, chest of drawers, lamps, desk, pictures, floral
arrangements, household & kitchen items, and outdoor furniture. 704-435-6995.
​ Cemetery plot in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, N.C. - located in the Garden of Prayer section,
vault included, $5,000. 704-867-6382.
​
55-gallon plastic barrels w/lids & rings - $15
each; metal burning barrels, $10 each; round
stainless steel tank on legs, 175-galllon, $800
OBO; metal cages, $30 each OBO. Jeff or Lisa at
828-327-4782 before 8 pm.
2006 Craftsman riding mower - 42” cut, bought
new, well-maintained, has been sitting so needs a
tune-up and drive belt, $300. 704-671-8462 after
1 pm. 828-265-6615 or 863-465-1968.
Old desk - good cond., will sell cheap. Alice at
704-396-6934.
Yorkiepoo pup tiny toy male - AKC-reg. parents
on site, all vet care, Yorkie colors, $500. 704-9235834 for info. and pictures.
Antique (vintage) ladies vanity dressing table
with 6 drawers - glass shelf, round mirror & bench,
$110. 828-625-9803.
​ Barbie dolls - 1991 Ballroom, $35; 1994 Silver
Sweetheart, $40; 2001 Baking Fun, $15; 2000 Holiday Surprise, $35; 2004 Santa’s Helper, $25; 2006
Halloween Hip, $35; 2005 Holiday Angel, $40; 1994
Easter Party, $35; 1993 BMine, $20; 1991 Southern Beauty, $40; 2001 Valentine Wishes, $20; 1995
Caroling Fun, $35; 2001 Seasons Sparkle & Holiday
Excitement, $30 and $35; 1998 Tree Trimming &
1994 Schooltime Fun, $40 ea.; 2006 I Love Valentine’s Day, $20; 1991 Dream Bride & 1989 Wedding
Fantasy, $60 ea.; 1992 Romantic Bride, $50; 2002
Scooby-Doo Barbie as Daphne, $85; 2001 Rapunzel, $90. Barbara at 704-748-9209.
​ Pet cage - 24”Lx19”Wx19”H, $5; tool shop drawers, heavy set of 3, 12 drawers (1950s), $10; mirror,
21”Wx35”L, maple color, $15; rocking chair, 2-1/2”
thick seat, medium color, name on seat Va. House
1080/2450-107, $30; collectible plates-$3 each,
5 winter scenes, two 1776 Liberty Bell & Independence Hall (Avon), 2 stagecoach, 1 kitchen prayer
& 1 state of Va. scenes; Abel Cottey grandfather
clock, New England Clock Co., genuine northern
pine with antique finish, needs restarting, $75.
Susan at 704-736-1525.
​ Moving sale - furniture & household items. 704447-5013.
​ 111+/- acres in Avery County, N.C. - Dark Ridge
Rd. house & outbuildings, apple orchard, excellent
hunting property. 828-652-9243
25 acres or smaller in Wilson Creek area of
Caldwell County, N.C. - adjoins Pisgah National
Forest, year-round creek, mostly wooded but some
land tillable along creek, very private & secluded,
power available, owner financing, $3,500/acre.
828-313-0013.
​Eight oak wood frame & burgundy fabric chairs, 2
cherry wood frame & blue fabric chairs, 2 tan metal
desks, cherry wood executive desk & black leather
executive chair, 1 rectangular and 2 square oak end
tables and 2 open file cabinets, all items in very good
cond. 704-732-8678.
Adjustable beds by Flex-A-Bed - extra-long twin
beds (39x80) that can be combined into a kingsize bed, beds have massage in addition to pushbutton head & foot elevation, Premier model beds
w/heavy duty boxed-in mechanisms making them
very sturdy & heavy, matching headboard & new
extra-long sheets included, $800. 704-487-6090.
​ Spectacular long-range mountain views to Mt.
Mitchell, N.C. - sitting above Blue Ridge Parkway,
cedar 2-level home, 1 acre nicely treed in small quiet
development, paved roads, community wells, close to
shopping, main level 2 BRs/2 full BAs, laundry, great
room & new granite kit., large windows both levels,
lower walk-out entry large guest suite, 1/2 BA, workshop, 1-car garage, 1,900 sq. ft. heated/cooled, great
cond., $249,000. 828-265-6615 or 802-644-6663.
​ 2008 Artic Cat ATV - 4x4, AT, low hours, like
new cond., minimum use by senior owner on farm,
stored in heated garage, $4,900, will e-mail photo
upon request. 828-437-4905.
​ 12” Craftsman band saw w/ stand - $175; router
w/table, $150. 828-652-2055.
​ Custom-built oak picnic table set - 28x78 with
2 coats of marine varnish, will last a long, long
time, $150. Will deliver free within 20 miles of Mill
Spring, N.C. 828-894-2562.
​ Unique waterfront home on the Little Pee Dee
River w/living quarters on each level - both floors
have a kit., great room, 2 BRs and BA, large double
garage w/adjoining workshop/laundry area, full
length ground floor screened porch & upstairs balcony, private dock, sea wall & boat landing on the
property, located in desired river community near
Nichols, S.C., and is just over half an hour from the
Grand Strand, security camera system, appliances
& some furnishings can convey w/home, shown by
appt. only, $275,000. 704-735-3007.
​ 1995, 1996 and 1997 Ford Thunderbird eng.
parts, V8 cars only - htr. controller & elec. trunk
release, $10 ea.; left-hand elec. mirror, $20; steering column, $25; ignition module, $10; headlight
switch, $5; coolant fan controller, $10; Craig Pioneer AM-FM/CD player, $20; ECM computer, R8,
1995 only, $25; lt. dr. window switch panel with
switches, $10; mass flow sensor, 1995 only, $15.
William at 704-748-9209.
2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium - V6, 156,000
miles, good cond., $2,800 OBO; antique oak hoosier
& oak wardrobe. 704-435-6657.
​
Allis-Chalmers G tractor - good cond., new tires,
cultivator, straight blade, layoff plow, $2,650. 704477-0462 or 704-482-1860.
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​ Hyalyn pottery/porcelain collection - 83 items,
have inventory list w/photos including style numbers of each piece and its description & any flaws,
some items vintage & rare, selling collection whole
for one price-not selling individual pieces, $1,200.
704-898-0842.
​ 1995 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic 1-owner, 9,409 miles, completely original, gold over
cream, $10,000. 704-263-1335.
​ Full-size bookcase bed, single bed headboard &
frame, recliner and 2 odd chairs, BO; dark oak dining table (40x60) with 3 leaves which total 40x96,
$50 OBO. 704-483-2454.
​Wheel Horse 520H lawn tractor - 48” deck, 20HP, automatic, $800. 704-922-8828.
​2002 Audi A6 - black, good body, needs brake
booster, temperature & exhaust gauges, $2,800.
704-629-4717.
​ 27.48 acres in Mitchell County, N.C. - has right
of way, no land improvements, borders North Toe
River, Union Hill Church Rd., parcel #0834-00-412719, tax value listed at $74,200, taxes paid for
2015 ($445.20), will sell entire parcel for $35,000
& you pay closing cost, great area to hunt deer &
turkey. 704-974-9077.
Beaver Creek, Colo. 1-BR timeshare (Avon,
Colo.) - $5,995 OBO (reduced sale price), 1 floating high season Red week (mid-Dec. to mid-April)
at luxurious recently renovated/upgraded timeshare resort at Christie Lodge (located at base of
Beaver Creek and a short distance to Vail), can be
used year round, rental weeks in 2016 avail., too,
many on-site and nearby amenities including free
parking. 704-732-8678.
Chateau 20’ camper - sleeps 5, self-contained,
brand-new tires, canopy, two TVs, very nice cond.,
$4,500. 704-922-0175.
1977 white/blue Galaxie inboard boat w/trailer
- GM motor, $1,200 neg.; 1952 Allis-Chalmers CA
tractor w/attachments, partial restoration, $1,800.
704-538-7432.
Two plots - Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hendersonville, N.C., side-by-side, front section, $2,500,
valued at $3,400, buyer pays transfer fee. 828899-1010.
3/4 birch plywood - $35/sheet for birch; 3/4 oak,
cherry, maple & hickory plywood; oak, maple, walnut & cherry boards; oak, maple & cherry moldings;
various other plywood types; drawer slides, all sizes
& different types; Lazy Susans. 828-584-6839.
Agatha Christie fans - 62 paperbacks featuring
Hercule Poirot & Miss Marple, 4 volumes of their
short stories, 4 Lilian Jackson Braun Mystery Cat
paperbacks and 3 Anne Perry mystery paperbacks,
$50 for all. 704-922-7292.
​ King-size bedding set - white w/real nice breadspread, bed ruffle & pillow shams, also round bed
throw pillow w/cover to match, all for $175; microwave w/turntable & glass plate, must see, $60; solid oak oval-shaped dressing mirror w/nice stand,
$100 firm. All items in exc. cond. 704-922-8383 or
704-842-2414.
MISCELLANEOUS
For Free: Pine timber in Bessemer City, N.C. - you
cut & haul away, about 15 trees, easy to get to,
must see. 704-629-2160.
​For Rent: Secluded South Mtn. vacation cottage
in Burke County, N.C. - just 5 miles from state park,
3 BRs, 2 BAs, features 2 large indoor living areas,
2 large outdoor decks, well-equipped kit. & mtn.
views from every room, sleeps 8-10 comfortably,
master suite w/king bed, other beds are 1 queen,
1 double and 2 twins, cozy & clean, no smoking,
perfect for family & church getaways, hiking &
fly-fishing trips, located in gated golf community,
$150/night. 704-748-3585.
​For Rent: 1,700 sq. ft. garage at 691 Naneytown Rd., Union Mills, N.C. - 2 gas heaters, new
bathroom, new garage doors w/ motors, parking
for 20 cars, $450/month, $450 security deposit.
828-231-1165.
​ For Rent: Myrtle Beach, S.C. rentals - large house
at Ocean Lakes, sleeps 8+; Compass Cove oceanfront condo, sleeps 4; N. Myrtle Beach condo, sleeps
8. Call for rates/availability (discounts if booked by
April 15). 704-435-6995.
For Rent: Racer’s Edge - 114 Tarpon Dr., Holden
Beach, NC, 28462, family friendly, small cottage on
canal, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, sleeps 6 max., no pets or smoking, available June, July & August. 910-842-6485.
WANTED
​1964 Comet parts car. 704-739-4909.
​4 mugs from Henn Pottery - Old Glory pattern, red
sponge w/blue star on beige background. Brenda
at 828-437-8690.
​
Rutherford EMC’s Statement
of Nondiscrimination
Rutherford Electric Membership
Corporation is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP
Earth Day is April 22. Give back to the
environment by planting a deciduous tree
near your home. Deciduous trees lose their
leaves during the fall, allowing sunlight to
warm your home. The extra shade during
summer months will keep your home cooler
and give your A/C a much needed break.
Teachers: Apply Now for
Bright Ideas Education Grants!
It’s almost April, and here at Rutherford EMC, that means one thing: the beginning of a new season of Bright
Ideas education grants! The Bright Ideas grant program is offered by all 26 of North Carolina’s electric
cooperatives and supports educators in need of funding to implement creative, hands-on learning projects
in their classrooms.
Since 1994, North Carolina’s electric co-ops have awarded more than $10.2 million in Bright Ideas grants
to teachers statewide. More than 9,800 classroom projects benefiting well over 2 million North Carolina
students have been made possible because of these grants.
Rutherford EMC is now accepting applications for Bright Ideas education grants for the 2016-17 school
year. Teachers in K-12 classrooms with innovative ideas for hands-on learning projects are encouraged to
apply for a grant up to $1,000. Last year, Rutherford EMC awarded 21 teachers more than $15,900 to fund
innovative classroom projects to benefit more than 3,900 students at schools in Burke, Catawba, Cleveland,
Gaston, Lincoln, McDowell, Polk and Rutherford counties.
Grant applications will be accepted April 1 through September 23. However, it could pay to apply early: All
teachers who submit their applications by the early bird deadline of August 15 will be entered into a drawing
for a Visa gift card.
Teachers at qualifying schools can apply individually or as a team, and grants are available for all subjects. To apply, or for more information about the Bright Ideas grant program, visit www.NCBrightIdeas.com.
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