Make Wise Energy

Vol. 19, No. 5
May 2016
Owned By Those We Serve
Make Wise Energy-Saving Choices
Are you interested in investing wisely in your future or in the future of the
planet? The management of your monthly electric bill can certainly be considered a wise investment. It could be a simple investment to help monitor your
daily electric usage, a larger investment in technology to increase the value
of your home, or even a personal investment to lower your carbon footprint
(the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air from combustion of fossil
fuels, such as gasoline). For whatever reason, you are investing to lower your
energy use, and the first step to a successful investment is to define your
goals and objectives.
Different technologies can provide varying results in reaching your goals,
and some technologies may not be viable in Rutherford EMC’s service area.
For some members, solar or photovoltaic (PV) generation (technology that
produces electric power directly from sunlight) may be the best choice. Or
it could be just a simple change to LED (light emitting diode) lighting, a
properly installed programmable thermostat or home energy monitor may be
the best option. A combination of any or all of these technologies may even
be best to help meet your personal goals.
Rutherford EMC does not sell or recommend any specific energy-saving
technology. As best we can, we will recommend the technology needed to
meet your projected goal. Two of the seven principles that govern cooperatives include education-training and information, and concern for community. Here at Rutherford EMC, we strongly believe in providing you with both.
We spend many hours reading, listening and learning about cutting edge programs so that we can inform you with confidence. We are here for you! As you
start determining how to invest wisely in your energy future, make Rutherford
EMC your first contact and a partner throughout your journey.
— Thomas M. Haire, P.E., is a system engineer for Rutherford EMC.
Meter Tampering Costs Everyone!
Breaking a meter seal, opening a meter base, removing a meter or altering
an entrance cable in any manner is “meter tampering.” Meter tampering is
extremely dangerous and can result in electrical shock or even death. It is
also illegal, punishable by fines and/or imprisonment.
Not Worth the Risk...
• It is dangerous.
• It is stealing from fellow co-op members.
• It risks the lives of your neighbors, our co-op workers and others.
• It can cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion or fire.
Everyone Pays
Electric use that goes unbilled and/or unpaid increases the cost of electricity for all paying members. If you suspect meter tampering in your area,
please contact Rutherford EMC immediately at 828-245-1621 or 1-800-5210920 to report it. All information can be given anonymously.
North Carolina law specifically prohibits altering, tampering with or bypassing electric meters.
If meter tampering is proven, Rutherford EMC does prosecute.
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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
1995 Ford XLT 150 - SB, Ext. Cab, PS, PB, A/C,
salvage title, has small intake leak, 350,000 miles
on cab, 240,000 miles on motor & chassis, $1,900.
Serious inquiries only. 828-448-4766.
​ 2010 Forest River V-Cross 30VBHS at Lake James
Campground in Nebo, N.C. - near Linville River, gorgeous views, deck, skylights, 2 BRs, 1 BA, boat dock
& much more, lease is $1,800/year & buyer must be
approved by park owner, $29,500. Can e-mail pics.
Call or text Dee at 661-706-3025.
​ 2009 white Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 - V6, 174,000
(mostly highway) miles, nonsmoker’s vehicle, very
good tires, new battery, mechanically well-maintained, recently serviced, records avail., good cond.
tan cloth int., 3rd row seat, rear heat and A/C, daytime running lights, running boards, roof rack, towing pkg., clean title, $8,195 OBO. 704-732-8678.
​ Vent shades (#192823) in unopened package to
fit Nissan Titan King Cab - 2004 to 2015, $25 (1/2 of
retail price). Andy at 828-894-2562.
​ Stock trailer - 12’, dual wheels, metal floor w/mat,
heavy duty, exc. cond., $1,000; 1 roll of woven cattle
wire, 47”Hx300’L, $100; 50 used metal posts, $100;
hydraulic hay hauler/spreader, $200. 704-735-3693.
​ 1986 Volvo by original owner - 4-door, silver-gray,
no dents or rust, original paint & interior, driven
weekly, $2,500. 704-435-2161 or 704-472-4486.
​ Early 1900s 2-story farmhouse - German siding,
old growth pine flooring, main 2-story is 30’ wide
and 14’ deep, 1-story addition is 12’ wide and 20’
long, must be moved in 6 months, $3,750; Westin
sideboards, silver & black for Ford Ranger Ext. Cab
pickup, $100; Myers 20-gal. diaphragm pressure
tank, $75; 1 new Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tire, 6-lug
wheel, P265/70R16, $50. 828-460-6965.
​ Barbie dolls - 1990-1995 Happy Birthday, $50
each; 1990 Wedding Day, Midge & Alan $25 each,
Barbie & Ken, $35 each; 2005 Harley Quinn, $100;
also, many other Barbie dolls ranging from 19902006 and from $15 to $85. Barbara at 980-429-5319
for more info.
​ 1992 Ford F700 ten-ft. gravel dump truck - Ford
inline 6.6L/6-cyl. Diesel, 5-speed trans., good tubeless tires, $8,000. 828-413-1450.
​ Original hubcaps for 1966 Ford Mustang - pony
centers, stored inside, exc. cond., set of 4, $150 OBO;
original hubcaps for 1971 Chev. Monte Carlo, bow tie
centers, stored inside, exc. cond., set of 4, $100 OBO.
828-584-7035.
​
Mitsubishi Mr. Slim 24,000-Btu, MSZ-GE24NA
22 MAY 2016 Rutherford EMC Carolina Country
heat pump - never been used, $900 OBO, paid
$1,800. 828-659-3168.
​ 2014 K-Z Spree Connect 24’9” lightweight RV reduced to $18,000, like new, only used twice, must
see, sleeps 4 to 5, flat screen TV, microwave, full-size
refrig., stove w/oven (never used), AM-FM stereo CD/
DVD player, outside kitchen (never used). 704-7396233 for appt. to view.
​ Totes - 330 and 275-gallon, 5” hole at top and
2” cutoff at bottom, $100 each; metal burning barrels, open top, no lids, $10 each; plastic barrels w/
lids & rings, 55-gal., $15 each; 175-gal. stainless
steel tank, round, no top, $700 OBO. Jeff or Lisa at
828-327-4782.
​ Dingo SE go-cart - $200; John Deere 160 lawn
mower w/weights, chains & blade, $200; rear tine
garden tiller, $100. 828-584-6839.
​ Cast-iron propane gas stove - White Mountain
Hearth model# IIVF-25-21, 6,000 Btu rating, thermostatically-controlled/remote, granite insert top for
cooking if power goes out, exc. cond., bought new in
2007, $500 OBO. 828-899-4536.
​
Falls lot in Chimney Rock, N.C. - 1.1-acres at bottom of Hickory Nut Falls w/view of Rocky Broad River,
$95,000; Lake Lure, N.C. 1-acre lot on the lake, quiet
cove, $125,000; Whirlpool chest freezer, 42”Wx213/4”Dx35”H, $75; kayak, Nexus 160 tandem, sit-ontop, yellow, seats, paddles, $395; pair of Birkenstock
Arizona sandals, suede, taupe, high arch, size 39,
never worn, $45; Connelly Course slalom ski, PTF,
1997, true adj. fin, $35; Emmett Kelly, Jr. Watch the
Birdie and Circus Lion Tamer figurines w/box, $35
each; Hummel German Schoolboy, V-mark, old, $35.
828-779-6627.
G5 Power Mac computer - loaded w/Cubase LE
recording studio “Ivory” virtual piano software, Lexicon Lambda hardware interface, keyboard, mouse &
large monitor, several gigs of extra RAM have been
professionally installed, $495. 828-697-2344.
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, and 2 open file cabinets, all items in
very good cond. 704-732-8678.
Biggerstaff Mtn. property - 5+/- acres on Fire
Tower Rd. in Bostic, N.C., gated community, $45,000
OBO, lookout over miles of beautiful N.C. mountains,
lots of hardwood & pine trees, photos available upon
request. Mike at 864-505-4484 if interested & you
wish to visit.
ProForm Hybrid Trainer - model# PFEL03812,
length 6’4”, width 2’2”; EdenPURE GEN3 model
quartz infrared portable heater; Dyson vacuum
cleaner for all floors w/lifetime HEPA filter; Dell desktop computer & monitor; Dell photo all-in-one printer;
hi-back executive chair; computer desk; Toshiba 20”
TV with DVD & remote. 828-652-1198.
1995, 1996 and 1997 Ford Thunderbird engine
parts for V8 cars only & ranging in price from $5 to
$350 (call for more info.); also, 4 decking blocks, $4
each. William at 828-455-3541.
Men’s 26” Schwinn 700cc, Admiral Hybrid Leisure
City 7-speed bike - matte red, chrome fenders, rear
rack, alloy front & rear linear pull brakes, Shimano
rear derailleur, SRAM grip shifter, original owner’s
manual included, very nice bike that is ready to ride,
$75. 828-448-0338.
KitchenAid clothes washer & dryer - very good
cond., $150 for the pair. 828-659-7259.
3 lamps w/shades - $60 OBO; set of Universal 22”
rims & tires, $1,200 OBO. 980-241-6569.
Siberian husky pups - AKC-registered, vet care, 1
solid white male, 2 red & white males w/beautiful
masks, 1 red & white female, $500, taking deposits.
704-923-5834 for pics. & info.
Lawn mowers - $60 each; Troy-Bilt rear tine tiller,
6.5-HP, $175; Poulan gas hedge trimmer, $50; two
27” TVs, $40 each; 2 home system music equalizers,
$45 and $35. Gary at 704-922-6793.
Firewood - mixed hardwood $45/truck load, dry
poplar $40/load, dry pine $35/load, dry slabs $45/
load (available in 12’ or 18’ lengths), will deliver for
$5 more within 20-mile radius of Casar, N.C. Keith
at 704-538-3672.
2004 Dodge 3500 Crew Cab - 20,000 miles, 5th
wheel for camping trailer, CB radio, clean, ready to
go, $25,000. 828-738-8533.
V6 motor (3.1L) & transmission - runs excellent,
can hear run in 1996 Chev., $500 or whole car, $600;
4 Michelin tires, 235/65-18, $60; trailer made from
short-bed pickup bed from the 1970s, $450; Manco
Warrior 2-seater go-cart, 10-HP Subaru engine, very
fast, has reverse, exc. cond., $950; 2001 Diamond
16’ car hauling trailer, dual wheels, wood floor in
good shape, full fenders, $1,400; boat trailers, all
sizes. 828-584-4901.
Set of 4 tires w/thousands of miles remaining Continental CrossContact, all-season, 225/65R17,
were original tires on a 2013 Honda CR-V, $50. Andy
at 828-894-2562.
Chainsaws/lawn mowers & parts; weed eaters;
pool table, $300. 704-263-1861.
GE built-in self-cleaning oven w/black glass door (28”Hx26”Wx24”D), GE black ceramic 30”x24”cooktop
& Sharp Carousel convection/microwave oven w/black
door, $150 for all 3 items or best offer, must see. 704482-3632.
1981 Bass Tracker w/new inside flooring & carpet;
flat egg cartons; 2 rolls of carpet, 1 green w/flowers
and 1 red, both in good cond. 828-234-0896 or 704462-4005 for more info.
Beautiful ranch style home by owner - located
in northern McDowell Co., N.C., on 18.5+/- wooded
acres, scenic views of Blue Ridge Mtns. adjoining
N.C. Game Lands, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, private concrete
drive, attached 2-car garage w/ceramic front porch,
rear deck, metal roof w/snow guards-2012, horizontal anti-burst plumbing-2013, 3 heat sources (Trane
heat pump, Buck Stove insert & solar unit on roof),
almost new refrig., range/hood & dishwasher, durable laminate & vinyl flooring, home security sys., mtn.
spring gravity water sys., window treatments, above
grd. pool, new 12x16 storage bldg., Dish TV but wired
for cable, additional cleared homesite w/septic, elec.
supply & road, $229,900. 828-460-1314 for appt.
​ Craft wood stove insert w/blower - has free-standing adapter plate, $425. 828-448-4766.
​ 2005 Jayco Designer 5th wheel at Lake James
Campground in Nebo, N.C. - near Linville River, gorgeous views, king bed, 1 BA, pull-out sofa bed, 2 recliners, deck, lease is $1,800/year & buyer must be
approved by park owner, $33,500. Can e-mail pics.
Call or text Dee at 661-706-3025.
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, a
short distance to Vail), can be used year round, rental
weeks in 2016 avail., many on-site and close-by
amenities including free parking. 704-732-8678.
25 acres or smaller in Wilson Creek area of
Caldwell Co., N.C. - adjoins Pisgah National Forest,
year-round creek, mostly wooded but some land tillable along the creek, very private & secluded, power
All REMC offices
will be closed
MONDAY, MAY 30
for the Memorial Day holiday.
avail., owner financing, $3,500/acre. 828-313-0013.
MISCELLANEOUS
For Rent: Mobile home on private lot in Cherryville, N.C. - 14x70, 2 BRs, 2 BAs, fridge & dishwasher, hookup for washer & dryer, storage building,
well & septic included, no smoker or pets, references
required, $450/month and $400 deposit. 704-4355660.
​ For Rent: 3-bay building in Lincolnton, N.C., with
office & full bath. 980-241-6569.
Rutherford EMC’s Statement
of Nondiscrimination
Rutherford Electric Membership
Corporation is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
WANTED
Honeybees. Honeybees swarm this time of the
year. If you have a cluster of honeybees show up at
your house, please call me. I’ll come & get them &
give them a good home. Serving Lincoln, Gaston &
Catawba counties. 704-240-2615.
​Nice fully-equipped SUV w/front-wheel or 4-wheel
drive, preferably a Toyota Highlander; a good farm
tractor. 828-437-5586.
Siberian husky - female, black & white, young,
AKC-registered, only blue eyes. 704-923-5834.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP
Avoid placing lamps or TV sets near your room
air-conditioning thermostat. The thermostat
senses heat from these appliances, which can
cause the air conditioner to run longer than
necessary.
Source: energy.gov
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Co-ops and a Culture of Safety
His rubber gloves have been checked, his harness is secure, his mind and
body are nourished, and his comrades stand below. A lineman begins his
climb, inching farther from the ground and closer to the power line above
while the wind whirls. He’s confident in his training and in his experience,
but the dangers of the job are always in his mind.
The U.S. Department of Labor ranks electric line work as one of our country’s most dangerous jobs, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be safe. Safety has
been a fundamental part of Rutherford EMC’s culture for the last 79 years.
It’s something we expect from our employees whether they’re in the field
working to maintain the lines and equipment that deliver electricity to your
home, or they’re in the warehouse or even in the office. It’s a part of who we
are.
As members of Rutherford EMC, you are a part of our cooperative family,
and we want safety to be a part of who you are, too. May is National Electrical Safety Month, and it’s a good opportunity for all of us to reconnect with
simple practices that will help keep our homes and families free from common and often-overlooked electrical hazards.
Inside the Home:
• Inspect electrical cords often for broken connectors or fraying. Throw away
any worn cords to eliminate the possibility of shock, short circuit or fire.
• Don’t overload power outlets.
• 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.
• When trying to unplug something from an outlet, pull on the plug, not the
cord.
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• Keep in mind that turned off appliances are still connected to electricity until they are unplugged. To clean or repair these appliances always
unplug them first.
• Use extension cords only for short-term purposes, and make sure the cord
is adequately suited for the amount of electricity it will be transferring.
• Turn off and unplug all portable electrical appliances, like hairdryers,
irons and shavers, when you’re finished using them.
• Be familiar with the location of your breaker box and make sure the
switches are clearly labeled so you can shut off electricity quickly in the
event of an emergency.
Outside the Home:
• If there is a downed power line nearby, leave the area immediately and
notify our office or call 911. If others are around, let them know that they
need to stay away.
• “Call Before You Dig.” Dial 811 before starting a digging project, and
workers will be sent to your home to mark utility lines in your yard. This
service is free, and it has the potential to save your life.
• Never use electrical equipment near any wet areas, such as pools or ponds.
These tips may seem basic, but they are important. Please participate
in our culture of safety by recognizing May as National Electrical Safety
Month. Take a few moments to identify, understand and correct the potential electrical hazards in your home, and as always, please visit our website
at www.remc.com for more safety and energy information.