Bright Ideas - Kankakee Valley REMC

Annual Meeting Highlights and
Operation Roundup Scholarship
Recipients Honored
On Pages 3 & 5
Bright Ideas
April/May 2011
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Contents
Snowman Contest Results.........................................2
Annual Meeting Highlights ......................................3
Davey Resource Group Continues GPS Inventory
For Kankakee Valley REMC.....................................3
Stay Safe All Year Long ............................................4
Ladybugs, Nature’s Energy Auditors........................4
Annual Meeting Celebrates 70 Years Of KVREMC
Looking Out For You.................................................5
Trading Post .......................................................... 6-7
Rebate Offers Available Through KVREMC............7
How To Figure Your Bill...........................................8
Planting Safety Tips...................................................8
Kankakee Valley R.E.M.C Staff
Chief Executive Offi cer
Dennis Weiss
Offi ce Manager
Bobbi Richlen
Director of Engineering & Operations
Scott Sears
Director of Operations
Jim DeHaven
Member Services Director
Jon Mack
KV NEWS Editor and
Communications/Marketing Director
Amanda Steeb
Snowman Contest Results
The snowman contest was especially
diffi cult to judge this year with the
great snowmen that were built that
boasted creativity and originality.
Bryan Nowicki
All snowman contest participants received
a gift certifi cate for their wonderful
efforts. This year’s winner was
Bryan Nowicki from North Judson.
With his grandmother and sisters help,
Bryan replicated his snowman after
Frosty. Bryan received a $50 prize.
The snowmen were judged on creativity,
photo quality, workmanship and
their written account. Congratulations
to everyone! You did an amazing job!
The Kankakee Valley News is a regular publication serving the communication needs of the not-for-profi t Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation. More than 18,000
families receive this newsletter as part of their electric cooperative membership. Columns and stories provide information about topics and issues that affect the quality of their lives. Not
all articles contained within, necessarily refl ect the policies, position or opinion of KVREMC.
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Annual Meeting Highlights
Once a year, Kankakee Valley REMC members are invited to attend
their Annual Meeting as a way to stay involved in the cooperative
that they hold ownership and membership to. This year, over 472
members and their families attended the 70th Annual Meeting held at
the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso.
The highlights of the meeting included great prizes, amazing entertainment
by the Knox High School Tomahawk Jazz Ensemble,
informative speeches by cooperative leaders and the appointment of
two board directors to represent the members in their district and at
large. This year’s board directors appointed into offi ce by the members
included Ron Singleton for District 4 and Mike Yankauskas as
the At Large District director. All members who attended the meeting
received a barbeque grilling set.
After a dinner prepared by Birky’s Catering, the Knox Fire Department
led by bagpipes presented the colors and the meeting began with
the National Anthem sung by a member of the Knox High School
Tomahawk Jazz Ensemble. Dennis Weiss led the attendees in the
Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting included presentations by Otto
Werner, board president; Dennis Weiss, CEO; and Dolores Surfus,
Operation Roundup board president. Ron Pressel was honored as he
retired as director after serving 16 years.
Operation Roundup scholarship recipients were also honored for their
achievements. This year’s recipients included $1,000 recipients Dan
Fortney, Home School; Jordan Hesters, John Glen High School; $500
recipients included Lauren Jernas, Oregon Davis High School; Logan
Weiss, South Central High School; David Sotirovski, Crown Point
High School; Maya Major, Valparaiso High School.
Prizes were awarded to the following members.
Grand Prize $5,000 vacation voucher:
Donald Henricks-Knox
$50 Cash Prizes: Oldest Members ($50)
Brian Donsbach-Crown Point Kenneth Doll, Sr.-Wanatah
Joseph Bondi-Crown Point Frank Swanson-LaCrosse
Lee Nagai-Knox Victor Bannwart-Wanatah
Linda Strehl-Knox Irene Doll-Wanatah
Paul O. Byer-Monterey
Davey Resource Group (DRG), an
industry leader in right -of - way
management and consulting, will
continue to conduct an inventory
of equipment, meters and poles
for Kankakee Valley REMC.
DRG began inventorying nearly
49,000 features last October and will plan to conclude later this
year.
The information that Davey Resource Group will be compiling
will be used for our future engineering and outage management
system at Kankakee Valley REMC. The outage management
system will provide for an accurate inventory as well as integrated
mapping system that will link our outage system to our
customer information system.
DRG has extensive experience inventorying and mapping facili-
Ron Singleton
District 4
Youngest Members (receiving a savings bond):
Leah Villalobos-Valparaiso
Victoria Nagai-Knox
Caleb Hagenow-Westville
Jaxon Ayres-Chesterton
Children’s Prize Winners
Alan Moretton
Evan Pursley
Madison Scarborough
Mike Yankauskas
At Large District
Operation Roundup scholarship recipients
gather for a photo after receiving their
scholarship awards at the Annual Meeting.
Davey Resource Group Continues GPS Inventory For
KVREMC
ties for a variety of purposes, including an upgrade of a GIS
(geographic information system), collection of information for
load and engineering studies, and identifi cation of maintenance
and restoration needs. The team will use GPS (Global Positioning
System) technology to precisely locate and collect data in the
fi eld, allowing for greater effi ciency and accuracy to complete
work orders and respond to emergencies.
You will see trucks with the Davey Resource Group name on
them around your residence and/or business. As with any crews
working in or around your area, please feel free to ask to see
their identifi cation for your safety.
If you have any questions regarding the work that Davey is doing
in the area, please feel free to contact us during our normal business
hours of Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Stay Safe All Year Long!
When a light goes out, it’s hard not to notice the bulb needs
to be replaced (unless you like to stay in the dark). But how
can you tell if your power outlets are working properly? You
don’t want an electrical fi re to serve as your wake-up call that
something is amiss.
“Many homes are equipped with new technologies to help
prevent electrical fi res and injuries,” explains Brett Brenner,
president of the Electrical Safety Foundation International
(ESFI). “Unlike a light bulb that goes dark when it needs
to be replaced, there may not be any indication when these
safety features aren’t working properly. That’s why ESFI
recommends testing them every month.”
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets and combination
type arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) circuit breakers are
just some of the many safety features in your home that need
regular attention.
“It’s possible an outlet or circuit may work, but the protection
isn’t there, the only way to know is to push the ‘test’ button,”
notes Brenner.
May is National Electrical Safety Month, a time when
Kankakee Valley REMC educates consumers on ways to stay
safe at home and on the job. But, safety awareness shouldn’t
stop on May 31st!
ESFI provides a Home Safety calendar to help you remember
when to perform routine maintenance and safety checks around
the house. Some things, like vacuuming coils and changing
furnace or air conditioning fi lters, should be done every three
months. Other items, like testing GFCI outlets and smoke
alarms, need to happen monthly.
Taking care of some of these safety items on the fi rst of the
month when you’re paying bills is a great time to knock a few
things off the list. Then you don’t have to worry about them for
the rest of the month. A calendar, created by ESFI, is a daily
helpful reminder of simple steps to take every month to keep
your family safe. Every month you should inspect all electric
and appliance cords for damage, test GFI’s and AFCI’s on your
outlets and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Electrical Safety Calendar
Ladybugs, Nature’s
Energy Auditors
Darrell Marks
Energy Advisor
It’s getting to be that time of year again
when the sun is shining in the windows
and warming certain rooms of the house.
Along with that pleasant and refreshing
warmth comes an annoying ticking and
tapping against the ceiling and walls.
Those spotted little pests,
the ladybugs, are back.
They seem to be
everywhere and emit that
very unpleasant smell if
handled. I have gotten just as annoyed
with them as most people do until I was in a house recently
doing an inspection. The homeowner was commenting to
me about the large amount of the bugs that were present in
the house. As I was explaining how they gain access into the
house, it came to me; those little pests are nature’s energy
auditors!
When I visit a members home, I use high tech equipment
to help them fi nd possible connections between the
conditioned and unconditioned spaces, while
the ladybugs use instinct. If there is a
large amount of ladybugs in your house,
chances are pretty good that you have open
connections to the outside that are letting
them gain access to the conditioned areas of
the house.
These connections could be responsible
for loss of conditioned air or infi ltration of unconditioned
air depending on the location and situation. This loss of
conditioned air can raise the heating bills in the winter and
the cooling bills in the summer.
The ladybugs can fi nd a single small hole to pass through and
you might say, “one small hole isn’t going to make that big
of a difference.” You might be right, but start adding up all of
the smaller holes and pretty soon it could be the equivalent of
an entire window being open day and night.
Some people think home audits can be only done in
the winter but that is not true. They can be done
any time of year but the results and images
taken with the infrared camera are more
defi ned due to the greater difference between
the inside and outside temperatures that might
exist in the summer or winter.
Do you have a ladybug infestation and are concerned
about possible connections responsible for the loss of
conditioned air, or are you curious about the tightness and/
or effi ciency of your home? If so, you can contact the
offi ce during normal business hours at 800-552-2622 or at
demarks@kvremc.com to set up an appointment for your
own free home energy inspection.

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Annual Meeting Celebrates 70 Years Of KVREMC
Looking Out For You
The Annual Meeting this year not only celebrated the cooperative’s
70th year, but it also celebrated the ways that your cooperative
continues Looking Out for
You! This theme rang throughout
the meeting as your cooperative
leaders, Dennis Weiss, CEO and
Otto Werner, board president
spoke to the members on ways that
the cooperative continues to keep
your investment in Kankakee Valley
REMC strong.
Government regulations continue to be
a hot topic for consumers and those in
the utility industry. The effect of the
EPA having the authority to control
carbon and greenhouse gas emissions
from fossil fuel burning power plants
has affected two of Wabash Valley’s
generating facilities. Yet, there is no
comfort in sight as it is estimated that
180 coal plants will be affected by
these new regulations forcing many to
shut down due to cost of compliance.
It is often asked why we rely so
much on coal and have so many coal
plants. Coal is the cheapest form of power. In the 1980’s as
Rural America was experiencing great growth and quickly, this
made coal the most abundant and least expensive resource. It
is important to remember the passing of the Power Plant and
Industrial Fuel Use Act in 1978. This act passed by Congress
stopped the use of natural gas to generate electricity.
The effects that this will have on Kankakee Valley REMC are in
the not so distant future. Prices are increasing across the board
due to regulations brought on by the EPA. This could affect the
wholesale power prices for Kankakee Valley REMC members
as we could see a slight increase in costs in 2012.
As a cooperative, we continue to make decisions to control
costs through innovation. Our power supplier, Wabash Valley
Power is making investments in alternative energy when it
makes fi nancial sense. They are currently exploring wind projects
and waste wood projects. This is in addition to the current
wind, landfi ll gas and clean coal
technology that they are already
involved with. Wabash Valley has
a diverse power portfolio with
66% being coal, 2% natural gas,
10% non-fuel specifi c, 7% nuclear
and is in the forefront of utilities
with 4% coming from renewable
energy sources.
Dennis and Otto both spoke on Another innovation is our Auto-
how our electric rates are under mated Meter Infrastructure pro-
a lot of pressure from consumer gram. This program is the future
demand, rising prices for power tie into the Smart Grid. This sys-
Dennis Weiss, CEO
plant fuels and materials, and
government regulations. As a
cooperative we have witnessed
tem allows us to reduce the need
to access your property to read a
meter, provides detailed informa-
Otto Werner,
Board President
the rising prices for materials. tion to help you manage your
Steel has increased 42% from 2009 to 2010. In addition to that, electric usage and costs, allows
copper reached a 27 month high in 2010, poles and towers saw us to remotely read your meter to help you in addressing billing
an increase of 98% from 2009 to 2010 and transformers topped concerns accurately and in a timely manner. Every time we
out at an increase of 154%. Astonishing numbers, but yet the eliminate a truck roll, we save on fuel, wear & tear on vehicles,
cooperative stayed fi nancially strong throughout the year.
labor costs and contribute less carbon to the atmosphere.
AMI also has allowed for improved
electric service and reliability and
day- to-day operating effi ciencies. This
has been shown through our improved
power outage management, aiding in
resolution of power and service quality
issues such as blinks.
So, what is in the future for 2011 and
2012? As a cooperative member you
will begin hearing more about Peak
Demand Window and Peak Energy
Window. These terms are used when
talking about demand side management.
As a cooperative we are working
to roll out a strategy to provide a rate incentive to members who
choose to use the most energy on off-peak time frames. The
future goal of a program like this is to reduce generation costs
and the need to build new power plants.
As the cooperative continues to put our members fi rst we can’t
stress enough the importance that we place on youth programs;
Youth Tour to Washington D.C., Touchstone Energy Camp,
Scripps National Spelling Bee and 4-H. Each of these programs
we assist fi nancially to pave the way for our cooperative leaders
and members of the future.
Each of the items listed above are just a few of the ways that
your cooperative continues to look out for our membership. We
make it our continued focus to offer programs and services that
can assist our members with their energy needs now and in the
future.

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TRADING POST
You may submit written ads to appear in the newsletter.
Limit is two ads per membership, per submittal. Ads
are used in the order received and printed as space
allows. Advertisements for business will only be printed
when space is available. Kankakee Valley REMC
reserves the right to refuse printing of any ad. Ads
not published must be resubmitted to be included in
our next newsletter. Include your phone number. The
KVREMC, the Kankakee Valley News and its editors
are not responsible for the condition or performance of
any product or service herein stated, nor are statements
within an endorsement.All ads must be submitted by the
5th of the month to be included in the newsletter.
FOR SALE: 2004 Chevy Trailblazer LT, 2wd,
automatic, 4.2 liter 6 cylinder, summit white,
camel leather interior. Power seats, locks &
windows, AC with duel control, 6 cd changer,
steering wheel controls, loaded, one owner,
no dents, no rust, no accident. 202,000 miles.
$4,900. 1985 Honda V65 Magna motorcycle,
VF110 CC mint condition, all original, only
2300 miles, runs great, collectors item $4,800.
Ph: 219-462-8307
FOR SALE: Old metal offi ce desk, in good
condition. 60” x 30”, 2 fi le drawer, 3 drawer
$70. Ph: 219-395-0477
FOR SALE: Commercial tanning beds:
Ergolline 300’s w/bulbs $2,500 each. Sundash
232’s 2/brand new clear tech 20 bulbs $2,500
each. UWE Lotus excellent condition $4,500.
Sundash 252 stand-up, excellent condition
$4,500. All apart & ready to be picked up.
Also, tanning lotions and verifone credit card
reader model UX570, like new $350 obo. Ph:
219-789-9163 or 219-322-0323
FOR SALE: Ford tractor, 9N, not running. 5
pc. bedroom set, nice. 4 Goodyear Forturas,
235/65/17 on 6 lug A.R.E Tefl on rims. Rheem
Power Vent 2, 50 gallon water heater, LP
gas. Ratten Lounge furniture. Outside deck
furniture. Ph: 219-926-6055 ask for Chuck
WANTED: 1 ¼ inch well pipe. Call after 5:00
p.m. Ph: 574-772-4595
FOR SALE: Burial plot in the Garden of
Prayer section of Graceland Cemetery in
Valparaiso. Includes a double deck lawn crypt
for two entombments. $3,450 Value: $3,895.
Ph: 219-462-2825
FOR SALE: Lots & Lots of costume jewelry.
Necklace’s (all kinds) earrings (p) & (c),
bracelet’s for teenage girls & young girls, rings
and women’s belly button rings. Ph: 219-476-
9470 ask for Lynn
FOR SALE: 25 ft. Catalina sailboat with
trailer, 15 hp. Motor, AM/FM/CD player,
marine radio, jib furler, auto pilot and more.
Asking $4,200. Ph: 219-462-8559
Installation
Additional
Charge.
FOR SALE: Q-size custom made oak
bedroom set with mirrored half-wall unit,
matching nightstands, 5ft dresser $800. Twin
size pine bed and dresser $150. Large dark
brown leather sofa, 2 big arm chairs, ottoman
$800, Oak dining table 3x5, 6 chairs $250. Ph:
219-262-2390
FOR SALE: U.S. proof coin set, 27 sets from
71-99 all in original mint pkgs. $270 value
$225 fi rm. Must buy all. Ph: 219-733-2297.
FOR SALE: Hoby Cat sailboat, best offer
Ph: 219-988-2499
FOR SALE: MTD 5Hp Tiller Briggs &
Stratton, like new $495. Craftsman 10”
tablesaw 3 Hp with extensions $175. 225
Lincoln Are Welder, 3 helmets 20’ extensions
$250. Fimco pull behind yard sprayer $100.
Craftman 12” radial arm with carbides $145.
Ph: 574-867-6510
FOR SALE: Kayaks $250 each, boat trailer
with boat $200, saddles $250 each, bikes $25
each, bike stand $25, bike carrier for car $15
each, electric chipper/shredder $180, compost
tumbler $60, coal forge with blower $125,
anvil $100. Ph: 219-262-2390
FOR SALE: Brand new, never used or taken
out of the box, Boston Acoustics, soundbar
and wireless subwoofer, TVee model 20.
Retails $300, asking $175. Ph: 219-988-2499
FOR SALE: Golf cart trailer. Pulls great 14”
tires, lights, clear title $400. Needs 2” ball. Ph:
219-395-4172
WANTED: Riding Lawn Tractor. John Deere,
Power King, Economy, Jim Dandy or Kubota,
Any condition, running or not. Ph: 574-896-
3061
FOR SALE: 77 Chevy ¾ ton truck, 6 cyl, 3
spd., new carb, new clutch, good tires, runs
great. Camera 35 mm Pentax Asahi K1000
w/Rokinon skylight 80-200 mm zoom lens,
Rolev M.G. 72 mm Skylight lense, Hanimex
Pro 550 fl ash bar $200. Drafting Table (solid
oak) height extension & pivots excellent
condition $75. Singer treadle sewing machine
$50. 24’ fi berglass ext. ladder, 4’ alum. Step
ladder. Ph: 574-806-5965
FOR SALE: Formal gown, sage color, long,
strapless, size 10. Can be let out to a size 14.
Ph: 219-733-2149
FOR SALE: 1971 20 ft. Four Season
camper trailer. Good condition, newer air,
new refrigerator, sleeps 6 and does have a
bathroom. $1,000 obo. Ph: 574-772-7677 or
574-540-6948
FOR SALE: Hay/Straw. Orchard grass
or alfalfa grass mix. Small bales, no rain,
excellent horse quality. Price reduced.
Delivery available. Dana 60 front axle for
Chevy 1-ton and 204 transfer case. 454
engine-less than 10,000 miles on rebuild.
Small block Chevy heads w/194 valves. Turbo
400 transmission. Big block Chevy crank. Ph:
219-733-2149
FOR SALE: Ladies Wilson golf clubs, 5 irons,
3 woods, with pull cart, bag. Used very little.
$65.00. Also men’s misc. clubs $2.00 each.
Ph: 219-663-0505
FOR SALE: Mobile home in Liberty Farms
Mfg Home Community in Valparaiso. 16x70
mobile home features 9x20 screened in
porch, shed, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer,
dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, central air and
much more. Excellent condition. Smoke free
$21,500. Ph: 574-896-5355
FOR SALE: 1948 S.C. Case tractor, VAC case
tractor. 250 lb lime spreader with rubber tires.
Ph: 574-772-2983
FOR SALE: Leather motorcycle jacket:
brown w/zip out liner, never used. $225. Small
checker/chess table $15.00. 18” x 24” Butchers
Block $30. Ph: 219-767-2753 or 219-575-0552
FOR SALE: Troy-bilt chipper/vac, 8 hp;
3-speed; self propelled. Two shredder screens,
vacuum hose. Excellent condition. All
manuals, one owner. $900 obo. Ph: 219-926-
7185
FOR SALE: Rototiller, Troy-Bilt super
bronco, Briggs 6.5 HP intek engine, ex
condition $250. Garden seeder with several
seed plates $25. Ph: 219-733-3441
FREE: Free trees, 1 maple, 1 tulip, 10 redbuds.
3 kinds of quilting frames, quilting supplies.
15 Kodak slide carousels. Ph: 219-531-2982
WANTED: Work truck or car. Any condition,
wrecked, not running, etc. Please leave a
message. Ph: 574-896-3061
FOR SALE: Craftsman 5 HP, 22” dual stage
snow blower. Electric start, 6 forward & 2
reverse speeds. $150. Pfaltzgraff stoneware,
service for 12, Aura pattern. Many serving
pieces to match, like new. $250. Ph: 219-462-
9117
FOR SALE: Maple dining room table with
two bench seats $175. Delta Shopmaster
10” bench saw $70. Tech AM/FM radio $70.
Stevens 12 gauge shotgun, $170. Waders size 9
$25. Ph: 219-462-6075
FREE: Perfectly healthy 1988 TB Broodmare.
Proven superior producer. Super quiet, very
gentle, easy keeper. Perfect companion partner.
Gets along with all. Has 2011 shots and vet
exam. Beloved family friend, don’t want to
euthanize. Ph: 219-508-6742
FOR SALE: 2006 Honda Sabre 1100, 13,000
miles, grey with ghost fl ames, lots of extras.
$4,500 obo. Ph: 219-928-5270
FOR SALE: Red Canna bulbs, grows 4-5’
high. Multi bulb clusters. $1.00 each. Ph: 219-
405-1050
FOR SALE: Movie screen, good condition
$20. 8MM Bell & Howell movie projector
$25. Elgin Dome Anniversary clock quartz
movement $25. Noritake tea set service for 6
white background shades of pink carnations
fl owers. $40. Ph: 219-779-9321
International Learn To Fly Day, Saturday
May 21, 2011 at Porter County Regional
Airport, 4207 Murvihill Road, Valparaiso.
All you can eat pancake & sausage breakfast
7 a.m.-11 a.m. Donation of $5.00 adults,
children 12 or under $3 suggested. Free
young eagle fl ights registration starts at 8.m.
Children 8-17 eligible. Ph: 219-531-7620 for
more info.
FOR SALE: Baled kiln dried shavings for
animal bedding, 50+ lbs per bale. Ph: 219-797-
2312
FOR SALE: Hormone free freezer beef.
Give your family healthy local food this year.
Warning, our product may cause excessive
satisfaction. ¼’s and ½’s available. Ph: 219-
996-3466
FOR SALE: Miniature donkey needs TLC.
She will make a good pet. Along with her goes
her Nubian goat friend. They get along great.
Asking $500 for both OBO. Ph: 219-988-7351

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FOR SALE: 1999 Volvo/w integral sleeper
$5,000. 2005 Transcraft Eagle 48x102 fl atbed
$14,000. Ph: 574-772-3174
FOR SALE: 2-large cement deer $100. Scallop
brick edging, 2 feet long 50 cents each.
Craftsman table saw 3HP, 10” blade $125. Toro
snow blower 1000E, 3HP electric starter $300.
Ph: 219-462-2407
FOR SALE: Dial indicator, Lufkin #299A
$30; micrometer, Starrett #436, 1-2 inch,
$20. Craftsman torque wrench 0-100#s, $5.
Walker hydraulic jack, 8 ton capacity, $10.
Also, Coleman two mantle camp lantern, $5.
Kerosene heater, Corona brand #17DK, $40.
Schwinn tandem bicycle for two, $85. All
prices fi rm. Ph: 219-733-2197
FOR SALE: North Judson, ½ acre wooded
lots for sale. Reduced to $18,000 per lot. Land
home packages available. Ph: 574-896-2996
FOR SALE: Husqvarna 42” lawn tractor
YTH2242 Hydrostatic drive w/Kohlor V-Twin
22 HP OHV full pressure lubrication engine.
New 340 cca battery. Looks and runs like new.
All original paperwork. $2,500 original, $900
obo. Palmor Trac-Vac leaf vac, 6 HP electric
start BS engine, all steel 25 bushel dump
trailer. Excellent condition. $1,000 obo. Ph;
219-309-5300
FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on 2
acres. 1,650 sq. ft., built in 2006 in a peaceful
country setting. All appliances stay and have
never been used. $195,000. Ph: 219-713-7236
FOR SALE: Fafco complete solar heating
system for 24 ft round above ground pool,
brand new in box $100. Solar cell pool blanket,
brand new. $75. Automatic above ground pool
vacuum, used 2x6 $50. Squir strata guitar,
used, good condition, $75. Fender 15G Anip,
used, good condition, $75. Weider Pro 256
combo weight bench with 80 lbs of weights
$50. Air hockey table $50. Kick zone soccer
table, $50. Ph: 219-767-2749
FOR SALE: Aluminum boat lift for an inboard
boat, new cable in front, $1,300 obo. Ph:
574-896-5481
FOR SALE: Black Decker Electric edger $20.
Craftsman gas blower 200 mph $40. Light oak
bookshelf case with adjustable shelves $40. Ph:
219-733-8040
FOR RENT: Kouts 2 br. Apt. w/ appliances,
smoke & pet free. Prefer 50+ age Ph: 219-733-
2673
FOR SALE: 3-Bottom 16” IH plow has
hydraulic lift w/cylinder. Stored in building, in
good condition. $450 obo. Ph: 574-656-3324
FOR SALE: Computer armoire, 6’ h x 4’ w.
Medium oak color. Upper and lower doors,
lighted, locks, lots of shelves, fi le drawer, pull
out keyboard tray. Very good condition. $300
obo. Ph: 219-689-6766
FOR SALE: Microwave Panasonic 1.7 cu
ft. $50. Prom dresses $50 each. Oak cabinets
best offer. Floor lamp $15. Concrete & mason
trowels best offer. Ph: 219-663-4786
FOR SALE: Best reels ever made. Reblt, exc.
condition. 2 spools each, 7-300’s @ $45 each.,
2-308’s @ $50 each, 3-408’s @ $55 each.
Additional parts available. Ph: 219-477-5840
WANTED: Rim for 1995 6 lug corn pro trailer.
Ph: 219-816-0129
FOR SALE: 4 acres to build duplex or town
homes, .70 acre lot and 1 acre wooded lot.
Kouts. Ph: 219-766-3644
FOR SALE: 17 inch Western Saddle w/ lots
of extras asking $400. Also Delphi products
refurbished farrowing crate never used, very
heavy duty, also have new base for it asking.
$225. Ph: 574-772-7746
FOR SALE: Lovely antique Kimball upright
piano. Must be seen to be appreciated. $30.
OBO. Ph: 219-733-2022 or 219-733-2987
FOR SALE: John Deere 327 baler $6,500.
Gehl 880 mower conditioner $3,250. Both
low acres. Also wheel rake and hay racks. Ph:
219-510-2345
WANTED: Old guns, boat motors, and fi shing
stuff. Ph: 219-928-6520
FOR SALE: Two 500 gallon poly tanks. Were
fi lled with water once. Currently cost about
$600 each. Asking $300 each or both for $500.
Knox. Ph: 574-249-0112
FOR SALE: Johann Haviland Fine China. Blue
Garland pattern. Never used, still in boxes.
Two 20 pc. sets. Each set has 4 dinner plates, 4
cups, 4 saucers, 4 dessert dishes, 4 bread/butter
plates. $150 for both sets. Ph: 219-781-9124
FOR SALE: Lund boat, 1440-V Rebel, 3 seats,
EZ loader trailer Mercury 15 hp. Electric start,
2 Hummingbird Sonars, 2 electric trolling
motors front and back, 2 12 volt batteries front
and back, dual on board charging system, plus
more. Excellent condition. $4,900. Ph: 574-
286-7354 or 574-242-0819
FOR SALE: 4 piece Syroco mirror set (mirror,
shelf with 2 planters) $30. 1 hanging light, 1
ceiling light $10 each. 3 older style 3 piece
suitcase sets $15 each. 60 copies National
Geographic 1949 to 1975 $40. Ph: 574-772-
4874
FOR SALE: 5 yr. old registered quarter horse
Red Roan Mare. Broke to ride western and
Amish broke to pull. Also, Amish carriage w/
new harness. $3,000 for all. Ph: 219-988-5420
or 219-696-3021
FOR SALE: Ford 6’ 3pt mower $650. Ph: 574-
772-4874
FOR SALE: Westinghouse upright freezer 8
cu. Ft. $150. Amana side by side refrigerator
19 cu. Ft. with ice maker $200. Ph: 219-771-
3003
FOR SALE: 2004 Harley Davidson 1200
Sportster. 2,250 miles, excellent condition,
Harley orange, after market pipes. In great
condition! Call for more information.
$6,950Ph: 219-863-1134
FOR SALE: 2 slate, full size pool tables in
good condition. Make an offer. Ph: 219-308-
3503
FOR SALE: 2000 Dodge Dakota pick up
truck. 4 wheel drive, cab and a half, red, some
body damage, interior in very good condition.
Newer Goodyear tires $1,500. Ph: 219-767-
2461 or 219-575-0792 ask for Dan.
FOR SALE: Lab pups, AKC yellow and
chocolate. Excellent hunters and companions.
1st shot, dew claws removed and wormed.
Born 2/27/11, ready now. $500 each. Ph: 219-
628-3848 or bnmatheny@wttrinc.com
WANTED: Will trap problem beavers in open
season in exchange for rabbit hunting/dog
running privileges. Ph: 219-462-1585
FOR SALE: Nomad 2000 fi fth wheel camper,
furnace, air, hot water heater, fridge, stove,
table, microwave, shower, toilet, queen bed,
couch makes bed, good condition. 23 ft long.
$4,500 obo. Ph: 574-772-4417
FOR SALE: 500 gal mild steel fuel tank on
nice running gear, $350. Two HyCap fuel
pumps, 220 and 110 volts, $100 each. Ph: 219-
996-3466
FOR SALE: Schrader fi replace wood burner
$250. Ben Franklin wood burner made
in Birmingham, AL. $200. Also a Impex
Competitor Home Gym used maybe 3 times,
$200. Cash and carry, call 210-531-0793
FOR SALE: 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71
4x4, extended cab 103,000 miles. Excellent
condition. All power, loaded. $15,500. Ph:
219-713-7236
FOR SALE: Advance concrete wall forms *
equipment. 200’-2’ x 8’ wall forms; 250’-2’x4’
wall forms; numerous wall fi llers & corners,
both 90 degree angles. “81”-c-70 Chevy truck
w/18’ fl atbed & hoist. “78” 6500 GMC truck
w/18’ bed sectioned off for 4’ forms & fi llers.
“92” F 900 Ford truck has fi ller compartment
bed. “96” Dodge Ram 250 w/pipe racks.
2”x8”x142” footing forms. Ph: 219-462-6632
or 219-929-7542
FOR SALE: 14 ft deep-v aluminum fi shing
boat with 15 hp electric start engine, trolling
motor, depth fi nder, dual batteries, live well,
3 swivel seats, and anchors, on trailer. $2,700
obo. Has custom cover. Ph: 219-766-3490
WANATAH TOWN WIDE GARAGE
SALE: June 10th 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 11th 8
a.m. - 4 p.m. and June 12th 10 a.m -2 p.m.
Maps available at local businesses. More
information at www.wanatah.com
FOR SALE: 2007 GMC 1/2 ton truck 4.3L,
V6, auto, air, cruise control, tilt, AM/FM CD
stereo, 28K miles, $12,500. Ph: 219-816-1763
FOR SALE: 2008 Yamaha 350 Wolverine,
low miles, automatic w/reverse $2,950. Ph:
219-863-1134
FREE: Need help on how to use your home
computer? Free one hour lesson. Call for
details. Ph: 219-548-2459
Energy Efficient Rebates
Still Available Through
The Co-Op
* Refrigerator/Freezer Buy Back
Program. You earn $35.00! Call 877-
395-5535 or log onto our website to
schedule your pick-up.
* Purchase An Energy Star Clothes
Washer and you could be eligible
for $50.00. Must have an electric
water heater in your home. Log on
to www.kvremc.com for rebate form
and requirements.
* Replace your electric heating and
cooling system with a geothermal
or an air source heat pump and
you could earn cash back. Log onto
www.kvremc.com for rebate form
and requirements.
Rebates are possible through
Wabash Valley Power and KVREMC
Call 800-552-2622 or log on to
www.kvremc.com for more info!

8 | Kankakee Valley News April/May 2011
8642 W. US Hwy 30
PO Box 157
Wanatah, IN 46390
800.552.2622 • 219.733.2511
Fax: 219.733.2991
E-mail: kvremc@kvremc.com
Web site: www.kvremc.com
Planting Safety Tips
To avoid future electrical hazards, safe planting
tips to remember include:
• Consider mature height of trees. Do not plant
near overhead power lines any tree that can grow
to 25 feet tall. A mature height of less than 15
feet is recommended
• Do not plant near underground utility services.
Tree roots can grow and interfere with
underground pipes, cables and wires. Future
repairs to these facilities also could damage the
health and beauty of nearby plants and trees.
• Keep areas around
electric meters, transformers
or other electrical
equipment free of any
vegetation that could
limit utility service access
• Before digging, call
8-1-1 your local underground
utility locator
service to mark location
of underground utilities
so that accidental contact,
damage and injuries can
be avoided.
Rate Schedule A
Residential
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. Postage Paid
Wanatah, IN
Permit No. 4
Monthly Rate:
A. Facilities Charge: $30.00 per month
B. Purchased power cost adjustment tracking factor + .005159 per KWH *
C. Energy charges:
• All KWH per month - $.0793 per KWH
*These factors change each month. Those shown above are for May
How to fi gure your bill
Here is an example of how to fi gure your bill. The facilities and energy charges
are the same each month. Don’t forget to add 7% Indiana sales tax to the total.
Let’s use an average of 1000 KWH.
May
Facilities $30.00 $30.00
1,000 KWH at ($.0793) per KWH $79.30
Power tracker at + (0.005159) per KWH $ 5.16
Indiana sales tax at 7% $ 8.01
TOTAL BILL $122.47