2010 Right - Kankakee Valley REMC

August 2010Published by Kankakee Valley RuralElectric Membership Corporation.Owned by those we serve.2010 Right - of - Way Sprayingprogram starts this month. Readon page 5 to see if your area isbeing maintained this year.Bright IdeasBright IdeasPowerful Service.Personal Commitment.

2 | Kankakee Valley News August 2010ContentsCo-Op Connections Card Puts Value In YourWallet ........................................................................2Touchstone Energy Home Open House August 28,2010 from Noon-3:00 p.m.........................................3Line Rebuild Helps Improve Reliability ...................3The Big Green Box? .................................................4Is It Time For A New Pair Of Shoes..........................4Don’t Forget To Claim Your Energy Efficient TaxCredits.......................................................................52010 Right - of - Way Spraying Program.................5Trading Post...........................................................6-7Appliance Rebate & Recycling Programs.................6Kankakee Valley REMC Harvest Contest.................7How To Figure Your Bill...........................................8Keep Utility Poles Clear of Clutter ..........................8Co-op Connections CardPuts Value In Your WalletKankakee Valley REMC’s commitment to you goes beyond providingsafe, reliable and affordable electricity.We’re always looking for ways to provide value to our membersand our community, especially during tough economic times.Kankakee Valley REMC’s Co-Op Connections Card is a moneysavingtool we’re proud to offer to our membership. The cardconnects you with discounts on everything from hotel stays toprescription drugs.Members can obtain a Co-OpConnections Card by calling ouroffice Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00or emailing asteeb@kvremc.com.This card is your ticket to takingadvantage of local and nationaldiscounts available exclusively tocooperatives members.We hope local businesses participating in the Co-op Connectionsprogram benefit from increased traffic from Kankakee ValleyREMC members. Businesses can sign up for the program at nocost. For a complete list of all participating businesses in our area,simply log on to our website at www.kvremc.com and click on theCo-op Connections Card link. Discounts are being added monthly,so make sure you check back periodically to see the most recentdiscounts. If you don’t have internet access, please call our officeand we can drop a list in the mail to you or you can pick one up atour office.The card also gives you access to online savings at more than 95national retailers like Barnes & Noble.com, Hertz Rental Cars,Best Western hotels and ProFlowers.com. You can check out thesegreat national discounts at www.connections.coop.Kankakee Valley R.E.M.C StaffChief Executive Offi cerDennis WeissOffi ce ManagerBobbi RichlenDirector of Engineering & OperationsScott SearsDirector of OperationsJim DeHavenMember Services DirectorJon MackKV NEWS Editor andCommunications/Marketing DirectorAmanda SteebOne of the most valuable features of the Co-Op Connections cardis the pharmacy discount. While it is not insurance, the discountcan mean savings of 10 to 60 percent on prescription drugs. Thelogo and information on the back of your card is recognized atmore than 60,000 national, regional and local pharmacies.The pharmacy discount has been widely used by members ofTouchstone Energy co-ops across the country, resulting in combinedsavings of nearly $20 million on prescriptions. Want tofind out more? Log on to www.locateproviders.com to search forpharmacies in our area honoring the card. Use code 22203 as thegroup number under the “Groups” login section. Next, enter yourzip code. You can also call 1-800-800-7616.You can also find out what the discounted price of a specific prescriptionis before going to the pharmacy by logging onto www.rxpricequotes.com. This will allow you to search by drug and zipcode to get the best deal in town.As a Touchstone Energy co-op, Kankakee Valley REMC strivesto serve our members according to four core values: integrity,accountability, innovation and commitment to community. Our Co-Op Connections Card is one of the ways we live up to those values.The Kankakee Valley News is a regular publication serving the communication needs of the not-for-profit Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation. More than 18,000families 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. Notall articles contained within, necessarily reflect the policies, position or opinion of KVREMC.

August 2010 Kankakee Valley News | 3Touchstone Energy Home Open House, August 28,Noon-3:00 p.m.Kankakee Valley REMC entered into a partnership with the DunelandBuilding Trades class during the 2009-2010 school year toassist in giving students a hands on opportunity to build an energyefficient home. This year’s home is a Touchstone Energy Homewhich features the best inenergy efficient products thatone lucky homeowner canown!This year’s home is nearingcompletion and we would liketo invite our membership andcommunity to view the hometo see what a TouchstoneEnergy Home is and the greatcraftsmanship of the DunelandBuilding Trades classstudents. The open housewill take place on August28th from noon to 3:00 p.m.The home is located in theHigh Meadows West subdivisionat 858 Whitestone Drive,Chesterton.With energy efficiency at theforefront of most homeownersminds due to unpredictableenergy regulations beingdiscussed on Capitol Hill,we invite you to take a lookat what an energy efficienthome has to offer in heatingand cooling. TouchstoneEnergy Homes are well insulated,electrically heated and feature improved energy efficiency,lower operating expenses, cleaner, safer surroundings and a higherresale value.Duneland Building Trades ClassTouchstone Energy Home.This 1,980 sq. ft ranch style home with a 300 sq. ft. second floorbonus room is situated on a 1 acre lot. The home has a full 1,980sq. ft. basement with excellent storage space. The home has threebedrooms and two and a 1/2 bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms featurea Jack and Jill style bathroom. The master bedroom features aLine Rebuild Helps Improve Reliabilitylarge walk in closet, whirlpool tub and free standing shower.Hardwood floors will be featured throughout the house with theexception of the carpeting in the bedrooms and ceramic tile in thebathrooms. You will enjoy variationsof ceiling heights throughoutthe home along with 2-panel romanarch doors. The construction wasdone with 2 x 6 exterior wallsthroughout the home. A spaciouseat-in kitchen with large windowsline the back of the house openingup to a 12’ x 20’ deck. This beautifulhome features a three car finishedgarage, stone front, insulatedvinyl siding, concrete sidewalks anddriveway.The walls of the home feature R-19dense-packed cellulose to improvethe comfort of the home and saveenergy. The heating and coolingneeds for this home are handled bya Armstrong system with a 14 seerair source heat pump along with anelectric water heater.Kankakee Valley REMC, throughthe energy advisor program, willgive the new owner of this home aone time $250 energy credit on theirelectric bill for having a heat pumpin the home. This home is currentlyfor sale with an asking price of$312,000.Come out and visit the home during our open house and get acloser look at the great works of the Duneland Building Tradesstudents and exceptional value that having an energy efficienthome can offer. A representative from Kankakee Valley REMCalong with Jeff Larson, Duneland Building Trades teacher will beon hand to answer any questions you might have about the house.We look forward to seeing you on August 28th.Kankakee Valley REMC is currently working on 700 South betweenBaums Bridge Road and 450 East to rebuild 3 miles of existingthree-phase line to improve reliability and voltage for residentsserved in this area. Built approximately 40 years ago, this line providesabout 450 residents near Kouts with electrical service. In addition,KVREMC is also working on 800 South east of US 35 inStarke County.The line rebuild in these areas are necessary due to the age of thelines and the increase in electricity demand. “Our primary goal is tokeep our electric system reliable for our members. Projects like thisare a part of our ongoing work to upgrade and maintain our system,”stated Dennis Weiss, CEO of Kankakee Valley REMC.During the rebuilds, residents served on these lines may experienceshort outages as their service is being switched from the old line tothe new line.In addition, members located near the community of Monterey Resortin Starke County, Ripley in Pulaski County, and members locatedalong Suman Valley Road south ofhighway 6 in Porter County will experiencea line rebuild this year as well.As these rebuilds begin, we will keepyou updated through our newsletter orwebsite on the progress and when toexpect work to begin in your area.If you should have any questions regardingline rebuilds taking place inyour area, please feel free to contactour office during normal businesshours of 7:30 to 4:00 Monday thruFriday.

4 | Kankakee Valley News August 2010The Big Green BoxThey’re big. They’re often green. They generally sit on concrete,often within housing developments. Some folks don’t likethese “electrical boxes” (a common nickname for pad mounttransformers) and try to hide them with bushes, fences, or flowerbeds. But stay clear: even small additions around pad-mounttransformers createhazards.To improve aestheticsof new neighborhoods,developers often put inunderground power lines.While this eliminatesutility poles and overheadwires, it requires installingpad-mounted transformersin some front yards.Unfortunately some homeowners, concerned about curb appeal,attempt to screen pad-mount transformers from view, creatingan unsafe situation for all concerned, including Kankakee ValleyREMC lineworkers.Your cooperative realizes landscaping represents an investmentof time and money. We respect the effort and care our membersinvest in making their properties attractive. However, landscapingaround electrical equipment interferes with our ability to deliverreliable power.Kankakee Valley REMC recommends leaving at least 10 feet ofclear space in front of pad-mount transformers. Linemen repairunits while they are energized so homeowners don’t experiencean interruption in service. To ensure safety, they use an 8-footfiberglass hot stick that requires about 10 feet of “elbow room” infront of the access panel.In some cases, consumers may leave plenty of space in front ofthe transformer, but grow vegetation on the other three sides. Thisinvites other problems. For example, plant roots can interfere withits operation.Overheating is another big concern that can cause serviceinterruptions. Pad-mount transformers surrounded by vegetationor a structure may overheat and cause service interruptions whenthe air circulation around them is compromised. Allow at leastthree to four feet of space on both sides and behind the transformer.Members should also be aware that landscaping planted alongrights-of-way (strips of land owned by a member on which theco-op places poles, wires, and other equipment like pad-mounttransformers) could be damaged by co-op vehicles.Occasionally, the cooperative may need to repair a transformer,and eventually transformers must be upgraded and replaced. Toperform this work, line trucks must be driven into the right-of-wayand the transformer lifted out. Although we try to minimize theimpact, plants will be damaged if they are in the way.Always make sure you call before you dig. Because undergroundservice continues from the transformer to your home, you shouldnever dig anywhere in your yard without first calling 811 to findout where cables are buried.Is It Time For A New PairOf Shoes?When you go shopping for a pair of shoes, how do you decidewhat size to buy? Do you talk to your best friend and ask themwhat size they bought and then just go get the same size? I meanafter all, you are the same height and close to the same weight, sothat has got to mean that you wear the samesize shoe.Or maybe when you walk into the store, theclerk brings you a pair and says “I’ve beenselling shoes for a long time and by lookingat your height, I can tell you that you wear asize 8 shoe.”I’ve never had this happen and I’d be willingto bet that you haven’t either.Darrell MarksEnergy AdvisorChoosing the heating and cooling equipmentfor your house is no different. Each house isunique in the way it is constructed and needsthe equipment sized to that particular house.When a HVAC contractor is installing a system in a home, he orshe shouldn’t look at the house next door and if it is close to thesame size make an assumption that the system that is going to beinstalled will be exactly the same size. Chances are it might be butthat isn’t known for sure until a heat loss calculation is done on thehouse.A heat loss calculation is sometimes referred to as a Manual J.When doing one of these calculations, there are many things tolook at that can affect the sizing of equipment besides the overallsquare footage of the structure. The total wall and ceiling spaceis measured and the levels of insulation of each are recorded. Theamount of window space on each wall along with what type ofwindow (single pane, double-pane, whether or not there are stormwindows, etc.) is measured and noted. The amount of occupants,and also the amount of exterior doors and what they are made of isalso noted among other things.In this day and age of energy efficiency it is important to size theequipment correctly so that it runs at top efficiency. A system thatis bigger than it needs to be will actually run less efficiently dueto the fact that it will come on and then shut off quickly when thetemperature reaches the desired level. This is referred to as shortcyclingand doesn’t allow the unit to get up to full operating speedat which it runs the most efficiently.A unit that is under sized will run at top efficiency more due to thefact that it is running at top speed. The problem is that the unit isalways running which uses a lot of electricity or gas which alsoraises the fuel and electric costs.If you are getting ready to upgrade your heating and coolingsystems, make sure that the contractor that you choose does aManual J on your house so that you can feel comfortable knowingthat your house is wearing the right size shoes!

August 2010 Kankakee Valley News | 5Don’t Forget To Claim Your Energy Efficiency TaxCreditsWe are half way through the calendar year, but there is still time totackle home improvement projects if you want to take advantageof energy efficiency tax credits authorized under the federal stimulusbill. Measures that qualify include replacing windows, doors,or roofs with materials that reduce your home’s heat loss or gain;adding insulation; replacing certain air conditioners; and installingair-source heat pumps, hot-water boilers, and biomass stoves.That credit covers 30 percent of the costof materials and installation for solar panels,solar water heaters, and geothermalheat pumps, for both new and existinghomes. But check with Kankakee ValleyREMC for advice on what system makessense for your home.“We want to make sure our members know about these tax creditsand can take advantage of them before they expire on December31, 2010,” stresses Darrell Marks, Energy Advisor for KankakeeValley REMC. “This is an incredible opportunity for folks toinvest in residential energy efficiency and see energy bill savingsright away.”You can recover 30 percent, up to $1,500 of costs associated withbuying and installing heating, ventilation and air conditioningsystems and biomass stoves. Installation costs are not covered forwindows, doors, roofing, and insulation.Energy Star, a joint program of the U.S. Department of Energy(DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, providesguidelines on what qualifies for the tax credit at www.energystar.gov/taxcredits. Tax credits are especially beneficial as they directlyreduce, dollar for dollar, any taxes you owe.“These are tough times, and we know it’s important for our memberto keep their monthly electric bills as low as possible,” explainsDennis Weiss, CEO of Kankakee Valley REMC. “Makinghome energy efficiency upgrades offers a great way to save energyand money, and these tax credits can help make that a reality.”If you’re interested in renewable energy, the government also offersa renewable energy tax credit that expires December 31, 2016.Be sure to keep your receipts and yourManufacturer’s Certification Statement (asigned statement from the manufacturercertifying that the product or componentqualifies for the tax credit) for your records. Then claim the crediton your 2010 taxes using IRS Form 5695.Kankakee Valley REMC is offering additional rebates to theirmembership who make their homes more energy efficient.Through our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power we are able tooffer our members the following rebates and recycling programs:- $50 rebate when you purchase an Energy Star clothes washerfrom April 15th to November 15th.-Up to $1,500 rebate when you upgrade your old electric heatingand cooling system. Unit must be purchased from March 15,2010 to November 15, 2010 to be eligible.-Recycle your old refrigerator/freezer and receive $35.00. Refrigerator/freezermust be fully functioning to be eligible. Call877-395-5535 to schedule a pick up.All rebate requirements and forms can be found on our website atwww.kvremc.com.2010 Right-Of-Way SprayingKankakee Valley REMC right-of-way maintenance continues thisyear. The contractor is scheduled tobe on our system starting late August.Contract crews will be working inthe following areas of Starke County:Jackson, Center, Railroad, Washington,North Bend, California, Oregon, Davisand Wayne Townships. In addition, thismaintenance will also include all membersliving in Pulaski County.The Daltons of Warsaw, Indiana will beworking for Kankakee Valley REMC toperform brush and small woody plantchemical vegetation control this fall inthe areas described above and shown onthe system map. The Daltons is fullylicensed and certified to do this work bythe Indiana State Chemist. Herbicidesused will be EPA approved . Duringthe spray operation, The Daltons willtake care to avoid sensitive areas (suchas front yards, tree plantations, ornamentalplanting, crops, gardens, lakes2010 Right-of-Way Spraying Areas:Starke County: Jackson, Center, Railroad,Washington, North Bend, Oregon Davis,California and Wayne Townships. Inaddition, this maintenance will include allmembers living in Pulaski County.and streams) adjacent to the right-of-way.If you would prefer to maintain the right-of-wayadjacent to your land in some other fashion, suchas mowing, please follow these instructions:1. Call The Daltons, (888) 267-7511, with yourquestions about and or problems with this rightof-waymaintenance operation.2. Post a sign on the right-of-way at each endof your property that reads “NO SPRAYING”.Make sure it’s legible and visible from theroadway.3. Make sure all the brush is removed withinthat site by August 30, 2010 and continue tomaintain it. If the brush is not removed, thenwe must treat the brush as part of our vegetationmanagment program.We need and truly appreciate your cooperationeach year to maintain a good right-of-wayprogram.

6 | Kankakee Valley News August 2010TRADING POSTYou may submit written ads to appear in the newsletter.Limit is two ads per membership, per submittal. Adsare used in the order received and printed as spaceallows. Advertisements for business will only be printedwhen space is available. Kankakee Valley REMCreserves the right to refuse printing of any ad. Adsnot published must be resubmitted to be included inour next newsletter. Include your phone number. TheKVREMC, the Kankakee Valley News and its editorsare not responsible for the condition or performance ofany product or service herein stated, nor are statementswithin an endorsement.All ads must be submitted by the5th of the month to be included in the newsletter. Anyadvertisment that appears to be a business will only bepublished when space is available.FOR SALE: Black powder rifle $150. Ph:219-771-2165FOR SALE: Riding lawn mower. Huskee16.5 hp, 42” cut. Needs battery. $225. Ph:219-771-2165FOR SALE: .41 mag. 220 gr. Jack100/$25.00. .44 mag. 250 gr cast 240/$35.00.1 lb red dot powder $15.00. 3 lbs. bulls eyepowder $16.00 each. .41 mag jacketed 50 rds$40.00. .44 mag jacketed H.P. 50 rds $45.00.Ph: 219-898-1284FOR SALE: All wood desk, 22” deep,50” wide, 30” tall. $45.00. Microwave,Whirlpool, .8 cu ft asking $30. Dinette table& chairs, $35.00. Lawyer’s bookcase &shelves with glass, roll back doors, can bedisassembled 45 ½ “ high, 12” deep, 34”wide. $150. Dining room table, chairs, &hutch all oak. $900. Bell & Howell cube slideprojector needs repairs good for parts $10.Projector screen 50” x 50” $10. Magnavoxconsole stereo, turn table, AM/FM/ 8 track$50. John Deere fold down rope for 4110utility tractor $25. Ph: 219-766-2592WANTED: Brush Hog for 20 to 30 HPcategory 1, 3 point PTO tractor. Ph: 219-477-4397FOR SALE: Winchester 94AE 30-30 $500obo. NP231 Transfer case $150. JeepWrangler soft top windows clear $50.14/36.5-15 LT on/off road tires 4 wheel RTV$150. Ph: 630-688-8115Appliance RecyclingProgramWe’ll pick upyour old fridge/freezer. You’llpick up$35.00Call: 1-877-395-5535FOR SALE: Windshield new for 1998 thru2003 Ford F-150 pickup, PGW/PPG brand$100. Windshield new for 1989 thru 1998 fitsChevy Fullsize pickup PGW/PPG brand $100.Also windshield new for 1999 thru 2005 fitsfull size Chevy pickup, PPG brand $100.Windshields, door glass, quarter and vents aswell as back glass available. PGW/PPG brand$80 to $100. Ph: 219-988-5852FOR RENT: Large 1 bedroom, all utilitiesfurnished, garage, smoke-free, no pets. 4miles north of Hebron on 350 South. $650 amonth plus security. Ph: 219-988-7391FOR SALE: 2007 Class A Four WindsHurricane motor home. 32’, 2 slides, satelliteTV. Barely used. 3100 miles. Ph: 574-896-2202FOR SALE: 2008 UTV Trailwagon gator, 2seater, 11hp, 2wd, dump bed, Reese hitch,top speed 25 mph. $2,800 firm. 2004 GMCfullsize pickup ½ ton long bed, 2 wd, air,cruise, tilt, AM/FM/CD, tinted windows,Reese hitch, V-6, ocean blue. 78,000 miles.$7,500 firm. Ph: 219-733-8040FOR SALE: Freezer beef. Get that freezerbought now, then order a ½ of our premiumbeef for your dining pleasure. Hormone freebeef at an affordable price. Ph: 219-996-3466FOR SALE: Whirlpool upright freezer.Excellent condition. $200. Ph: 219-766-0403FOR SALE: VanMark siding & facia brake,like new, all options. $1,500. Bowflex XTLall options $400. Sears Craftsman 10” RadialSaw. $200. OBO Ph: 219-733-2342FOR SALE: Hoby Cat sailboat, best offer.Ph: 219-988-2499FOR SALE: Aluminum truck cap with ladderrack fits Ranger Supercab. Slide doors open,one side has shelf. White in color. $100.OBO. Ph: 219-363-9560FOR SALE: 125 gal. fish tank with woodenstand, gravel, pump, and lights (no fish). Over$700 invested. Will sell for $400. Ph: 219-363-9560FOR SALE: .32 s.w. lg. in antique box 47rds. $25.00. .32 auto 34 rds $15.00. .32S/W antique box 40 rds $18.00. .30 carbinebrass 42 rds. $10.00. .25 auto antique box74 rods/15 empties $35.00. .38 short 98 rods$35.00. Ph: 219-898-1284FOR SALE: Hover Round scooter 5-6 yr. old.$350. Looks & runs good. Ph: 574-772-52329:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.FOR SALE: 14 ft Sea Nymph Deep VFishing Boat w/custom cover on trailer. 15HP electric start motor, trolling motor, depthfinder, dual batt., live well, 3 swivel seats.$3500.00 obo. Ph: 219-766-3490FOR SALE: Baled kiln dried shavings foranimal bedding, 50+ lbs, per bale. Also,firewood for outdoor burners only. Ph: 219-797-2312 call early or late.FOR SALE: Mini Rex Does & Buck, black &broken otter. $25.00 each. Ph: 219-767-5005WANTED: Rifles, shotguns, and pistols. Anycondition. Broken or functional. Please leavea message. Ph: 574-896-3061FOR SALE: 2006 Chevy Express ¾ toncargo van AT, AC, security cage, electric deadbolt system. Ph: 574-310-3017FOR SALE: International 184 Cub low boywith woods 59” belly mower with hdy lift, hashad complete tune up and carb re-built. Cleanand a must see. $1,750.00. Ph: 219-464-7636FOR SALE: Remington model 550-1, .22cal semi auto rifle. Remington model 11, 12gauge semi auto shotgun. Marlin model 25,.22 cal bolt action rifle with factory scope.All in very good to excellent condition.Reasonable price. Ph: 219-733-2197FOR SALE: Heavy duty “Huskee” 42” LawnSweeper, 17 cu. Ft. model 55-02602-131(3356) Several years old, but hardly used.$90. Ph: 219-921-1548FOR SALE: Bunkbeds (including) foampads,sheets, pillows and covers $100. Appleciderpress $50. Cream separator $50. Ph:219-926-1093FOR SALE: Orchard grass hay and alfalfa/grass mix, and straw. Ph: 219-733-2149FOR SALE: Newer multi-line business phone,model TK38, $25. Newer Sony Walkmansports AM/FM radio $15. Six customspotlights with mounting strip, can make lightany color with included gel sheets $70. Ph:219-680-0901FOR SALE: Portable air compressor: De-Walt, Emglo, electric (contractors), line new,$300. Ph: 574-806-3852WANTED: Cast iron potbelly upright woodburning stove. Ph: 574-310-3017FOR SALE: Chevy truck cab (1973-1980),very good condition and misc. Chevy truckparts 454 engine less than 10,000 miles onrebuild. Dana 60 front axle for Chevy one tonand a 204 transfer case. Ph: 219-733-2149FOR SALE: Firewood, season oak andcherry. Ph: 219-733-2376FOR SALE: 2-large anvils with good horn &sides around 85 lbs. Ph: 219-754-2343 before9:00 p.m.FOR SALE: Two Michelin arctic alpinPZ15/75R15 radial tires mounted on rims tofit a 2002 GMC Safari. Tires are mts ratedand have good tread. $25 each. VintageKirby Sanitronic VII vacuum $25. Ph: 219-988-4688.WANTED: Tractor. Allis Chalmers model“B”, Farmall “cub”, or similar type of mediumsized John Deere, IH, Ford, Case, etc. Anycondition. Running or not. Ph: 574-896-3061FOR SALE: Cap for Dodge Dakota pickup.Fits 8 foot bed with windows on front, backand sides. Good condition. $250 obo. Ph:219-733-2697FOR SALE: Air compressor DeVilbiss, 30gal. tank. $225. Tool boxes, 8 ft side boxes.$375. Ph: 574-274-6123Purchase an Energy Star ClothesWasher and you could be eligible for$50.00. Log onto www.kvremc.com formore information and the rebate form.

August 2010 Kankakee Valley News | 7FOR SALE: 2-antique platform rockers(1900’s) $125.00 each. Martha Washingtonsewing cabinet $125.00. Dark wood 4drawer chest 36” w x 36” h 20 “ d. $60.00Antique tredle (Singer) sewing machine.$375. 3-position (exercycle) electricexersizer bike (from The Club). $75.00. Searselectric typewriter. $40.00. 3 gal. humidifer(Bronaire) $40. All in excellent condition.Ph: 219-531-0334WANTED: Gas pumps any condition (evenout of scrap pile), gas signs, oil cans, oilbottles, glass globes, battery signs, tire signs,thermometers, air meters, anything related toold gas stations. Any condition considered.Ph: 574-896-3224 or 574-249-0994FOR SALE: Golf clubs, PING G2’s irons,golf bag and storage rack. Some extras. Mustsell due to health. An excellent buy for $600.Chainsaw, ECHO, 20” bar, new chain andworks the best. Has carrying case. $325. Ph:574-806-3852FOR SALE: Complete formal dining roomset. Good condition. $350 obo. Ph: 219-712-9538FOR SALE: Model 550, 13 h.p. gas generator,never used. Paid $550, asking $425. 40 ft.fiber glass ext. ladder, like new. $250. Obo.Ph: 219-462-8374FOR SALE: 60” cut-pto drive side dischargefinish mower. Asking $700. Like new. Ph:219-996-4994FOR SALE: Embroidered & crochetedpillowcase sets & handkerchiefs & jewelry.Ph: 219-369-1589FOR SALE: Central air conditioner $100.Concept 10 high efficiency (mounts outsideon the ground). Ammunition: .44/.41 mag.32lg, .32 S&W., .32 auto, .38 short, .25 auto.Reloaders: bullseye & red dot powders,.41/.44, 210/250 gr. bullets. Ph: 219-767-2831FOR SALE: Bissell-Power Steamer ProDeluxe, 4 cleaning rows of dirtlifter powerbrushes. Like new. $100. Ph: 219-766-2815FOR SALE: 17 inch. Western Saddle,matching bridle w/ lots of extras. Used lessthan 20 times. $375. Ph: 574-772-7746FOR SALE: Square & round bales, 60%ALF. & 40% orchard grass. Squares $3.75,Round (800-900 lbs.) $40.00. Ph: 574-772-7746FOR SALE: 1/2 acre wooded lots for salein country subdivision rduced to $18,000 perlot. Land home package available. Ph: 574-896-2996 leave a message.FOR SALE: Percussion book, cd, sticks& keyboard (bells) for jr. high band $100.Ladies dress clothes, Sag Harbor skirts,jackets, blouses, Gloria Vanderbilt jeans &much more, Size 10. Young men’s UrbanPipeline jeans, shirts, shorts, boxers & muchmore, size 12 must see. Earth tones-BassettQueen sleeper sofa big boy couch $200.Lazy Boy Signature II Queen Sleeper sofa& Love Seat $200. Black metal futon beigemattress $65. Couch, chair & ottoman $100.Ph: 219-797-5651FOR SALE: A O Smith 75 gal water htr $200.Aqua Systems Water softener SC series $750.Whirlpool gas range $150. Whirlpool Goldseries microwave w/hood $125. AmericanaRefrigerator $125. Armstrong A/C unit$1,400. Whirlpool Gold dishwasher $150.Armstrong Air Advantage Furnace $2,000.Amtrol well pump $75. Pella vinyl cladwindows assorted sizes, white six panel doors$30. 6’ slider $175. Monesson Hearth doublesided gas fireplace insert $100. Laundrycabinets, assorted mirrors, hardware, maplevanities and ceiling fans plus a bistro set and 2single mattresses. Ph: 219-929-8891FOR SALE: 2007 Whites M6 metal detectorw/headphones. $1,400. Ph: 219-608-7294FOR SALE: 1970 Warner Swayze Hopto 550excavator, good condition 1 1/2 yd bucket$10,000 obo. 14’ Starcraft V bottom boatwith 15hp mercury, 1 minkota, 40 lb. thrusttrolling moro new, swivel seats w/trailer,good shape. $6,000 obo. 2-rolls of 1,000’each Weil McLain Alumipex Radiant Heattubing, 5/8” w/supply & return manifolds &connectors. $1,500. 2007 Harley Davidson,1200 Sportster, 2,000 miles, like new. $8,000obo. 2 spools of 250’ each 5/8” cable, LayRRL-CORE-IWRC, never used, $500 forboth. Ph: 219-462-6936FOR SALE: 170 John Deere lawn mower, 38inch cut mower deck. $950. Ph: 219-863-1134Salem All-U-Can Eat Country Breakfast.Salem United Methodist Church in PorterTownship will sponsor an All-U-Can Eatbreakfast on Saturday, September 25, 2010from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Salem FellowshipHall, 756 W. 350 S. across from the church,just south of Lakes of the Four Seasons.$6.00 for adults, children 5-12 is $4.00 under4 is free. Ph: 219-988-4700Wanatah Scarecrow Festival Harvest ContestKankakee Valley REMC is sponsoring this years Harvest Contest in conjunctionwith the Wanatah Scarecrow Festival. The Harvest Contest is open to anyonewho has a green thumb and thinks they might have the best or the largest inone of these categories:Tallest Sunflower, Heaviest Pumpkin, Largest Ear of Corn, Largest Zinnia,Soybean Stalk with Most Pods, Largest Tomato, Largest Watermelon, and Mostunusual Gourd or SquashBring your entry to Scarecrow Square on September 24th from 3-6 p.m. forjudging. The winners will be announced that evening at 8:00 p.m. during theMerchant Giveaways. The winners in each category will receive a cash prize anda trophy from Kankakee Valley REMC. The Scarecrow Festival runsSeptember 24th-26th.Wanatah ScarecrowFestivalSept. 24-26Crafts, Parade, Races,Car Show, Dance,Entertainment,Scarecrows, Games andFood!www.scarecrowfest.org.Kouts PorkFestivalSaturday, August 28th8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.5k walk.run, parade, arts and crafts,pork burger eating contest, food,entertainment and much more. Formore info visitwww.koutsporkfest.comMill PondFestivalUnion Mills, INAugust 27-29Something for everyone! Featuringfood, crafts, play area & games forkids, antique tractor show, paradeand more!Located at Mill Pond Park,400 W. in Union MillsTouchstone EnergyHome Open HouseWhen: Saturday, August 28 fromNoon-3:00 p.m.Where: 858 Whitestone Dr. in HighMeadows West subdivision Chesterton,IndianaFrom US. Hwy 6 to county road 500go north 1 mile to country road 900North. Turn left at the T in the road.Go approx. 1/2 mile, turn left at theentrance to High Meadows Westsubdivisionand follow theTouchstoneEnergy Homesigns.

8 | Kankakee Valley News August 2010PRESORTEDSTANDARDU.S. Postage PaidWanatah, INPermit No. 48642 W. US Hwy 30PO Box 157Wanatah, IN 46390800.552.2622 • 219.733.2511Fax: 219.733.2991E-mail: kvremc@kvremc.comWeb site: www.kvremc.comKeep Utility Poles Clear ofClutter!Take responsibility for your safety and thesafety of our crews. Attaching things toelectric poles can cause:1. An electrocution hazard to the personmounting the object to the pole.2. Endangers linemen who can becomehung on the object while asscending ordecending a pole.3. Utility poles are private property andshould be respected as such.Rate Schedule AResidentialMonthly Rate:A. Facilities Charge: $30.00 per monthB. Purchased power cost adjustment tracking factor +.004709 per KWH *C. Energy charges:• All KWH per month - $.0793 per KWH*These factors change each month. Those shown above are for AugustHow to figure your billHere is an example of how to figure your bill. The facilities and energy chargesare the same each month. Don’t forget to add 7% Indiana sales tax to the total.Let’s use an average of 1000 KWH.AugustFacilities $30.00 $30.001,000 KWH at ($.0793) per KWH $79.30Power tracker at + (.004709) per KWH $ 4.71Indiana sales tax at 7% $ 7.98TOTAL BILL $121.98