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OctOber Quick Hits
BOOtiful Glow Trick or treating is fun, but can be treacherous (and spooky) in the dark. Bring flashlights, glowsticks or reflectors when walking around the neighborhood.
Saving the Heat Time to turn on the heater? Save energy by turning down the heat at night or when you’re away. If you have a heat pump, maintaining a constant temperature works best.
Source: energy.gov
Pumped for Pumpkin Spice up your life with some pumpkin spice and fall cuisines. Find comforting pumpkin-inspired recipes at carolinacountry.com/ pumpkin.
We ♥ Co-ops October is National Co-op Month! Celebrate your co-op by learning about its history and the contributions it makes to your community.
Fleet technicians train to Keep co-op Fleets on the cutting edge
electric cooperatives work around the clock to provide safe, affordable and reliable service to members. This may be most evident when line crews are spotted in the field, maintaining the system or restoring outages after a storm. But behind every bucket truck or other piece of equipment, there’s an often-unsung group of employees there to make sure everything works when it needs to: fleet technicians.
“The work of fleet technicians may often go unnoticed, but their jobs are critical to ensuring equipment is operating safely and in full compliance 24/7, 365 days a year,” said Jimmy Brown, manager of Fleet Services for Statesvillebased EnergyUnited.
Fleet technicians are responsible for everything from oil changes to equipping vehicles with the latest technology, providing fellow co-op employees with the best equipment and best tools to do their jobs. Staying up-to-date on current technology is critical to keeping fleets in top form, and in August, fleet technicians from eight electric cooperatives across the state met at EnergyUnited’s Mocksville office for the 2022 Fleet Training Seminar.
“Fleet technicians undergo training throughout the year to stay on top of new technology and safety protocols, and we’re pleased to play a part in supporting the key role these individuals complete on a daily basis,” Brown said.
The August training sessions included winching and recovery methods, working load limits, ultimate load limits and safety procedures. Sessions also included hydraulic hoses, crimping techniques and safety procedures when working with hydraulics.
Attendees represented Blue Ridge Energy, EnergyUnited, Pee Dee Electric, Piedmont Electric, Randolph EMC, Roanoke Electric Cooperative, Union Power Cooperative and Wake Electric. Contractors from Utility Lines Construction Services and Asplundh Tree Expert Company were also in attendance.
USDA Offers Support for conservation Projects
NC landowners planning projects to address natural resource concerns can apply for financial and technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Past projects include riparian buffer zones, oyster restoration efforts and urban agriculture projects. Applications are due Oct. 14; for more information, contact your local USDA Service Center (visit bit.ly/usdaoffices for a list by county).
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Cybersecurity Through Cooperation
As cybersecurity threats continue to grow both at home and in the workplace, it’s important to know what we can do as individuals, how we can work with others and measures we can take to reduce our risk of cyber threats.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but good cyber hygiene should be practiced year-round.
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are working together and with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the national trade association for electric cooperatives, to establish relationships, provide tools, share resources and training information to harden and improve the overall cyber landscape.
You can help too. Good cyber hygiene is equally important at home and in our personal lives. Here are a few cybersecurity tips you can implement at home: ■ Enable multi-factor or two-factor authentication for your online accounts. This extra layer of security allows websites and applications to confirm you’re really who you say you are. The additional authentication may come in many forms, including a confirmation text code on your phone, an email or even a separate authenticator app. By adding this second step, you’re making it a lot harder for hackers to access your accounts. ■ Use secure passwords. This means using unique passwords for all your accounts and ensuring they are at least 15 characters long. Randomly generated passwords or passphrases are typically more secure. You might also consider using some type of password manager. ■ Think before you click. Be careful when clicking links or opening attachments. This is one of the most important ways to protect yourself against scammers and hackers. If you receive a text message or email that seems too good to be true or threatens negative consequences for not taking immediate action or displays a sense of urgency, take extra precaution. We all have a part to play in combatting cyber threats. Electric cooperatives and their local and national partners will continue working together to advance cybersecurity defenses for all co-op members and the local communities they serve.
North Carolina is rife with spooky spots hauntingtales
BY EMORY RAKESTRAW
North Carolina has plenty of haunts and legends that persist through generations. Yet the more obscure, unknown and unexplainable are some of the best stories of this state. In typical Halloween fashion, it’s time to have a good scare, so gather 'round for three truly haunting stories from North Carolina.
COAST Heads Will Swim
Every October, hundreds gather in Ocracoke for Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree. The festival concludes with a militia crew march to Springer’s Point, where Blackbeard lost his life (and head) at the hands of Lieutenant Maynard. Joe Sledge, Outer Banks native and author of “Haunting The Outer Banks,” recalls growing up with Blackbeard’s infamous legacy.
“Blackbeard, the angry grimacing pirate with fuses in his beard coming at you with a cutlass, was a wellknown image for us. His figure was sold in stores, along with his treasure and pirate ship, all in miniature and on display,” Joe says. “Almost all the legend of Blackbeard is lore. But his death — the basic story of him being roused up at dawn with the threat of two ships in the water off Ocracoke — that is well documented.” During the bloody battle on Nov. 22, 1718, Blackbeard suffered a reported 20 stab wounds and five bullet holes. Even after being decapitated, it’s rumored his body swam around the ship three times in search of his head. By that point, Maynard had attached it to the bow of the ship.
“Where did Blackbeard's body get buried?” Joe says. “It is possible the crew was placed in a shallow communal grave somewhere nearby, which would be today's Teach's Hole on Springer's Point. So, if there is a ghost of Blackbeard, that's a likely place.”
For Joe, he prefers the Blackbeard tale of a mysterious light in shallow waters. A light that’s chased fearful kayakers and gives all who see it a sense of dread. More than just pirates, Ocracoke itself is quite haunting.
“I once said you can't swing a boat oar on Ocracoke without it going through a ghost,” he says. “The living and the dead in little Ocracoke Village, well, they may not always be friends, but they are definitely neighbors.”
For those visiting — after you’re chased through Springer’s Point by Blackbeard’s disembodied figure — venture to one of the island’s 80 cemeteries. Keep your eyes out for Augustus Abner McGuire, a ghost donning a full diving suit, or Mad Mag Howard, a screeching ghost at Howard Cemetery.
PIEDMONT Camping with Bigfoot
Guttural howls in the night, a sasquatch with a sweet tooth and a now-viral Bigfoot video; this and more bring Bigfoot researchers and TV Shows like “Finding Bigfoot” to the Uwharrie National Forest. Lee Woods has been conducting his own research here for over 16 years.
“I heard about a lady who was having something throw rocks at her house late at night, then about a month later she saw the creature. I was contacted about this two weeks later and that’s how I got into my research in Uwharrie,” Lee says. “I have had four Bigfoot encounters here over the last 16 years.”
In 2009, Michael Greene captured a now-viral video that appears to show a sasquatch-like figure creeping between trees under the cover of night. The thermal imaging video is known as “Squeaky Thermal” to Bigfoot groups and today has more than 19,700 views on YouTube. (And Michael didn’t just film Bigfoot — apparently Bigfoot also stole a Zagnut candy bar from his tent.)
“To the folks who don't think it's real, all I can say is spend some time deep in the forest and just see what happens. Will they have an encounter? Maybe not, and then again maybe they will,” Lee says. “Bigfoot doesn't work on man's time and doesn't show up on cue like they show on TV.”
As to why Uwharrie is linked to Bigfoot, Lee says he and others truly can’t pinpoint a why. Perhaps it’s because the Uwharrie range is more than 500 million years old, perhaps Bigfoot just enjoys peace and quiet. Even if you don’t have a sighting, you can always stop by the Eldorado Outpost (eldoradooutpost.com) to purchase an “I Believe” t-shirt.
MOUNTAINS Henry River Mill Village
Fans of the film adaptation of “The Hunger Games” might know Henry River Mill Village as District 12. The former textile village in Burke County was initially erected in 1905 and remained prosperous until 1963. In 1977, the main mill building caught fire, and the last resident moving out by 1987. For many years the town sat abandoned, home to vandalism and trespassers inventing their own ghostly tales. In 2017, Calvin Reyes and his family purchased the 72-acre property.
“We were looking for land in the southeast and this kept popping up. We decided to look at it and fell in love, we had no idea what we were going to do with it but knew we wanted to save it,” Calvin says. “People ask me all the time, ‘Is it haunted?’ and I say, ‘I guess that’s up for you to figure out.’ Private groups can rent the property and we do our own investigations.”
Paranormal investigator Michael La Chiana is one of those people. Even though an abandoned mill town might seem scary, he notes the energy is peaceful and quiet.
“In March 2021, we booked an overnight stay in the newly renovated #12 house. A beautiful renovation of the original duplex home in the village,” Michael says. “I arrived before my friends, went inside, and heard a loud ‘hello’ and loud coughing. I looked in all the rooms and found no one.”
The majority of unexplainable encounters center around the Company Store with several people hearing the voices of young children and the names Sarah and Emily. Although Calvin sees the property as historic over haunted, he has had one truly frightening encounter.
“The only time I’ve been terrified, I was taking a buddy of mine into the Company Store at night, kind of as a joke,” Calvin says. “We’re walking around — it’s naturally creepy — and as we walk upstairs, we hear footsteps running across the room, but we were the only ones there.”
Henry River Mill Village (henryrivermillvillage.com) is open daily to the public and those seeking their own experience can even take a guided paranormal tour.
Emory Rakestraw is a Wilmington-based freelance journalist. Her love for North Carolina and its history has inspired a wide range of stories available at emoryrakestraw.wordpress.com.
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Celebrating co-op membership
October is national co-op month.
Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month.
When Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative (CCEC) celebrates Co-op Month, it really means we are celebrating you! After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you, our members.
Our core business purpose is to serve as your electricity provider, but the larger mission of the co-op is to help make our corner of the world a better place. “Concern for community” is one of seven guiding principles that all co-ops share.
Similar to how our lines run through our service territory, our concern for community flows through all of our decisions—because being a co-op means being a responsible partner and good neighbor.
CCEC works to help our community thrive through initiatives led by our employees and local board that’s comprised of neighbors who live here in our community. Because we’re local, we understand our community’s unique needs and strive to help meet them.
Your donations to Operation RoundUp (ccemc.com/RoundUp) allow us to provide assistance to non-profits throughout the community such as Backpack Friends, Hope Mission, Project Christmas Cheer, and many more. Each year, we are proud to provide five local youth with college scholarships and later this month we will award
more than $25,000 to local educators through our Bright Ideas education grant program. The word “cooperative” is close to “cooperation,” meaning people working together toward a common goal—mutually benefiting one another and the larger community. This can be seen when co-ops provide mutual aid after devastating storms. That’s the essence of the cooperative spirit. Above all, as a co-op we put our members’ priorities first. As your trusted energy partner, we know that on the web saving energy and money is important to you. That’s why we have numerous programs in place to help, including Connect to Save and Time-of-Use. Winter hours begin for We want to empower you to manage energy use Time-of-Use participants on at home. If you haven’t already, take a moment and October 16. Learn about our download our app, PowerPay24. Through the app, you Time-of-Use program: can conveniently monitor your energy use and pay your ccemc.com/TOU bill. And, of course, we’re here to help, so give us a call if you have questions about your energy bills. CCEC is continuously examining ways to operate more efficiently while continuing to provide the highest level of friendly, reliable service you expect and deserve. After all, we’re your local co-op. We were built by the members we serve.
Cooperatives from across the eastern United States gather at CCEC to aid in restoration efforts after Hurricane Florence.
High School Seniors: Apply Now for a $4,000 scholarship from the Carteret-Craven Electric Foundation at ccemc.com/Scholarships
At Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative (CCEC), we work hard every day to provide you with the best service possible while also striving to keep rates low.
Our entire nation is facing economic challenges from inflation, labor shortages, and the rising costs of materials. CCEC and the entire energy sector are not immune to these challenges. Energy prices have been affected by the increasing cost of natural gas, coal and other generation sources.
Over the past two years, we have seen supply cost increases in all areas of operations. Material shortages, strong consumer demand, and lingering impacts from the pandemic are some of the reasons behind rising prices.
In this ever-changing economic environment, completing a cost-of-service study ensures that we continue to provide rates that are fair and equitable to all members while fulfilling our duty of keeping CCEC financially sound, and continuing to provide you, our members, with safe and reliable electricity. What is a cost-of-service study?
A cost-of-service study is a review of a utility’s rates by a third-party consultant. Completing this study ensures the rates CCEC charges will provide enough revenue to cover expenses and meet our lenders’ margin requirements. If CCEC is unable to cover expenses, we would have to cut back on things like maintenance to our system, which could lead to a reduction in reliability.
The cost-of-service study also ensures that the rates charged are assigned to the source of those expenses. For example, if the cooperative has large costs associated with providing service to an industrial member, then the rates that are charged to that member must recover the cost of serving that member.
If the rates charged to the industrial member did not cover the costs, then other members would have to help bear those costs. CCEC wants to avoid this situation and ensure all members are billed fairly. Therefore, the rate charged to the industrial members is different than that of a residential member to ensure the cost of serving the industrial member is covered.
CCEC's general rate structure has not changed since 2013!
What happens to excess revenue?
Since CCEC is a not-for-profit cooperative, our rates cover the cost of delivering power to our members. Any additional revenue is returned to members in the form of capital credits because we are owned by members, not outside investors.
Will rates increase?
Not necessarily. While costs are rising, a cost-ofservice study could show that expenses for some rate classes have grown faster than others. As a result, some rate classes could see a change, while other rate classes may not.
Any changes would likely take effect with your October 2023 bill. Be on the lookout for more information about issues impacting rates, energy saving programs, and more in the coming months.
Extend your day with a Safeguard light
As winter draws ever closer, the days continue to get shorter and we have less daylight available for outdoor after work or school activities.
Our Safeguard security light options are an affordable way to welcome visitors, work or play outside after dark and protect your property throughout the year. These lights are equipped with LEDs and come on automatically at dusk and go off at daybreak.
Maintenance is handled by us and costs you nothing. The low monthly rate covers the light, wiring and even the electricity (it doesn’t run through your meter).
A new light installed on an existing pole costs $9.90 per month and includes installation, maintenance, and operation of a “barnyard” style light, including electricity for illumination. Taxes are not included in these prices. Additional styles are available.
To speed repair and maintenance of lights and reduce damage to your landscaping, we will not place a light where we cannot get to it safely with a bucket truck.
View other options or request a light at ccemc.com/LightingandSurge or by calling us at 252.247.3107 or 1.800.682.2217.
Apprentice Line Technician Cameron Fulford installs a new Safeguard security light at a member's home.
Have you ever noticed your lights quickly blink on and off, even on a bright, sunny day? Or, you wake up to find all of your clocks blinking 12:00? While these power blinks might cause you to worry that there is an issue with your electricity, the opposite is actually true.
While blinks can be annoying, they show that our electrical distribution system is working exactly as designed, protecting itself from a larger outage. In fact, about 80 percent of blinks don't result in an actual outage. The system is designed so that the remaining 20 percent of the faults affect the least number of co-op members possible. Why does the power blink?
Blinks are created when a breaker, or switch, opens along any portion of the system. The breaker usually opens because of a large, quick rise of electric current. A relay senses the fault and tells the breaker to open, preventing the flow of power to the problem site. After opening, the breaker quickly closes. The brief delay allows the fault to clear and usually lasts less than five seconds.
If the fault clears, every cooperative member that receives electricity from that power line has just experienced a blink. This could include thousands of members if the breaker protects a transmission line or a substation.
These interruptions are sometimes caused by wires slapping together during a storm, a vehicle hitting a power pole, a tree branch hitting a powerline, a bird or animal touching a ground and energized line at the same time, lightning, or other similar events. Increasing reliability
Stopping the flow of electricity at the site of the issue prevents damage to our system. Not only does this keep our equipment in good working order, it can help prevent damage to your electronics and appliances.
Without breakers, the power would go out and would not be restored until lineworkers arrive to address the issue. The blinks can allow for enough time for the problem to resolve and keep electricity flowing or, if the problem is not resolved, to disconnect power and prevent further damage.
The next time you notice a power blink, think of it as a quick reminder that we are doing our part to better serve you, our members. Service Technician Assistant Trevor Anderson repairs equipment in the Emerald Isle substation.
It's time for a HVAC checkup
Fall brings a welcome break from high summer energy use, but it won't be too long before it's cold enough to turn on the heat.
Before cold weather moves in, have your HVAC system inspected and tuned up. Regular preventive maintenance helps increase your system’s performance, saves energy, helps prevent emergency repairs and generally extends the life of the unit.
HVAC systems require specialized tools for maintenance and service, so it's best to hire a qualified technician to do the work. The technician should complete the following maintenance tasks: Inspect ductwork for loose joints and leaks. Check all hose connections for leaks and make sure the condensation tube is draining freely. Clean the blower so it can move air efficiently. Oil motors and check components for wear. Verify the airflow by measurement. Improper airflow can substantially affect efficiency. Inspect the electric terminals. Clean the indoor evaporator and outdoor condenser coil. Check refrigerant charge and adjust if needed. Straighten any bent fins on the condenser and evaporator coils. Make sure to clean and tighten connections. Inspect the thermostat to ensure that it provides a reliable reading.
Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative Are energy vampires lurking in your home?
Did you know that you’re sharing your home with “energy vampires” — electronic and electrical devices that continue to suck electricity even when turned off? On average, these items are responsible for an estimated 10 percent of the electricity you use every month.
Here are tips that can help you drive a stake through the heart of these vampires, saving energy and money. è Unplug. Unplug. Unplug. This probably won’t work for your cable box or wireless router, but if you have an extra TV or some other electronic device or appliance you do not use often, you should consider unplugging it completely until the next time you actually use it. è Curb idle time. Simply setting your computer to sleep mode or stopping a game and powering down your video game console instead of leaving it paused for a prolonged period, could lead to bigger savings. è Plug your appliances into power strips. Power strips let you toggle the power flow on and off. This means you can control the power usage of clusters of devices so that they are not consuming electricity when you are not at home. Using a light switch that turns power outlets on and off, if you have one, accomplishes the same with even less effort. An advanced power strip makes it even easier by turning off idle electronics without any additional steps from you. è Make smart upgrades. When it comes time to send your old electronics and appliances to the graveyard, replace them with ENERGY STAR® devices.
ENERGY STAR-certified products can be up to 70 percent more efficient than conventional models.
Keep food safe when the power goes out
Tropical systems, lightning, ice and even squirrels can temporarily cause the power to go out. We understand power outages of any length can be frustrating, especially when your fridge is stocked with perishable foods.
Extended power outages are rare, but when they occur, it’s important to understand food safety measures to take to avoid illness.
Here are a few food safety tips to keep in mind before, during and after a power outage. Before an outage
A good rule of thumb is to keep an emergency supply kit on hand. Be sure to include nonperishable food items like bottled water, powdered milk, canned goods, cereal and protein bars in your emergency kit.
If you have advance warning that an outage is possible, fill a cooler with ice––just in case the outage spans several hours. Having a cooler ready to go can buy extra time for your refrigerated, perishable items. During an outage
If an outage occurs, do not open the refrigerator or freezer unless absolutely necessary. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A half-full freezer will keep food frozen for about 24 hours and a full freezer for about 48 hours. If it looks like the power outage will last longer than four hours, move your important perishable items to an ice-filled cooler. After an outage
If refrigerated foods have been exposed to temperatures higher than 40 degrees for more than two hours, the American Red Cross recommends discarding the items. If any foods have an unusual color, odor or texture, they should be thrown away.
While most perishable foods should be thrown out after an extended outage, there are a few items that are safe to consume after a two-hour exposure to 40-plus degrees: è hard cheeses that are properly wrapped è butter or margarine that is properly wrapped è taco, barbecue and soy sauces è peanut butter, jelly, mustard, ketchup and relish
The best way to avoid illness from spoiled food during or after an outage is to follow the four-hour rule of thumb. After an outage, smell and inspect foods before consuming and remember: when in doubt, throw it out.
To learn more about food safety after an emergency, visit ready.gov/food.
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