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The USDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations,such as French Broad Electric Membership Corporation. USDA provides zero-interest grants to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through tolocal non-profit organizations for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. The ultimate recipients repay the lending utilitydirectly. TRACTOR, Inc. recently received a loan of $250,000 through French Broad EMC and the REDLG program, which will allow them topurchase additional equipment needed to expand operations. French Broad EMC is pleased to be a partner in local community economicdevelopment.

Toe River Aggregation Center Training Organization Regional, Inc. (also known as TRACTOR, Inc.) is a non-profit food hub that works with over50 small family farms nestled in Burnsville, NC. TRACTOR, Inc. helps support local agriculture and provide area restaurants and local grocerystores with a diverse selection of fresh produce. The goal is to make sure food dollars stay in the local economy, increase farm income in our local

community, preserve farm culture and green space, and to expand access to the freshestlocal produce. TRACTOR, Inc. works with farmers in Yancey, Mitchell, Burke, McDowell,Avery, Madison, and Buncombe Counties in Western North Carolina.

Selling to large markets can be difficult for small-scale, family farmers. Large grocery storesbuy only large quantities and have specifications for processing that many small farmersare unable to meet individually. To address these difficulties, TRACTOR aggregatesproduce from multiple farms so that local farmers can collectively meet large orders.TRACTOR also works with farmers to process produce in the local facility so that farmershave the infrastructure and support they need to ensure their produce meets the purchas-ers’ specifications.

PHOTO: Left to right: Jamie McMahan (Yancey County EDC); Rich Harty (Vice President,TRACTOR); Tracy Evans (Burnsville District Manager, French Broad EMC); Robin Smith (Director,TRACTOR); Johnny Riddle (President, TRACTOR); Jeff Vance (Director, Mitchell CooperativeExtension)

Mini-Split Heat Pump Program

Your homeís #1 source of energy use is related toheating and cooling costs.

French Broad EMC continues to offer mini-split heatpumps at an affordable rate, which can be financedon your electric bill upon credit approval.

Visit our website for more information:www.frenchbroademc.com

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Managerís Report

Jeff Loven

Adverse TemperaturesImpact Power Bills

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Burnsville DistrictClearing: Bakers Creek,Possum Trot, Lickskillet, andservice area from Bald Creek tocounty line

Spraying: : Double Island,Blue Rock Road, Rice Road andHalls Chapel Road

Marshall DistrictClearing: Big Sandy Mush,Big Sandy Mush Creek, PaintFork area (from Hamburg Road tocounty line), Upper end of CrookedCreek Road

As the summer of 2018 comesto an end and we welcome in fall,lets take time to reflect on whathas turned out to be an unusualyear, weather-wise. We startedoff the year with some consistentlycold temperatures in January. Infact, it was so cold that we set anall-time system peak demand of138 Mw on January 2nd.

The cold weather continued formost of the month and we sold 61million kilowatt hours to our mem-bers, another all-time record. Aswe moved into February, theweather turned around and wesaw temperatures reach as highas 77 degrees!

The spring months were rela-tively average but the last twoweeks of June turned out to bevery warm, with temperaturesreaching 90 degrees for severaldays during the month.

When we get adverse tempera-tures, either cold or hot, it has amajor impact on our wholesalepower bills. When the tempera-ture dipped below zero in earlyJanuary, the demand for electricitysoared across most of the coun-try. Duke Energy, our wholesalesupplier, had to bring on extrageneration to meet this increase inload. At that point, they are operat-ing all of their nuclear, coal, andgas units. However, in really high

demand periods like this pastJanuary, there is not enoughnatural gas to power their plants atfull capacity. At that point, theironly option is to bring on theirhighest cost generation, which ispowered by #2 fuel oil. Typically,these units are only used a fewhours per year, if at all.

However, during the month ofJanuary, these units were runningfor several hours. This drives thefuel component of our bill up and isa cost we all end up seeing on ourmonthly bills. In fact, fuel in-creased almost $1 million dollarsover what was originally estimatedfor January. This increase will bea major reason our purchasedpower and fuel adjustment chargewill be on the rise for the remain-der of 2018.

As we moved into June we alsosaw an increase in summercooling load each evening astemperatures soared above 90degrees. With significant solarresources now in place in NorthCarolina, the impact is not as greatbut is still there in the fuel charges.Natural gas costs will always goup when demand increases.

While French Broad EMC couldnever absorb all of these dramaticcost increases, the Board ofDirectors has plans in place thatassist in minimizing the impact to

our members. We have areserve fund that helps offsetlarge swings in fuel chargesand they are able to spreadthese increases over manymonths which minimizes thecost on everyoneís monthly bill.

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TheElectrifierPublished monthly byFrench Broad EMC

PO Box 9Marshall, NC 28753.

Jeff Loven General ManagerGreg Fowler District ManagerTracy Evans District ManagerPaula Seay Editor

Board of DirectorsJoe Justice PresidentJimmy Ray Vice-PresidentJohn Chandler SecretaryGary Wilde TreasurerJill Austin, Keith Kuhne, Dan Quinn, CarlRamsey, Gordon Randolph, Bill Riddle,

Charles Tolley

FBEMC OfficesMarshall (828) 649-2051Toll-Free to Marshall 1-800-222-6190Burnsville (828) 682-6121Bakersville (828) 688-4815

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FOR SALE

Economy tractor, sickle bar, hay rake, 5ípull-behind mower, $3,450. 536-2007.

Queen Buckeye cook stove w/ breadwarmers, $500. 385-1419.

(4) 16" Chevy wheels w/ tires, make offer.689-4080 between 5-8pm.

Mexican saddle, black w/red seat,$85 OBO. 385-1419.

Cast iron foot-pedaled metal shear, cuts30" sheets, $450 OBO. 206-2453.

1.8 Acres, South Toe area. 678-0892.

30 Acres, wooded, road, elect, water,house site, Flag Pond. 423/735-2525.

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, V8,$3,200. 675-9910.

2007 Harley Ultra Classic, pacific blue,42,370 mi, $11,800. 284-0179.

Splitmaster wood splitter, 212cc engine,$850. 467-8121.

Heated king mattress pad w/ dual control-lers, $50. 774-1181.

Electric fence controller, 6.7 output joules10, $250 OBO. 406/407-0156.

3BR/2BA DW w/ garage on 0.83ac, BaldMtn, $75,000. 208-2395 or 284-7309.

Scuba Zeagle BCD, masks, fins, etc,$500 OBO. 720/883-7679.

Guitar amp, Line 6, Spider IV 15 w/instructions. 720/883-7679.

Ladies long length leather coat, black, $40.689-4511.

Jotul wood stove, Firelite 600, glass doors,$1,100. 688-3837.

Ford sickle mower, $675. 622-7225.

6í box blade, $600. 622-7225.

Power One hearing aid batteries, P312,P313. $20/box 60. 645-0182.

Fisher wood heater, $350. 645-0182.

Quilt frame, old-timey. 675-4696.

Featherweight Singer sewing machinew/ case. 675-4696.

2013 Jayco camper w/ rear fold out,$7,500. 682-2727.

Wooden dining table w/ 6 chairs, $95.776-2702.

(2) cabinets w/ 4 drawers, $20ea.776-2702.

Pot belly cook stove, $100. 545-5659.

True Tone console radio, $100. 545-5659.

Kitchen Aid mixer w/ 3 tools +can opener,$60. 645-9860.

500gal oil barrel, $50. 689-2348 or778-4903.

GEHL Hammer Mill, $1,200. 689-2348 or778-4903.

Franklin wood stove, $360 OBO.675-3020 or 508/366-6984.

300gal oil barrel w/ stand, $100. 467-0628.

Husqvarna lawn mower, AWD, 22" cut,$350 OBO. 337-8430.

Craftsman lawn mower, 26" cut, 6.5HP,$300 OBO. 337-8430.

Monitor propane heater, GF 3800, $1,200.688-3699.

Whirlpool propane water heater, 40gal,$150. 688-3699.

1997 Ford F150 3door supercab,25,200 mi, garage kept. 682-6330.

1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, 71,350 mi.682-6330.

275gal oil tank, #1 oil, $175. 242-2157.

Sofa, western pattern, $50. 691-8601.

Upholstered swivel rockers, brown, $50.691-8601.

1997 Subaru Outback wagon, teal,227,725mi, $2,500. 284-3837.

í68 SS396 Chevelle, 41k mi, blue w/ blackint, $34,500. 683-3237 before 8pm.

Cedar lined wood wardrobe, mediumbrown. 683-9169.

150+ VHS tapes + player. 776-5268.

Cedar furniture wardrobe, chest &drawers. 776-5268.

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STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATIONThis institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies,the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs areprohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including genderexpression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a publicassistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activityconducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary byprogram or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print,audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at(202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally,program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, foundonline at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDAand provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call(866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. August 2018French Broad Electric Membership Corporation

Marshall, NC

Electric fence chargers, (1) solar; (1)110,$150/both. 675-5811.

Dupont Jeff Gordon Rainbow Warriorsjacket, XL. 675-5811.

Hay, 1st&2nd cutting, $5/bale. 682-7268 or284-7313.

Maytag 20"x12" window AC, $100. 765-2177.

2000 BMW 328i. 712-7661.

Dwarf burning bushes, $1-$6. 545-8802.

A R E truck bed cover, silver, fits 2004Toyota Tacoma, $350. 776-0359.

Submersible well pump, Ω HP, 4", $325.622-9968.

Drop-leaf table, solid cherry. 776-2702.

Kenmore upright freezer, 19cu ft, manualdefrost, almond, $250. 712-0613.

Vermeer 5400 Reble Hayroller, 4x5 bails,$7,000. 682-3334.

F-150 truck, $1,500 OBO. 689-3454.

Shaped skis, poles & boots size 10. 689-5755.

Harness for work horse w/ 2 bridles.689-5755.

2BR mobile home & garage on 1ac, FlagPond, $30,000. 423/743-5988.

16í aluminum bass boat, $3,500.423/743-5988.

English Shepherd puppies, $195/m; $225/f.683-3126.

Portable heaters. 682-6361.

Window A/C & whole house fans, varioussizes. 682-6361.

Charolais bulls, registered, yearling-16mo,$1,900ea. 423/330-8536.

Carpenterís steel rack w/ 2 tool boxes forsmall truck, $150. 206-2876.

Designer pocket books. 675-4271.

Pressure cookers & crock pots. 675-4271.

Pasture-raised pigs. 284-1636.

Frozen pork. 284-1636.

La-z-boy recliner, dark green, $25. 649-1192.

Mermaid parade float trailer, $100. 649-1192.

Kawasaki KX-250 dirt bike. 777-5422.

WANTED

Junk cars. 689-5125.

Scrap 500gal propane tank. 678-9346.

Volunteers, Beacon of Hope, Marshall.206-0060.

Honda TRX 250 for body parts. 622-3671.

Authentic Native American artifact collection,spear points, arrowheads, etc. 808-0322.

MISCELLANEOUS

Farmerís Market, MHU, Sats 9am-12noon.www.marshillmarket.org.

Will Do: chair caning. 689-5125.

For Rent: 2BR/1BA apt, part furn, ref, $500/mo+dep. 778-1897.

Will Do: paint, repairs, odd jobs, ref.423/580-3231.

Will Do: cabinet services. 675-8001.

Job Openings: NCDPS, correctionalofficers & nurses. 919/480-0064.

Will Do: handyman jobs & drivewaygrading. 230-5811.

FREE: Blue Heeler/Boxer mix puppies, 6mo.467-0192.

Hay: you mow, you keep. 423/735-7453.

Will Do: alterations. 689-3273.

For Rent: creekside cabin, $75/night.656-2281.

For Rent: 1BR 2-story log cabin, $480/mo,$30water + dep. 765-7171.

For Rent: Room + shared dining room,kitchen, $250/mo+shared utilities. 765-7171.

Will Do: respite caregiver, exp, ref,Marshall. 649-9676.

Will Do: junk removal. 208-4599.

Music Jamboree, Sept 29, 6:30pm, TiptonHill Comm Ctr, free. 688-2524.

Madison County Fair, Sept 27-29. 206-0170.

Will Do: pressure washing. 675-4003.

Will Do: cut trees & brush. 675-4003.