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Current Lines: November 2006
Welcome to the November edition of Current Lines newsletter, a monthly publication of Tri-County EMC. Below are a few samples of the articles in this current newsletter. To read the full article, just click on the "Click here to read more" link.
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Walking the Walk
A special editorial by Margaret Morris
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>> Dr. Boyd updates Tri-County Foundation Director Bettye Williams on a Maranatha improvement
project funded through
Operation Roundup. <<
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For many years, Dr. Ronald “Jack” Boyd was known in Milledgeville as a family practitioner. Now retired, he devotes his time in helping his fellow man. Most folks anticipate their retirement as a time to relax and enjoy doing the things they’ve longed to do. Instead, Dr. Boyd seized this opportunity to help others through Maranatha Outreach, Inc.
As the founder and past president, Dr. Boyd established Maranatha Outreach Ministries in 1989 to provide temporary shelter and services for the homeless. The three-part organization located in Baldwin County ministers the whole person, spirit and body and teaches each individual to be responsible members of society. Every day residents are transported to and from town for work and, if applicable, some are also taken to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. “We are not in the business of giving people a “hand out,” but a “hand up,” says Dr. Boyd. “We believe in the saying, ‘If you give a fish to a man, he will eat for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, he may eat for a lifetime.’”
Click here to read more.
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Youth Opportunities Coming . . .
Do you have a son or daughter who is a high school junior or senior? Then, they are eligible for the Washington Youth Tour—an exciting, week-long leadership experience. The journey takes over 1,400 students from across the United States on a jam-packed tour of our nation’s capital where they even get to meet their congressmen.
Tri-County EMC offers three different scholarship opportunities: the Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship, the Tri-County EMC Operation Roundup Foundation Scholarship and the Walter Harrison Scholarship. The criteria for all three scholarships is based on the student’s academics, financial need and community invovlement.
The Cooperative Youth Conference is a leadership opportunity open to high school freshmen on up to seniors.
To be eligible for Tri-County’s Youth programs, students must live in a residence served by the EMC. To learn more visit tri-countyemc.com or call (478) 986-8126 or 1-866-254-8100, ext. 8126. Information on these opportunities will be available in the December issue of Current Lines.
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New Members Added to Green Power EMC
Georgia’s first renewable energy program, Green Power EMC, has added two new members, Rayle and Upson EMCs bringing the total participating EMCs, including Tri-County, to 31. Headquartered in Washington and Thomaston respectively, Rayle and Upson EMCs bring another 21,000 consumers to Green Power EMC which now offers green energy to a total of 1.5 million households. Click here to read more.
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Tri-County EMC Foundation Awards Quarterly Funds
The Tri-County EMC Foundation awarded $11,450 in September to eight organizations. Click here to read more.
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AARP Mature Driver Safety Class
The American Association of Retired Persons will conduct a Mature Driver Safety class Jan. 23 and 24. It will take place in the Community room at Tri-County EMC in Gray from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Participants must attend both days and register by calling (478) 986-8126 or 1-866-254-8100, ext. 8126.
Blood Drive Scheduled in December
Tri-County and the American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in memory of Clay “Red” Comer Dec. 14 from 2 until 7 p.m. in the Gray Office Community room. Please call (478) 986-8135 or 1-866-254-8100, ext. 8135 to reserve your time.
Did You Know? ...
More than 550 of our nation’s rural electric systems—about two-thirds of all systems—offer their members a green power option with most of their renewable generating capacity powered by wind or biomass.
Energy Tip of the Month
Considering the costs of heating and cooling your home can account for nearly 45 percent of your electric bill, using a programmable thermostat is one of the best ways you can cut your energy costs. These units have a built-in clock that directs your heating or cooling system to turn on and off at specified times according to your schedule. The programmed setting reduces the operating time of your heating or cooling system, saving you money. If used properly, it can save you up to 15 percent in energy costs.
You simply program the unit to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the house when everyone is there. When the family is sleeping or away, you set the temperature back. In winter, for example, you would set your thermostat 5 or 10 degrees lower when you are sleeping or away. The thermostat will gradually set itself back to a comfortable level when you wake or return home.
Programmable thermostats cost around $50 to $200. Some models, available at home improvement centers, can be installed as a “Do-It-Yourself” project. However, they can save far more than that in energy costs in just a few short years.
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