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Current Lines: February 2008
Welcome to the February edition of Current Lines newsletter, a monthly publication of Tri-County EMC. Below are a few samples of the articles in this current newsletter.
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Take Control of Your Energy Use? No Sweat.
When we were growing up, our parents taught us to be smart about life—to not waste food, to take care of things, to be sensible about how we spent money and to be considerate of others. The same sort of wisdom is what energy conservation is all about—using common sense about how we use energy and the money it costs to generate.
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Walking the Walk with Steve McClendon
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Steve McClendon (second from left) with TWACS (two-way automatic communication system) team at Cedar Creek substation.
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Coming on board as the new head of a large division
is never easy. However, for this particular individual
it was second nature. Now, after nine years,
Steve McClendon has retired. >>>
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Consider Rights of Way When Planting
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Proper Right-of-Way Clearance
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Arbor Day is Feb. 15. What a great time to consider planting trees in your yard. Before you do, be certain to leave a proper clearance around power lines to avoid service problems and safety hazards. Also, notify the Utilities Protection Center 72 hours before you dig at 1-800-282-7411.>>>
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Relay for Life Beauty Pageant
Tri-County EMC’s Relay for Life Team is holding its annual Beauty Pageant Saturday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. at the Jones County Civic Center. The contest is open to boys and girls. Visit tri-countyemc.com to download an application. To learn more, contact Tammie Malone at (478) 986-8115 or tammiem@tri-countyemc.com. <<
Bring One for the Chipper
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>> Tri-County Member Clay Teague donates his Christmas tree to Keep Jones Beautiful’s Bring One for the Chipper event held in January. Asplundh Tree Expert Co. chipped about 170 trees to be used for soil
enhancement countywide. (25629-01) <<
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Did You Know? ...
On the average, only five high school students apply for Tri-County EMC's Washington Youth Tour each
year. <<
Energy Tip of the Month
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, carefully positioned trees and shrubs can save the average household up to $250 in energy costs each year. Use them in the following ways to buffer the sun.
A six to eight-foot deciduous tree planted near your home will begin shading windows the first year and the roof in five to 10 years. 
Trees, shrubs and groundcover plants can shade the ground and pavement around the home reducing heat radiation thereby cooling the air before it reaches your home.
Do you have a patio? Build a trellis for climbing vines to offer shade to that outside area. A lattice or trellis with climbing vines or a planter box with trailing vines also shades the home’s perimeter while letting in cooling breezes. <<
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