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Current Lines: October 2008

Welcome to the October edition of Current Lines newsletter, a monthly publication of Tri-County EMC. Below are a few samples of the articles in this current newsletter.

"Our Energy, Our Future," A Dialogue with You

Over the past several months, you have likely seen articles and heard utility experts verbalize a harsh reality; America will exhaust the existing surplus of electric generating capacity in less than 10 years, and the cost to replace that surplus is going to be enormous. Tri-County and cooperatives all across the country are asking you, the member-consumer, to demand answers from elected officials as to what can be done to mitigate the supply and cost issues. >>>



C. "Hill" Bentley
CEO

 

 


Ask important questions about your energy future at www.ourenergy.coop.

Walking the Walk with Dr. D.J. Sheppard

In 1986, something special started in Putnam County. It was the year Dr. Dennis (DJ) Sheppard began teaching Agriculture at Putnam County High School. In earning his Bachelor of Science, Masters, Specialist and Doctorate degrees in Agricultural Education, he combined his love of agriculture and working with young people. A classroom encased with trophies and awards of 42 state championships, plus six prior to teaching in Putnam County, four national championships and an international championship earned by his students through the years illustrates the number of lives he touched during his tenure.  >>>








>> With FFA Advisor and mentor DJ Sheppard at his side, Rodney Redd at the 2002 EMC/FFA Electrification CDE state event. << 
Operation Roundup Fall Quarter Funds Granted

The Tri-County EMC Foundation met in September and granted $12,090

>> Paramedic and Master Mason Don Graham, gets a dental impression from Tyler Hutcheson for the Georgia Child
ID Program. << 
to six organizations.

Changing Stations Ministry: $4,690 to build a handicap accessible bathroom for a paralyzed resident.

Cub Scout Pack 485: $1,000 as a matching grant for a cargo trailer to store and haul the pack’s camping equipment.

Green Thumb Garden Club of Putnam County Elementary School: $1,500 to expand the learning garden (a hands-on garden for third, fourth and fifth-grade students) including fencing, bed ground cover and plants attractive to birds and insects.

KAIROS @ Men’s State Prison: $1,000 for supplies, food and training to provide a ministry at the Men’s State Prison in Milledgeville.

Oconee Area Pregnancy Center D/B/A Crossroads Pregnancy Center: $1,500 for car seats used by clients and their babies who would not be able to afford them.

Sincerity Lodge #430 Free and Accepted Masons: $2,400 to provide supplies for thorough identification of 1,200 elementary school students that include a sound bite with video, DNA factor, dental profile and more.

For a list of funded projects, visit http://www.tri-countyemc.com/operation_roundup.da. <<

 



 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMCs Prepare for Coaches Corners

>> As the new school year begins, so does another year of Georgia EMC-sponsored Coaches
Corners available for coaches during the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) championships.

Thirty-one EMCs including Tri-County, sponsor Coaches’ Corner hospitality areas where EMC employees distribute complementary T-shirts and snacks to more than 400 coac
hes at competitions throughout the season. The hospitality tents also give coaches a much needed quiet place to relax between events. "Our Coaches’ Corners are a way to thank our coaches for their involvement with our students," says Margaret Morris, communications specialist. "As they visit our hospitality areas, we also get a chance to speak with them on the different opportunities that we offer, such as the Washington Youth Tour and scholarship programs. (14133-01)

For GHSA championship schedules or to learn more, go to ghsa.net. <<

The Killgo's to Attend Co-op Conference

>> Tri-County EMC has selected Becky and Shannon Killgo to attend the Couples Cooperative Conference to take place at the Bay Watch Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC Nov. 7 -9. Becky is a bookkeeper with Tri-County EMC and Shannon is a database manager with Conley and Associates, Inc. The conference is sponsored by Georgia’s EMCs, the Georgia Co-op Council, the South Carolina Co-op Council and the Co-op Council of North Carolina. <<

Halloween Bags Available

Keep your children safe this Halloween with reflective Trick-or-Treat bags from Tri-County EMC available at the front counters at the Gray and Eatonton offices. (3138-01)

Did You Know? ...

What better way to celebrate National Co-op Month than with a growing grassroots effort of more than 419,000 members questioning our energy policy with members of Congress through ourenergy.coop.


Energy Tip of the Month

After taking the first step in winterizing your home by sealing air leaks as noted in last month’s issue of Current Lines, you can complete the process with large-scale projects to keep the cold air out.  
  • Examine the entire exterior of your home. Repair any broken windows, loose siding or missing trim.
  • Make sure your attic has at least R-30 insulation. If you need to add at least R-19 for a total of R-30 insulation, you may qualify for a $150 rebate. If you need to add R-11, you could qualify for a $90 rebate.
  • Have your heating and air system serviced.

To finance these energy-efficiency measures and more, you may qualify for the Energy Improvement Mortgage (EIM) enabling you to use the money saved in utility bills to finance energy efficiency improvements. EIMs are sponsored by federally insured mortgage programs and the conventional secondary mortgage market. According to the Appraisal Journal, the market value of your home could increase by $20 for every $1 decrease in your annual energy costs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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