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Learning to Walk the Walk with the Dunnams
Walking the Walk features local, inspirational leaders who put other’s needs first. But, when does this "sense" of community spirit begin? Is it taught at a young age? Is it learned by observation? Or, does it just develop as we grow? Tom and Donna Dunnam believe the key is through example fostered at an early age. >>
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>> The Dunnams: (Left— front row, L-R) Joy, Donna and Blane (back row, L-R) Daniel, Tom, Caleb
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>> In 2007, the Dunnams spread Christmas cheer to patients at the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, University of Arkansas
for Medical Sciences. <<
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The Cost of Cap & Trade
by Greg Mullis, VP of Energy Services
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 on June 26. The Senate is currently debating their own version. It is a very important time for Tri-County EMC members to fully understand this bill’s impact on affordable electricity. >>
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Greg Mullis
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Washington Youth Tour Inspires Future Leaders
Josten Roberts and John "JD" Felt returned from Washington, D.C. with a broader sense of leadership, public service, U.S. Government and history. Tri-County’s delegates joined 101 of their Georgian peers and more than 1,500 students from across the nation for the Washington Youth Tour June 11–18. >>
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Washington Youth
Tour Delegates
JD Felt (left) and
Josten Roberts <<
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Lavenders Find Meeting Enlightening
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>> Julie and Greg Lavender attended the June Co-op Education Couples Conference at Pawleys Is., SC. "I took back a lot of information
about co-ops," says Greg, who mentions it was the
best conference he has been to. <<
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Campers Get a Feel for Safety
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>> Ethan Broach gets a feel for lineman gloves and sleeves at Jasper Farm Bureau’s Farm Safety Day Camp. Through a high-voltage demonstration, nearly 40 campers learned about electrical safety. <<
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AARP Driver Safety Class
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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will hold a Mature Driver Safety Class in Tri-County’s Community Room in Gray, Sept. 23 and 24 from 1 – 5 p.m. Participants must register by calling 478.968.5039. <<
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Did You Know? ...
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The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, finds that cap and trade could increase the annual electric bill of a family of four by $1,870. <<
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Energy Tip of the Month
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You’ve taken every step to lower your electric bill like sealing air leaks and raising your thermostat to 78 degrees. Or, is it possible some not-so-evident items were overlooked? It’s time to expose these standby power-draining devices.
Remote-controlled equipment (i.e., TVs and ceiling fans)
Appliances and electronics with continuous display (i.e.,microwave ovens and DVD players)
Chargers for phones and batteries
External supply items (i.e., printers)
You can save an average of $80.41 per year for each hour of standby power you avoid. Opt for ENERGY STAR®-labeled appliances and electronics for low standby levels. You can find recommended product standby levels at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_standby_power.html#identify.
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