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Tick population shows shift nonexistent in Pennsylvania before sure to ticks. These include wearing during last century the 1960s; however, its population has long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and The blacklegged tick, the primary grown rapidly in recent years. using an insect repellent containing vector of Lyme disease, is now the Researchers believe the blacklegged DEET. After spending time outdoors, dominant tick species in Pennsylvania, tick’s popula- it is important to thoroughly check for according to Penn State University tion was down any attached ticks and take a shower. scientists who recently analyzed nearly in the early 20th Showering will also wash off any un- 120 years’ worth of data submitted by century because attached ticks. Clothes that were worn Pennsylvania residents since the early timber-harvesting outdoors should be placed in a clothes 1900s. Since 2000, Pennsylvania has practices, such dryer at a high temperature to kill any had the highest number of Lyme dis- as clearcutting, caused deforestation ticks that might remain. ease cases in the United States annually. and destroyed habitat for deer and For more information on Lyme dis- The research team found 24 species other wildlife that serve as hosts. As ease, visit the Pennsylvania Department of ticks in Pennsylvania, with five of reforestation occurred and habitat was of Health’s website at health.pa.gov. them making up more than 90 percent restored, the population of the deer of the submissions. These include ticks exploded. Opening day of rifle deer the lone star tick, American dog tick, Blacklegged ticks are now found in hunting season changed groundhog/woodchuck tick, black- every county in the Commonwealth, The Pennsylvania Game Commis- legged tick (also known as the deer but the analysis suggests they are most sion has moved the opening day of tick) and brown dog tick. Before 1990, prevalent in northcentral counties. deer rifle season to the first Saturday the majority of tick submissions were Anyone spending time outdoors is after Thanksgiving, extending the the groundhog/woodchuck tick. encouraged to take the proper preven- season to 13 days with three Satur- The blacklegged tick was almost tative measures to limit their expo- (continues on page 6)

READER RESPONSE Dear Editor, We are not members of the Mail Pouch Barnstormers organization mentioned in your article in the March issue of Penn Lines magazine; however, we are among the many who are always intrigued to see a Mail Pouch Tobacco sign on a barn. This bit of Americana is so colorful and reminiscent of our nation’s past. We are blessed to have a cabin on the border of Clear Creek State Forest in Brookville, Pa. We thought you might be interested to know we hired a barn painter (Scott Hagan) to paint a replica of the Mail Pouch sign on our shed. … As your article stated, special paint is required for color and durability. The black background paint even has little fibers in it to make it last. Our sign was done in 2015. Jim and Leslie Viczay, Portland, Ohio (United Electric Cooperative)

Dear Editor, About 30 years ago when our two 4-H sons were still in “barn mode,” my hobby woodworker husband, Larry, built this model barn for them. It’s a replica of our barn, which we moved from a farm two miles away to its present location on a small lake in the woods below our house and reassembled it like a giant Lincoln Log project. The model barn has been occupied by small toy animals and people, and some Legos. They were well-used and survived, as did the big barn and its small look-alike. My husband painted the Mail Pouch design on it. I so enjoyed the Mail Pouch Barnstormers article that I wanted to share this with you and your readers. Pat Morgart, Bedford, Pa. (Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative)

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It kept review the change following the first bia; No. 3, Washington; No. 4, Minne- hanging down deep, and when it season, with an eye toward benefits sota; and No. 5, Wisconsin. The bottom finally came up to the top, we thought and drawbacks of the Saturday opening five rankings were: No. 47, Louisiana; it might be a mermaid. I’ve fished the day before setting the 2020-21 season No. 48, Oklahoma; No. 49, Mississippi; Susquehanna for years, and I’ve never schedule. No. 50, New Mexico; and No. 51, West caught anything quite like it.” To accommodate the expanded deer Virginia. It took Bonawitz 25 minutes to land season, the late November turkey the monster, which he immediately hunting season Learn more about how suspected could be a contender for the has been reduced PennDOT operates online state record set in 2006. The live fish by two days. The The Pennsylvania Department of was officially weighed at the Colum- commission also Transportation (PennDOT) is responsi- bia Bait and Tackle Shop in Lancaster expanded the ble for nearly 40,000 miles of highway County. It was measured at 45.25 inch- mid-October muz- and about 25,000 bridges across the es long with a girth of 31.25 inches. zleloader season and special firearms Commonwealth. The department’s PFBC law enforcement officials con- deer seasons to include bears; expanded employees oversee programs and ducted an in-person identification and the bear season from four to seven days policies affecting highways, urban and examination of the fish, as required for in most wildlife management units; rural public transportation, airports, state record consideration. expanded the late archery and flintlock railroads, ports, and waterways. They After the fish was weighed and mea- deer seasons by more than a week (to also administer the state’s more than sured, Bonawitz released the flathead end on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day 11 million vehicle registrations and catfish alive back into the Susquehanna holiday); and established a September 8.8 million driver’s licenses. River beneath the Wrightsville Bridge. archery season and a January antlerless In an effort to explain what PennDOT “It was such an amazing fish,” season for elk. employees do and why they do it, the de- Bonawitz said. “I thought the best partment has initiated a new blog called thing to do was put it back so that Pennsylvania is good for PennDOT Way. To read the blog, go on- maybe the next guy could catch it.” millennials line to penndot.gov. Under the “search” A list of current Pennsylvania Pennsylvania is ranked ninth among option, type in “PennDOT Way.” State Record Fish, official rules and the states in terms of “Best States application can be found online at for Millennials” in a recent study PFBC announces new state fishandboat.com. l by WalletHub. Millennials — those record flathead catfish born between 1981 and 1997 for the The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat purposes of this study — became the Commission (PFBC) reports a new largest generation this year, giving state record flathead catfish caught in them a huge influence on U.S. culture the Susquehanna River by Lancaster and consumption. County resident Jeff Bonawitz on the Already responsible for 21 percent afternoon of April 19, 2019. The live of all consumer discretionary spend- fish tipped the scales at 50 pounds, ing in the U.S., many millennials are 7 ounces. The previous state record financially worse off than their par- for a flathead catfish, set in 2006, was

ents. That’s because they entered the 48 pounds, 6 ounces. Commissio n Boat d workforce in the shadow of the Great Bonawitz was fishing in 22 feet of n Recession, which left them with fewer water using a live bluegill as bait on ia Fish a Fish ia job prospects, leading to a decline in his medium-duty, 8-foot spinning rod n earning potential for decades. and reel fitted with 25-pound monofil- WalletHub compared the 50 states ament line. and the District of Columbia to see In a news release, the PFBC quoted P enn sylva where the young adults have thrived Bonawitz as saying, “We had already BACK IN THE RIVER: Lancaster County resident Jeff Bonawitz releases his state record flat- and where they have struggled. caught several 30-pounders at that head catfish back into the Susquehanna River Pennsylvania scored ninth overall, point, so it had been a good day. We with assistance from his nephew, Dylan, 8.

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ll eyes are on the (hopefully) By Kathy Hackleman COUNTRY WEDDING PHOTOS: Photographer calm, cool, and collected bride Senior Editor/Writer Carrie Dinger Robbins of Captured by Carrie and groom as they say their “I Photography says many of today’s brides and A grooms, including Nikki Morrison and Eric do’s,” but it’s a sure bet that at the same central Pennsylvania couples (identi- Putnam, want casual, outdoor photos to remem- time there is a behind-the-scenes crew fied as those in areas not encompassing ber their day. making it their business to ensure the the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh mar- wedding day goes off without a hitch. kets) choose the casual route, while Longacre were among those wanting a That’s because in most cases it is their only 8 percent of their city neighbors casual setting for their wedding. After business. Yes, weddings touch many decided on a casual wedding. getting engaged in December 2014 and local businesses — from jewelers, In a departure from the traditional deciding to get married the following wedding dress boutiques, tuxedo rental “church wedding” followed by a move September, they scoured the country- stores, officiants, and print shops, to to a banquet hall for the reception, side looking for a casual venue that florists and cake bakers. But the first more couples today are choosing a sin- was available on “short” notice. glimpse most guests have of the wed- gle venue. The Knot reports that across “We couldn’t find a place, so we just ding itself is the venue. the United States, outdoor ceremonies decided to do it here,” Hollie Longacre increased from 39 percent in 2009 to says. Weddings in rural Pennsylvania are 52 percent in 2017, while farm/barn/ “Here” in this case was a three-gen- following a national trend with more ranch weddings increased from 2 per- eration family farm with a picturesque couples choosing a casual theme in- cent in 2009 to 15 percent in 2017. setting under some huge maple trees for stead of a formal one. According to the the ceremony and a bank barn, which latest Real Wedding Survey conducted Perfect spot underwent a total cleaning and reno- by The Knot, a multi-platform wedding Claverack Rural Electric Coopera- vation, for their reception. Adam, who resource media company, 22 percent of tive (REC) members Hollie and Adam grew up just down the road, and Hollie

8 | JUNE 2019 now live in the house where his grand- beams, and one section that is newer.” the fall, with the remainder spread parents lived (and where his father was The first year in business, Longacre throughout the year. born) at 641 Longacres Road, Susque- Farm Weddings’ customers were “Fall, especially September and hanna, Pa. The barn where the couple’s mostly local residents. Through word October, is definitely our busiest wedding reception took place is also of mouth and internet traffic, informa- time,” Longacre says. “People want the location of Adam’s first job — help- tion about the venue has spread, and the temperature to be a bit cooler for ing his family feed the dairy cattle. couples from as far away as Philadel- an outdoor wedding, and they like the Fast-forward a few months after phia, New York, and even Canada changing color of the leaves.” their wedding, after multiple guests have gotten married and/or had their While it’s not a barn, Greenland’s couldn’t stop raving about the venue, reception at the Longacre farm. The Lodge at 3462 Birmingham Pike in and the couple opened Longacre Farm venue, which is complete with water Alexandria, Pa., offers a similar rustic Weddings (see longacrefarmweddings. and restrooms in the barn, is best for setting with all of the modern con- com), with that same barn as a main weddings of around 200 guests or few- veniences of heat, air conditioning, attraction. er, Longacre says. sound system and large-screen tele- hy “We had such good feedback from visions. Owners Charles and Kathy our guests and people began asking us Wedding trends Greenland, members of Valley REC, if they could be married here, so we In addition to following the national have been in business for about two e Photogra p said we would give it a try,” Hollie Lon- trend of casual settings, couples getting years, offering their lodge and sur- gacre says. “We have about 300 acres hitched at Longacre Farm Weddings rounding grounds, including a garden y Carri within the Longacre family, so we ask are also ditching the old-fashioned and chapel, for weddings and recep- d b e people what they want the ceremony “June bride” tradition and following tions, as well as business gatherings. r to look like and then we look for a spot another national trend of fall as the “Our goal is to make every event per- p t u Ca to set up the ceremony. We have open most popular time of year to get mar- fields, a pond, intimate places in the ried. According to the Real Wedding BARN WEDDING: A renovated barn is the backdrop for this wedding at Longacre Farm woods, plus the barn itself, which has Survey, approximately 40 percent of Weddings near Susquehanna, Pa. The venue is one section with hand-hewn posts and Pennsylvania weddings are held during owned by Adam and Hollie Longacre. n gs ddi e Farm W Farm e c r o n ga L

| JUNE 2019 9 example, sometimes they want snacks like sliders or kettle corn, which we also do onsite, after the meal. We can cater anything from the most elegant to the most casual, depending on what the customer wants.” During the ceremony and while the guests are chowing down, there’s one person guaranteed to be on the run: the wedding photographer. For the past nine years, Carrie Dinger Robbins has been one of those

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RUSTIC WITH MODERN CONVENIENCES: Support services bara Seeley, is a self-taught Columbia en gh Greenland’s Lodge near Alexandria, Pa., offers a Of course, many weddings are held Cross Roads photographer who does e number of indoor and outdoor settings for wed- ll all types of photography, but she espe- A dings and other events, plus catering. Owners in locations where there is no on-site are Charles and Kathy Greenland. catering service. That’s where business- cially likes weddings. es such as Put on the Feedbag Catering “I find it incredibly rewarding to be a fect for every individual,” Kathy Green- (see putonthefeedbagcatering.com) part of a wedding and to be able to cap- land says. “That’s how we get a lot of come in. Terrie Ferguson, a resident of our bookings. We do everything in our Orrtanna, Pa., and a member of Adams power to make each event stand out.” EC, and her late husband, Jeff, started While the Greenlands are relative- the catering business nearly 35 years ly new to the venue business, they ago. Today, she continues to operate have years of experience in customer it with her children, Candace Fergu- service, restaurant ownership and ca- son-Miller and Dylan Ferguson, and tering, which they also provide at their their spouses, Kyle and Morgan. site (see greenlandslodgeofsprucecreek. “We cook everything on-site,” com). They offer any dining experience Ferguson explains. “We do a lot of pit from buffet to formal sit-down dinner beef, fried chicken, marinated chicken with china and crystal. breast, pork barbecue, and all kinds “We can pretty much make any- of hot and cold sides, appetizers and thing,” she says, listing off crabcakes, desserts.” prime rib, pasta, cheese and fruit Ferguson, who also caters for busi- displays. “We don’t have preplanned nesses and organizations, prefers to menus. We talk to couples and ask cater meals for at least 100, but she them what they like, and then we build does smaller events if her schedule per- a menu just for them. I love to cook mits, and she has provided food for as and we do about 95 percent of the food many as 2,500 guests at one time. She g n

prep ourselves.” travels in Pennsylvania, Virginia and ri In addition to providing the venue Maryland, taking all of her cooking and the food, the lodge, which Green- equipment with her as she goes. e Cat b ag land calls a “jack of all trades” compa- Now in her fourth decade of cater- d ny, also offers tables and chairs, serving ee ing, she’s seen some definite changes in e F tables, and even florist services if the wedding trends. n th bridal couple wishes. “They are definitely more casual, u t o “We have one wedding coming up both in the venue and in their food P where we are doing everything,” she choices,” Ferguson says. “People are CATERING IT ALL: Put on the Feedbag Catering says. “The couple just wants to show more interested in having a fun wed- offers on-site catering for all types of meals, from wedding brunches, above, to formal dinners up when it is all done. That’s rare, but ding, in doing what they like. Their and barbecues. Owner Terrie Ferguson lives in it does happen.” choices are less fussy these days. For Orrtanna, Pa.

10 | JUNE 2019 | JUNE 2019 ence ri t Ex pe t y Fro n y en gh e ll A RURAL HONEYMOON LOCATION: The can choose, depending on the package from across the United States, as well Allegheny Front Experience, a private log cabin they have selected. as Canada, Kenya, Germany, Quatar with a second-story honeymoon suite, offers a and India. However, most of their spectacular view that stretches on for miles. Suite view guests are Pennsylvanians who like the ture special memories and moments of Once the bridal party has departed idea of traveling just a short distance the day,” she explains. from the venue, and the caterer and to a tranquil and welcoming rural Operating as Captured by Carrie photographer have packed up their destination. Photography (see capturedbycarrie gear, there’s one business left to com- Situated on nearly 100 private acres, photos.com), she has shot more than plete the day: the honeymoon location. the site offers groomed walking trails 100 weddings during her decade in Although wedding trips are as indi- in the forest, a fire ring with firewood business. During those years, she has vidual as the couples who are taking provided, and a pavilion, where small seen a definite trend toward the more them, one popular rural Pennsylvania weddings could also be held. Every- casual in terms of bridal attire (simple spot is the Allegheny Front Experi- thing is provided for guests except gowns for the bride and her atten- ence. The private log cabin with a food and small personal items (see dants), decorations (more greenery and second-story honeymoon suite is lo- alleghenyfrontexperience.com). fewer flowers) and photos (outside and cated at 2129 Shaffer Mountain Road, “It’s a very romantic location,” Sede- rustic). Cairnbrook, Pa. Built in 2014, the war says. “We keep a journal where “Barn weddings are pretty popular cabin owned by Somerset REC mem- everyone writes their experiences. One right now in this area, especially in bers John and Karin Sedewar is located couple said they were outside looking Tioga County,” she says. “Before I on the top of the Allegheny Mountain at the stars when they saw a falling show up for a wedding, I meet with the Range with a spectacular view that star. The gentleman then got down bride and groom and we go through a stretches on for miles. Designated as an on his knee and asked the woman to questionnaire to find out what types of “Important Bird Area” by the National marry him.” photos they want. Most want outside Audubon Society, the cabin is located Not only are there many rural Penn- and rustic scenes.” on the flyway for bald eagles, golden sylvania businessmen and women ded- Robbins offers multiple wedding eagles and all types of raptors, and icated to making sure every wedding photo packages, and on the day of is the perfect location for stargazing, couple could not be more pampered on the event, she typically shoots 2,000 especially in August when meteor their special day, The Knot says getting to 3,000 images, using three cameras showers are often visible. Hunting is married in central Pennsylvania often (her favorite camera, a backup camera available on the property and there are costs less. According to their statis- and backup-to-the-backup camera fishing spots and other day trip loca- tics, an “average” Philadelphia-area “just in case”). After the editing and tions nearby. wedding costs nearly $41,000, while sorting of photos is complete, the Karin Sedewar says she isn’t sure a Pittsburgh-area wedding is approxi- bride and groom usually end up with how her guests find her, but find her mately $27,000 and a central Pennsyl- 600 to 1,000 images from which they they do, as they have included guests vania wedding is around $24,000. l

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Take control of high summer bills By Derrill Holly

e expect summers to be hot, but most of us do all we Wcan to keep our homes as comfortable as possible, even as outdoor temperatures edge thermometers upward.

When it comes to electricity, each of us has the power to help control our costs –– we just have to make thought- ful choices to make energy savings pay off in dollars and cents. Look toward the west. If you don’t have trees, a porch overhang or awnings shading windows exposed to afternoon sun, there’s a good chance radiant heat could be driving up indoor temperatures and adding to your overall cooling costs. PAY ATTENTION TO TIMING: Energy-intensive activities like doing laundry can increase heat and humidity Window coverings can help. Blinds inside your home. Try time-shifting these types of chores to off-peak hours, when energy demand is lower. or shades can deflect intense sunlight, and draperies lined with a thermal ing them more frequently. on and unattended, they use energy. radiant barrier can block up to 95 You can save money and electricity k A bag of ice poured into a cooler percent of sunlight and 100 percent of by time-shifting some of the most ener- will chill summer beverages as effec- ultraviolet rays. gy-intensive activities away from peak tively and less expensively than an Comfort and cooling are easier to energy use periods that normally occur aging refrigerator in a hot garage. maintain when we take advantage of during the hottest hours of the day. Check with your local electric coop- air flow. A ceiling fan can pull warm Cooking, doing laundry, and using erative for details on programs that air up above your living zone, making power tools can increase both heat and can help you control energy costs and a difference during summer months. humidity inside your home, making it avoid seasonal billing challenges. The evaporative effect of circulating harder to reach or maintain a comfort- Your co-op may also offer energy air blowing across our skin makes us able temperature. audits or additional information that more comfortable, but that benefit Remember, controlling energy costs can help you identify and correct completely disappears when we leave will always work better with buy-in problems that might be contributing to the room, so turning fans off in unoc- from everyone in the household. higher bills and increased energy use cupied rooms will save energy. k One open window anywhere can be in your home. l HVAC filters have a lot to do with air like an uncapped chimney, pulling Derrill Holly writes on consumer and flow through your heating and cooling the conditioned air you pay to cool cooperative affairs for the National Rural systems. Dirty filters restrict circulation outside. Electric Cooperative Association, the through your returns, requiring your k A gaming system, computer or national trade association representing cooling system to work harder. If you big screen television left on but more than 900 local electric cooperatives. can see dirt in a filter, it’s likely 50 per- unwatched produces nearly as much From growing suburbs to remote farm- cent clogged. Follow the manufacturer’s heat as it does when it’s in use. ing communities, electric co-ops serve as recommendations on replacing dispos- k Lighting and ventilation fans add engines of economic development for 42 able filters or cleaning permanent convenience and provide benefits million Americans across 56 percent of ones. If you’ve got pets, consider check- when they are needed but when left the nation’s landscape.

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2009 Smicksburg Commu- nity Cheese, a small business in Indiana County, uses milk provided by more than 50 members of a farming cooperative to make their cheese.

1989 Tourism spurs growth and new construction in Somerset County, which leads to corresponding simultaneous growth at Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative.

enn Lines asks the question, “Will volunteer fire departments become extinct?” Twenty years later, that is still a 1979 timely inquiry as many of the same issues surrounding Penn Lines P celebrates a the volunteer fire departments still exist with no real solution in sight. “Century of Light,” commemorating the As the years pass, fewer volunteers are willing or able to re- development of the spond to calls, and the number of calls continues to increase as first reliable, long- Pennsylvanians have a tendency to call on their local fire depart- lasting incandescent ment for anything from a car accident or gas leak to a home with lightbulb for practical tree limbs on it after a storm. home use in 1879. That means firefighters must be trained to do more than pour water on fires. That takes time, as does the seemingly never-end- ing fundraising efforts required to pay for new equipment, equipment maintenance, building upkeep, utilities and training. 1969 To address the problem of declining numbers of volunteers, Adams Electric some local fire departments are merging with neighboring Cooperative member departments or entering into mutual aid pacts with nearby com- Charles “Jim” Lott, panies so multiple stations respond to each call no matter which Gettysburg, offers area the call originates from. In extreme cases, some depart- family fun in rural Pennsylvania for ments have closed up shop entirely. residents looking for farm vacations.

14 | JUNE 2019 cooperativeconnection REA Energy From the President & CEO Cooperative, Inc.

REA ENERGY A grassroots effort One of 14 electric cooperatives By Chad Carrick, MBA, CFPC serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey

REA Energy Cooperative, Inc. SPRING IS our legislative season. Each tive season this year. Our concerns on 75 Airport Road • P.O. Box 70 year, electric cooperatives in Pennsyl- the statewide level included: Indiana, PA 15701-0070 vania and New Jersey participate in a k Pennsylvania and New Jersey electric 724-349-4800 • 800-211-5667 grassroots effort to inform and educate cooperatives rely on a diverse energy Ebensburg District Office our local, state, and federal elected portfolio. That portfolio includes part 127 Municipal Road Ebensburg, PA 15931 officials, not only about the concerns ownership of the Susquehanna Steam 814-472-8570 of our industry, but more importantly, Electric Station, a nuclear plant. This Website: www.reaenergy.com about concerns of electric cooperatives. investment has produced some of Email: [email protected] Since most cooperatives are small, the lowest and most stable electricity Staff Barry Baker locally owned and operated utilities, prices in the region, all for the benefit Indiana Operations Manager we do not have the lobbying resources of our rural communities. We believe Erin Bauer some of the larger utilities have, but lawmakers must work with regula- ACRE Coordinator Shane Cribbs what we do have are numbers. tors to ensure Americans continue to Network & Systems Manager Collectively, there are over 42 million enjoy the benefits of a diverse energy Dave Daugherty cooperative members in the United portfolio, one that includes nuclear Safety & Right of Way Manager Jeff Dishong States with approximately 230,000 of power. Ebensburg Operations Supervisor them living in Pennsylvania and New Our concerns on the national level Lisa Gardill Jersey. These numbers are large enough included: Accounting & Finance Manager k Stacy Hilliard, CCC to get the attention of elected officials. Promoting the needs of rural commu- Communications & Marketing Manager We always keep in contact with our nities. Electric cooperatives support Local Pages Editor local leaders, and each year, state and bipartisan efforts to develop a robust Chris Masterson Reliability Supervisor federal legislative events are held where infrastructure package that improves Patrick McAndrew key personnel from your local coop- the economic outlook in rural com- Manager of Engineering eratives meet with elected officials in munities. Congress should support Bryon Roland Purchasing & Facilities Manager Harrisburg and in Washington, D.C. three key investments: 1) modernize Brendan Short the grid; 2) expand rural broadband Right-of-Way/Forestry Supervisor The cooperative message access; and 3) electrify the economy. Renee Spalla Supervisor of Consumer Services Our first initiative when meeting These are just some of the gener- Chris Weller with any politician is to educate him or al concerns that were discussed. In Load Management Supervisor her on what electric cooperatives are addition, each cooperative discussed Outages & Emergencies and how they operate. Cooperatives specific local issues. 1-800-332-7273 are unique in that they are governed “All politics is local.” This quote 724-463-7273 by a board of directors (members of resonates today as much as ever and Office Hours Indiana Office: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. the cooperative) elected by members. it is exactly why your cooperative Ebensburg Office: We then inform legislators about our participates in legislative events. If the 7 - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. concerns. Electric cooperatives are not 800-plus cooperatives across the United Monday - Friday just concerned about energy issues, but States send a unified message and effec- also about rural life in general, so our tively communicate our local concerns, concerns can cover a range of topics. we can all make a difference regarding With a lot of potential changes and our energy needs and the quality of our regulations, we had a very busy legisla- rural way of life. l

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REA Energy seeks to return unclaimed capital credits Because cooperatives put people first, REA Energy’s rates are set up to cover the cost of doing business. In fact, when revenues exceed costs, you may get money back in the form of patronage capital. Patronage capital is the margin that remains after subtracting expenses from revenue each year. If the board of directors de- cides the cooperative’s financial condition permits, a portion of the capital is returned back to members in the form of a check. In 2016, REA Energy mailed out patronage capital retirement checks to known and documented Estate Accounts. Some of that patronage capital remains unclaimed. The following list includes those Estate Accounts owed money from the 2016 retired patronage capital. If you are or know any of the executors or executrixes of the estates listed here, please contact REA Energy at [email protected], or call 724-349-4800 or toll-free at 800-211-5667.

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KELLY BLAIR MARCINKO JOHN PETRICIG ROBERT J SMITH WALTER KELLY WILLIAM J MARKUS FRANK PHILIPPI JOHN D SMITH WILEY K KENDRA AGNES MARTIN EDWARD W PHILLIPPI KATHRYN SMYERS J MILO KING DORA B MCADAMS SARA F PIGNOCCO JOE SONTHEIMER C J KIRKLAND NORMAN H MCADOO FAYE R PINA JOSEPHINE SPADER JOHN C KIRTLEY MARY E MCCREA JOHN T PINOS MARY SPRINGER EDWARD A KITTELL FRANK J MCCULLOUGH LOIS PITTMAN MERLE SPRINGER ELMER KOLLAR MATT MRS MCCULLOUGH ROY PLACE JOHN ST CLAIR PAUL M KOONTZ GERALD E MCCULLOUGH VERNA PLOUCHA FRANK J STAKE HAZEL KOSIC IVAN MCCULLY HOWARD A PLOUCHA JEANNE STANTON MARY KOUGH HARRY J MCDONALD LEO PLUMMER CALVIN STASIK FRANCIS KRAFT MARGARET M MCEWAN ARTHUR J PLUMMER RONALD STATES MURREL A KROUSE MARGARETTA MCINTIRE ANNIE B POLLOCK TRACY T STATES RICHARD Q KRUG GERALD MCKINNEY RAYMOND PONTRELLO CARL STATES RUSSELL M KRUG ROBERT G MCLAY DAVID PORACKY PAUL STEAR MELVIN KRUGS MEADOW VIEW MCNULTY M A POUNDS GOLDIE STEELE ALBERTA R KRUISE PHYLLIS J MEARS W C PRATT MARY STEELE JOHN KUHNER RUDOLPH L MEINDL JOSEPH RAMSEY CECIL GREY STEELE VIOLA KUNCELMAN GARY L MERTZ JOHN H RANKIN RICHARD E STEPHENS DAVID L KUNKLE MAURICE MEYER BERT L REARICK T R STEPHENS ROBERT L KUSER STEVEN TODD MEYERS RICHARD REEGER MARIE STEVENS CLIFFORD LAMBERT BARBARA J MICHAELS CLARA M REIDELL VERNON STEWART DOROTHY LAMBING ALEX MICHALOSKY ANDREW JR RELLICK GEORGE STEWART LLOYD M LAMER CLAYTON MIKESELL CLYDE REPINE GERTRUDE STEWART O LOUISE LAMER ELLES MILLER DAVID E RETHI DOROTHY STIFFLER VERNER LANTZ GEORGE MOCK MINERVA RICHARDS ROBERT W STILES GRACE MRS LARSON THELMA MORASCO ANTHONY RIEGER GLADYS E STITT JOE LASSICK CHARLES MORGAN JOSEPH D RIETSCHA JOAN E STIVER EDITH LASSICK NICK MORGAN NANNIE RISHELL M L MRS STIVER W S LEARN A E MRENKO JOE RIVA RALPH SR STOLTZ MAURICE LECK JENNIE MRUK ANNA D ROBERTS ANTHONY STOY GEORGE F LECORCHICK STEVE MUIR JAMES R ROSSI THERESA SUSICK ALEX LEGAN ANDREW MULL ETHEL ROWE BEN SWEENEY MARY L LEITZ STELLA MURPHY LAURA LEE ROWE J L TANNER FRANKLIN W LEWIS PRESTON NAGG FRANK RUFFNER BARBARA TATARKA TRESSA LIEBEL RAYMOND NEAL ARLENE L RUGH WILLIAM H THOMAS LEONARD LIGHTCAP CLARK S NEAL CLAY RUSHTON LAWRENCE THOMPSON DESSIE LITTLE HARRY NEAL DANIEL R SABATOS G TROUT ROBERT E LITTLE IRENE J NEAL KENNETH A SAFKO STEVE JR UBER GLENN LITTLE NELLIE O NEDRESKY ALICE SCHROCK GOLDIE E UNDERWOOD REBECCA L LITZINGER HILDA NELEN DOLORES A SCHROCK JOSEPH W VENESKY EARL LOCKARD REBECCA NEWLIN ETHEL SCHROYER HAZEL VERBA JOSEPH LONAS EDNA NICELY EUGENE SEYMORE ROBERT G VERMEULIN EMIL LONG ANNA J NIPER JESSE SHAFFER DONALD L VISNESKY BERNARD LONG DONALD NOEL YVONNE G SHAW WILBUR G VOLM DOROTHY B LONG NAOMI J NORTH JUDITH S SHEARER ROBERT D WADAS VINCENT LONG THOMAS E NUSS NORA LAYTON SHICK JAMES WAGNER N D LOWMAN GLENN OHARA R P SHOCKEY RICHARD G WAGNER VERONICA LUCAS DOROTHY WERTZ ONDO STEVE SHOTTS VERT SR WALTERMIRE MAHLON LUDWIG KARL OSTOPOVICH MARY SIFORD EVELYN WATSON W L LUKEHART AUDREY OVERDORFF FLOYD C SIMMONS ETHEL WATT EDWARD LUKEHART LEROY OVERDORFF J W SIMPSON ALEX WEAVER JAMES C LUNG C H OVERMAN EDNA SIMPSON R L WEAVER M A LUTZ GEORGE L PAINTER ALIENE SINCLAIR JACK WEBER CHARLES F LYTLE SAMUEL E PALGUTA MIKE SMITH CHARLES W WEIMER VIOLET M MACKE HELEN L PALKO DEBORAH SMITH GEORGE WESTON LOUIS MACKEY OLGA PATTERSON KENNETH SMITH GERALD PAUL WESTON MABEL MACRO JAMES PAVLOCK ROSE SMITH HELEN WETZEL LENA G MANNER RICHARD H PEARCE ALLEAN SMITH NORMA WIDA MIKE MARASCO ANNIE PERSHING EARL S SMITH W A (continues on page 14d)

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Unclaimed Capital Credits (continued from page 14c) Join REA Energy’s water heater program WILCOX IMOGENE WILK LOUIS When you sign up for the Water Heater k Save electricity and natural resources! WILKINS REBECCA Service Program, you receive a lifetime war- k Help reduce future rate increases! WILLIAMS DORTHA G ranty on your electric water heater, guaranteed The demand response switch installed on prompt service and a new electric water heat- WILLIAMS EDGAR your hot water tank allows REA Energy to er when you need one — all for as long as you WILLIAMS JAY C regulate the electricity going to your hot water stay on the program. Certain conditions apply. tank during periods of peak demand. When WILSON BERNICE S REA Energy Cooperative will: your electric cooperative saves money, every WILSON IVAN L k Install a demand response switch on your consumer-member of the cooperative saves! WINGARD MURNACE E water heater to help reduce overall peak There is no cost to you for the switch or its WOLFE ALTON D demand. installation. This is a convenient plan, call and WOLFE CARRIE k Guarantee your electric water heater for as join today! WOLFE LAVION long as the demand WOLFF DAVID B response switch re- WRIGHT GLENN mains on your tank. k Provide 24-hour YETSKO WALTER J maintenance on your YOUNG ETHEL electric water heater. YOUNG FRANK k Install an electric wa- YOUNT RAY JR ter heater when yours ZANONE JOHN P needs to be replaced. ZIAS STEPHEN C SR If you are inconve- ZUCCOLLO BRUNO nienced, REA Energy ZUFALL ALMAH B will adjust the demand response switch. As a participant, you REA Energy offices will: k Call REA Energy if will be closed you have any trouble with your electric on Thursday, water heater. k Save money for your July 4, 2019, in electric cooperative! observance of Independence Day. Right-of-way management/facility construction news Power outages REA Energy contractors will be completing tree-trimming work in the following areas in June: k Contractor crews from Penn Line Tree Service will be trimming the rights-of-way of the Laurel can be reported and Parkwood Substation areas, in addition to emergency maintenance areas. Notification of work will be made using our automated phone system to members in the areas by calling affected. Contractors will perform all right-of-way work per REA Energy specifications. If you have any 724-463-7273 or questions, call 724-349-4800, or you can view the specifications online at reaenergy.com. All crews will carry cards and have magnets on their vehicles identifying them as REA Energy con- 800-332-7273. tractors. Your Board of Directors

Michael J. Bertolino Wayne Farabaugh Robert P. Neese Sandra Dill Sam Eckenrod Anthony Enciso Howard Terndrup John R. Learn J.R. “Rick” Shope Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary/Treasurer District 9 District 1 District 7 District 4 District 6 District 2 District 3 District 8 District 5 REA Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Salads sans lettuce By Janette Hess

alads come in all colors, shapes and sizes. Often, but not always, lettuce is a defining ingredient. This summer, why not emphasize lettuce-free salads? The A trained journalist, Janette Hess focuses her writing on interest- Savailability of seasonable produce makes the challenge completely do-able. ing people and interesting foods. Simple Garden Salad comes together quickly with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers She is a Master Food Volunteer with her local extension service and peppers. Toss in onion and avocado for a delightfully healthy salad. and enjoys collecting, testing In Mediterranean Garden Salad, seasoned farfalle pasta serves as a tasty base for and sharing recipes. cherry tomatoes, onions, various peppers, pepperoni and parmesan cheese. The salad is worthy of being served as an entrée. Brussels Sprouts Slaw is another hearty salad that gets a satisfying flavor boost from Parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts. Brussels sprouts currently are enjoying a surge in culinary popularity, so why not give the raw version a try in the form of a lettuce-free salad? l

Simple Garden Salad Place all vegetables and cilantro in salad bowl. Whisk together lime juice and honey. Drizzle over vegetables. 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 avocado, peeled and Toss gently and add salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups peeled and chopped chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped fresh 1 cup chopped red, cilantro yellow or green bell Juice of 1 lime pepper 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup chopped red Salt and freshly ground onion pepper to taste

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse. Transfer into salad bowl and toss with 1/3 cup 8 ounces mini farfalle 2 teaspoons dressing. Chill for 2 to 3 hours. To serve, add tomato (bowtie) pasta pepperoncini pepper juice halves, bell pepper, onion and pepperoncini peppers. 2/3 cup Italian dressing, In separate container, whisk together remaining 1/3 divided 2 tablespoons cup dressing, pepperoncini juice and mayonnaise. Pour 1 generous cup cherry mayonnaise tomato halves 2 ounces shredded over chilled pasta; add Parmesan cheese, peppero- 1 red bell pepper, seeded Parmesan cheese ni strips and freshly ground pepper. Makes 8 to 10 and chopped 2 ounces deli-style servings. 1/2 cup chopped red (3-inch diameter) onion pepperoni, cut into 1/4 cup drained and very thin strips chopped pepperoncini Freshly ground pepper peppers

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16 | JUNE 2019 techtrends

Electricity on the go! By Maria Kavensky

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| JUNE 2019 | JUNE 2019 17 powerplants Gardeners, non-gardeners don’t see things the same way By George Weigel

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s a turbulent economy becomes By Michael T. Crawford received a $1,000 scholarship from more a rule than an exception, Associate Editor Somerset REC to attend college. Since Aapproaches to economic devel- 2002, the cooperative has awarded opment have changed. Learning from and those relationships with our com- 85 such scholarships. the lessons of far-too-many boomtowns munity,” says Bower, past president “Four of the recipients … were from turned ghost towns by the departure of the Somerset County Chamber of my little school in Rockwood,” says of one industry, rural communities are Commerce’s board of directors. “It’s Knox, who also received $200/semes- finding new ways to grow while main- important that there are opportunities ter of tuition assistance from Somerset taining their distinctive way of life. for our kids to come back to and, obvi- REC. “I’m very thankful for those ously, support the day-to-day lives of scholarships.” It’s called “smart growth,” an ap- our residents.” Having graduated from Pennsylva- proach to development that encourag- nia Highlands Community College in es strengthening and developing with- Concern for community May, Knox is starting a position with in existing neighborhoods, preserving Cooperatives have long had a Boyer Financial Planning as director of open spaces, and fostering a strong helping hand in supporting growth first impressions. While the job keeps sense of community. in their communities — concern for Knox in her hometown, data from Mark Bower, a Somerset Rural Elec- community and member education the U.S. Census Bureau suggests she tric Cooperative (REC) member and are among core cooperative principles. may be an exception. The 2011-2015 superintendent for the Rockwood Area In addition to the day-to-day delivery American Community Survey (ACS) School District, believes community of electricity, cooperatives routinely put the median age of rural Ameri- ties begin by creating opportunities for invest in the next generation through cans at 43; the 2013-2017 ACS put youth. educational opportunities like the Ru- Somerset County residents’ median “For us to meet our mission — real- ral Electric Youth Tour and scholarship ly educating our students and pre- CONNECTING DOWNTOWN: A walking trail programs. connects the Omni Bedford Springs Resort with paring them for life after high school Jacqi Knox, daughter of Somerset downtown Bedford, providing a safe alternative — we have to have those partnerships REC members John and Mona Knox, to Business Route 22 for pedestrian travel.

20 | JUNE 2019 | JUNE 2019 don’t have a site, they (developers) go someplace else. We were turning down big-box projects — people who wanted larger tracts. So, to that end, our board took the plunge — took the risk — to develop business parks. Because we were ready, we were able to recruit the REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) 525,000-square-foot distribution center.” “If you build it, they will come” can be a risky strategy, so Pennsylvania offers grants and loans to help fund COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Somerset REC member Mark Bower, superintendent for the shovel-ready sites. Business in Our Rockwood Area School District and past president of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, Sites, offered by the Pennsylvania speaks with Mark Mull, Riggs Industries, during the Rockwood Area School District Resource Fair, a Department of Community and job and college fair at the Rockwood Area High School gymnasium. Economic Development, offers up to “There are baby boomers retiring $4 million in grants, as well as low- all the time, and there are not enough interest loans, for site development or bodies in the younger generation to infrastructure. take those jobs that are available,” “When you think about businesses notes Kellie Goodman Shaffer, a that are looking to move in from out Bedford REC member and president/ of state — or another country — one CEO of the Bedford County Chamber of the top things they’re looking for is of Commerce. “It’s something we work a site that’s already available and one on along with many community part- that they can begin construction on ners in promoting our region to our right away,” explains Michael Gerber, own to help encourage young people press secretary for the Pennsylvania who might want to stay here to know Department of Community and Eco- all the opportunities that they have nomic Development. “When you have here.” a site like that and you can attract a CAREER COACH: Joe Fetzer, director of business that’s going to create even entrepreneurship & innovation for Startup Diversification a small number of jobs, that is a big Alleghenies, joins local business owners and Having opportunities across multi- impact on a rural community.” college recruiters in the Rockwood Area High ple industries isn’t just a good reten- Still, smart growth development School gymnasium for the Rockwood Area School District Resource Fair. tion tool — it is essential to having a aims to carefully define “they” — not robust and resilient local economy. just a big business a community wants age at nearly 46. When looking at her “Diversify your employer base,” says to attract, but one that will support options early on, Knox had expected Bette Slayton, Bedford REC member smaller businesses already in place. to have to look to more urban areas to and president/CEO of the Bedford “A rising tide floats all ships,” Shaf- continue her education and find work. County Development Association. fer says. “One of the things we really “Everyone always said, ‘Oh, there’s “We have manufacturing, distribution, promote, as the chamber of commerce, nothing in Somerset; you’re not going bio-tech; we just added a medical can- is doing business locally. We want our to have a good career around where nabis grower/processor to our mix … large businesses to utilize the services you grew up,’” Knox recalls. “You’ve investing $13 million in an abandoned and products of small businesses and got to go to Pittsburgh; you’ve got to industrial building that’s been sitting vice versa. Bedford County is a place go far away.” empty for 10 years.” where that happens quite often.” When compared to a more urban Diversification requires being able Big business isn’t the only ticket to area like Pittsburgh, where the median to meet a variety of needs, a common economic development. Small busi- age is under 33, fostering a new gener- hurdle for rural communities with tra- nesses and entrepreneurial spirit can ation of workers, as well as jobs they ditionally less-robust infrastructure. play more directly into the needs of a want to hold down, is becoming more “They (developers) do not want community and foster resilient econ- critical by the day as large swaths of to be in the water/sewer business,” omies that don’t hinge on one or two Pennsylvania’s rural workforce near Slayton quips. “I can say I have the industries. retirement. best workforce in the world, but if I “Entrepreneurs provide revitaliza-

| JUNE 2019 21 “Low-interest loans like these help so much,” says Abby Avery, director of the Adams County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), which received a $150,000 loan in 2015 for a new building. “Without community support, we wouldn’t be where we are. Adams EC has been amazing to us — even with fundraisers, they’ve always been very supportive.” The co-op has awarded 14 such loans since the program’s inception in SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Rus Ogburn, Somerset REC general manager, left, announces recipients 1998, totaling more than $2.1 million of the cooperative’s $1,000 college scholarship at its annual meeting. Recipients included Jacqi Knox, toward investments in improving the fourth from left. After furthering her education at a community college, Knox is returning to Somerset to quality of life within Adams EC’s ser- work, bucking the trend of young residents who often settle in larger communities. vice territory. The grants have helped tion to communities,” says Joe Fetzer, to strategically place businesses that to support everything from emergency director of entrepreneurship & inno- can support each other is knowing services to education and health care, vation for Startup Alleghenies, which how to create positive social impacts helping to foster a stronger sense of spans across Bedford, Blair, Cambria, on the community at the same time. community. Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset “A lot of progress has happened in “Electric cooperatives like Adams counties. “Getting that one person to Bedford County with the revival of Electric strive to do more than deliv- take on an entrepreneurial endeavor the Omni Bedford Springs Resort,” er safe, reliable power at competitive almost immediately starts producing Shaffer boasts. “That isn’t limited to rates to their members,” says Steve revenues in the area because they’re le- tourism. We have a beautiful veraging the other resources available walking trail that connects — business planning, capital forma- downtown Bedford to the tion, marketing, workforce develop- resort that wouldn’t be there ment and all those other elements that if there wasn’t a place for us are essential to business growth.” to go. That’s a great asset to our community and not just Filling in gaps to get people back and forth To identify where a particular to the resort. People were business — or set of businesses — walking along Business Route would be best established, develop- 22 before that trail existed or ment councils have been ratcheting walking along busy streets, up direct communication efforts with and now they have a safe place municipalities and school districts to to walk their dogs and ride understand local leaders’ visions for their bikes, and it improves their communities. the quality of life in general.” “What do they feel their community Cooperatives offer a help- COMMUNITY FUND: Duane Kanagy, former manager, needs?” asks Carrie Stuart, an Adams ing hand here, too. Through communications/community services of Adams EC, right, Electric Cooperative (EC) member its Community Development presents a check for $150,000 from the cooperative’s and board member of the Adams Loan Fund, Adams EC, based Community Development Loan Fund to Abby Avery, director of the Adams County SPCA, left, and Ann Birely, former Economic Alliance. “When a business in Gettysburg, is one of the Adams County SPCA board president. calls and says, ‘I want to open up a state’s cooperatives that offers dry cleaning facility — where can I low-interest loans to facilitate projects Rasmussen, CEO/general manager of go,’ we’re not just putting up a map creating or improving community Adams EC. “They remain local com- of Adams County and throwing darts. facilities that enhance community munity-based organizations that serve We already know that a dry cleaner infrastructure or quality of life in a mission of improving the quality of is one of the types of businesses that their cooperative’s service territory. life in the communities that they serve. have been identified as a gap in our For Adams EC, that includes Adams, The Community Development Loan services.” Cumberland, Franklin, Perry and York Fund is one example of how Adams is Just as important as knowing where counties. trying to fulfill that mission.” l

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How to select a good HVAC repair contractor By James Dulley

ear Jim: Whenever my old central air conditioner breaks Ddown, it is always on the hottest days. How do I select a good repair contractor? Is there any simple maintenance I can do myself? — Barb H.

Dear Barb: An old central air conditioner or heat pump does typically conk out on the hottest days. This is because it is running almost nonstop. Also, the efficiency and cooling output of the unit drop as it gets hotter outdoors putting even more strain on the old compressor, bearings, valves, etc. Finding a good contractor to repair or replace an old air conditioner is important because you expect your system to keep running for a long time after their repairs. The refrigeration have any heating and cooling comfort the outdoor condenser coils is imper- system in an air conditioner is a com- problems. There may have to be addi- ative for good efficiency and a long plicated piece of equipment. tional return air registers and ducts life. Make sure there is at least 3 feet When selecting a contractor, first installed. This can increase the overall of clearance around the housing where check with your relatives and friends cost significantly; therefore, study the the coils are exposed to the outdoor air. about whom they have used and their estimate and project details thoroughly. If you notice some of the heat trans- level of satisfaction. Also, when a con- If your system has just broken down fer fins on the coils are bent over and tractor gives you a list of references, and you have at least three contractors touching so air cannot flow between actually call each one. to give you quotes, be wary of ones them, separate them with the tip of If you do not have a source for con- who immediately want to replace the a scraper. Don’t flex them too much tractor names from friends, check with system with a new one. They should or they may break. Make sure all the the Air-Conditioning Contractors of take the time to determine the problem screws on the outdoor and indoor America at acca.org and the Sheet Metal and also provide a quote for repair. sheet metal housing are tight. and Air-Conditioning Contractors’ Take your time to evaluate the If you have a low-cost standard National Association at smacna.org. quotes and recommendations. fiberglass filter, replace it often. I rec- When installing a new system, the There are several maintenance tasks ommend using a filter with a MERV 11 contractor should do a thorough anal- you can do yourself to keep your air rating or MERV 8 at the minimum. The ysis of your house and calculate its conditioner running efficiently, but useable life of a filter depends on con- cooling needs. This should be more don’t eliminate regular professional ser- ditions unique to each home. l than just measuring the outside dimen- vice even when it seems to be running sions and then recommending the same properly. Heating and cooling systems Have a question for Jim? Send size system as you now have. Improper are packed with electronic circuit inquiries to James Dulley, sizing, especially over-sizing a new one, boards and controls that you have no Penn Lines, 6906 Royalgreen results in higher utility bills, poor com- way to test without specialized read- Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 or fort and indoor air quality problems. outs and technical training. visit www.dulley.com. You should be asked if you currently Having adequate air flow through

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| JUNE 2019 25 punchlines Dog-paddling dog doesn’t share his fascinating story By Earl Pitts, American

id y’all see this story? It is one must’a throw’d a tennis ball into the Or jerks. Most nights I come home of the most incredible stories waves, and it got took by a rip tide. more frustrated than a monkey with a DI have ever heard. These oil Two weeks later — Sparky is swimmin’ rubber banana. In fact, am I the only rig workers in the Gulf of Thailand — by an oil rig 135 miles out to sea. Still one who saw the movie “Castaway,” which I’m guessin’ is somewheres near lookin’ for it. That’s a dog that don’t where Tom Hanks gets stuck on a Thailand — found a dog dog-paddlin’ give up. deserted island all by his lonesome for in the middle of the ocean. They were Wake up, America! I would adopt five years, and thought, “Now that’s 135 miles from the nearest land — and that dog and I would name him the way to go?” they found this dog down in the water. Michael Phelps. Because he seems very Finally, this lonely and bored sce- Just paddlin’ by. comfortable in the water. I’m Earl Pitts, nario they’re tryin’ to get us to buy is American. 360 degrees opposite to them retire- They went down to the water and ment commercials on the TV. You ever rescued this dog. And he is now doing ou know what a bunch of ham- seen them commercials where old peo- fine. Better than fine, actually, as one of handed, dopey idiots are doin’ ple are golfin’ somewheres in Florida? his rescuers has agreed to adopt him. Ynow? They are tryin’ to make Then there’s a bunch of old ladies in He named him Boonrod (that means retirement look bad. I guess they need the pool doing pool exercisin’. Then “Survivor”). Heck, Boonrod’s even got old people to work longer or some- this old couple is having a barbecue at his own Facebook page that is chock thin’. Or maybe these devious so-and- sunset with a bunch of other old peo- full of drawin’s and paintin’s of him so’s want us to delay getting social ple, and they’re clinkin’ wine glasses made by people who are just as amazed security a couple of years. So, they and huggin’ each other as the sun sets. as me with his story. But nobody have come up with a plan — raggin’ That’s how I see my retirement. knows how he got in the dad-burn on retirement. Minus the golf. And the pool. And the middle of the deep blue sea. I heard this story the other day where wine. But me and my better half, Pearl, I just want to say — I want that dog. they interviewed thousands of senior can still sit in the backyard. We’ll just That is the most amazin’ dog ever. At citizens. And this is how most of these be clinkin’ long-necks. An’ Michael least until they find a dog that talks. old-timers described retirement after Phelps — my dog — will be sittin’ Which they will — eventually. I mean, just one year. “Lonely — boring — and next to me. I have not wanted a dog since my old sad.” And only after just one year. Wake up, America! Sweet, beauti- dog, Buster (the best dog ever — by Nice try, geniuses. But I ain’t buyin’ ful retirement. Somewhere out there, the way) turned paws up and got it. Let me tell you about Earl Pitts’ there’s a bobber and a nightcrawler planted in the back yard. But I would retirement. First of all — I been with my name on it. I just got to get to make an exception — on account of — thinkin’ about and plannin’ for my it. I’m Earl Pitts, American. l I want this dog. retirement since my first day at work I remember one time we took old ever. I remember being 18 years old Social commentary from Earl Buster fishin’ with us on Junior Meek- and countin’ down the years and Pitts — a.k.a. Gary Burbank, a nationally syndicated radio er’s bass boat. Junior hooked a small months ‘til I retired. personality — can be heard on mouth and Buster got so excited when First thing when I get retired, the the following radio stations that the fish got close to the boat that he only one wakin’ me up in the mornin’ cover electric cooperative service territories in Pennsylvania: jumped in the water to get it. I remem- is gonna be the good Lord. Or bacon WANB-FM 103.1 Pittsburgh; ber he done two small circles next to in the fryin’ pan. Whichever. WARM-AM 590 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton; WIOO- the boat and then started lookin’ up Then, I am not going to miss the AM 1000 Carlisle; WEEO-AM 1480 Shippens- burg; WMTZ-FM 96.5 Johnstown; WQBR-FM at us with that look like he was sayin’, people at work. On account of — if I 99.9/92.7 McElhattan; WLMI-FM 103.9 Kane; “Why did you let me do that?” am to be all truly honest — most of and WVNW-FM 96.7 Burnham- Lewistown. You As far as I can figure, somebody the people I work with are dummies. can also find him at earlpittsamerican.com.

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Summer is here! pring turns into summer this month, meaning the kids are free from classroom routines, making it a perfect Stime to take some seasonal photos while you are out and about. Amateur photographers are encouraged to send their photos to Penn Lines Photos, P.O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1266. Include name, address, phone number and the name of your electric cooperative. 2019 winners in each of five categories — artistic, landscape, human, animal and editor’s choice — will receive $75 and runners-up will receive $25. We work ahead, so please send fall photos by July and winter photos by September (hint: save your spring and summer photos to submit next year). 2019 photos will be returned in early 2020 if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. l

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