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Pages 8 & 9 Dear Earth Day Presenter, Thank you for being a part of the Earth Day Celebration at John Wood Community College on Friday, April 18th. Over 600 fifth grade students attended, and survey results showed that the teachers who attended thought that the day’s events were not only educational, but fun as well. We hope your organization will consider joining us again Answer Key next year on Friday, April 17th, 2009. May Adams Outlet Crossword Puzzle Again, thank you for participating, Kelli Langston, Community Education Specialist One winner was John Wood Community College drawn from all Sharon Knorr, Program Coordinator entries received. University of Illinois Extension Pam Peter, Resource Conservationist Molly Adams County Soil & Water Conservation District Kindhart Janet Beckman, Administrative Coordinator of Quincy Adams County Soil & Water Conservation District received a $25 electric bill credit. Following is a thank you from freshman physical science Congratulations students at Quincy Notre Dame. Their teacher, Diane Molly! Kasparie, was the recipient of a $500 NREA Mini Grant

for her project “Operation: S.W.I.T.C.H.” Approved projects featured an investigation of the science of energy or electricity. Her students studied the economical, ecological and environmental benefits of using CFL bulbs over incandescent bulbs in everyday applications. Representatives from Adams Electric met with students following their investigation to discuss their results.

Do you have extra poles for sale at the Cooperative?

We recommend you contact Mixer Lumber in Clayton, Illinois. Mixer Lumber now carries new 20-foot and 30- foot poles available for purchase. Their number is (217) 894-6412.

We have been members of Adams Electric for the last nine years. We will be moving soon off Adams Electric’s lines. What do you need from us so that we can receive our capital credits in the future?

Please keep a current forwarding address and phone number on file at the Cooperative. We recently returned capital credits through 1980. Based on the current cycle, it could be a while before we reach 1999. Continue to keep us updated if you move again.

2 • Adams Outlet • July 2008 Tankless or On-Demand Water Heaters Vs. Conventional Water Heaters Guest article Saving money or “reducing costs”-- by Charlie Rossiter that’s what we’re most interested in. Design & Construction Supervisor Claims have been made that your heating In today’s world, costs could be reduced by as much as 50% saving money is something but most vendors give a figure of 15- 20%. everyone is trying to It is believed that on-demand water heaters achieve. We try to do things can save money but not by heating the water in the most cost-effective manner and more efficiently. The savings stem mostly with the greatest return on our investment. from the reduction of standby heat losses Sometimes it is hard to determine what associated with tank-type heaters. Heat is what. Something relatively new is the losses on a conventional water heater can tankless (also known as on-demand) water be reduced by the use of tank insulation. heaters. The Cooperative is beginning to Temperature setbacks, timers, insulating see an increase in interest for on-demand piping, and low-flow showerheads can all water heaters and wants to share some save on costs and are more practical and less information with you on this subject in expensive solutions while having a greater the event you are building a new home or return on your investment. replacing your existing water heater. Some other things you may want to take BOARD OF DIRECTORS The manufacturers of on-demand water into account are: President Richard King...... Huntsville heaters usually state four advantages over a • Is your service size large enough to tank-type water heater. handle the added load which is required? Vice President Jim Benz...... Quincy • Smaller amount of space required • Dimming lights and low voltage for installation (usually wall hung) concerns may occur with the tankless Secretary Alan Acheson...... Rushville • Unlimited (continuous) supply due to the sudden current draw required of hot water by the unit. Treasurer John Kestner...... Payson • Instantaneous hot water if installed • If maintenance is required, is a qualified at the point of use service technician readily available? Director George Schneider...... Liberty • Reduced water-heating costs Will replacement parts be available locally or need to be ordered which may Director It is true that tankless water heaters Mike Tenhouse...... Coatsburg do not require a lot of space. A larger unit cause repair delays? Director typically requires an area no larger than The Cooperative has some concerns Ed Wagner...... Mt. Sterling 24 inches square and extends from the wall with on-demand units as well: Director about eight to ten inches. But, let’s examine • Tankless water heaters are not load- Lyle Waner...... Loraine the other three claims: factor friendly. The Co-op, through the Director The claim of “unlimited supply of load control program, experiences a Bob Willis...... Mt. Sterling hot water” may not be entirely true. If substantial savings by reducing the on- General Manager the user demands too much hot water, the peak demand. The high current flow Jim Thompson PE...... Quincy largest whole house unit may not meet the required at start up for these units could Attorney demand. Showers in use simultaneously create a higher demand. Charles Burton...... Rushville or perhaps the combination of a shower, • With the need for a larger transformer dishwasher and sink using hot water may and service wires, the cost of serving the cause the water temperature to drop. As the member increases. incoming water temperature drops or as the • Larger transformers have increased line volume of water moving through the unit losses which become significant with increases, the temperature of the heated whole subdivisions or townhouses. water will decrease. Also, a minimum rate A practical application for these units of flow on most units is required to power might be installing one in a half bath where up the unit. water demand is low and location is away It is true your hot water is available from your conventional water heater. A shop “instantaneously” if the unit is installed restroom might be another good example. near the point of use. If not installed in In conclusion, tankless or on-demand close proximity or within a few feet away, water heaters can serve to be useful in it will take a few seconds to a few minutes certain, limited applications but may for hot water to get to the faucet. This not show an acceptable return on your situation is similar to a conventional water investment. heating system. July 2008 • Adams Outlet • 3 Nominating Committee Report Nominating Committee Members: (l-r) Bob Wort of Mt. Sterling, Dean Dedert of Quincy, Jack Pool of Mt. Sterling, Charles Miller of Plymouth, Brent Speckhart of Quincy, Eric Farwell of Plymouth, and Roger J. Boone of Plainville.

Kinderhook, Barry, Fairmount and Hadley Townships of Pike County. R. J. Boone nominated John Kestner. Brent Speckhart made a motion to close nominations; seconded by Bob Wort, the motion carried. There being no further business Pursuant to the Cooperative’s Committee Secretary. Jack Pool to come before the Committee, the Bylaws, the Nominating Committee nominated Brent Speckhart. meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. met at the office of Adams Electric Charles Miller made a motion to DST following a motion by Jack Cooperative in Camp Point, Illinois close nominations and to cast a Pool; seconded by Brent Speckhart, on May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. DST unanimous ballot to elect Brent the motion carried. to nominate candidates for election Speckhart as Secretary; seconded of directors of Adams Electric by Bob Wort, the motion carried. Cooperative. Manager Thompson excused The following Nominating himself from the meeting. Committee Members were Chairman Dedert opened Dean Dedert, Chairman present: Jack Pool and Bob the floor to nominations for Wort representing District 4; director-candidate(s) of District 4 Charles Miller and Eric Farwell, representing Mt. Sterling, Elkhorn, representing District 5; Brent Ripley, Cooperstown and Versailles Speckhart and R. J. Boone, Townships of Brown County. Brent Speckhart, Secretary representing District 6; and Dean Jack Pool nominated Bob Willis. Dedert, member-at-large. Bob Wort made a motion to close Jim Thompson, General nominations; seconded by Charles Manager, was present at the opening Miller, the motion carried. of the meeting and presented each Chairman Dedert opened Director Committee Member a copy of the the floor to nominations for Bylaws and called their attention to director-candidate(s) of District 5 Nominations the qualifications of directors and representing St. Mary Township By Petition the nominating procedure. At the of Hancock County; Bethel consent of the Committee Members, and LaMoine Townships of The bylaws of Adams Manager Thompson served as McDonough County; Birmingham, Electric Cooperative provide Chairman Pro Tem until a Chairman Camden, Huntsville and Brooklyn that nominations can be made had been elected. Townships of Schuyler County. by petition of 25 Cooperative Manager Thompson opened the Charles Miller nominated Rick Members. Blank petitions floor to nominations for Committee King. Eric Farwell made a motion are available at the Chairman. R. J. Boone nominated to close nominations; seconded by Cooperative office. Dean Dedert. Bob Wort made a Jack Pool, the motion carried. The names of the nominees by motion to close nominations and Chairman Dedert opened petition will be listed on the to cast a unanimous ballot to elect the floor to nominations for official ballot to be voted on at Dean Dedert as Chairman; seconded director-candidate(s) of District 6 the September 3, 2008 Annual by Jack Pool, the motion carried. representing Melrose, Fall Creek, Meeting. Petitions must be Manager Thompson opened Payson, Richfield and Beverly returned to the office by 5 p.m., the floor to nominations for Townships of Adams County; Friday, August 1, 2008. 4 • Adams Outlet • July 2008 This is a list of members who did not leave us a forwarding address. Or, in some cases, a trustee has not yet been identified. Please call Adams Electric Lost Members List Cooperative at (800)232-4797 if you have any information (current address, phone number, etc.) for any of the following former members:

Agard, Ed Eddington, Carl Kern, Bobbi Lou Ohnemus, Leroy W Taylor, Robert E Allen, Jim Eddington, Grace M Lisenbee Kinkade, Gloria J Zanger Oitker, Christina Thomas, Frank Altgilbers, Richard J Jr Elliott, Karen Sue Stevenson Klauser, Kenneth E Orebaugh, Bonnie L Thompson, David L Anderson, Paul B Emerick, Norman Krouch, Robert Chris Orwig, Dwayne L Thornton, Richard Arrowhead Lake Ranch Epping, Desiree Kuhn, Donald F Packaging Corp Of America Thurman, Jeffrey M Baker, Michael H Fengel, Harvey D Kurfman, Susan K Pannucci, John A Todd, Louise Beatty, Harriet E Ferguson, Mark A Laird, Cynthia A Hamann Perry, John Krouch Price Bergstrom, Valerie Fetch, Lucile Lammers, Bernard M Pershing Mobile Home Torbeck, John F Bigelow, Kennth A Fix, Nick Landrith, James R Sales Inc Tucker, John F Bird, F Elaine Fosdyck, William Lawrence, Norman Peters, Charles Kent Unsicker, Howard C Black, David A Foster, Thomas G LeFevre Steve Peterson, Vivienne Walton, Delilah Blentlinger, Roger A Frazer, Marcella Leebold, Donnie W Pieper, Mrs John H Warning, Hubert Bockenfeld, Harold W Frazier, Thomas G Lepper, Peggy Goodwin Pike, Brenda L Hively Waterkotte, Rita Bolterman, Terry Fry, Darrell Leverton, Gordon L Piper, Jesse H Waters, Lois E, Est Bonkowski, Terry A Gebo, Marlene Leezer Lewis, Michael K Ponsot, James R Wayne, William M Boyd, James L Georgetti, John P Lewis, Ronald E Porter, Larry T Wear, Ray Boyd, Marlene Goudschaal, Stephen K Est Little, Jim M Powell, Marjorie Weber, Stan D Boyd, Marlene Davies Grady, David Logan, C Thayne Quincy, Lloyd S Western Pipeline Bridger, John T Graham, Fern Long, Edward L Reddell, J Randal White, Garry A Briggs, Charles A Greiner, Steve Loos, Alta Reeder, Pamela J White, Mary P Briggs, Marcia Griggs, Gary T Mabry, Paul D Reid, Jack L White, Michael R BSA Farms Gulledge, Robert Maggart, Wayne A Remington, Mary White, Sharon Kay Buckshot, Alberta Guthrie, Darlene E Bliven Mahon, Gerald P Renner, Ghlee A Wickell, Wayne Buehler, Willis H Guthrie, Thomas L Malcomson, Peggy M Richfield Town Hall Willard, Patricia L Buel, Ralph R Hankins, Larry J Malone, Patrick D Rieke, George Withers, Harold J Bunnell, Robert G Hanson, Geraldine Marthaler, James R Risch, Mary Joan Wittig, Steven H Busen, Harry J Hare, Mattie M Martin, David G Rischar, Stephen J Wittler, Rolland E Cady, Anthony C Harris, Robert L Mast, Alan E Riser, Talitha E Cludray York, Larry A Cain, Jerrilee Harris, Tola D Mast, John M Rowles, Charles H Young, C Randy Campbell, Eric L Harrison, John D Mathews, Brad J Rush, Stanley Zanger, Rose Mary Camphouse, William Hassett, Eva Mayfield, Delores Sally, Rocky A Estate Chaney, Michael Hayes, John P Mayfield, Geraldine Salrin, Russell Zimmerman, Robert D Clemens, James E Sr Heard, Ralph Mayfield, Perry Sapp, Robert E 40/8 Voiture Coleman, Harold E Heck, Roy N McCallister, Randall L Savage, David R 1100-Rushvill Collins, Leroy Hendricks, Charles McChristy, Richard Est Schmiedeskamp, Ruth R Est Columbus Hts Well 7 Hendricks, Thomas Q McCombs, Frank E Schnepper, Joyce Cox, Fred Hendrix, Vernice McIntosh, Paul Schreiter, Louis C Coyle, Charles W Henrick, Thomas R McKenzie, Larry Seckman, Harold Crabtree, Merle Hester, Cindy Sue McKinstry, Chris Seiz, Harold E Cromwell, Randall K Hickerson, Len Jr McNay Cycle Center Settle, Edmond J Current, L C Hill, Ronald E Michael, Sherry Lynn Keylor Sheahan, Don E Cutforth, Donald Hoffman, Rodney E Miller, Beulah M Fugate Shellabarger, Steven G Davis, Linda Taylor Hogan, Dennis M Miller, Carla Sibbing, Jeffrey M Day, Randy S Hosford, Finis M Miller, Donald C Simmons, Daniel B DeHaven, Joseph J Howerton, Danny Miller, Jeff Smith, Robert Wayne DeLonjay, Betty R Hunt, Gregory N Mitchell, Albert F Sorrill, Frank DeVore, John Hunter, James G Mitchell, Carl H Sprague, Cathy J Knight DeWitt, Randy S Ippensen, Lydia Moore, James H Stapp, Faye Dede, Thomas E Jackson, Albert Michael Mountain, Mike Stark, James R Dick, Warren Jansen, Mary K Mourning, Mary Jane Est Starman, Albert Est Dozier, Adam Johnson, Harold A Muder, Kent H Starman, John H Jr Duesterhaus, Paul Jones, Betty Durbin Mullhatten, Lee Stice, Marilyn Wahl Durall, Carl E Jones, Donald F Mutz, Debra R Stille, Magdalene M Easley, Roy Karch, Sylvester Jr Neathery, Lynn T Stuckey, Shirley A Eaton, Mildred K Est Keller, Donald Norton, Jerry A Switzer, Doris E July 2008 • Adams Outlet • 5 Guest Article by Bryan Schullian Bryan Schullian is a graduate of Liberty High School and John Wood Community College. Bryan’s in- volvement in Adams County 4-H and FFA have provided him with excellent leadership skills. He has worked in the Adams County Extension office for the past year and a half and will be greatly missed. Bryan plans to attend Western Illinois University in the fall to major in Ag Education.

What is the difference between donated meat to those who can’t afford Now that I am older and have be- ordinary and extraordinary? Is it how it, collecting food for the hungry, help- gun thinking of a career, the University successful we are in others’ eyes? Is it ing to fund cancer research and raise of Illinois Extension and the National an extra dip of our favorite ice cream? awareness through activities such as FFA Organization have continued to Maybe a yield that is beyond imagin- Relay for Life, community beautifica- provide me with great experiences. able, or how about an extra dive and tion projects and the list continues. For the past year and a half, I have had upside down twisty turn on a roller Just as my years in 4-H helped me the opportunity to work for the Adams coaster? To some, the extra can mean practice service to others, the National County Extension office. As I helped a variety of things. For me, it is FFA Organization has done the same. with the 4-H side of Extension, my eyes serving others. FFA has provided endless opportuni- were opened to the other opportunities In life, we are each born with gifts, ties for me to grow and broaden my Extension provides: Master Gardeners, talents, and passions. But, how do we horizons. As an active member of food safety and nutrition, agronomy use them? As a child, many of us had a the Liberty FFA Chapter, I learned to and community development. passion and gift of getting dirty, crash- recognize how to value others through This summer I will serve as a ing on our bikes and getting into a little service. After finishing high school, my conference facilitator for the National trouble every now and then. Today, we education was postponed for a year to FFA’s Washington Leadership Confer- apply the skills and knowledge we have serve as the 2005-2006 Illinois Asso- ence. This conference trains high school gained in a career of our choosing. But ciation FFA State Secretary. I had the students to be lifelong leaders in their what is our extra service to others? privilege to serve 17,000 Illinois FFA communities and the world; all while Growing up, being born and raised members and represent 25,000 agricul- practicing skills in the areas of problem on a family grain and cattle farm, many ture education students. Traveling to solving, relationship building, character opportunities were offered to me. The Spain and Portugal was a blessing re- development, and civic engagement. biggest opportunity was being involved ceived through the National Leadership It is truly an extraordinary experience and gaining a passion for the agricul- Conference for State Officers. How- when students develop hearts of service ture industry. As a youngster I became ever, as FFA gives a lot to its members, by putting others before themselves. involved in 4-H, just like my older chapters all across the nation live to The University of Illinois Exten- sisters. It took a while, but I learned to give back. They do this by participat- sion and the National FFA Organization enjoy showing cattle and participating ing in Adopt-A-Highway programs, are here to provide further knowledge in other activities that were offered. leading food drives, completing test so we can each make an impact on our Actually, 4-H was where I learned I plots for crop research, and helping communities and our world. It is my had a passion for photography, where with many different community needs hope we can each recognize these acts I learned gun safety and where I got to in their town, county, state, and nation. of service and take advantage of every practice service to others. Currently, You see, many of today’s students are opportunity available! 4-H clubs in Adams County are par- living extraordinary lifestyles; 4-H For me, this is the difference be- ticipating in acts of community service and FFA members do it by promoting tween ordinary and extraordinary. through projects such as providing service to others.

6 • Adams Outlet • July 2008 July 2008 • Adams Outlet • 7 It’s summer time...county fair season! Time for pie-eating contests, 4-H judging, harness races, tractor pulls, potato sack races, demolition derbies and meeting musical superstars. Time for elephant ears, corn dogs, and deep-fried Twinkies. In our service territory, county fair activities fill practically every day in July and into August. Locals have their favorite attractions and each fair has its specialties.

Schuyler County Fair In 1855, 170 members of the Schuyler County Agriculture Society each pitched in $1 to raise a fund for the fair. Originally located where the present Junior High sits, the fair has moved several times. An early fair book lists Brown County Fair classes such as thoroughbred cattle, mules, hogs, vehicles and agriculture The Brown County Fair dates back Tractor Pull. McCaskill says, “We were implements. Competing in a domestic to the fall of 1857 and is the oldest the first county fair to hold a national class were barrels of flour, straw hats, continuously running county fair in tractor pull. We have some of the best straw brooms, maple syrup and rolls the state of Illinois. Its first location tractor pullers in the nation. We pull in of butter. There were premiums for the was the sight of the current Brown a very large crowd for our Friday night best 100 pounds of coal and the best County Courthouse lawn. It moved to show.” four acres of wheat, corn and hay. its present site in 1873. Over the years, Also popular are Brown County’s Bill Redshaw, fair board presi- additional ground was purchased and queen contest and the demo derby. The dent says, “The fair has changed buildings were added. last 3 years, Brown County has had a over the years with more modern The early fair was somewhat differ- free night at the carnival sponsored by buildings, yet we’ve kept the ent than the fair of today. The merry- the local Farmers State Bank & Trust old time county fair theme.” go-round was powered by horses and Co. Families from all over come to The Schuyler County the music was provided by a fiddler take advantage of the free rides. Fair is the only local seated on the ride. Night entertainment The Brown County Fair is free to fair held during was not possible until the early 1890’s kids 15 and under. This is also unique the 4th of July because there were no electric lights. for a fair. McCaskill adds, “We and always Lemon shake-ups? No, sorry. Back feel the fair is for the kids and includes then fair-goers drank water out of a we want to make sure all barrel and ice came from frozen pond can be a part of it.” water stored from the previous winter. A tin cup was tied to the barrel with a string and punched full of holes to prevent people from walking off with the cup. According to Ruth Mc- Caskill, fair board recording secretary, “The Brown County Fair has always been known for the great harness racing and the fastest county fair track in the State of Illinois. We continue with this tradition and have added parimutuel wagering to our racing program in the last few years.” McCaskill adds, “We are the only county fair in the State to offer wagering on our races.” Brown County Fair is also unique for its Western Illinois Grand National 8 • Adams Outlet • July 2008 It’s summer time...county fair season! Time for pie-eating contests, 4-H judging, harness races, tractor pulls, potato sack races, demolition derbies and meeting musical superstars. Time for elephant ears, Cheeseburgers perform-8:30pm 18 Mud Bog-6pm, Western Horse Show-7:30pm, corn dogs, and deep-fried Twinkies. Captain Ge-9pm In our service territory, county fair activities fill 19 FFA Shows-various times, Kid’s Day-1pm, Barrel Race-3pm, Demo Derby-6pm, Nashville Bound-9pm practically every day in July and into August. Locals have 20 Goat Show-10am, Antique Tractor Pull-11am, Team their favorite attractions and each fair has its specialties. County Fair Schedules Roping-2pm The following schedules are only a partial listing due to space Fulton County Fair • Lewistown limitations. Please call or visit their websites for more information: Contact: (309) 547-2532 a night of fireworks. Redshaw adds, July 21 Talent Contest-6pm, Queen Contest-7pm Schuyler County Fair • Rushville 22 Motorcross Race-6pm “The fair has become a homecom- Contact: (217) 322-4409 / schuylercountyfair.org 23 Horse Show-10am, Minirods/Superstock/Local ing event.” Kids 12 and under are July 1 Harness Races-7pm Truck Pull-6pm 2 Harness Races-1pm, Talent Contest-5:30pm, Little 24 Free Harness Races-Noon, Kid’s Day-1-4pm, Calf/ free with the exception of the 4th Miss/Mr.-6:30pm, Queen Contest-8pm Pig/Etc. Scrambles-6pm of July. 3 Tractor Pull-6:30pm 25 Free Harness Races-Noon, Kid’s Pedal Tractor Crowd pleasers include harness 4 Monster Truck Show-8pm, Free-Style Moto-Cross- Pull-4pm, Tractor Pull-6pm 8pm, Fireworks-9:45pm 26 Sand Volleyball-9am, Garden Tractor Pull-11am, horse racing, talent show, Little 5 Horseshoe Pitching-9am, Moto-Cross-6:30pm “Buddy Rides Free”-1-4pm, Demo Derby 6:30pm 6 Demo Derby-1pm, Mud Sling-6pm Miss & Mr. and queen contests, Adams County Fair • Mendon tractor pull, moto cross, demolition McDonough County Fair • Macomb Contact: (217) 964-2416 / adamsfair.org derby, and a mud sling. Contact: (309) 837-3939 July 24 12 & Under Pee Wee Fun Show-6:30pm, July 7 General Show Opens to Public-1pm Queen Pageant-7pm 8 Farmer for a Day-12pm, 4-H Master Showmanship 25 Society & Open Youth Horse Show-6:30pm, Adams County Fair Contest-5:30pm, 4-H & Extension Auction-5:30pm Bucky Covington Concert-8pm 9 Farmer for a Day-8am, Quiz Bowl-2pm, Ag 26 Western Horse Show-9am, Bull Riding-8pm After moving several times, the Olympics-3pm 27 Garden Tractor Pull-12pm, Olde Tyme Parade-2pm, 10 Awards Program-2:30pm Bronc Busting-8pm Adams County Fair finally settled 11 Horse Show-10am 28 Tractor Pull-6:30pm, Mule Fun Show-7pm to its present location in the early 29 3 Head Sort & Pen-6:30pm, Quad Runner Drag Pike County Fair • Pleasant Hill Races-7:30pm 1950’s. Today, it has grown to Contact: (217) 285-4832 30 Demo Derby-6:30pm 100 acres. July 14 Society Horse Show-7:30pm Popular activities during the 15 Queen Contest-7pm, Society Horse Show-7:30pm Brown County Fair • Mt. Sterling 16 Baby & Little Mr/Miss-6pm, Society Horse Show Contact: (217) 894-6269 / browncofair.com early years were horse shows -6:30pm, Family Night-7pm July 28 Queen/Little Mr/Miss Pageant-7:30pm and horse races. Families showed 17 Compact Derby-7:30pm 29 Free Carnival Night-6:30-9:30pm, Harness 18 Tractor Pull-7pm Races-7pm; off their dresses, food and 19 Stock & Main Demo Derby-7:30pm 30 Harness Races-7pm garden projects. 31 Harness Races-7pm Hancock County Fair • Augusta August 1 Western IL Grand Nat’l Tractor Pull-7:30pm Horse events are still Contact: (217) 696-2350 / hancockfair.com 2 Kid’s Day-9am, Special Arm Band Prices-10am- quite popular and 4-H classes July 16 Pageants-6:30pm, Cowboy Mounted Shooting-7pm 1pm, Free Cotton Candy w/arm band, Bicycle are a major part of the Adams 17 IFPA Tractor Pull-6pm, Team Sorting-7pm, Give-Aways, Demo Derby-7pm County Fair with a long list of project classes. The Adams County Fair include the carnival, bull-riding, demo derby and always brings in at least big 4-H shows,” says John Begeman, fair board one big name entertainer. secretary. Last year was Rodney New lighting was added to the arena and more Atkins and this year will will be added this year. As the fair continues to be American Idol finalist grow, Begeman says, “We hope everyone can come Bucky Covington. to the fair this year. We try to keep prices low so we “Along with the can cater to families.” country music singers, See you at the fair! popular attractions Photos provided by Elliott Publishing, Democrat Message and Rushville Times.

July 2008 • Adams Outlet • 9 Change is Difficult by Doug Rye, the “Doctor of Energy Efficiency - the King of Caulk and Talk”

Recently I was invited to be the you succeeded, you would have used and cooling?” Nearly every hand guest speaker for a local chapter of lots of energy. If you think about it, the went up. I then asked, “How many the American Institute of Architects. last place that you would want to place of you think geothermal is the most About 70 architects attended and we your air conditioner is on the roof. So efficient heating and cooling system had a really good time. Remember why do we continue to do it? Time available?” Most raised their hands. I, too, am a licensed architect and, after time after time. “How many of you would consider yes, we are a little different. As an I had an engineer tell me in one of geothermal as a green product?” All instructor at Oklahoma University my seminars that an air conditioning raised their hands. “How many of you told a group of us several years ago, unit on the roof did not waste as much have specified geothermal systems in “You are the 29th group to complete energy as I thought. I asked him, any building you have designed? Two this course and every group is “Well, just how much does it waste?” hands were raised. And then came the different. Y’all “Only about 9 percent,” he replied. most revealing question of all. “How are the most different I have ever I responded, “9 percent?” And then many of you have geothermal systems seen.” Of course, we took that as I told him, “I sure would like a 9 in your houses?” Zero hands. a compliment. percent pay raise and I sure would hate Yes, change is difficult for adults, As I often say at seminars, change a 9 percent pay cut. I wish my CD at including architects, but folks it is time is very difficult for adults. I have also the bank would pay 9 percent and I to change and you mark my words, known for a long time that change is wish I were 9 percent taller. I wish I we will. difficult for architects and that was were 9 percent younger, too.” Well, See you next month. clearly evident at our recent meeting. he got the picture and I doubt he will P.S. Of course, as many longtime Folks, let’s reason together for a ever say that 9 percent is insignifi- readers of this column know, I have moment. Visualize the average one- cant again. geothermal in my wife’s house. story business building in your town. While adults haven’t seemed Usually it has four exterior walls, a to figure out that placing an air Listen to Doug Rye’s live radio slab floor and a flat roof. The only conditioning unit on top of a roof program “Home Remedies” on basic difference from one building is a bad idea, younger folks have a WTAD every Saturday morning at to the next is perhaps the color of the different view. I have often asked high 9:06 a.m. Doug Rye, a licensed building and name of the business school students, “Wouldn’t it make architect living in Saline County on the sign out front. Now, consider sense to locate an air conditioning unit works as a consultant for the Electric this. Where is the hottest place on that in the earth where it is a constant 57 Cooperatives of Arkansas to promote building on a hot summer day? If you degrees? Their answer, of course, is energy efficiency to cooperative say the roof, you are correct. How yes. (I’m talking about a geothermal members statewide. To order Doug’s would you like to sit on that roof and unit, by the way). video, call Doug at 1-888-Doug-Rye. try to make homemade ice cream? I asked the architects at our More energy-efficiency tips can also You would probably keel over before meeting, “How many of you are be found at www.ecark.org. Source: the ice cream was ready and, even if familiar with geothermal heating Rural Arkansas Magazine

10 • Adams Outlet • July 2008 “Our home was built in 1932, the energy bills were so high that I knew that there had to be a better way.” – Phil

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July 2008 • Adams Outlet • 11 Lemon Shake-Ups 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 cup lemon juice Crushed ice Lemon slices To make syrup: Combine sugar & water; boil for 5 min- Deep-Fried utes. Cool & add lemon juice. Twinkies Store syrup in covered container in refrigerator. 6 frozen “Twinkies” sponge cakes To make shake-up: Place 2 Tbsp. of 6 popsicle sticks Elephant Ears syrup in a glass of crushed ice; add 4 cups vegetable oil in deep fryer 1 1/2 cups milk water. Shake or stir to mix. Garnish Flour for dusting 2 Tbsp. sugar with lemon slices. 1 cup milk 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. vinegar 6 Tbsp. shortening 1 Tbsp. oil 2 pkgs. dry yeast Corn Dogs 1 cup flour 4 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder Oil for frying 2/3 cup corn meal 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup flour 1 Tbsp. brown sugar Heat oil in deep fryer to 375°F. Combine milk, sugar, salt & shortening. 1 tsp. salt Meanwhile, mix milk, vinegar Heat until shortening is melted (do not 1 large egg, beaten & 1 Tbsp. oil. In another bowl, boil). Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast; stir 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil blend flour, baking powder & salt. until dissolved. Stir in flour, beating 1/2 cup milk Whisk wet ingredients into dry, until smooth. Place dough in an oiled 1 lb. hot dogs mixing until smooth. Push stick into bowl; cover with damp cloth & let rise Flour for coating Twinkie lengthwise, leaving about Oil for frying until doubled in size (about 30 min.). 2” for handle. Dust with flour; dip In a deep-fat cooker, heat oil to 250°F. Combine corn meal, flour, brown sugar into batter. Rotate until batter covers Dust hands with flour. Pinch off golf- & salt. Stir in egg, oil & milk. Mix well. entire cake. Place carefully in hot ball-size pieces of dough; spread to Insert wooden skewers lengthwise into oil; hold under with a utensil so it 6-8 inch circle. Drop carefully in hot hot dogs. Coat hot dogs with flour, then browns evenly. Fry until golden oil; fry to light brown on both sides. dip into batter, coating well. Fry in hot (about 3-4 min.). Remove to paper Drain & sprinkle with sugar- oil (375°F) for 2-3 minutes or until towel & let drain. Remove stick & cinnamon combination. golden brown. allow to sit for about 5 minutes.

12 • Adams Outlet • July 2008 Over $14,500 in Penny Power Grants Awarded Representatives from Adams Electric Cooperative presented Penny Power Grants to 14 local organizations totaling over $14,500 on May 21, 2008. Recipients included: Community for Christ Assistance Center ($1,000 to expand food pantry items), Clayton Fire Protection District ($2,000 for energy efficiency improvements), Quincy Senior High School ($2,000 to establish classroom libraries and promote student literacy), Rushville Fire Department ($1,000 Mary Muehlenfeld, Fund Development Specialist for Girl Scouts of toward kitchen remodeling project), Coatsburg/Paloma Central Illinois received a grant to purchase rechargeable lanterns Lions Club ($2,500 for new playground equipment for Wildwood Girl Scout Camp. near Coatsburg Ballpark), Faith Assembly of God Church ($1,000 toward softball field lights), Fowler Development Association ($500 to landscape around new welcome signs), Adams/Brown 4-H Federation ($500 for new rabbit cages at the Adams Co. Fair), Girl Scouts of Central Illinois ($399.90 for rechargeable lanterns for Wildwood Girl Scout Camp), Panther Pride Foundation ($2,000 for training materials for “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” program), Clayton Public Library ($600 toward library siding and repairs at entrance), Bowen Pool Committee ($1,000 for Bowen Community Swimming Pool restoration fund), Quincy Public Schools Special Education Department ($270 for digital equipment) and Barry Food Pantry ($200 for food pantry). Since the first grant in September 2005, donations from the Penny Power program have totaled nearly $95,000. Grants are made possible by participating members of Adams Electric Cooperative who have their electric bills rounded up to the nearest dollar each month. Penny Power dollars have impacted communities across Adams Electric Cooperative’s service area including: Beverly, Barry, Bowen, Camp Point, Clayton, Coatsburg, Fowler, Golden, Liberty, Mendon, Mt. Sterling, Paloma, Payson, Plainville, Quincy and Rushville. The next deadline to apply for a Penny Power grant is July 7, 2008. For more information about Adams Electric Cooperative’s Penny Power Program, or to request a grant application, contact Bill Stalder, Manager of Marketing and Member Services at (217) 593-7701 or toll-free at (800) 232-4797. July 2008 • Adams Outlet • 13 July Calendar of Events

Farmer’s Market Pike County Pig Days Mt. Sterling Ecumenical Adams Co. Olde Tuesdays & Saturdays (7am-Noon), July 11 & 12, Courthouse Square, Vacation Bible School Tyme Association Washington Park, 5th & Maine, Pittsfield. Salute to the pork district July 14-18 (6-6:30pm meal Demonstrations Qcy. Fresh produce, baked goods & w/food & activities. (217) 779-0427 provided at no cost, 6:30-8:30pm July 25-28 (9am), Adams Co. crafts. (217) 228-8696 Bible school) First Christian Church, Fairgrounds, Mendon. Lewis “Second Saturday” 117 W. Washington, Mt. Sterling. Round Barn, log cabin & old Barns & Farms Exhibit July 12 (10am), Central Park, Sponsored by First Baptist, First school house open for tours. Thru December 30 (Tues.-Sun. Rushville. Blood pressure Christian, Holy Family Catholic, (217) 222-8130 1-5pm), Quincy Museum. check, kickboxing/weight lifting Presbyterian & United Methodist Explore the history of farming & demonstration & group walk. Churches. Music, games, crafts, Rushville Corn Festival modern farm. (217) 224-7669 Sponsored by Culbertson Hospital fellowship, fun. Pre-register by & Arts in The Park & Fit 4 Life. calling one of the above churches. July 26, Rushville Square. 5k Quincy Gems Baseball run/walk/bike race at 9am. Pedal July 1, 3-5, 10-12, 14-16, 21, 23, Ice Cream Social Lost Prairie Church tractor pull at 11am & 2pm. 28 (gates open at 5:30pm, games July 12 (3:30-7:30pm), Pleasant 70th Ice Cream Social Community band at 1pm. Quilt start at 6:30pm), QU Stadium, 18th Grove Methodist Church (off 104, July 17 (4-7pm), St. Peter’s Lost show, other activities & food all & Sycamore. $4/adults, $1/kids, $8/ east of airport & south 1 mi.). Prairie Church (4 mi. east on day. Events end at 4pm. box seats. (217) 223-1000, www. Maderites, hot dogs, homemade ice Kellerville blacktop from Rt. 104 at quincygems.com cream, pies & cakes, strawberries, “5 Points”, left at church sign). Ice Heritage Days tea, water & coffee. cream, homemade desserts, maid- & Sweet Corn Fest Riverfront 4th Celebration Free will offering. rites, hot dogs, lemonade, coffee, July 26 & 27, Prairie Mills July 4 (5-10pm, fireworks at dark), Carryouts available. tea, fellowship. Freewill offering. Windmill, Golden. Blacksmithing, Clat Adams Park, Quincy riverfront. (217) 656-3617 butter churning, barrel making, Entertainment, food & fireworks St. Anthony’s Picnic etc. Parade, spelling bee, pie display over the Mississippi River. July 19 (5pm-12am), St. Anthony baking contest, bingo, talent 217-228-6600 Church, 2223 St. Anthony Rd., show, sweet corn eating contest, Quincy. Entertainment, food, horse shoe pitching & washer Great River Water Ski Show refreshments, games, kids crafts, throw tournament. Food & July 4, 8, 15, 22, 29 (July 4 at live auction, teen dance. (217) beverages. (217) 696-4859 or 11am, all other days at 6:30pm), 228-0251 (217) 885-3049 All America Park, Quincy riverfront. Family water thrill show. $6/car. Ice Cream Social Homemade Ice Cream Vacation Bible School (217) 224-8307 or 217-222-4517 July 13 (4-9pm), St. Joseph Church, Lawn Social July 28-Aug 1 (9-11:30am), First 1435 E. 1500th St. (intersection July 20 (4pm), St. Peter Lutheran Southern Baptist Church (corner Exercise Rushville of Columbus Rd. & Ellington Rd.). Church, Coatsburg. (217) 455-2160 of Maple & Adams Streets), July 9 (10am), Schuy-Rush Homemade ice cream, toppings, or (217) 455-4025 Rushville. Outrigger Island: Living Park, Rushville. Children’s sandwiches, & games. Carryouts & God’s Unshakeable Truth. All activity for ages 4-9 sponsored ice cream by the gallon available. Quincy Community Theatre children age 4 thru 6th grade by P.L.A.Y. Group. (217) 434-8442 Production “Urinetown” invited. For info or a van ride, call July 24-27, Oakley-Lindsay Civic (217) 322-4113 Center, 3rd & York, Quincy.

Summer Hours for Line Crew Due to the hot weather, Engineering & Operations line crews will be working from 6:00am-2:30pm from June 30 through August 29. The Adams Electric Cooperative Office will be open as usual from 7:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

14 • Adams Outlet • July 2008 Notification: Assignment of 2007 Margins Assignments of 2007 margins to members doing The Cooperative has paid capital credits through business with Adams Electric Cooperative have been 1980, so it will be some time before we will pay 2007 calculated. A total of $851,487 of margins has been allocated capital credits. as capital credits for the year 2007. The Cooperative has Please remember, you must be a member and have calculated each member’s share of the margins and credited service in your name to have capital credits assigned. If you that amount to your capital credit account. are receiving electric service in someone else’s membership Allocation notices will be sent to each member who or the service is in the name of a deceased person, you received service during 2007. These notices will inform you will not receive capital credits. The capital credit check of your share of the capital credits. This amount is only an will always be issued in the name of the person on the accounting credit. It cannot be claimed at the present time membership or the estate of a deceased member. nor can it be applied against your current electric bill. If you have moved, please provide the Cooperative The Board of Directors reviews the financial condition with your new address so we can send your future capital of the Cooperative before determining when and how much credit checks. Please contact Steve Jennings, manager of capital credits can be returned to the members. finance, if you have any questions. July 2008 • Adams Outlet • 15 We Salute You, Our Member-Owners! In 1935, friends and neighbors banded together to create a new kind of electric utility, where the voice of every person made a difference. They formed electric cooperatives which brought power to the countryside when no one else would. Thanks to member-owners like you, your Cooperative continues to answer that call. With the same focus on member needs, our goal is to provide much more than competitively priced, reliable energy. We are committed to improving the quality of life in our communities and for the member-owners who live here.