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THIS MONTH’S ISSUE:
Around the House As all of us homeowners know all too well, there’s always something new on the project list. In this issue, we’re offering up some options for that list that could go far in helping your house use energy more efficiently (and trimming monthly bills). If you’re hungry for more, reach out to your local electric co-op — they have an energy expert at the ready to talk through other ways to get your home in top form.
Reading from Mountains to Sea Just a quick note to tell you how much my husband and I enjoy your magazine! We now live six months in Florida and six months in High Country (Ashe County). We enjoy all the articles that help us learn about the state of North Carolina! I especially enjoy the recipes! Hope the issues continue to come! Fran Moyer, a member of Blue Ridge Energy
—Scott Gates, editor
Cherished Memories I have noticed lately there have been fewer “old memories” written and placed in the magazine. Hopefully, we can add more in the coming issues. David Hamrick, Tallahassee, Florida Editor’s Note: Thank you for writing us about this, David! Have no fear — we’re always mindful of our readers’ love for the “I Remember” section, although some months we do just run out of space. We’ve dedicated two pages to reader memories in this issue, beginning on page 28.
Capturing a Co-op Scene Lineworkers don’t get snow days, as demonstrated by this painting by Blue Ridge Energy member Lee Francis. Lee lives in Scottville, just over the Ashe County line, and has painted other scenes for co-op employees in the past. Contact us Phone: 919-875-3091 Fax: 919-878-3970 Mail: 3400 Sumner Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27616 Web: carolinacountry.com Email: editor@carolinacountry.com
Experiencing a power outage? Please contact your electric co-op directly to ensure prompt service. Visit carolinacountry.com/co-ops to find yours online.
Spider Shot By far, the cover of March’s issue was my favorite! Every summer I have Orb-weaver spiders take my gardens to the next level. The cover was great, the stories were all interesting and informative, and it left me looking forward to getting another issue. Thanks again. Shine Skillman, Spout Springs, a member of Central Electric
Corrections to our April issue A Main Street stop in Elkin (located on page 52) is Southern on Main (southernonmain.com), not Southern & Main. The hot air balloon company mentioned is Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures, not Yakin. The Bare Dark Sky Observatory (page 53) is located at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park, part of Mayland Community College, not Mayfield.
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