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This-n-That Spring is on its way! Flowers will bloom, birds will fill the air with song, baby calves will be running in the fields, and those wonderful signs will be posted shouting, “Yard Sale!” You know what they say — one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Yard sales are a great way to rid your house of clothes and items that you no longer use but someone else may want. Everyone wants their sale to be advertised to the best advantage, and what better way to get the word out than a sign that points the way? Perhaps you’ve lost your puppy or kitten. You sure do miss those little critters, especially if you have a child who is crying for their pet. How about putting its picture on flyers and hanging them around town? Or maybe you have a special event coming up, maybe a baby shower or reunion or such. Of course, you want everyone to find their way to the gathering. You think that perhaps a sign at the intersection would be perfect. Some of you may think I’ve lost my marbles and am just rambling on, but I have a very important message for you. Signs and flyers are great ways to advertise; however, all too often we see them tacked onto utility poles. Staples, tacks, and nails that are used to attach your sign or flyer pose serious safety hazards to utility employees when they must work on the poles. The
BY ALICE L. BAIRD
management at Adams Rural Electric Cooperative asks that you please do not attach anything to the utility poles. When you are ready to hang that sign, think about the safety of our employees and then determine a better way to advertise.
Reminders Remember daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour. This would also be a great time to check your smoke alarms to make sure they are working properly. 1210004304 If you have an event that you would like to have published in the Local Area Calendar of Events, please provide the information two months before the event is scheduled. Mail to Attn: Alice Baird, Adams Rural Electric, P.O. Box 247, West Union, OH 45693 or email to aliceb@adamsrec.com. Please keep in mind that space is limited, so all events may not be listed. This calendar is for community events only. Do not submit business advertisements, yard sales, personal family events, etc. As always, if you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 937-544-2305 or aliceb@ adamsrec.com.
Capital credits retirements Capital credits refunded to the estates of Adams Rural Electric Coop members for January 2020 totaled $24,404.01. Estates paid in 2020 to date total $24,040.01 In case of the death of a member of Adams Rural Electric, contact Kacee Cox or Alice Baird at 937-544-2305 or 800-283-1846.
PLEASE CALL IN YOUR OUTAGES Do not use email or Facebook! If you experience an outage, please call the office at 937-544-2305 or 800-283-1846. If you post on Facebook or email your outage information, it could delay the restoration time. Emails and Facebook are not continuously monitored, especially in the evenings or on weekends.
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Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead!