April 2006 - Nolin RECC
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April 2006 - Nolin RECC
411 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-6767 Patsy Whitehead, Editor From the President & CEO Weathering the Storm of Escalating Fuel Costs E lectric cooperatives in Kentucky and other states have seen their fair share of storms by way of hurricanes, tornados, and winter ice storms. Although Nolin was not victim to the most recent hurricanes in the Gulf States, we stepped in to help our neighboring co-ops by sending line technicians to help restore electric power. But there is a different kind of storm brewing now—it’s called the storm of rising energy costs. The price of all fuels—natural gas, oil, propane, and coal—used to generate electricity for the cooperatives’ members has skyrocketed, much like you have seen at the gas pump when you fuel your car. These fuel price increases are the result of a variety of factors, including market demand, hurricane devastation in the Gulf States, mining and transporting coal to the generating plant, and the cost of meeting environmental regulations relating to power plant emissions. Because Nolin is looking out for the membership and its best interests, we are doing what we always do when a storm is brewing….whether it’s a tornado, winter ice storm, or in this Kentucky Living F April 2006 case, a volatile fuel market, we’re prepared and ready to weather the storm. We make plans ahead of time We are ready. Over the past two years, Nolin has been experiencing escalating fuel costs; however, we have been effectively managing these costs with little or no adjustment. Your co-op has managed to absorb the increases through adjustments in our operational budgets as well as effectively managing our resources. Unfortunately, the increases in fuel used to generate electricity have continued and this has caused the fuel adjustment to increase. The fuel adjustment on your bill can be a credit or a debit depending on the costs of fuel. One good aspect of the fuel adjustment is that it allows Nolin to maintain our current electric rates. We keep our eye on the skies Our cooperative board and management constantly evaluate changes in the industry and marketplace, assess how new laws and regulations affect business, weigh risks and the benefits of different fuel sources, and look for opportunities to better serve the membership. The co-op has been tracking the higher costs of generating electricity. This has been an ongoing issue for the past several years. But even the best market indicators have not been able to accurately predict the unprecedented spikes of the past few months. We will continue to monitor fuel costs and will do everything possible to reduce the fuel adjustment. Our technology is ready for unpredicted storms Nolin uses technology like SCADA, load management, and Automated Meter Reading to cut operating costs and enhance efficiency. We’re using computers to help troubleshoot and pinpoint outage problems and to Continued on page 6A Mickey Miller President & CEO 1A Touchstone Energy Living Members Speak Out on Surge Equipment stormy night in April 2004 for Gerald and Wanda Lowery of Elizabethtown will leave its mark on the family for a very long time. When lightning struck their home, it entered through the roof, leaving a giant hole, and traveled from their house to the two surrounding homes. Wanda remembers the nightmare as if it were yesterday saying, “The lightning blew Gerald off the treadmill—it was wild. The impact of the lightning caused a fire and our electrical outlets were hanging from the wall.” But this was not the first time the Lowerys’ new home had been hit by lightning. Determined to make sure it would be the last strike, the Lowerys called Nolin for help. Nolin offers a basic Whole House Surge Protection system for just $6.00 a month. This two-level system starts at the meter base, where the grounding system on your home will be tested and a meter base device will be attached. This device protects all your major appliances (washer, dryer, refrigerator, range, etc.) from powerful surges. The surge protection system also includes a fivepiece plug-in kit to protect your more sensitive electronics from less noticeable surges. The kit includes an eight-receptacle plug strip generally used for your computer system, a three-outlet wall-mount strip that can be used on your TV and VCR, and a single-outlet wallmount device that can be used on anything from your garage door opener to your spare TV. Also included in the kit are a fax modem module to protect the phone line going to your computer, and a CATV module to protect the cable or antenna line going to your TV. Several hundred Nolin members have taken advantage of Nolin’s surge protection since the program began five years ago. Members may opt to purchase the equipment for just $260 (plus tax) instead of leasing. John and Pam Ferguson of Eastview also know firsthand what it feels like to replace valuable electronic equipment. Lightning struck their home several years ago and wiped out their television. Since then, the couple says they relax when the storms roll in to their neighborhood. “We purchased an expensive computer and a new television about five years ago—just after our home was hit by lightning,” says John. “My wife pretty much decided we needed surge equipment and she contacted Nolin to get things going. The process was easy and the A 2A Wanda Lowery doesn’t have to worry about her computer when she leaves home—it’s protected against lightning and power surges. 22-08-0057-00 warranty on the equipment is excellent.” The Lowerys and the Fergusons are typical homeowners who insure their property. Although most homeowners’ insurance plans pay for damages caused by lightning strikes, the deductible amount can run anywhere from $500 to $2,000. After several claims you may find yourself with an increase in your annual homeowner’s premium. It just makes sense to invest a few hundred dollars on quality surge protection equipment. The inconvenience of having to replace all of your electronic equipment is another reason why surge protection makes sense. Wanda Lowery remembers spending countless hours selecting new appliances, TVs, lighting fixtures, a new computer—everything electric was destroyed in her home. Protect your home and your peace of mind, call Nolin RECC at (270) 765-6153 today and ask for a Whole House Surge Protection System. During April installation is FREE —that’s a $50 savings!!! Kentucky Living F April 2006 Annual Meeting Comes to John Hardin High School Again Mark your calendars for Friday, June 9, 2006, for the Nolin RECC annual meeting ember registration begins at 5:00 p.m. After members register, they can enjoy the early entertainment, visit the health and exhibit fair, watch the children play games, or relax to a delicious dinner while waiting for the 7:00 p.m. business meeting. YOUR OWNERSHIP IN NOLIN RECC is very important. Each year a business meeting is held to discuss issues and new information affecting your cooperative. You have six directors that represent your interests in the co-op, and each one serves a three-year term. The director election process is designed so that two of your six director seats are up for re-election each year. The two directors completing their term in 2006 are Rick Thomas (District 3) and Becky Loyall (District 5). Both have agreed to have their names placed on the ballots for re-election to the board. In early June you will receive ballots in the mail along with your annual meeting official notice. It is your responsibility and privilege to vote for the director of your choice. As a member of Nolin, you are entitled to decide who serves on the board. Please remember to vote during the director elections and return your ballot to Nolin RECC. M Remember, the annual meeting will be held at John Hardin High School 384 W. A. Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown ANOTHER GREAT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY T he Kentucky Women in Rural Electrification (W.I.R.E.) will award up to three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Kentucky college students. 05-21-0233-01 The Kentucky W.I.R.E. is an organization of wives of rural electric cooperative directors, managers, and other key employees. Its goal is to further the public’s understanding and appreciation of the rural electric program. The scholarship is open to any eligible student whose immediate family is served by a Kentucky rural electric cooperative. To qualify, applicants must be a junior or senior with at least 60 hours of credits at a Kentucky college or university by the start of the fall term. To apply, call the Nolin office at (270) 765-6153 and ask for Patsy Whitehead. Deadline for application is June 15, 2006. Electric cooperative employees, directors, managers, and their relatives, and those of Big Rivers Electric Corporation, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, and the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives, are not eligible for the W.I.R.E. scholarship. Kentucky Living F April 2006 3A Members save with Co-op Connections Card I n December 2004, Nolin introduced the Co-op Connections card. This is a special card that gives you discounts at local and selected national businesses. A complete list of businesses that honor the Co-op Connections card is listed on our Web site at www.nolinrecc.com. For your convenience, we have listed here the local businesses that honor the card. We will be printing updates as new businesses join the program. If you have any questions about the Co-op Connections card, or if you do not have the card, please contact the Nolin RECC office at 765-6153. Nolin RECC Co-op Connections Card Local Discounts BIG CLIFTY Modern Woodmen of America Free Rand McNally Road Atlas w/ consultation CECILIA Country Classic Salon $10 off a set of gel nails; $5 off month tanning package ELIZABETHTOWN @ Wireless 15% off accessories & free dish for qualified customers Aarons Sales & Lease Receive 25% off your first lease payment Adventure Sports Honda Kawasaki 10% off parts & accessory purchase (motorcycle & ATV). Backstage Café Buy one lunch get one free Excludes dinner theatre Back Yard Burgers 10% off total order Baskin-Robbins 31 Buy 2 scoop sundae at regular price & get second one free. Bergers OK Tires Free front end alignment (most vehicles) with the purchase of 4 Cooper tires Blakey Printing & Mailing 10% off new orders/ 2% off repeat orders Bluegrass Garden Center & Landscaping 10% off purchase of trees or shrubs at regular price Buggy Bath Car Wash 25% off gold car wash All About Kids Learning Center 20% off new registration fees; must present card at registration Candy Craze 10% off purchase of candy, balloons, & giftware All Around Auto Care 10% off any brake repair Carpet Connections of Dalton, GA 10% off in stock carpet or vinyl Allen's Air Conditioning $10 off tune-up; $50 off duct cleaning; $200 off heating/ cooling systems Alpha Salon & Spa 10% off spa services & products Back Home Restaurant 10% off one meal 4A Cecilia Auto Sales of Elizabethtown $100 off purchase of any pre-owned vehicle Chic-Wig Boutique 10%-15% off (depending) on any regular priced wig or breast prothesis Coffee Tree Restaurant & Lounge at Holiday Inn Free coffee or tea w/ purchase of Sunday lunch buffet Conder's Paintball Park $5 off a $10 rental package w/ purchase of same Golden Rule Pawn 50% discount for new customer first check advance transaction; 10% off general merchandise Good As New Consignments 10% off entire purchase Corvin's Floor Covering 5% discount on any purchase in the store Guaranteed Security Systems First 3 months of monitoring at no cost Crutcher's Carpet Cleaning 10% off carpet & upholstery cleaning only Herb Jones Chevrolet, Inc. 10% off on parts & service Days Inn 10% off standard rates Designs by Donna $5 off orders over $30 Herb Jones Nissan, Inc. 10% off on parts & service Herbalife 10% off any purchase Dix-E-Town Bowling Lanes Free shoe rental I Made It! 10% discount on items completed Dukes Sporting Goods 10% discount on all regular priced merchandise Jacobi Sales, Inc. $25 off retail advertised price of CUB Cadet riding mowers Elizabethtown KOA 10% off Jones Buick GMC, Inc. 10% off on parts & service Energy Sports & Fitness Clubs Initiation fee waived; free consult w/ personal trainer (Fit Systems); first tan visit free Judy's Gags & More, Inc. 10% off regular priced items Finishing Touches of Etown $5 off w/ purchase of $30 or more Furniture Wholesalers 10% off Does not include factory clearance priced furniture Kidz Square Children Clothing Boutique 20% off regular priced items Lee's Famous Recipe 10% off any purchase—not valid on items on special or combos Kentucky Living F April 2006 Mattress Supercenter Sales tax paid on purchase of mattress set including TempurPedic sets McDonald's Buy 1 Big Mac or Big Mac EVM & get 1 Big Mac free Miller Chiropractic Center New patient work-up including x-ray for $19.95 (value $340) Ramada Ltd. $58.50 regular room Republic Bank—Etown $50 cash to members who open an absolutely free checking account with direct deposit Ride-Wright Tire $5 off brake job; $5 off alignment Rosey Posey Florist, LLC 10% off in-store purchase Molly Maid 10% off initial house cleaning or 10% off carpet cleaning Royal Pisa Large (14") 3 topping pizza $8.99 carry-out only; lunch buffet $3.49 Montgomery Imports, Inc. 10% service discount on scheduled maintenance; $200 off best deal given Schroeder's Music 10% off $20 or more purchase (Monday-Thursday 2-8 pm) Movie Palace Get $1 off movie ticket on Monday & Wednesday only; matinees excluded; limit 2 tickets per card Mr. Gatti's 10% off any purchase of $10 or more MTD Autoglass Free rock chip windshield repair & windshield mirror rebond Music & Arts Center One free group art lesson (child or adult) Orkin Pest Control $50 off intial pest control service; 10% off termite treatment Packages & More, Inc. $1 off shipping via UPS, FedEx, & DHL per package Papa Johns Pizza Large 1 topping carry-out $6.99 Party Palace 10% discount on any purchase Payless Muffler & Brakes $2 off Castrol oil change & 5% off all repairs Penn Station 10% off any purchase R Cubed Printing $0.40 Xerox Color Copies (8.5"x11" one side) Rack Room Shoes 15% off any purchase Must show card Kentucky Living F April 2006 Woodland Gallery 10% off total frame job GLENDALE McDonald's Buy 1 Big Mac or Big Mac EVM & get 1 Big Mac free LeClair's Optical 40-50% off retail frame cost; $30 single vision plastic lenses; $40 single vision polycarbonate lenses Longview Florist, Inc. 10% off Easy Lube & Service Center 10% off any service Payless Muffler 15% off parts/labor; free oil change w/ exhaust, tail pipe & muffler or w/ every 4 wheel brake service Lincoln Square Consignment 20% off all clothing Radcliff Lube & Wash Free air freshener or wet wipe Lee's Famous Recipe 10% off any purchase—not valid on items on special or combos Rapid Automotive 10% discount HODGENVILLE Showtime Cinemas Get $1 off adult movie ticket on Monday & Wednesday only; matinees excluded; limit 2 tickets per day per card Sign Pros LLC 10% off non-illuminated signs; 5% off illuminated signs; 10 % off sign & electrical service work McDonald's Buy 1 Big Mac or Big Mac EVM & get 1 Big Mac free Simmons Furniture & Appliance 10% off purchase over $300 (regular priced merchandise) Wright's 210 Auto 5% off alignments, towing, tires, Bore Kegs, oil changes, rotate & balance & AC services Sonic Drive-In Radcliff Buy one get one free extra long coney NEW HAVEN Super Slant Full Service Car Wash Free Arabesque air freshener with wash Stone Hearth Restaurant 10% off regular priced menu entrée (5-9 pm Monday-Saturday) Super Slant 3 Fast Lube Free air freshener or wet wipe Texas Roadhouse Early Bird Special: Two 6oz. sirloin dinners w/ drinks $14.99 Monday-Thursday 4pm-6pm Tire Centers, LLC 10% off all tires & any automotive service Town & Country Lawn Care 10% off services including mowing, leaf removal, & snow plowing Turner's Auto Repair 10% off parts & service, brakes, tune-ups, a/c, electrical, engine repair, diagnostics, etc. Tuxedo Avenue 10% off tux rental. All Tuxedo Avenue locations & Bridal Warehouse Unique Concepts Free plate changes Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop 20% off all books & selected fabric $4 per yard Waverly's Boutique $5 off purchase of $20 or more Floral & Gifts 10% off total purchase Kentucky Railway Museum 10% off train excursion Limit 4 RADCLIFF Auto Edge Service Center 10% off service work over $100; 5% off 4 tires; free mounting & balance Crumpets 10% off lunch entrée; buy pastry/bagel get a free 12 oz. coffee DeVeaur Dental Care Center 10% off zoom whitening system (as seen on Extreme Makeover) T&W Office Products Free ream of 8 1/2" x 11" copy paper with $25 purchase Tri-County Ford of Radcliff $100 over dealer cost on purchase of a vehicle Ziebart Tidy Car 10% off accessories & protection services Zion Dry Cleaners 10% discount RINEYVILLE MP3 Recording Studio 25% off regular prices after 10 hours of regular prices on a bi-weekly contract Econo Lodge Single $55 Double $58 (+ tax, 1-2 people), rlw $10 + tax, extra person $5 + tax Helen's Flowers, LLC 10% off purchase Local or carry out Lawn Doctor of Hardin County 10% off with mention & show of Co-op Connections card; applies to full maintainer program & service program Some discounts are subject to exclusions or restrictions. Visit www.nolinrecc.com for a complete listing of national offers. Participating businesses are subject to change. 5A Jeff Hohman Leads Greenspace Hike Kids admitted free April 15 Celebrate the Earth at the Louisville Zoo o celebrate Earth Week 2006, Nolin invites you to Touchstone Energy Day at the Louisville Zoo, Saturday, April 15. Admission is free to children 11 and under and anyone wearing a Touchstone Energy logo. We’ll be giving away our latest nature poster, Snakes of Kentucky. Bring your whole family and enjoy the many activities while you stroll through the zoo. Your kids can stop at the Touchstone Energy booth to pick up environmental trading cards featuring Kentucky’s coolest creatures. Nolin encourages you to join in the celebration of Earth Day, which is observed by millions of people worldwide. Education about protecting our wildlife and natural resources is just one way we demonstrate our commitment to the environment. T Jeff Hohman doesn’t expect to run into any alligators on the Greenspace hike, but he is always prepared for the unexpected. ll critters, great and small, Jeff Hohman loves them all… Jeff Hohman, well-known biologist from East Kentucky Power Cooperative in Winchester, will lead the upcoming Greenspace hike on Sunday, April 9. The hike begins at 2:30 p.m. at Pirtle Trail head on Pear Orchard Road and extends to Freeman Lake Trail. Jeff will lead the group of walkers about 1–2 miles while exploring nature’s environment. Hohman’s expertise in environmental issues and his love for “critters” and wildflowers have made him one of the foremost educators and entertainers of adults and children in the state. Anyone interested in joining the hike should contact Douglas or Janet Gebler at (270) 737-6038. A From the President & CEO Continued from page 1A improve front-line service. We’re also training our employees to use technology both knowledgeably and efficiently to better serve your needs. Nolin is committed to looking for ways to deliver affordable and reliable electricity to your homes and businesses. We communicate with the membership Communication is vital to the success of Nolin. We want our members to know about the turbulence in 6A the energy industry and the wise investments we are making for the future. It is Nolin’s goal to keep an open relationship with all members and to listen to what you have to say—your opinions are important! Nolin continues to gather information on the ever-changing energy market. We will continue to pass along information to the membership as soon as we get it. In the meantime, we urge you to take advantage of some of our marketing programs that are designed to reduce your energy usage. Remember, we also offer free energy audits and a budget billing program. The forecast on this energy storm is a bit unclear...but your cooperative is prepared and well-positioned for any challenges coming our way. We want members to know that as we continue to weather escalating fuel prices, Nolin will also look out for your needs. Our members come first—and that’s the cooperative difference. Kentucky Living F April 2006 Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Electric Rates The following rates and charges for the consumers of Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative were in effect as of June 1, 2005. (kwh=kilowatt-hour) SCHEDULE 4 – Industrial SCHEDULE 1 Demand Charge Residential, Farm, Non-Farm, Trailers Per Kilowatt of Billing Per Month $4.34 & Mobile Homes Energy Charge Rates: First 3,500 kwh per month .06228 Customer Charge $5.00 per month Next 6,500 kwh per month .04949 All kwh Charge .06271 per kwh .04617 The minimum monthly charge for single-phase service is $5.00. Over 10,000 kwh per month SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 5 – Rural Lighting Commercial, Small Power, Single-Phase Mercury Vapor & Three-Phase Service 175-Watt 75 kwh $6.87 Rates: Customer Charge $5.00 per month FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE All kwh Charge .06985 per kwh All rates are applicable to the Fuel Adjustment Clause and The minimum monthly charge for single-phase service is $5.00. may be increased or decreased by an amount per kwh equal SCHEDULE 3 — Large Power to the fuel adjustment amount per kwh as billed by the Demand Charge wholesale power supplier plus an allowance for line losses. Per Kilowatt of Billing Demand Per Month $4.34 The allowance for line losses will not exceed 10% and is based Energy Charge on a 12-month moving average of such losses. This fuel First 2,500 kwh per month .05875 clause is subject to all other applicable provisions as set out Next 12,500 kwh per month .05430 in 807 KAR 5:056. Over 15,000 kwh per month .05296 David Brown receives award olin RECC Board Chair David Brown of Hodgenville received the 2006 Bobby McDowell Award of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service by the LaRue County Extension Council. Brown has been on the Nolin board since June 1994 and in 2003 he was elected chair. He is a Credentialed Cooperative Director through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Director Education Program. David is active in numerous local associations and is very dedicated to serving his communities by volunteering his personal time to several youth programs. His leadership is helping to ensure you continue to receive low-cost, reliable electric service. David and his wife, Michelle, have four daughters (Kaelyn, Danielle, Ivy, and Presley). Congratulations, David Brown—thanks for your tireless leadership and community commitment! N Kentucky Living F April 2006 7A We’ve Got Your $25 Number! $25 $25 Worth of FREE Electricity Nolin News features a contest called “We’ve Got Your Number.” Somewhere hidden inside this issue are two randomly selected member account numbers. If you spot your account number, contact the Member Services Department at 765-6153, and win a $25 CREDIT on your electric bill. You must identify your number and call by the 15th day of the month’s issue containing your number. Account numbers could be anywhere in our Nolin News insert! New Member Credits All members signing up for new service with Nolin receive a short survey. Members who return the completed survey to Nolin are automatically eligible to win a $15 credit on their electric bill. Each month, one name is drawn and a lucky Nolin member receives a bill credit on their next statement. Congratulations to our latest winner, Nelda J. Maggard of Elizabethtown. E-mail payments ffective May 1, 2006, Nolin RECC will accept only VISA card payments to electric bill accounts paid by credit card. This change will allow us to continue processing credit/debit cards at no cost to our members. E Remember, Nolin offers the PowerPlus Visa card to our members that enables you to receive rebates on whatever you charge. In addition, members can earn up to a 3% rebate on monthly electric cooperative bills and other co-op purchases. Access your Nolin RECC account through our Web site at www.nolinrecc.com. Click on “My Account” to check your consumption history and to make payments by check, debit card, or credit card. To apply for budget billing and automatic draft on line, click on “Nolin @ Home.” NOLIN RECC OFFICE LOCATIONS 411 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-6767 101 West Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff, KY 40160 OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS ELIZABETHTOWN — 765-6153 RADCLIFF — 351-2199 TOLL-FREE BUSINESS CALLS — 1-888-637-4247 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER 769-6396 EMERGENCY TOLL-FREE CALLS — 1-800-572-1147 Web site: www.nolinrecc.com e-mail: [email protected] 8A BOARD OF DIRECTORS David P. Brown Gene Straney A.L. Rosenberger Lawrence Ireland Becky Loyall Rick Thomas ATTORNEY John J. Scott President & CEO Michael L. Miller Kentucky Living F April 2006
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