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December 2020 Vol. 69, No. 12 Find your account # One account # is hidden inside this issue. If it’s yours, call us and you’ll receive a $ 80 bill credit. * Credit must be claimed by December 5, 2020. (Your account number on the back cover does not count.) Connect With Your Co-op Introducing our new website and social media sites Pages 8 & 9 12 Scholarships worth $2,000 each Back Cover Restaurants: Menu for Energy Savings During Downtime Page 4

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December 2020Vol. 69, No. 12

Find your account #One account # is hidden inside this issue. If it’s yours, call us and you’ll receive a

$80 bill credit.* Credit must be claimed by December 5, 2020. (Your account number on the back cover does not count.)

Connect With Your Co-op

Introducing our new website and social media sites

Pages 8 & 9

12 Scholarships worth $2,000 each

Back Cover

Restaurants: Menu for Energy Savings

During DowntimePage 4

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Thank you for supporting us once again through the Penny Power Grant that you awarded the Veterans Home Memorial Garden. We purchased many plants, potting soil, mulch, treated, and fertilized the grass. During the unusual time, the garden was a place where many residents of the home and outside visitors were able to get away and enjoy nature. The garden was very busy this spring and summer not only with human visitors but with butterflies, birds, and bees. Best regards, Janet Enroth and Cathy ShanksMaster Gardeners, University of Illinois, Unit 14

I am beyond thrilled at receiving funds during the last round of Penny Power grants! Thank you for your confidence in the computer coding project. I am ready for the kids to start learning computer science in a tactile, fun way with these coding robots. The support you give to our communities only makes us stronger. Thanks again!Preparing Students for the Future,Robin Walker, President of Robot Robin

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Board of Directors:PresidentRoger Busen .....................TimewellVice PresidentRebecca Barlow ................. ClaytonTreasurerKris Farwell .................... PlymouthSecretaryLaura Meyer ........................LibertyDirectorEric Ewing ...................... RushvilleDirectorBrent Clair .......................... LoraineDirectorJim Ward ..................... Mt. SterlingDirectorTom Travis .......................... PaysonDirectorJim Benz ..............................Quincy General ManagerJim Thompson PE ...............QuincyAttorneyCharles Burton ................ Rushville

Adams Electric Cooperative provides safe, reliable service to over 8,700 members in Adams, Brown, Schuyler, Pike, Hancock, McDonough, and Fulton counties. Adams Electric is member-owned, not-for-profit and overseen by a board of directors elected by the membership.

ADAMS OUTLET (USPS 005-220)Published monthly for $2.00 per year by:

700 E. Wood, Camp Point, Illinois 62320. Periodical postage paid at Camp Point, Il-linois and additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Adams Outlet, P.O. Box 247, Camp Point, Illinois 62320.

Editor:Laura Bergman

www.adamselectric.coop

Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

To report an outage:1-800-232-4797

Local calls dial direct:217-593-7701

Mission Statement:“Adams Electric Cooperative’s

mission is to strive to exceed our members’ expectations by

providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service in a

cooperative and environmentally responsible manner.”

by Timothy Brecht, PE, Manager of Engineering and OperationsMost jobs do not require you to climb 40 feet in the air and conduct

business within a few feet of high voltage power lines that carry 7,200 volts of electricity. However, for many utility workers, this is just another day at the office. Utility poles must be kept free from all personal materials such as signs, flags, holiday decorations, balloons, fliers, and metal objects like staples or tacks. During this current election season, we saw political signs, banners, and flags hanging on poles. This can be a risk to both the person attaching those items and to our linemen. By respecting utility poles, you can help keep your linemen safe. This practice is not only illegal, but also creates hazards for the linemen who repair and maintain utility poles and other electrical infrastructure. Utility workers use specialized climbing devices to perform regular maintenance and repair damaged power lines at the top of utility poles. Nails, tacks, and other metal objects that are used to attach items to utility poles can interfere with the safe operation of the climbing gear used by utility workers. Foreign objects that are embedded in utility poles can also snag or damage the protective clothing that keeps line workers safe from electrical shock. A small puncture in their specialized high voltage rubber gloves could go unnoticed causing an electrocution.Linemen already work in extremely hazardous conditions, so everyone who

No Posting Zone: Power Poles

Scholarships

relies on electricity should take steps to make their job as safe as possible. Other items that have been found on utility poles include tree stands for hunting. If you plan on hunting, do not place tree stands or other objects on utility poles. Doing so not only creates a risk for utility workers, but it is also extremely dangerous for yourself or anyone who uses it. For your own safety, please keep as much distance between yourself and overhead power lines as possible. If you see these items on poles, please give us a call at (800) 232-4797 so we can have them removed. Do not try to remove the items yourself.

12 Scholarships worth $2,000 each

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Hidden Account Number: Apparently, I forgot to hide the account number in the Adams Outlet in November. I had a number that I was supposed to hide and, to be fair, I hid that number in this issue with the same $80 credit. For those of you who searched last month, I’m so sorry. We received a lot of calls and messages. I will say we were quite pleased to hear how many members were searching for it! Thank you for reading! ~ Laura Bergman, Editor

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The Penny Power Grant Review Committee approved twenty-one grants for funding. A total of $9,588.39 was granted to the following organizations:• $600 - Junior Achievement; program kits• $425 - Central Elementary School; iPad for speech and language students• $425 - H.E.L.P Center; paneling and trim at resale shop• $350 - Schuyler Birth to Three; age-appropriate children’s books for home visits• $550 - Transitions of Western IL; water bottle filling station• $600 - Community for Christ Assistance Center; groceries for holiday dinners for needy families• $525 - My Brothas and My Sistas Keeper; clothing for low income youth• $550 - Denman Elementary School; iPads for special education/ cross categorical students• $250 - St. Mary Pre-K; dollhouse and multicultural toys• $450 - Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County; underground railroad exhibit at The History Museum• $450 - Blessed Sacrament Catholic School; Chromebook charging carts• $400 - Southeastern Jr./Sr. High School Library; books and DVD converter• $500 - Robot Robin; dot & dash coding robots• $425 - Unity High School; art supplies• $500 - Unity Elementary School; scooters for gym class • $425 - Unity Elementary School; rug and flexible classroom seating • $500 - Golden Lions Foundation; electrical outlets for Christmas lights• $353.39 - Central Jr./Sr. High School IRC; updated reading materials• $410 - Golden Firefighters Association; first-aid cabinet at fire station and first-aid bags for firetrucks • $450 - Liberty School District; scoreboard repair at baseball field• $450 - Rushville Little League; safety netting at baseball/softball fieldsPenny Power grants to date now total $533,298.79! The next deadline to apply for a Penny Power grant is January 4, 2021.

Penny Power Grants Awarded

Nathan Smith has been offered and accepted the Line Foreman position at the Camp Point location. Nathan began his new duties on October 13, 2020. Nathan started working for the Cooperative on June 15, 2015 as an Apprentice Lineman and was promoted to Journeyman Lineman in June 2017. Nathan was previously employed at

IES Commercial in Holdrege, NE as an apprentice lineman where he completed two years of their apprentice program. Nathan is a graduate of Mark Twain High School in Center, MO. He attended Hannibal LaGrange College followed by Northwest Iowa Community College, where he graduated with a Powerline Degree. Please join us in congratulating Nathan on his new position. (126880-001)

New Line Foreman

Is your business temporarily closed or offering limited service? It can be a difficult time, but you can make the most of it by finding ways to save energy and money, and improve your operations, during the downtime. Here’s some food for thought.

Take comfortYou can waste a lot of energy keeping empty spaces comfortable. Raise or lower the thermostat (depending on outdoor conditions) to minimize HVAC energy use.

Cool off refrigerationRefrigeration is a big energy expense for food service facilities. Consolidate food from multiple walk-in coolers or freezers into one unit. This allows you to shut off power to the empty units, significantly reducing your energy consumption.

Clean cooking equipmentCarbon and grease buildup makes cooking equipment work harder, consuming more energy. Although cleaning is a daily task, now is the time to take a deep dive, thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing all the equipment in your entire kitchen. You’ll save energy and create a healthier and more comfortable workspace for your kitchen staff.

Put out the flamesPilot lights on idle cooking appliances and water heating equipment will continue to burn and use natural gas. Save energy by turning off pilot lights on any equipment that will be out of use for an extended period of time.

Limit lightingTurn off all lights in unoccupied spaces, except necessary security lighting. Install timers on security lights, and light sensors on out-door lighting, so they operate only when needed. Turn off selected parking lot lighting while maintaining security.

Focus on maintenancePerform maintenance on equipment around your facility to ensure efficient operation. Fix any water leaks and make sure refrigera-tion door gaskets are sealed correctly. Hire a qualified technician to clean and inspect your HVAC system.

With these measures, you’ll not only reduce your operating costs, but you’ll be better prepared to operate efficiently when your customers return.

Restaurants: Menu for Energy Savings

During Downtime

Temporarily closed or offering limited service? Follow this recipe to save energy and money during your downtime.

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The year 2020 has been challenging in innumerable ways. With COVID-19, fires, derechos, and hurricanes, co-ops

have been serving members and each other in times of need. When Hurricane Laura roared onto the Gulf Coast in August, it devastated the service territories of Louisiana’s Jeff Davis Electric Co-op and Beauregard Electric Co-op. Wind and flooding took down miles of lines, broke thousands of poles and crumpled transmission towers, leaving more than 100,000 members in the dark. Complete restoration was initially expected to take between 6 to 8 weeks. Due to the extensive damage, electric co-op crews from 10 states, including 14 Illinois electric cooperatives (Adams Electric Cooperative included), sent more than 500 linemen to the region to assist in recovery and restoration efforts. Known as mutual assistance, this practice is common among electric coopera-tives. Living by the cooperative principles of cooperation among cooperatives and concern for community, co-ops send crews to affected regions to help speed recovery efforts. With the extra challenges of COVID-19, safety protocols were put into place, tent cities were erected to house assisting crews at 50 percent capacity, grab-and-go meals were planned and extra cleaning was required for tents, restrooms, and shower facilities. “I think all of us who were down in Louisiana would agree it was probably the most damage that we’ve seen of any other storm,” said Adams Electric Line Foreman Chad Reische. Adams Electric sent three 2-week crew rotations to Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative in Jennings, Louisiana.

Many reported experiencing the worst devastation they have ever seen with power poles snapped like toothpicks as far as the eye can see and entire structures obliterated. Line Foreman Duane Jones agreed, “I’ve never seen anything like it. There were miles and miles of line on the ground. I’ve been on ten to twelve (restorations outside of Adams Electric), and this was the worst storm I’ve been on.” Brennan Caspermeyer, one of Adams Electric’s Appren-tice Linemen, has only been on one other storm restoration. He added, “I went to Florida the year I started for Hurricane Mi-chael. This was much worse. It was better to rebuild rather than try to fix it.” Some of the poles will be rebuilt with concrete or steel structures as requested by FEMA. Mike Olson has been on numerous storms throughout his career as a lineman for Adams Electric. He was finishing his last week as Line Foreman helping in Louisiana before his promotion to Design and Construction Supervisor. He was quick to say, “It was a mess! And, that’s for the record! That was my last ride.” Also assisting during the Hurricane Laura restoration wereGary Wagner, Anthony Jarboe, Jon Metz, Austin Aschemann, Logan Schutte, and Nate Smith. The heat and humidity made for miserable working condi-tions, but they had one thing on their minds – working as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to the region. In mid-September, while restoration in Louisiana was still ongoing, Hurricane Sally moved into Alabama and Mississippi knocking out power to more than 77,000 members. Six Illinois teams responded by either sending new crews or moving existing ones. At the end of October, after Hurricane Zeta, Adams Electric sent an additional crew with Chad Reische, Austin Aschemann, Brad Smith, and Nate Smith to Singing River Electric in Lucedale, Mississippi. Source: Illinois Country Living, November 2020.

One of the differences Illinois crews find working in the South. Photo provided by the Shelby Electric crew.

The first two photos are from Gary Wagner and Chad Reische during the restoration in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura.

The photo on the far right is from Chad Reische during restoration in Mississippi after Hurricane Zeta.

Find more photos on our website at: adamselectric.coop

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We recently updated our web-site. Most everything you’ll need is within six main headings, two blue buttons in the upper left and four across the yellow bar. The two most important but-tons are the My Account and Out-age Center in the upper left corner. The “My Account” button leads you to the Member Portal where you can access your person-al account to pay your bill, track your usage, and set up alerts. If you’ve never viewed your account before, you’ll need to “Create User ID” the first time. Scroll to the bot-tom of the Member Portal page for help. The “Outage Center” button allows you to report outages, view

an outage map, along with several outage resources like storm pre-paredness, surge protection, and generator safety. Across the yellow bar are: Con-tact Us, About, Member Services, and Community Programs. “Contact Us” is self explanato-ry, but this includes links to email each department if you’re needing something specific. When employ-ment opportunities arise, you’ll find them here. “About” is the best place to learn more about Adams Electric such as cooperatives in general, Adams Electric’s history, our ener-gy, our board of directors, advisory committee, and the annual meeting and report.

“Member Services” are topics specific to our members such as billing, setting up and disconnect-ing service, energy efficiency pro-grams and rates, member-owned solar and wind generation, the Adams Outlet and Country Kitchen archives, and News Releases. “Community Programs” in-cludes topics for everyone, not just members. Safety, education and youth programs, Penny Power, economic development, crime watch, and a section for kids. Major stories and updates, in-cluding system maintance, planned events, and current promotions will appear in large graphics. Many times, you can click on the large graphics for more information.

We’re on Facebook as “Adams Outlet”. Our Facebook page is a good place to find major outage updates, impor-tant safety messages, system maintenance, and emergency information. You’ll find upcoming events and highlights, energy efficiency tips, and videos. We’ll also post some fun stuff such as sneak peeks for the Adams Outlet, recipe links, major milestone birthdays and anniversaries, and contests.

Instagram is our newest development on social media. We’re on Instagram as “Adams Electric Cooperative”. We’ll keep you up-to-date on youth programs, upcoming events and highlights, quick energy efficiency and safety tips, and well as contests. We’ll share some fun photos of things going on at the co-op.

Videos are a quick way for us to share information. You can find us on YouTube as “Adams Electric Cooperative”. We’ll shareeverything from “What advantages come from driving an electric car?” to “The Best Way to Weatherstrip a Door”.

We have a lot of fans of our Country Kitchen recipes, so what better way to share them than to add a Pinterest page? Look for us on Pinterest as “Adams Electric Cooperative”. Some of our other boards include vintage appliances, creativeideas with an electric theme, DIY crafts, electric vehicles, and energy saving tips.

Our website has a mobile version which is easy to navigate.

Visit our website at: adamselectric.coop

Connect with your Co-opIntroducing our new website and social media sites

Current news releases are posted in the green bar, with additional news releases below the large graphic in the middle. On the lower left, you’ll find direct links to our social media along with Quick Links to some of our current topics. For instance, if we’ve just announced scholarships in the Adams Outlet, there’s likely a link for it in the Quick Links.

These change from time to time but right now there’s a link to Pay-ment Assistance Programs, a Lost Members List, and Virtual Events.There are more Quick Links at the very bottom which are repeated as you navigate from page to page. At the very bottom right, we’ve added a link to several related websites including our state and national associations, Touchstone

Energy, Safe Electricity, and local schools. We hope our new site is easier to navigate and provides you with the resources you’re looking for. If you have any trouble locating something, click on the magnifying glass on the yellow bar to search for it. Always feel free to call us if you have questions.

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STAY WHERE YOU ARE

You’ve just been in an accident involving a downedpower line. Your first instinct might be to get out andrun, but that could cost you your life. In most cases,the safest place to be is inside your car or truck. Waitthere until electric utility workers deenergize thepower. If your car is on fire or you see smoke, escape assafely as possible by making a clean, solid jump out andhop away with both feet together as far as you can.Warn others not to approach the scene.

DID YOU KNOW:

That downed power lines areextremely dangerous and evendeadly?The current could spreadthroughout the ground andanything touching the ground?Stray voltage spreads likeripples on a pond?If you step from one “ripple”(voltage) to another you couldbe electrocuted?Downed lines could be hidingunder standing water, ice ordebris?

Learn more at:

WINTER WEATHERCAN BRING POWER LINES DOWN

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Oatmeal CookiesSubmitted by Amy Harms

1 cup sugarless apple butter OR applesauce1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups flour1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. apple pie spice3 cups oats3/4 cup dried apples1/4 cup raisins

Mix all ingredients. Form into balls. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.

Potato ChowderSubmitted by Judie Flesner

6 cups diced potatoes1 lb. bacon16 oz. sour cream1 lg. can cream of chicken soup1/4 cup diced onionsParsley flakes, as desired

Cover potatoes with water only to top of potatoes. Boil potatoes. Do not drain water when potatoes are finished. Allow to cool. Fry bacon until crisp and cut into small pieces. Fry onion in bacon grease and drain grease. Add to potatoes: sour cream, cream of chicken soup, bacon, onion, and parsley flakes. Add a little milk if desired.

Crockpot Ranch PorkchopsSubmitted by Pat Dopheide

6-8 PorkchopsCream of chicken soupDry ranch dressing1 Tbsp. cream of tartar

Layer porkchops, soup, and dry ranch dressing in crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove porkchops, leaving drippings to make gravy. Add a small amount of water to 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar to form a paste. Add mixture to drippings in crockpot. Stir until mixture thickens. Pour gravy over porkchops and serve.

French Toast KabobsSubmitted by Laura Bergman

1 can (11 oz.) Pillsbury refrigerated French bread4 eggs1/2 cup milk1/4 tsp. vanilla1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon6 inch bamboo skewers4 Tbsp. butterMaple syrupPowdered sugarStrawberries, blueberries, or other fruit of choice (Bananas or peaches might also be good!)

Bake French loaf according to package. Slice loaf into 1” cubes. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a medium bowl, slightly beat eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add half of the bread cubes to the bowl and stir to coat. In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Using a slotted spoon remove the soaked bread cubes and add them to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium high heat flipping frequently to brown on all sides. When done, place on a cookie sheet and keep them warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining bread cubes, egg mixture, and butter. Thread fruit and bread on skewers. Serve immediately with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler

Submitted by Peggy Koetters2 (12.5 oz.) cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls4 cups frozen or fresh peaches, cut into small pieces (thaw frozen peaches)1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar3/4 cup pecans, chopped1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 casserole pan or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Cut each cinnamon roll into 6 bite size pieces. Set aside icing from cinnamon rolls to use later. In a microwave safe dish, soften cream cheese, next add powdered sugar and stir together until well combined. Add in cinnamon, vanilla, and peaches and mix well. Mix the cinnamon rolls into cream cheese peach mixture. Fold in pecans and spoon mixture into casserole pan. Cook for 36-42 minutes or until cinnamon rolls are cooked through. Top with cinnamon roll icing and serve with ice cream.

Peanut ClustersSubmitted by Norma Hildebrand

1 pkg. white bark1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips1 lg. Hershey candy bar1 (16 oz.) jar peanuts

Melt bark on low in microwave or in double boiler. Add candy bar and chocolate chips. Stir until all are melted together. Add peanuts. Drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper.

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French ToastKabobs

Meat, poultry or seafood products

Soft and shredded cheese

Milk, yogurt and other dairy products

Opened baby formula

Eggs and egg products

Dough and cooked pasta

Cooked or sliced produce

Foods that should be thrown out after an extended power outage:

Source: USDA

Unfortunately, power outages do occur from time to time. It’s important to know how to keep your food safe during an outage. Use these tips from USDA to help minimize food loss and reduce your risk of illness.

Keep Food Safe Before, During and After a Power Outage

Keep refrigerator at 40° or below. Freeze

items like fresh meat and poultry that you won’t

use immediately.Keep freezer set to 0° or below. Group frozen foods to help

items stay colder longer.

If you anticipate an extended power outage, buy dry or block ice to keep the fridge and/or

freezer cold.

Beforepower outage

Check the temperature inside your refrigerator

and/or freezer.

If the temperatures are safe, the food should be

safe to eat.

Afterpower outage

Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors

closed! If the doors stay closed during the

length of the outage:

A full freezer will hold its temperature for

48 hours.

1 2

Duringpower outage

A refrigerator will keep food safe for

four hours.

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National Wreaths Across America DayDec. 19 (10am), Quincy National Cemetery. The mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 2,100 locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad. Sponsor a veterans’ wreath at Quincy National Cemetery by contacting Andrea Schaffnit at [email protected]

90th Annual Beaux Arts Ball (Virtual)Dec. 22 (6pm), Quincy Art Center annual event will be broadcast on WGEM. A $20 vote takes the place of a traditional ticket. Visit quincyartcenter.org and Quincy Art Center’s social media platforms for more information.

Liberty’s Parade of LightsDec. 20 (6pm), Liberty, IL. Route starts in front of the school. This year’s theme is Elf (The Movie). Due to Covid, there will not be refreshments after.

Lights In The ParkStarting November 28, Camp Point. Enjoy Christmas lights at Railroad Park.

Studio Art Faculty ExhibitThru-Dec. 12, Brenner Library, 1800 College, Quincy. Featuring the visual works of full, part-time, current, and former faculty from QU Art Program. Online location: quincy.edu/gray-gallery/

YMCA’s Dashing Through The Lights Fun Run/WalkDec. 3 (Staggered start times 5:30-9:30pm), Wavering Park, Quincy. Start a new tradition by walking throught the Festival of Lights. Space is limited. Social distancing and face coverings required. Sign up at: https:raceroster.com/events/2020/35546/dashing-through-the-lights

Cooks Night OffDec. 17 (4-6pm), Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. Fried chicken or roast beef with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, roll, and dessert. Drive thru along north side of building. No need to pre-order. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals.

Calendar of Events

Deadlines:Jan. Events........Dec. 1 April Events......Mar. 1Feb. Events.........Jan. 1 May Events.......Apr. 1March Events...Feb. 1 June Events......May 1Send event title, date(s), time(s), address, town,brief description, cost (if any), and contact phone #.Mail to: Attn: Laura, Adams Electric, P.O. Box 247, Camp Point, IL 62320; call (800) 232-4797; email: [email protected]; or submit online at: adamselectric.coop

We’re sharing some national celebrations due to the uncertainty of future events. As December gets closer, if you have an event to share, please email [email protected] and we’d be happy to post it on our website at adamselectric.coop.

December 1 National Weather Service Winter Safety Day 4 National Cookie Day 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 7-11 Older Driver Awareness Week 12 National Pointsettia Day 21 Crossword Puzzle Day 21 First Day of Winter 27 National Fruitcake Day 30 Bacon Day

Adams Electric offers loans for geothermal heat pumps, air-to-air heat pumps, energy-efficient win-dows, doors, insulation, and even back-up generators. Rates are very reasonable. Call (800) 232-4797 for more details.

Loan Program

We’ll be sending one quick question by email to members starting in January. Respond to the question for your chance to win a $20 electric bill credit. Make sure your email address is current by visiting our website at adamselectric.coop (Click on Contact Us > Update Your Email) or give us a call at (800) 232-4797. If you’ve set up your account on our website and already receive your bills by email, you’re good to go. The first question will be emailed on January 15, 2021.

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