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4 E N E R GY M AT T E R SAir conditioning the Energy Star way

6 K E E P I N G C U R R E N TNews items from across the Commonwealth

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Pedaling through PennsylvaniaKeystone State offers miles of bicycling trailsfor pedal-powered pursuits

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COOLING a home on hot, humid dayscan be an energy-intensive process. Infact, cooling generally becomes thelargest energy expense homeownersface during the summer. A room airconditioner may seem like an easy-to-install, low-cost way to add comfort to ahome, but it’s easy to waste energy andmoney in the process.

A room air conditioner is an encasedassembly — a self-contained box, basi-cally — designed to be mounted in awindow, through a wall or as a console.These units deliver conditioned air to anenclosed space, room or zone. Costingbetween $100 and $1,000, they can bepurchased at home improvement cen-ters, big box retailers — even yard salesand flea markets. They tend to last along time with minimal maintenance, soselecting the right unit can save signifi-cant amounts of energy.

Room air conditioners rated byEnergy Star, an energy efficiency pro-gram under the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency and U.S. Departmentof Energy, are at least 10 percent moreefficient than the federal standard. Anenergy efficiency ratio (EER) — theratio of the cooling capacity in Britishthermal units (Btu) per hour to thepower input (in watts) — measures eachunit’s efficiency. The higher the EERrating, the more efficient the air condi-tioner will be. National appliance stan-dards require room air conditionersbuilt after Jan. 1, 1990, to have a mini-mum EER of 8.0 or greater.

Energy Star-qualified units haveadvanced compressors, drawing moreheat efficiently from the air than con-

ventional compressors. The high-effi-ciency motors in these units use lessenergy to circulate air and run morequietly. However, they do cost slightlymore. The amount of energy saveddepends on how often the unit operates.

Nationally, an average consumersaves approximately $8 per year with anEnergy Star-rated room unit. Residentsin hot and humid states could save upto $30 per year, while residents in coolerstates may only save $4. Over the life ofthe unit, a consumer could savebetween $50 and $250, depending onthe model and climate. Regions withhotter and more humid climates havethe greatest energy-savings potentialsince they require more cooling.

Consumers should look for modelswith timers and programmable thermo-

stats. These features offer better tem-perature control, allowing users to coolspaces according to their preferences.For example, a homeowner can pro-gram the air conditioner to turn on 20 minutes before bedtime to make thebedroom comfortable.

Installing a room air conditioner istypically an easy job. Most units fit in awindow. A homeowner who can lift theunit into place can install it in a matterof minutes. Another option is to createa custom opening in the wall. Large-capacity units often require a dedicatedelectrical circuit or may have specificwiring and breaker requirements.These units may need to be installed bya professional.

Room air conditioners come in avariety of sizes. Many people buy the

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ENERGY STAR AC: Look for Energy Star labels on room air conditioners such as this Kenmore 70051A/C unit, mounted in a window.

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largest unit they can afford, assumingmore power is better. While that may betrue in racing, it’s not necessarily thecase when buying an air conditioner. Aunit that is too large will cool the roomtoo quickly to properly remove all of thehumidity, leaving the room feeling cool,but also wet and clammy.

Most room air conditioner purchasesare “impulse buys” — purchased duringhot weather by consumers who haveconducted little research. Most retaildisplays do not promote the benefits ofEnergy Star-qualified models. Purchasethe unit from a knowledgeable retailerwho will help you select the right sizeunit for your room.

Consumers replacing an existing unitwith a more efficient unit should notthrow the old unit away. Air condition-ers contain refrigerant that should beremoved by a trained technician beforethe unit is recycled or thrown away.Contact a local solid waste organizationfor information on how to properly dis-pose of old air conditioners.

Air conditioning will raise yourmonthly electric bill — your purchasedecisions, climate and length of usedetermine how much of an impact therewill be. An energy-efficient room airconditioner uses less energy and costsless to operate than a cheaper, ineffi-cient model. Making smart energy

choices will leave you happier, coolerand with a couple extra bucks in yourpocket. l

Brian Sloboda is a program managerspecializing in energy efficiency for theCooperative Research Network, a service ofthe Arlington, Va.-based National RuralElectric Cooperative Association.

Before you buyBefore buying a room air con-ditioner, take some easy andinexpensive energy-savingmeasures in your home. Anyof these measures will maxi-mize the cooling power ofyour air conditioner.

k Add caulk and weatherstripping around doors andwindows

k Add insulation to attics andexposed walls

k Move furniture or obstaclesaway from room air condi-tioners

k Close blinds or curtains dur-ing the day

Generator safety tipsMany families have invested in portable electric generators to keep key appli-

ances running after a major storm. While these devices may be useful during tem-porary power outages, if used improperly they can be hazardous and even deadly,resulting in electrocution, fire, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

To ensure the safety of your family, neighbors and electric cooperative employees,please follow these guidelines when using emergency generators.

Never connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring unless your home hasbeen wired for generator use. This can cause backfeeding along power lines andelectrocute anyone coming in contact with them, including lineworkers makingrepairs. Have a licensed electrician install the equipment necessary to safely con-nect emergency generators to your home.k Always plug appliances directly into generators. Connecting the generator to your

home’s circuits or wiring must be done by a qualified, licensed electrician who willinstall a transfer switch to prevent backfeeding.

k Use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords. Make sure extension cords arefree of cuts or tears and the plug has three prongs. Overloaded cords can causefires or equipment damage.

k Be sure your generator is properly grounded.k Never overload a generator. A portable generator should be used only when nec-

essary to power essential equipment or appliances.k Turn off all equipment powered by the generator before shutting it down.k Keep the generator dry. Operate it on a dry surface under an open structure.k Always keep a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby.k Never fuel a generator while it is operating.k Read and adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation. Never cut

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Is ‘Raystown Ray’ real or just arampant rumor?

Just who is “Raystown Ray,” and didtelevision crews find him (or her, as thecase may be) while they were atRaystown Lake near Huntingdon hoping

to film proof of the strange creature thathas been reported to live in the depths ofthe 26-mile-long, man-made lake?

The answer is anticipated sometime thissummer as Base Productions, which is affili-ated with NBC Universal Studios, expectsto air footage that was shot in late April2010 at the lake. Tentatively titled “RayRay,”the Raystown footage is expected to beincluded in the as-yet-unscheduled televi-sion production of “American Paranormal”on the SyFy Channel.

The California-based production com-pany was in the area for several daysfilming at the lake and conducting eye-witness interviews with people whoclaim to have seen the creature.

Pam Prosser, who operates the SevenPoints Marina at Raystown Lake, says inthe May 1, 2010, edition of “The AltoonaMirror” that she has heard stories aboutthe creature for years. She grew up in thearea and has seen photos that clearlyshow a large shadow under the waterthat some people are certain is proof that“Ray” lives in the lake. She’s not so sureof its existence, but she knows she’s notafraid of it.

“We call it good for business,” Prossersaid in the article. “And if someone iscurious about it, we will take the time totalk to them about it. What the biologistshave told us is that if there is a creature inthe lake, it would likely be an herbivore.He doesn’t eat people; he won’t attackpeople or little kids’ toes. There is not adanger in coming to Lake Raystown.”

More information and photos of thepurported lake-dweller can be found atwww.raystownray.com. The website alsoincludes information about reportedsightings.

Allegheny College to operate 100 percent on wind energy

Allegheny College located inMeadville has signed an agreement withConstellation Energy to purchaseenough green wind energy to supply 100percent of its annual power use for threeyears beginning in 2011.

In 2007, Allegheny College was one of284 colleges and universities that signed

the American College and UniversityPresidents Climate Commitment to cutemissions. College officials also haveannounced their intent to go “climate-neutral” (have no environmental impactor a positive one) by 2020.

“This single agreement, which immedi-ately eliminates 52 percent of Allegheny’scarbon footprint, takes us halfway towardfulfilling the promise we made when wesigned the American College and Univer-sity Presidents Climate Commitment,”reports David McInally, Allegheny vicepresident for finance and planning. “It rep-resents a major step forward for Alleghenyand supports our educational mission,campus values, institutional partnerships,operational efficiency, and the college’snew 10-year strategic plan.”

The college typically pays about $1.1 mil-lion annually for electricity, and theswitch to wind-generated power (througha system of purchasing renewable energycertificates for wind power generatedsomewhere in the United States) will addabout $25,000 to that bill.l

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April’s Penn Lines feature about railroads in Pennsylvaniabrought some comments from readers about other interest-ing railroads. They included:

“Great article on Pennsylvania trains, but Altoona has thelargest and most well-known of all shops in the world, andthere’s also an interesting story about Horseshoe Curve.” –Leonard B. Whiting, Hollidaysburg

“Reference is made in Penn Lines in April 2010 concern-ing historic railroads in Pennsylvania. Why wasn’t the EastBroad Top Historic Railroad near Orbisonia in HuntingdonCounty named? Unlike some railroads, its locomotive pulls both ways. It has a his-toric, pleasing ride for those who love the old steam engines. Good article but notcomplete (with listing of all railroads in Pennsylvania).” – Calvin H. Foltz, Dauphin

“I was surprised you did not mention Steamtown National Historic Site in Scran-ton. It is one of the nation’s premier railroad museums. Not only is there a steamengine repair shop at the site, there is a museum, working steam trains, theater,trolley museum, and train and trolley rides. In June, the National Railroad HistoricalAssociation will be holding its 2010 convention at Steamtown on June 22-26.” –Edward Battestin, Laceyville

“The Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton is the only U.S. national parkdedicated to the history of railroads. … This museum ranks in the top five railroadmuseums in this country.” – Neil Weinberg, Scranton

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JOE STAFFORD is a man on a two-wheel, pedal-powered mission.

As an avid bicyclist and executivedirector of the Bicycle Access Council,Stafford is the “go-to guy” when it comesto advocating for safe roads for Pennsyl-vania’s bicyclists.

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Mountain Fairgrounds. As a novice, it tookhim four hours, stopping often to eat andrest. He continued his passion for bicycling,seeking longer distances and special eventsto learn as much as he could.

Safety firstIn 2001, Stafford founded the Bicycle

Access Council, a non-profit advocacyorganization that serves as a forum forPennsylvania bicyclists and as anombudsman for bicycling issues.

“I felt there was a need for advocacy torepresent on-road bicycling,” he says.

Part of his motivation evolved fromlearning of some other bicyclists’ negativeencounters with motor vehicles, as well ashis own. He began looking for skills andrules for safe bicycling. Having been certi-fied as a district justice in 1995, he wasvery familiar with the Pennsylvania Vehi-cle Code. Stafford’s approach to advocacyis based on the law, and he focuses his

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“When you’re riding a bicycle in Penn-sylvania, it’s always a beautiful day inPennsylvania,” espouses Stafford, drawingon the eternal words of the late Pete Wom-bach, whose decades of “This is Pennsyl-vania” radio broadcasts about the Key-stone State’s people and places were spon-sored by the Pennsylvania Rural ElectricAssociation for a number of years.

To ensure beautiful daysfor bicyclists, Stafford, 63, isintent on raising public aware-ness of the rules of the roadfor all motorists and bicyclists.Bicycles are officially consid-ered as vehicles under Penn-sylvania law and are allowedon all roadways except inter-state and other limited-accesshighways, notes Stafford.

“Most citizens know that,”Stafford notes, adding,“Whether they act accordinglymay be another matter.Motorists need to be remindedthat a bicyclist on the roadwayis not taking up their space —we are traffic.”

Stafford, who is a memberand former director of AdamsElectric Cooperative, beganbicycling in 1985 for fitness.

“Then, I caught the bicy-cling bug,” he says.

His first long ride was 45miles to the Adams ElectricAnnual Meeting at the South

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WHAT’S NEXT: Bicylists on the Allegrippis Trail checktheir trail maps. The 32-mile long trail is in ValleyRural Electric Cooperative’s service territory.

RIDING TOGETHER: Joe and Linda Stafford, members of AdamsElectric Cooperative, are avid bicyclists.

Pedaling throughPennsylvaniaKeystone State offers miles of bicycling trails forpedal-powered pursuits

Organized bikingMany bicyclists choose to take part in

the activities of bicycle clubs, loosely knitvolunteer groups that conduct specialevents, such as 15- to 100-mile recreationalrides. Some clubs lead “metric century”events with distances of 100 kilometers,or about 62 miles. Most are daylongexcursions that often include a rest stopand end at the starting point. A listing ofbicycle clubs and various bicycling infor-mation resources can be found on theBicycling Access Council’s website,www.bicycleaccess-pa.org.

Another popular recreational bicyclingactivity in Pennsylvania is touring. Manycyclists ride from one end of the state tothe other. Trans-Pennsylvania bicycletouring involves at least one overnightstay along the way.

Aiding cross-state bicycle touring isBicyclePA, a 1,255-mile network consist-ing of nine state-designated bicycle routeson various highways and rail trails. Allbut two traverse the entire state. Green-and-white signs clearly mark the routeswith letter designations.

BicyclePA was created duringthe administration of a once-nearly-unknown gubernatorialcandidate from Erie, former U.S.Rep. Tom Ridge who cam-paigned in rural areas on hisbicycle in 1994. Once elected gov-ernor, Ridge vowed to institutean annual two-day bicycle tourknown as the Keystone Ride.

Ridge led the Keystone Ridebeginning in 1995, his first yearas governor, with a small groupof bicyclists. By 2000, the ridehad mushroomed in popularityto accommodate 800 partici-

pants. Along with his Keystone Rides,Ridge directed state agencies to promotebicycling in other ways.

The Department of Conservation andNatural Resources (DCNR) and the Penn-sylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT) willingly accepted the task.

The DCNR now has set its goal to havea “trail experience” within a reasonabledistance of every Pennsylvania resident.PennDOT took the lead to develop Bicy-clePA through the efforts of the state Ped-alcycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee(PPAC) to finalize routes. Several volun-teers, including Stafford, scouted out themost desirable routes for bicycle touring.

Cooperative trailsWhile bicyclists can take to the road

just about anywhere, Stafford says ruralelectric cooperative service areas areamong the most desirable places to ride,and cooperatives have long supportedPennsylvania bicycling. For instance,Adams Electric Cooperative has providedresources to the York County Rail TrailAuthority, which was organized in 1990after a group of local citizens recognizedan opportunity to purchase a section ofthe old Northern Central Railway.

“Adams has consistently supportedour operating system, which is veryimportant,” Gwen Loose, executive direc-tor of the authority, says. “We depend onthe generosity of the community, andAdams is part of that community.”

The authority worked during the 1990sto convert the 18.5-mile long, 60-feet widesection of the Northern Central Railwayrunning between the Maryland state line

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efforts to clear up misunderstandingswhere needed.

According to the council’s missionstatement, the objective is “to make bicy-cling on roads throughout the Common-wealth safe, respectable and a transporta-tion choice by educating its members andthe motoring public.”

But, as Stafford points out, personswho decide to ride should be competentbicyclists.

“There are skills necessary,” Staffordemphasizes. “Anyone taking bicyclingseriously should seek out these skills.Bicycling is more than balancing on twowheels.”

He highly recommends the Pennsyl-vania Bicycle Driver’s Manual, a goodsource for bicycling safety rules. An elec-tronic version of the manual can befound online on the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Transportation website,www.dot.state.pa.us. Cycling informa-tion, including how to register for classesand find instructors, can be located onthe League of American Bicyclists’ web-site, www.bikeleague.org.

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and York into a bicy-cling, equestrian andpedestrian trail. Today,the award-winning Her-itage Rail Trail CountyPark attracts about400,000 visitations eachyear. Ultimately, thetrail network maybecome part of a muchlarger interstate loop oftrails that would leadsouth to Frederick, Md.,and connect to Wash-ington, D.C.

In Valley Rural Elec-tric Cooperative’s serv-ice territory, the newAllegrippis Trail, a 32-mile-long system, is rated a “mustride” and one of the top trailsin the United States. Designedand built by the InternationalMountain Biking Association,Friends of Raystown Lake and in part-nership with the Army Corps of Engi-neers, the system is intended for moun-tain biking, hiking, running, snowshoe-ing, and cross-country skiing. Widelyacclaimed as well-built, fast, smooth, andwell laid-out, it also boasts breathtaking

vistas and water views as a result of itslakeside location.

The trails at Allegrippis are arrangedin stacked loops and marked according todifficulty, allowing riders to customizeroutes based on their skill and endurancelevels. Plus, the many choices of short and

long courses give returning trailriders the opportunity for aunique experience each timethey visit. For trail information,visit the Raystown MountainBiking Association (RMBA) atwww.boxerscafe.com/alli-home.htm.

Cutting through the ruggedand scenic vistas of Pennsylva-nia’s Allegheny Highlands is atrail often described as thecrown jewel of Mid-Atlantic railtrails. The Great Allegheny Pas-sage Trail connects Pittsburghto Somerset and the C&O Tow-path National Historic Park,providing more than 300 milesof corridor free from motorizedtraffic.

Not far from the EasternContinental Divide, the 3,300-foot Big Savage Tunnel pre-sented one of the greatest hur-dles to completion of the Great

Allegheny Passage Trail. Initially esti-mated at $7 million, tunnel renovationneeds drove up the costs to $12 million.

“We then had to go into fundraisingmode to bridge the gap (between federalfunds available and the project’s actualcost),” Brett Hollern, Somerset Countytrail coordinator, remembers. “It tookabout two-and-a-half years to finish andwas the single most difficult and by farthe most expensive project the whole trailsystem has faced.”

Somerset Rural Electric Cooperativelineworkers built a power line on steepmountain slopes to light up the dark inte-rior of Big Savage Tunnel.

Retired Somerset Chief Lineman DavidTim Snyder recalls the extensive projectas one of the top challenges in his 40-plusyears of service. One embankment was sosteep that a power winch was required toraise and lower a line truck while workersset utility poles in place.

Thrill of the rideAn employee of another cooperative,

Tom Fanning, 49, from Indiana, Pa., canattest to the rich resources available toKeystone State bicyclists. When he’s not

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OFF-ROAD: Many Pennsylvania bicycle riders like toride on off-road trails such as the Allegrippis Trail.

RACE ACROSS AMERICA: Bicyclist Tom Fanning, an employee ofREA Energy Cooperative, lists the Race Across America eventas one of his major bicycling accomplishments.

in all, they covered about 26 states.“It was during that tour that I

became interested in entering endurancebike races,” Fanning remembers, “whena couple on a tandem bicycle passed usin New Mexico. They were on a recordattempt to cross America, and I foundthat intriguing — especially after learn-ing they had covered 1,000 miles in justthree days. A few weeks after returningfrom my cross-country adventure, I didmy very first 24-hour bike ride just tosee if I could do it. There was a lot ofpain and discomfort from being on abike for that length of time but I gotthrough it.”

At the top of his bicycling accom-plishments, Fanning lists the RaceAcross America (raceacrossamerica.org),a 3,000-mile, nonstop event that typi-cally begins on the West Coast and fin-ishes on the East Coast. In 1993, after 10days and 18 hours and finishing infourth place, he earned the coveted offi-cial finisher’s ring. He went on to estab-lish two endurance cycling records inFlorida, which, to this day, have notbeen broken.

Fanning’s favorite places to ride are“simply the hills of southwestern Penn-

sylvania.” He also enjoys the abundantrails-to-trails the area offers and says justa few miles from his home he can be onthe area’s Hoodlebug, Ghost Town, andWest Penn Trails, which cover some 50-plus miles. He and his son trained thisspring for riding the Great AlleghenyPassage from Pittsburgh to Washington,D.C., this summer.

“It will be our first father-son biketour, and I am really excited about theadventure,” Fanning says. “We will beself contained the whole 360-mile ride.”

Fanning is also planning to competein a 12-hour endurance race in Ohio. He

is a member of his local bicycling cluband will be riding for Team CF this sea-son to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research.He invites others to partake in the simplepleasures riding has to offer.

“Get a bike and get on it,” Fanningadvises. “Ride the trails. Ride in yourneighborhood. Ride to your local gro-cery store. Experience the simplicity ofthis great utilitarian tool. The sport hasso much to offer as well, from competi-tion to just joining friends to participat-ing in the many charitable events that goon throughout the country.” l

John Bruce is a professional writer whospecializes in electric cooperatives.

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GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE: The GreatAllegheny Passage is one of Pennsylvania’s well-known bicycle trails.

Biking BenefitsThe Energy Act of 2008 includes a provision for a tax-free fringe benefit for

bicycle commuters – up to $20 per month if offered by employers. The law tookeffect in January 2009. It was meant to encourage bicycle commuting and givesome parity to other transportation benefits, such as van pools, mass transit andparking at much higher rates.

Two-wheeled, non-motorized travel promotes health, reduces congestion andemissions. Besides the immeasurable convenience of hassle-free, two-wheel trans-portation, bicycling is a healthy activity. Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc.,(HABPI, at www.hapbi.org) is a Gettysburg-based group that promotes health andpublic recreational opportunities and alternative transportation through safe bicy-cling and pedestrian activities.

The group found that there’s quantitative proof of bicycling’s health, environ-mental and economic benefits: Consider if a 190-pound person rides a bicycle forwork, school, church and errands for 30 weeks a year, five days a week and 10miles per day for various trips. Then, that person uses their bicycle for 1,500 milesper year for daily living, not including pleasure trips.

Now consider the results. First, there is weight loss. Bicycling burns on average345 calories an hour. For 150 hours, that’s 51,750 calories burned or about 15 poundslost each year.

Then, there are gasoline savings. If a car gets 25 miles per gallon, bicyclingunder this scenario would save 60 gallons of fuel or 2.14 barrels of crude oil ayear. At $3 per gallon, the savings would amount to $180. On top of that, one per-son bicycling 1,500 miles a year reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 1,174 poundsa year.

Imagine if 1,000 electric cooperative members chose to ride this much eachyear. Together, they would save 60,000 gallons of gasoline — almost seven largetanker trucks — or more than 2,000 barrels of crude oil a year. They would reducecarbon dioxide emissions by well over a million pounds annually.

on the job as an engineering technicianfor REA Energy Cooperative, he’s on hisbicycle.

Fanning began “serious” bicycling ashe was getting out of the Navy in 1983when he joined a group of cyclists for a10,000-mile cross-country tour to benefitthe Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The eightof them began their tour in New York,headed south to Virginia and proceededwest on the Transamerica Bike Trail. All

BIG SAVAGE TUNNEL: Renovation of the 3,300-foot Big Savage Tunnel was one of the major hur-dles in the completion of the Great AlleghenyPassage Trail. Somerset Rural Electric Cooperativecrews assisted with the tunnel-lighting project.

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1970 In a salute to National Dairy Month andPennsylvania’s dairy industry, Stanley McKee,McVeytown, a member of Valley Rural ElectricCooperative, is profiled.

1980 Cooperative representatives visitWashington, D.C., to support a program toensure energy continues to be available in ade-quate amounts at the lowest possible cost.

2000 David Cowan, a director of AdamsElectric Cooperative and Allegheny ElectricCooperative, Inc., helps researchers track trendsand patterns in Pennsylvania bird life.

BACK IN 1990, it was anticipated that powerful telecommunicationssatellites would soon offer new possibilities for rural television viewers asa new generation of “dishes” was being developed.

The move toward “good television reception and more than 100 chan-nels of entertainment” for rural Americans advanced in 1986 when theNational Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and theNational Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) jointlyformed the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC).

The goal was simple: to provide entertainment and information servicesto rural residents through NRECA’s network of rural electric cooperatives,and finance the equipment with low-interest CFC loans.

NRTC hit a roadblock when HBO, a major cable programmer, beganscrambling its signals. It wasn’t until 1988 that the major program suppli-ers agreed to provide NRTC with a marketable program package. Still,satellite television distributors were required to pay up to 7.8 times asmuch for programming as cable companies.

Today, NRTC represents the advanced telecommunications and infor-mation technology interests of more than 1,500 rural utilities and affili-ates in 48 states. NRTC helped DIRECTV launch its first satellite, grow-ing to nearly 2 million subscribers served by NRTC members. NRTCmembers were among the first to deliver internet access in their ruralcommunities, and an NRTC member was the first to install satellite-deliv-ered, high-speed internet access via WildBlue. NRTC offers internetaccess via a variety of technologies, including WiMAX.

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1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons dried dill weed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Pepper to taste

Using a grater with large holes, grate the cucumber onto a clean cloth.

Twist and squeeze to drain all of the juice. Blend the cucumber with the

remaining ingredients. Chill. Serve as a sauce with grilled fish or chicken.

This also makes a fresh-tasting dip.

SUMMER, winter, spring or fall, great seasonal foods call forgreat seasonal toppings.

Grilled meat topped with barbecue sauce is one of sum-mer’s most expected pairings. Just remember that barbecuesauce, because of its high sugar content, has a tendency toburn. Apply it near the end of the cooking process, or play itsafe and simply serve it on the side.

Mayonnaise-based sauces go well with grilled fish, butinstead of the traditional tartar sauce, try Cucumber Sauce.This summery sauce borrows its flavors from traditionalGreek gyro sauce and can double as a dip for chips or freshvegetables.

Roadside stands offer a variety of fresh fruits at this timeof year, so be sure to take advantage of them. For a mixedfruit salad with extra tang, toss ripe berries and chunks ofmelon with Lime Fruit Splash. You can almost hear the fla-vors pop!

The beginning of summer also marks the beginning of icecream season. Add some va-voom to your vanilla ice creamby topping it generously with Hot Fudge Sauce. lA trained journalist, JANETTE HESS focuses her writing on interesting people and interesting

foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer with her local extension service and enjoys collecting,

testing and sharing recipes.

QUICK BARBECUE SAUCE

2 cups ketchup

1 cup water

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon liquid smoke

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons celery seed

1 teaspoon chili powder

Whisk ingredients together and serve hot or cold.

1/4 cup pineapple juice1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon lime zest

Whisk ingredients together and chill.Combine with fruit right before serving.

LIME FRUIT SPLASH

Over the top

COUNTRYkitchen

2 cups powdered sugar1 can evaporated milk1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractMix powdered sugar, evaporated milkand chocolate chips. Heat to boilingand add butter. Boil and stir for 8 min-utes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Serve warm. Note:

The refrigerated leftovers will become quite solid, but they re-warmvery nicely in a microwave oven.

CUCUMBER SAUCE

HOT FUDGE SAUCE

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IF YOU are lucky enough tolive on acreage with a natu-ral-bottom pond teemingwith harvestable fish, thiscolumn probably isn’t foryou. Otherwise, read on!Most of us live where a natu-ral pond is not possible. Welust for that elusive water fea-ture and dream of the daywhen we are able to installone. If you, too, experiencepond envy, take heart.

Let’s simplify. The typicalwater garden — the modernterm for ornamental pond —is essentially a hole in theground, lined so it’s water-proof, and filled with water.Add plants and fish, andexpect birds, dragonflies andfrogs to appear soon.

If digging a hole is anissue, don’t give up yourdream. Think positive and fillan above-ground containerwith water. A half whiskeybarrel, an old claw-footedbathtub, or a stock tankwatering trough will do justfine.

Water garden technologyhas come a long way sincethe old crack-prone, con-crete-lined goldfish ponds ofyore. Wander through the

displays at a well-stocked water gar-dening supplycenter and youwill discover allkinds of innova-tions to makeinstalling andmaintaining apond easier,quicker and moreattractive.

There is abewildering selec-tion of rigid pondliners in pre-formed shapes,umpteen sizes ofplain plastic sheet-ing to line nearly anysize/shape pond you mightwant, and there are all kindsof extra features. Pre-formedwaterfalls, sprinkler and spit-ter-style fountains, statuary,underwater lighting, pumps,filtration systems and whoknows what else.

It’s smart to do yourhomework and becomefamiliar with what is avail-able, even if you plan to haveyour pond professionallyinstalled. While not difficultto maintain, ponds do requirefrequent monitoring and rou-tine chores to keep every-thing humming along.

Before deciding on a spe-cific pond design, visit a fewwater gardens and look at abook or two on water garden-ing. What kind of scale areyou considering? Some watergarden projects require abackhoe and serious earthmoving. On the other hand, acontainer water garden con-sisting of a few plants, a 50-cent goldfish, and a mod-est bubbler is simple,

portable, and can be set up inless than an hour.

Some people really enjoy abig showy waterfall sur-rounded by extensive rock-work while others prefer aserene, reflective pond. Gen-erally speaking, it’s more sat-isfying in the long run todesign your water garden toblend with your overall land-scape in terms of size andproportions, materials, anddecorative style.

As with any project, largeand/or elaborate is relativelycostly. A big gushing water-fall requires a more powerful(and expensive) pump tomove that volume of water.The more pond space youhave, the more plants andfish you will be tempted tobuy. If you yearn for the big,fancy koi fish, expect toinvest in a filtration system.You will also find price dif-ferences between rigid andflexible pond liners andbetween the different typesof stone.

Recommended water gar-den plants include underwa-

ter oxygenator plants to cleanthe water naturally, a surface-covering plant such as ahardy water lily to shade thewater (shade limits algae andkeeps the water cooler forhappier fish), and somemarsh or bog-type plants fordecoration. Most water gar-den plants look exotic but areeasy to grow.

Fish options range fromthe luxurious giant koi toinexpensive feeder goldfish;it’s your choice. Purchasehealthy fish and do not over-feed them. Overfeeding is theNo. 1 cause of poor waterquality and excess algae inwater gardens.

Remember to toss in the“dunks” once a month to con-trol mosquitoes.

Water gardens are as mag-netic for people as they arefor wildlife. I hope you canfigure out a way to bring one(more) home this summer. l

POWERplants

BARBARA MARTIN ,who says she begangardening as a hobby“too many years ago tocount,” currently worksfor the National Garden-

ing Association as a horticulturist. A formermember of Gettysburg-based Adams Elect-ric Cooperative, her articles appear in mag-azines and on the internet.

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It’s backyardpond season

HARDWORKING BEAUTY: Water liliesprovide rapid surface cover in a back-yard pond, which gives fish a protectedplace to escape the mid-day sun.

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OUTDOORadventures b y M a r c u s S c h n e c k

A QUARTET (at last count)of turkey vultures has estab-lished roosting grounds insome dead oak trees at theedge of our woods. Eachevening, some of the birdscruise along the tree line ofour backyard before dippingwith the curve of the hill todescend to the roost. And,each morning, the four ofthem greet drivers from theneighborhood, the birdsspreading their wings towarm themselves in the raysof the sun and the humansheading off on their day-to-day pursuits.

Although a growing bodyof research has poured coldwater on the previously well-accepted theory that birdsdescended from dinosaurs,driving by those four, large,primitive turkey vulturesmost mornings has somethingof a Jurassic Park feel to it.There they perch with

wingspans fully extended toalmost 6 feet and naked headsscanning their environment.

That classic stance,known as the horaltic pose,serves the birds in severalways. The stance helps thebird to warm from itsovernight, reduced metabo-lism and body temperatures— as much as 10 degreeslower than its active daytimebody temperature. It alsohelps it to dry its wings fromthe night’s condensation andto bake away bacteria on thefeathers.

Most of those neighbors ofmine who even spot the birds— let’s face it, many of usactually notice very little aswe run through our dailyroutines — will view them asugly, even disgusting, crea-tures best known for diningon roadkill. And, it’s true.Other critters smashed on thehighway do make up a goodportion of the vulture diet.

However, the mechanismthat allows turkey vulturesto find a never-ending sup-ply of roadkill holds its owninner beauty. The part of thevulture brain responsible forprocessing smells is espe-cially large, even over-devel-oped, particularly in compar-ison to the same part of thebrain in most other birds,which in general have arather poor sense of smell.

The turkey vulture inflight — maybe more accu-rately described as a sus-tained gliding — is a demon-stration of beautiful abilitieswe can only envy. A simpletick of one of those finger-likeflight feathers at the end of itswings arches the bird into a

slow, curving circle across ris-ing air currents. With suchminimal expenditure ofmotion and energy, the turkeyvulture can stay aloft for hourafter hour and migrate acrosscontinents with ease.

And, when viewed close-up, at just the right angle intothe sunlight, the wings andback of the turkey vulturepresent a magnificent purpleto emerald sheen across itsfeathers. On the other hand,if such a close-up encounterputs the bird under toomuch stress, it might resortto its primary means ofdefense and regurgitate somefoul-smelling, partiallydigested piece of meat. And,that is not a thing of beauty.

The turkey vulture has theadditional unattractive habitof defecating on its own leg. Itgains some cooling throughthe evaporation of the waterin the feces. But, more impor-tantly, that excreta has such ahigh content of uric acid —derived from the vulture’scadaverous diet — that it acts

as a sanitizer against all sortsof nasty stuff in the deadthings the vulture walksthrough while eating.

Another of the vulture’sless attractive characteristics,that nearly bald head andneck, also serves to protectthe bird from the nastinessof the things it eats. Whiledining, the turkey vultureregularly sticks its head intothe carcass, where a nor-mally feathered head wouldpick up all sorts of bits ofrotting meat and bacteria.The lack of anything morethan a bit of fuzz on the vul-ture’s head minimizes thattransfer and allows for theheat of the sun to cook awayany that does occur.

Beautiful or hideous, theturkey vulture is a wonder ofnature’s ability to adapt,evolve and design to takeadvantage of every niche. Wel-come to the neighborhood,you gorgeous creatures.l

MARCUS SCHNECK,outdoors editor at ThePatriot-News (Harris-burg) and outdoor blogger atwww.pennlive.com, isthe author of morethan two dozen out-

doors books and a contributor to many stateand national publications. You can reach himat mschneck@comcast.net

Vultures findnew home inbackyardTake a long, close lookand you’ll see their innerbeauty

BEAUTIFUL OR UGLY?: The answer tothat question depends on the individual.

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USING an automatic dishwasher is typi-cally more efficient than hand washingdishes (although if you take your time andare very miserly with water use, handwashing can be more efficient).

But many old dishwashers probablyshould be replaced for efficiency. No matterwhich new dishwasher you select, you canbe certain it will use less electricity and hotwater than your old one. The vast majorityof dishwashers made today exceed theEnergy Star efficiency standards. Over thelife of the new dishwasher, the energy andwater savings, as compared to your oldone, can pay back its initial cost.

The majority of the cost of using a dish-washer is for the energy to heat the water.A portion of this energy is used by thehome’s primary water heater, the rest by aninternal heater in the dishwasher. With thisin mind, if a dishwasher design consumesless water, less energy is needed to wash aload of dishes. Always compare the overallwater consumption specifications for anaverage load cycle among the models.

Of course the most important feature ishow well a washer cleans dishes. If it doesnot clean well, people tend to run it on theheavy cycle when normal will do, or theyhand rinse the dishes first. Rinsing can usemore than 10 extra gallons of water, and ifhot water is used, more energy is beingconsumed. With a good dishwasher, a sim-ple hand-scraping of dirty dishes shouldbe adequate.

Top-of-the-line dishwashers offer manycycle settings to fine tune the process tothe cleaning needs of the specific load. Thisis a nice feature, but most families can getby with three basic cycles: light, medium,and heavy (for pots and pans).

Some dishwashers also sport a two-

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pump design in the bottom of the tank:one small pump is used for spraying thedishes and another is used to drain theunit. Many models still use a singlereversing pump that sprays in one rota-tion and drains in the other. Two smallerpumps require a smaller water reservoir,but the efficiency difference between one-and two-pump models has narrowed con-siderably.

Newer electronic controls offer greaterconvenience and efficiency. Hidden digitalelectronic controls — which typically runalong the top edge of the door — look goodwhen the door is closed, but you cannotwatch the progress of the cycle and see thetime left. Partially hidden controls areanother option. A dishwasher I recentlyselected has exposed controls, which I findeasier to see and use.

Newer dishwashers are also much qui-eter than older ones, accomplished by bet-ter motor/pump design and higher levelsof insulation — both for noise reductionand for better efficiency. Layers of insula-tion are placed around the pump assemblyand the walls of the cabinet and door. Thestainless steel dishwasher I recentlyinstalled in my own home is significantlyquieter and has shorter cycles.

Automatic dirt sensors measure theturbidity (cloudiness) of the water to deter-mine when the dishes are clean and howlong to run the cycles. There are several

technologies to accomplish this, and theyfunction pretty well. A filter option strainsthe water inside the dishwasher to removefood particles. Self-cleaning models use agrinder, but this may increase the noiselevel. A rinse-hold feature uses only twogallons of water to rinse the dishes if youdo not plan to run the dishwasher for along while.

And as for efficient washing by hand?I’ve tested it in my own home using aDelta spray kitchen faucet with touch con-trol, which allows me to minimize wateruse when rinsing the washed dishes.

The overall energy savings when handwashing is really only realized during win-ter. I leave the warm sudsy water in thesink until it cools off. This heat is given offto the kitchen air, so the heating systemhas to run less (the same applies whentaking a hot bath during cold winters).During summer, I do not hand washdishes to reduce the heat and humiditybuildup indoors. It can actually be a dou-ble loss during summer because your airconditioner has to run longer to removethe excess heat and humidity.l

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“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage.“RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage.Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from menand women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and NewJersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association,P. O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention:Cookbooks. Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

OUTSIDE WOOD HEATER - $1,595. Forced air system. Rated100K BTU. Heats up to 2,400 square feet. Houses, mobiles orshops. Low-cost shipping. Easy install. 417-581-7755 Missouri.www.heatbywood.com.

CLOCK REPAIR: If you have an antique grandfather clock,mantel clock or old pocket watch that needs restored, we canfix any timepiece. Macks Clock Repair: 814-749-6116.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

HIGH COUNTRY Arts and Crafts Fair. S. B. Elliott State Park.160 vendors, food, entertainment. 1/2 mile off I-80, Exit 111(old 18). All day July 11. For more information call 814-765-5667.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL ROOFING AND SIDING. Discount Prices. Corrugatedsheets (cut to length) 52¢ per square foot. Also seconds,heavy gauges, odd lots, etc. Located in northwesternPennsylvania. 814-398-4052.

METAL BUILDINGS — 24 x 40 x 8, $9,900 installed. 30 x 40x 8, $11,900 installed. Includes one walk door and onegarage door. All sizes available. 800-464-3333.www.factorysteelbuildings.com.

FACTORY SECONDS of insulation, 4 x 8 sheets, foil back. Alsoreflective foil bubble wrap. 814-442-6032.

WHITE PINE T&G Boards. 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 bead/V groove. Some can be used for flooring. Price start 26¢ LF to 60¢ LF. Call 717-870-9746. www.twoguyslumber.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PIANO TUNING PAYS — Learn at home with American Schoolof Piano Tuning home-study course in piano tuning and repair.Tools included. Diploma granted. Call for free brochure 800-497-9793.

ROOF KILLING YOU? Instant Renew Roof Coating (sm) savesreplacement cost — metal, rubber, flat. Hotels, schools,factories, offices, trailers. Winter/summer don’t miss out, add-on or new start. Business Mfg. Direct Aztec 573-489-9346.

YOLI — Check out the new health drink. Stop drinking all thatsugar and other bad stuff that is in all the so-called healthdrinks. www.digger.goyoli.com.

OUTGOING? Looking for motivated individuals with a positiveattitude to become a Brand Partner for a health and wellnesscompany. Please send inquiry to: don@HelpYourHealth2.com.

CAMPGROUND

AUSTIN CAMPGROUND in beautiful Potter County, modernfamily camping, full-service pet friendly cabin/RV rentals, seethe Pennsylvania Elk, Grand Canyon of PA, fishing, ATV, hiking.800-878-0889 or www.austincampground.com.

CASH FOR GOLD

Sell your unwanted GOLD and SILVER. Highest paid prices paidin Central PA. Guaranteed! Licensed local dealer: CreeksideAntiques, 1031-35 Third Ave., (old Rt. 22) Duncansville, PA. 814-695-7219 Get Cash.

CHURCH LIFT SYSTEMS

Make your church, business or home wheelchair accessible.We offer platform lifting systems, stair lifts, porch lifts andramps. References. Free estimates. Get Up & Go Mobility Inc.412-833-9371 or 814-926-3622.

CONSULTING FORESTRY SERVICES

NOLL’S FORESTRY SERVICES, INC. performs Timber Marketing,Timber Appraisals, Forest Management Planning, and ForestImprovement Work. FREE Timber Land Recommendations. 30years experience. Call 814-472-8560.

CENTRE FOREST RESOURCES. Maximizing present and futuretimber values, Forest Management Services, ManagingTimber Taxation, Timber Sales, Quality Deer Management.FREE Timber Consultation. College educated, professional,ethical. 814-867-7052.

CYCLONE FENCING

CYCLONE FENCE for sale — 7 feet high x 400 feet. One eight-foot gate, one four-foot gate. Must be dismantled by buyer.Location – Beaumont. Call 570-760-1094 for inspection. Askfor Sandy.

ELECTRIC BICYCLES

WHAT ARE THEY? Why own one? Learn more and purchaseyours from the experts. No license, save money, have fun,keep fit. Everyday bicycle with battery-powered electricmotor. Website: www.greenelectricbikes.net.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

RECESSION PROOF BUSINESS — Our top appraisers earn over$100,000/year appraising livestock and equipment.Agricultural background required. Classroom or Home Studycourses available. 800-488-7570. www.amagappraisers.com.

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10th Anniversary KETTLE CREEK Ambulance Music Festival,Aug. 12-15, special band appearing Thursday night. Live music,vendors, food, crafts, children’s games area. (Classic CarsSaturday) Held at Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork, PA.Camping available. Visit www.kcmusicfest.com.

FENCING

FREE Fence Guide/Catalog – High-tensile fence, horse fence,rotational grazing, twine, wire, electric netting – cattle, deer,garden, poultry. Kencove Farm Fence Supplies: 800-536-2683.www.kencove.com.

GIFT AND CRAFT IDEAS

“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage.“RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage.Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from menand women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and NewJersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, P.O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention: Cookbooks.Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE

COUNTRY CRAFTED bentwood oak/hickory rockers. Swings,gliders, double rockers, coffee/end tables, bar stools, kitchensets, cedar log outdoor furniture, log bedrooms, SPECIAL queenlog bed, $599. 814-733-9116. www.zimmermanenterprise.com.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

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HEALTH INSURANCE

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INFRARED SAUNAS

Removes toxins, burns calories, relieves joint pain, relaxesmuscles, increases flexibility, strengthens immune system.Many more HEALTH BENEFITS with infrared radiant heatsaunas. Economical to operate. Barron’s Furniture, Somerset,PA. 814-443-3115.

LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL – SALES – SERVICE – PARTS.Compact Loaders & Attachments, Mowers, Chainsaws, Tillers,etc. We sell BCS, Boxer, Dixon, Ferris, Hustler, Grasshopper,Shindaiwa and more. HARRINGTON’S, Taneytown, MD. 410-756-2506. www.harringtonsservicecenter.com.

LIVESTOCK AND PETS

GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies $900-$1,500. Young Adult $800and Adult dogs $500 from imported blood lines. 814-967-2159.Email:rick@petrusohaus.com Web: www.petrusohaus.com.

PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI Puppies — AKC, adorable, intelligent,highly trainable. Excellent family choice. Reputable licensedbreeder guaranteed “Last breed you’ll ever own.” 814-587-3449.

LLAMAS FOR SALE — Variety of colors and types of wool,including suris. Whatever your need, we have that specialllama for you. Prices start at $250. Call 814-735-4736.

LOG CABIN RESTORATIONS

VILLAGE RESTORATIONS & CONSULTING specializes in 17th and18th century log, stone and timber structures. We dismantle,move, re-erect, restore, construct and consult all over thecountry. Period building materials available. Chestnut boards,hardware, etc. Thirty years experience, fully insured. Call 814-696-1379. www.villagerestorations.com.

MAPLE SYRUP

STEVEN’S PURE Maple Syrup, Liberty, Pa. Plastic from 3.4ounces to gallons. Glass containers for gifts and collectors.Maple Sugar, Maple Cream, Maple Candy, Maple Bar-B-QueSauce, Maple Salad Dressing, and Gift Baskets for anyoccasion made to order. Wholesale or retail prices. NEWNumber: 570-324-2014 or email: buymaple@epix.net.

MISCELLANEOUS

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MOTORCYCLE-SNOWMOBILE INSURANCE

For the best INSURANCE RATES call R & R InsuranceAssociates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800-442-6832 (PA).

P2000 INSULATION SYSTEM

Out of 20,000 homes, Energy Star found this one to be themost energy efficient home ever tested in PA, NJ, NY & DE.Stops cold, heat, wind and moisture. Vapor barrier andsheathing all in one. Residential - Commercial – Hobby - Shops– Farms – Pole Buildings. Burkenhaus Distribution Center,Thomasville, PA. 717-801-0013. JoeBurkeyp2000@comcast.netor visit www.P2000insulation.com.

REAL ESTATE

RAYSTOWN LAKE — $375,000, 35 acres, build-ready,mountaintop vista, close to boat launch. Call 814-599-0790.

HUNTING PARADISE! 81 Acres includes: 30 tillable acres, 51wooded acres, a 16 x 24 hunting cabin, frontage on two roadsand adjoins hundreds of gameland acres. Lease income, OGMrights and gorgeous view included. Canadohta Lake area,Crawford County. $249,900. Call 814-881-2751.

INDIAN LAKE – SOMERSET CO., PA — Two bedroom summercottage, 760 square feet with partial basement, completelyfurnished. Includes 20 foot pontoon boat with boat dock.$229,900. 717-737-6947. jwhart2@verizon.net.

COOK FOREST Business and Property for sale. 46.7 acres.Includes restaurant/lodge, campground, ten cabins, three-bedroom house, maintenance barn, mobile home and pond.Call 814-752-2361.

PYMATUNING LAKE — Choice lot on Gilliland Road, Linesville,210’ x 150’ with 14’ x 70’ Victorian mobile home adjacent toState land. $29,500. Call 814-450-1666 or 814-455-6275.

HUNTING CAMP — Garland, PA. Four rooms, indoor plumbing,furnished, wood and storage sheds, heats with two woodstoves, 1/3 acre, $55,000. 814-490-1364.

CAMP FOR SALE near Cook Forest. Small but clean, sleeps six.Near stocked trout stream, horse trails, ATV trails, surroundedby Allegheny Forest. Has septic, carry-in water. $26,500. 440-241-1562.

Extremely well-built CUSTOM HOME on 17+ acres. Located inHuntingdon only three miles from town. Website:www.10365sunsetvistalane.com.

VACATION HOME — 20 acres of woodland with five bedrooms,two full baths, two decks. Great view of valley and muchmore, just north of Bedford. $285,000. 717-201-3608.agentzellers@comcast.net.

BEDFORD COUNTY, PA - $49,900. One acre on hard road withframed barn. Could convert into hunting cabin overlookinggorgeous mountains with great hunting. Septic holding tankallowed by township. 717-259-8672.

BEAUTIFUL 1.5 STORY HOME on 34 acres of woodlandfeaturing master bedroom, loft, decks, hot tub. Minutes fromState Parks with skiing, hiking, fishing, etc. $379,900. 717-381-1796. gnzellers@comcast.net.

WARREN COUNTY, SHEFFIELD, Route 666 near Tionesta Creekand ANF. Modern two-bedroom cottage furnished plus heatedtwo-car garage on private lot. Suitable for residence. For saleat $59,900. Call 814-882-7684.

RECIPES AND FOOD

“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage.“RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage.Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from menand women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and NewJersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, P.O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention: Cookbooks.Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

SAWMILLS

USED PORTABLE Sawmills and COMMERCIAL SawmillEquipment! Buy/Sell. Call Sawmill Exchange 800-459-2148.USA and Canada. www.sawmillexchange.com.

SHAKLEE

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TIMBER FRAME HOMES

SETTLEMENT POST & BEAM BUILDING COMPANY uses time-honored mortise, tenon and peg construction paired withmodern engineering standards. Master Craftsman and owner,Greg Sickler, brings over two decades of timber-framingexperience to helping you create your dream. We use high-quality timbers harvested from sustainable forests for all of ourprojects. Visit our model home, located on Historic Route 6,Sylvania, in North Central Pennsylvania. For more informationphone 570-297-0164 or go to www.settlementpostbeam.com orcontact us at cggksick@epix.net.

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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

SHARPENING. Carbide saw blades, scissors, knives, woodchisels and tools. Arius Eickert Certified to sharpen beautyshears. Scissor sales and service. Call 814-267-5061 or see usat www.theScissorGuy.net.

SINGER Heavy Duty upholstery sewing machine. Model111W154. Call 814-931-0883.

TRACTOR PARTS – REPAIR/RESTORATION

ARTHURS TRACTORS, specializing in vintage Ford tractors,30-years experience, on-line parts catalog/prices, shippedvia UPS. Contact us at 877-254-FORD (3673) orwww.arthurstractors.com.

TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL

TOM’S TREE SERVICE – Tree Trimming/Removal – Storm Clean-up – Stump Grinding – Land Clearing – Bucket Truck andChipper – Fully Insured – Free Estimates – Call 24/7 – 814-448-3052 – 814-627-0550 – 26 Years Experience.

TROUT STOCKING

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VACATIONS AND CAMPSITES

VACATION PROPERTY — For rent ocean front condo, MyrtleBeach, SC. Excellent condition. Close to major attractions.Booking for 2010. Please call 814-425-2425 or visitwww.oceanfrontmyrtlebcondo.com.

FLORIDA VILLAGES — Two bedroom, two bath, two bikes. Fullyfurnished. One hour from Disney World. Rent two weekminimum or monthly, $1,400 (June to September). Call 716-536-0104. Great entertainment. Dancing nightly.

SHILOH RESORT and MAMA DOE’S Restaurant — Campground,cabins, rooms and suites, rent by day or week. Two days freewhen you stay by the week. Reserve today, call 814-752-2361.

CLEAR CREEK PARK AREA — The cleanest place in the forest.Five-star rated, open all year. Phone 814-752-2972 forbrochures or visit www.northwoodscottagerental.com.

SECLUDED CABIN on Jacks Mountain, Mifflin County. Threebedrooms, bathroom, living room, deck, new kitchen. AvailableMay through October. $25 to $60 per family per night. 717-989-7864 or www.campstonewall.com.

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WORK CLOTHES

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Thoughts from Earl Pitts,UHMERIKUN!

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Earl swears offstretching before hisexercise routine

Sometimes I hear stuff … an’ I justshake my head. Science can be a won-derful thing. It can also be a stupidthing. An’ here’s my example.

Scientists have now discovered thatit’s bad to stretch before exercisin’.What? Where were you idiots backwhen I was in ninth-grade basketball?I’m tellin’ you, man, Stretch Armstrongdidn’t stretch as much as we stretched.

Here’s what these bonehead geeksfound out. When you stretch your mus-cles an’ you’re done — they contract. An’become tighter than they were beforeyou stretched. Then you end up pullin’ amuscle.

That’s like findin’ out dietin’ makesyou fat.

But then it started makin’ sense.Who pulls a hammie? Some super-fit,million-dollar athlete that just spent a’hour stretchin’ before the game. Younotice them guys in the stands who arerunnin’ up to buy a beer betweeninning, they never pull a muscle. Theydidn’t warm up.

The good news is that if I ever get offmy can an’ start exercisin’ again, I willnot stretch before I get started. An’that’s good cause stretchin’ looks stupid.

Like — you ever done this one —where you grab your foot an’ pull yourleg up behind you so your heel touchesyour butt? I swear some day I’m gonnahear a pop an’ my leg is gonna separatelike a chicken wing.

Or this one — where you put yourfoot up on a stump — an’ bend forwardtryin’ to touch your knee with yournose. The only thing you get outta thatis a wedgie.

Last time I stood in one place an’tried to bend over an’ touch my toes, Ifell over.

Social commentary from Earl Pitts —— a.k.a.GARY BURBANK , a nationally syndicatedradio personality —— can be heard on thefollowing radio stations that cover electriccooperative service territories in Pennsylvania:WANB-FM 103.1 Pittsburgh; WARM-AM 590Wilkes-Barre/Scranton; WIOO-AM 1000 Carlisle;WEEO-AM 1480 Shippensburg; WMTZ-FM 96.5Johnstown; WQBR-FM 99.9/92.7 McElhattan;WLMI-FM 103.9 Kane; and WVNW-FM 96.7 Burnham-Lewistown.

Wake up, America. Plus — I findevery time I stretch, I’m just tippin’ offmy muscles what’s about to happen.Trust me, with my body, it’s better tosneak up on ’em. This is Earl ‘Don’tStretch’ Pitts, Uhmerikan.

I think I told ya’ a ways back — mylittle boy, Earl Junior, was about to go tohis first high school prom.

Yeah, an’ the way she’s carryin’ on,you’d a thunk my wife, Pearl, was goin’with him. I mean, this whole thing hasrocked her world! I think I finally fig-gered out what my ol’ lady was put onthis earth for. To make her son’s life mis-erable.

I ain’t kiddin’ you neither. She rentedthe boy one a’ them fancy monkey-suits.She took him to get his hair ‘styled’’cause all of a sudden, the barber shopwasn’t good enough. She even got himrental shoes. That he can’t bowl in!!!

An’ while I’m on the topic — why dothey call ’em monkey-suits when I’venever actually seen a monkey wear one?I’m gonna put that one on my list ofponderables.

Anyways, you add a couple tickets tothis shin-dig, an’ one a’ them fruity wristflowers for his clueless girlfriend, an’this idiot kid is settin’ me back close to300 bucks. Then Pearl an’ the kid wasworkin’ me real hard last night to letthem rent a limousine. I said, ‘Listen up— there’s only two people get to be ridin’around in limousines. Donald Trumpand new widows.’ An’ neither one a’ youqualify.’

Wake up, America. Just ‘cause you’rewearin’ a monkey-suit don’t mean youget to monkey ‘round with my money.

I’m Earl Pitts, Uhmerikan. l

Brenda JenningsClaverack REC

RURALreflections

Traci StewartNorthwestern REC

SPRING TURNS into summer this month, with itslonger hours of sunlight and warmer temperatures.It’s the season to spend some time outside, and it’salso time to take some photos for the “Rural Reflec-tions” contest. At the end of the year, five lucky win-ners will receive a $75 prize in the categories of: mostartistic, best landscape, best human subject, best ani-mal subject and editor’s choice.

To be eligible for the 2010 contest prizes, sendyour snapshots (no digital files, please) to: Penn LinesPhotos, P.O. Box 1266, Harrisburg PA 17108-1266. Onthe back of each photo, include your name, address,phone number and the name of the electric coopera-tive that serves your home, business or seasonal resi-dence. (The best way to include this information is byaffixing an address label to the back of the photo.Please do not use ink gel or roller pens to write onthe photo as they bleed onto other photos.)

Remember, our publication deadlines require thatwe work ahead, so send seasonal photos in early. Weneed fall photos before mid-July and winter photosbefore mid-September (save your spring and summerphotos to submit for the 2011 contest). Photos that arenot seasonal may be submitted at any time. Pleasenote: photos postmarked after Jan. 1, 2010, will not bereturned unless a self-addressed, self-stamped enve-lope is included.l

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