Editor, Patsy Whitehead, CCCFeatured above: Nolin RECC line technician Josh Hess,

18 years of service.

News you can use

Putting a Face on History As we reflect on Independence Day, several things come

to mind like fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, family reunions, and yes, even a day

off from work! But Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is actually the “National Day” of the United States.

The Fourth of July holiday signifies the legal separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain in July 1776. The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, and as we have read in our history books, Thomas Jefferson was the principal author on this historical document.

Are you bored yet? Does it seem like you’re reading a his-tory book? What if you could hear and see famous historical fig-ures as they stand before you and tell their stories with passion and excitement? Imagine how much more we would all retain!

Putting a face on historical figures and bringing their stories to life is exactly what Nolin RECC accomplished as we partnered with the Kentucky Humanities Council to bring more than 20 Kentucky Chautauqua performances to fifth-grade students in Hardin and LaRue counties.

Chautauqua is a theatrical transformation of time. It’s like time travel only the audience listens and watches as a highly skilled performer magically transports everyone into the past. The performers (who are also history scholars) combine history with their ability to act and entertain.

Students listened to Chautauqua performer Mel Hankla as he portrayed George Rogers Clark at Lincoln Trail Elementary School in late April. Not only were they spellbound by his recol-lection of the past, but the students were literally sitting on the edges of their seats – or in this case, bleachers.

It’s important that we keep history alive in our schools. We must never forget where we came from and those who helped to get us where we are today.

Enjoy your Fourth of July, and remember your history lesson, it’s not just about the fireworks and picnics!

Top 5 Energy Hogs .......................... 26BStudents Visit Capitol ................... 26DRide 2 Recovery .......................... 26F

On the inside...

Ben Chandler, Kentucky Humanities Council executive director (left), and Mickey Miller, Nolin RECC president and CEO, praise Chautauqua performer Mel Hankla for his portrayal of George Rogers Clark at Lincoln Trail Elementary School.

Eli Haycraft (right) and Billy Brenzel listen intently with their classmates at Lincoln Trail Elementary School as George Rogers Clark describes the northwestern frontier during the American Revolutionary War.

N O L I N R E C C • J U LY 1 4 26A

Here are the top 5 energy hogs found in homes during the summer:• Malfunctioning Air Conditioner. Have you ever

noticed your air conditioner running a long time, or not cooling your house the way you think it should? These could be your first warning signs that your air conditioner needs to be serviced. This should include cleaning the inside and outside coils and checking refrigerant levels. Combine low refrigerant with extreme high temperatures and you have a high bill just waiting to happen.

• Leaking or Defective Ductwork. This one may sound familiar to you if you read the article on high winter bills. Leaking ductwork in attics and crawlspaces can effectively leave you cooling the outdoors. Make sure your ductwork is sealed by having it inspected by a qualified HVAC professional. This can save you a lot of money by keeping the cool air inside your home.

• Not Changing Your Filters. This one applies to both heating and cooling seasons. Just as a clogged filter will affect the heat pump, it will also affect your air conditioning. A clogged filter causes your system to operate less efficiently. It must work harder to force cool air out into the home, thus making the

unit run longer.

• Swimming Pools. Everyone likes the idea of having a pool, but few consider the cost of running a pool pump 24 hours a day for a month. Depending on the size of the pool and the pump, you could be adding up to 120 dollars a month to your electric bill. Some pumps can use as little as $35, but these are normally for the small aboveground pools you can purchase at the department store. If you are concerned about what your pump is costing you, please call Nolin RECC to schedule an energy audit today.

• Attic Insulation. Most homes do not have enough insulation in the attic. A rating of R-19 or less was standard years ago, but homes built today are required to have R-38. Having insulation blown in over your existing insulation

can help reduce your electric bills and improve the comfort level of your home. Thinking

about adding insulation?

Call us today to find out how we can help you save with our Button-Up

rebates.

These are a few of the main reasons members have high bills in the summer. Before too long, summer will be over and we can look forward to cooler fall temperatures and lower electric bills. For those who just want to

level their energy bills throughout the year, call the Nolin RECC office

at (270) 765-6153 and ask about our Budget Billing program.For more energy saving tips visit

www.nolinrecc.com.

Cooperative Marketing

High Five on Energy for Summer

1224

028117

Last month we reported the top five energy hogs found in homes this past winter. If you haven’t already done so, don’t wait another day to tackle your summer energy hogs!

26B K E N T U C K Y L I V I N G • J U LY 2 0 1 4

How would you like to manage your electric bill on-line? Nolin RECC is unveiling a new program called SmartHub this month. This innovative system will

allow members to access and man-age their accounts through a secure environment.

SmartHub gives you the power to view your account, make pay-ments, report a service interrup-tion, and compare monthly and yearly electricity usage. With SmartHub, you have the tools you need to manage your accounts with mobile and Web apps fully integrated to Nolin’s system.

SmartHub brings several new features to our online billing experience. Now you will not only be able to see your monthly

usage, but you will also be able to view your daily usage. In addition, you will also be able to view daily weather data along with your usage to see how the weather has an impact

on your bill. This can be very helpful in determining if you have a heating or cooling problem. You can also com-pare this month’s usage to last month or even last year. This is another great tool to help Nolin members live more energy efficiently.

SmartHub is very secure and Nolin has taken extra measures to help improve that security when you are

logging into the system. You can even download the FREE mobile or tablet app in the Apple App Store or Android Mar-ketplace. For more information visit www.nolinreccc.com.

SmartHub–New, Innovative Online Billing

Robbie WaltersCEOWalters Cabinets

Mickey MillerPresident & CEONolin RECC

Rural Electric Cooperative

www.nolinrecc.com

When it comes to business, Nolin RECC provides local companies affordable, reliable power…and outstanding service.

Nolin RECC does everything possible to help businesses succeed, whether it’s improving energy effi ciency or upgrading lighting.

“The most important thing for us is reliable service, and Nolin RECC is outstanding,” said Robbie Walters, CEO of Walters Cabinets in Hodgenville. “They’ve also helped us make improvements in production and are just phenomenal to work with.”

Th ey work with us from start to fi nish.

Members can keep track of how they use energy on a

daily basis with just a touch of a button.

N O L I N R E C C • J U LY 1 4 26C

Nolin offers local students free trip to DC

On June 13 five local high school stu-dents boarded a chartered bus headed to Washington, D.C. They all took advan-tage of the opportunity to compete in Nolin’s Washington Youth Tour program and were surprised to learn they would all be offered the trip!

In April, the group traveled with Nolin personnel to Frankfort to join about 100 other high school juniors for a tour and day of education. They spent

the day touring the Capitol Building, the Governor’s Mansion, and the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Lunch was provided at the Capitol and participants heard from various speakers, including The Honorable Adam Edelen, Ken-tucky Auditor of Public Accounts, The Honorable Brian Linder, Kentucky State Representative, District 61, Sam Young-

man, political writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Ms. Megan Cum-mings, KEES coordinator for Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. The students received a special visit from Governor Steve Beshear after touring the Capitol.

While in Washington, the Nolin delegates toured historical monuments, buildings, and museums like the Smith-

sonian Institution, U.S. Capitol, Ar-lington National Cemetery, Jefferson Memorial, Ford’s Theatre, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and many oth-ers. In addition, the teens enjoyed an evening of sightseeing and dancing as they cruised along the Potomac River.

Nolin continues to stress higher education and is dedicated to the growth and development of youth. We stay active in our communities and schools by sponsoring programs like college scholarships, electrical safety classes, and business and economics seminars. The Washington Youth Tour is just one program that allows us to help local teens experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

(right) High school upcoming seniors awarded the D.C. trip are Elizabeth Biggs and Haylee Figg (Central Hardin High), Rebecca Riggs and Delaina White (LaRue County High), and Jordan Hart-lage (Central Hardin High).

(below) The Washington Youth Tour delegates look over names of fallen soldiers at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Washington Bound

26D K E N T U C K Y L I V I N G • J U LY 2 0 1 4

Need to know which businesses offer a Co-op Connec-tions Card discount while you’re out running errands? There’s an app for that.

Nolin’s Co-op Connections Card app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Droid, and Blackberry is ready for download.

The Co-op Connections Card, a benefit of Nolin RECC membership, offers discounts from area businesses and national retailers. Once downloaded, the app gives you a virtual card, which includes vital prescription discount information, right on your phone.

You can also present the virtual card to a pharmacist who can use that information for the discount if you don’t have your physical Co-op Connections Card in hand.

Even when you are out of town or on vacation, you can find Co-op Connections Card discounts in the area easily.

To download the free apps, go to www.connections.coop and follow the instructions.

For a complete listing of local and national offers visit www.nolinrecc.com.

Nolin provides mobile device apps that feature store discounts

Nolin Price Regular Price $34.95 $44.95 (Adult) $34.95 $34.95 (Children under 48”) $34.95 $34.95 (Senior 62 and up) Children under 3 are FREE Discount tickets do not include admission to Kentucky State Fair.

Nolin Price Regular Price $33.00 $59.99 (Adult) $33.00 $36.99 (Children under 48”) $33.00 $36.99 (Senior 62 and up) Children under 3 are FREE

Nolin Price Regular Price $39.50 $44.95 (Adult) $35.50 $36.95 (Children under 54”) $35.50 $36.95 (Senior 60 and up) Children under 3 are FREE Admission to park includes free soft drinks while in the park.

2014 Theme Park Discount Tickets2014 Theme Park Discount Tickets

These tickets are available

only to members of Nolin RECC!

Nolin RECC members can save money

by purchasing tickets at the

cooperative offices in Elizabethtown

and Radcliff during normal business

hours.

4001

866602

Don’t be fooled by location…overhead power lines must be no less than 15 feet from the inner edge of the pool.

N O L I N R E C C • J U LY 1 4 26E

Peddling RehabilitationCycling Promotes the Power of Healing for Wounded Warriors

When you think about custom bikes, most will envision souped-up mo-

torcycles or bicycles designed for high speed and performance. The Ride 2 Recovery (R2R) features a different type of custom bike like hand cycles, recumbent devices, and tandem seat-ing. R2R custom adapts bikes to fit the injuries of our healing heroes.

In late April more than 150 injured veterans and their supporters participated in the UnitedHealthcare Ride 2 Recovery Bluegrass Challenge, a 450-mile rehabilitative bicycle ride from Cincinnati, OH, to Nashville, TN. Most participants were from a Warrior Transition Unit/Battalion or a Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility and were riding to further their rehabilitative progress.

The weeklong ride had several stops, including one at the Fairfield Inn in Elizabethtown. Waiting to greet the cyclists were several Nolin RECC employees – some helped to unload luggage sent ahead in vans.

R2R supports physical and psy-chological rehabilitation programs for injured veterans, featuring cycling as the core activity. From indoor spin-

ning training at military installations to multi-day, long-distance rides, R2R helps injured veterans heal through the challenge of cycling long distances. There are 43 R2R Project HERO pro-grams at military installations and VA facilities that provide training, fitting, and bikes to prepare riders for the long-distance challenges.

Nolin RECC proudly greeted the cyclists as they rode into Elizabeth-town for a well-deserved overnight rest. Before the group hit the road the next morning, some Nolin employees had their luggage loaded and ready to head to the next stop – Bowling Green!

Photos: Cyclists arrive at the Fairfield Inn after completing day three of the R2R Bluegrass Challenge (Louisville to Elizabethtown).

Participants take a moment to rest after their 80-mile trip. Cyclists ride 45 to 100 miles per day, rain or shine, for six or seven consecutive days on each R2R Challenge.

Nolin RECC employee Patsy Whitehead was inspired by veteran Kimo Akako.

Military veterans Kimo Akako and Alyssa Malott celebrate their achievements while Nolin RECC employees look on.

by Patsy Whitehead

Important Change on Phone Payments

An important change is taking place at Nolin RECC for

your protection and privacy. Nolin customer service

representatives will no longer be able to accept debit

or credit card payments over the phone. Now, all

phone payments will be handled by our automated

payment system. You must have your Nolin account

number to use this system. Your account number

can be found on your Nolin RECC membership card

as well as your monthly bill statement.

Other Payment Options

• Online payments

• Automatic bank draft

• Automatic credit card draft

• Visit one of our offices

$1.00 Off Regular Admission Price of $10.00 Opening Night Only • Limit one coupon per member • Additional fair coupons are available at the Nolin office

Hardin County Community Fair and Horse sHowNolin RECC Member Discount: Opening Night Only—Monday, July 7

UGLY LAMP CONTEST (sponsored by Nolin RECC)

4000843604

Direct line for Phone Payments (855) 356-6359

N O L I N R E C C • J U LY 1 4 26G

New Member CreditsAll 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 $20 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, Carolyn Lucas of Elizabethtown.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDavid P. BrownGene Straney

A.L. RosenbergerLawrence Ireland

R.E. “Rick” ThomasLinda Grimes

ATTORNEYJohn J. Scott

President & CEOMichael L. Miller

HOW TO REACH NOLIN RECC

ELIZABETHTOWN OFFICE 411 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-6767 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri • (270) 765-6153

RADCLIFF OFFICE 101 West Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff, KY 40160 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri • (270) 351-2199

(Office closed from 12:30-1:30 daily)

TOLL-FREE BUSINESS CALLS — 1-888-637-4247

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER — (270) 769-6396

EMERGENCY TOLL-FREE CALLS — 1-800-572-1147

Web site: www.nolinrecc.com e-mail: comments@nolinrecc.com

Online paymentsAccess your Nolin RECC account

through our Web site at www.nolinrecc.com. Click on “YourAccount” to check your consumption history and make payments by debit card, Visa, or MasterCard. To apply for budget bill-ing and automatic draft online, click on “Residential Bill Payment.”

The offices of Nolin RECC will be closed Friday, July 4,

in observance of Independence Day

We’ve Got Your Number!$25 $25

Nolin News features a contest called “We’ve Got Your Number.” Hid den inside this issue are 4 ran dom ly selected member ac count num bers. If you spot your account num ber, con tact the Member Services De part ment at (270) 765-6153, and win a $25 CRED IT on your electric bill. You must identify your number and call by the 15th day of the month’s issue con tain ing your number. Account numbers could be any where in your Nolin News!

WIN $25 Worth of FREE Elec tric i ty

2927

0008

05

NOLIN RECCCCNOLIN RECC

Nolin RECC on the GO.SmartHub lets you manage all aspects of your utility account online or with your mobile device. Manage payments, notify customer service of account and service issues, check your usage and receive special messaging from your provider all at the touch of a button.

www.nolinrecc.com

26H K E N T U C K Y L I V I N G • J U LY 2 0 1 4