VOL. 70, NO. 13- September 24, 2008
(215-360)Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show
"Why Should We Care About Energy?"
John Talbot and Russ Pogue, Big Rivers Electric Co-Op
Kentuckians have enjoyed relatively inexpensive electric costs for years, but John Talbert, Director of External Affairs for Big Rivers Electric Co-Op, says that will change in future for a number of reasons, ranging from federal clean air legislation to the forces that can interrupt sources of energy, such as wars and hurricanes.
Kentuckians
use 24% more electricity than the national average primarily because
rates are cheaper due to our reliance on coal fired electricity.
Rates here are 33% less than the national average translating
to residential rates that are 16% less.
Talbert said the effects of legislation now being debated in the U.S. Senate could push Kentuckians electric rates up 159% by 2030. The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act targets CO2 emissions, which coal produces. He says Kentuckians will get hit personally, and the state will lost one its best economic development recruiting tools: cheap electricity. He said everyone needs to be concerned about conserving electricity, and it's never been easier thanks to a revolution in energy efficient products and tools that are now available. Most are relatively painless to consider, such as installing heat pumps, using compact fluorescent bulbs, adding insulation, buying energy efficient appliances and programmable thermostats, for example all of which, not only reduce your consumption, but save money on your monthly bills.
For those wanting to learn more about energy efficiency, Jackson Purchase Energy will hold a Home Energy Expo on Saturday, October 18th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Paducah Regional Sports Plex just west of the Kentucky Oaks Mall on Highway 60. Free hands on demos, classrooms and vendors will be there to help you make your home more energy efficient. JPECC will also be giving away $26,000 in door prizes from insulation to windows to heat pumps. Everyone will get free CFL light bulbs.
October 1 - 45th Annual 4-H Awards and Recognition Luncheon @ Robert Cherry Civic Center.
October 8- District Governor Tom Shockley
Georgann Lookofsky - October program chair
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Den Johnston was this week's recognized Birthday Rotarian.
Rotary is offering to donate a copier "with issues" to any non-profit that needs it. Contact Tracie Deaton at the Rotary Office.
Crystal Jeter, a member of Rotoract, is applying to be a member of Rotary's Group Student Exchange program.
Darlene Dryer reminded Rotarians about the October 4th season opener for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Diamonds and Pearls is a "hit parade" of favorite classical music at the Carson Four Rivers Center beginning at 7:30 pm. Also, the PSO is again hosting its popular Beer Garden at Barbecue on the River this weekend, which opens at 11 am tomorrow.
New Members
Rotary
welcomed two new members today. Lorraine Schramke introduced Gayle
Kaler, who is a Paducah City Commission and owner of the Chantillie's
Salon on North 32nd Street. Gayle is a native of Marion, KY but has
been a resident and a champion of Lowertown for years. She is very active
in community affairs, including a inter-racial women's group, a recycling
group, and as a member of the Paducah Water Board. She and her husband
Andrew have one daughter, who lives in Richmond, Virginia.
Mike Muscarella introduced Jayme Gholson, Vice President of Dialog Communications. Jayme is a native of Carlisle County and holds an undergraduate degree and a masters from Murray State, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He is also a Mason and enjoys traveling, exercising and reading. Welcome Gayle and Jayme!
GUESTS
J. Parick Kerr- Robyn Shapiro; Laurie Latham, Jayme Gholson-Mike Muscarella; Check Williamson, Izell White- Kelly Nuckols; Tom Grassham-Bob Johnston; Gayle Kaler - Lorranie Schramke
STUDENT GUESTS
Carly
Dannenmueller - St Mary; Louise Butler - Heath; Cliff Freeman
- Community Christian Academy; Aimee Beasley - Reidland; Ellen
Hammon - Lone Oak; Max Voorhies - Paducah Tilgham
REPORTED MAKEUPS
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Gear Teeth
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Desiree Owens
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Invocation
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Don Barger
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Song Leader
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Michael Cochran
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| Four Way Test | Darlene Dryer |
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Family of Rotary
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June Antony, Harvey Sadow, |
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Sgt. At Arms
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Art Feather, Marvin Devers, Ken Schuppert,
Charles Heyduck, Bill Gore
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Program
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Kelly Nuckols
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eClubOne
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Cathy Crecilius
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Meetings
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Steve Bright, Owensboro; Jackie Jones,
Murray; Kelly Nuckols, John Williams Sr, Debbie Stone, Georgann
Lookofsky, Barry Smith, Randy Bratton, L.V McGinty, Danny Evitts,
David Bailey, George Shaw, John Halsell, Steve Shrewsberry, Chuck
Heyduck, L.V. McGinty, Missy Eckenberg, Suzanne Farmer, Jim Brown,
Chris McNeill, Glen Anderson, Mike Muscarella, John Anderson III,
Jamie Futrell, Phil McIntosh, Shawn Turner, Debbie Wattier, Lisa
Long
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BIRTHDAYS
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Den Johnston
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September 29
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CLUB
ANNIVERSARIES
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NAME |
YEARS
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DATE |
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Kelly Nuckols
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11
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September 24
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Roger Kellner
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35
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September 26
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Lee Powell
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1
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September 26
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Today's Editor -Desiree Owen
List of Unfilled Classifications
Artist/Retail, Arts
Administration, Attorney (Civil, Commonwealth, Social Security Administration,
Marine Law), Banking (Mortgage Lender, Trust Management), Bed &
Breakfast/Hospitality, Building Materials, Cable TV/Advertising,
Chemical Plant, Chemical Plant Management, Commercial Door Contracting,
Communications Systems Integration, Community Development/Administration,
Contractor/Commercial, Day Care Management, Director/Substance Abuse
Prevention, Education ( Pre-school, Administration), Employee Leasing
(Permanent, Temporary) Engineering/U-235 Plant, Equine Farming,
Facility Manager, Film Making, Financial Management/Jewelry Business,
Financial Planning, Government/Risk Management, Hardware/Retail,
Hospital, Human Resources, Industrial Supplies/Wholesale, Information/Management,
Information Technology, Information Technology/Internet Director,
Insurance - Sales, Judge/Family Court, Judge/District, Law (Corporation,
Litigation, Domestic), Medical/Podiatry, Medical Center Management,
Medical/Public Relations, Men's Clothing/Retail, Ministry/Christian,
Motion Pictures Theatres, Moving & Storage, Municipal Human Relations,
Nursing/Geriatric, Orthodontics & Facial Orthopedics, Photography
Equipment & Supplies, Public Service/Emergency Services, Rape Crisis
Manager, Real Estate/Commercial, Refined Oil Products/Retail, Restaurant/Italian,
River Transportation/Port Authority, Sales - Temporary Employees,
Scout Executive, Space Education, Special Gifts/Retail, Total Wellness,
Waste Water Utility
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1) Go to
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Area Rotary Meetings Monday Tuesday
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