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As I compile this months newsletter there is a nasty hurricane named Sandy bearing down on vast swaths of the east coast. With that known, we send our thoughts and prayers to those in this storms wake as it looks like it lived up to the Franken storm it had been dubbed. As much as Sandys impact may be over/under hyped in any given area, there will no doubt be thousands without power for days on end. Since water and electricity do not mix, it will take time for things to ultimately dry out. Anticipation of the storm caused evacuations and protective measure shut-downs, even to the New York Stock Exchange. Quick fact: the NYSE has not been down for two consecutive days since 1883s White Hurricane which whipped snow drifts up to forty feet in lower Manhattan. Storms always pose the question of who are essential personnel, or who needs to be in the office as the rest of the company heads home for a potential long-term hide out? Sandy has been no different. I listen to sports radio, and it was deemed that the headliners of their respective shows were considered to be essential personnel, and should report to work. Kind of a sad commentary on some of Americas priorities. On the other hand, hospital workers were told to get into work, and told to bring clothing with them for up to five days. Firefighters, paramedics and police were presumably told the same. Perusing Facebook, the numbers are rising in the public opinion voting to urge the postponement of the Marathon because of already over-burdened fire, police, and medical personnel. Although many of the storm areas government officials urge non-essentials to stay home, some lesser crippled but still impacted areas need grocery stores and gas stations and ATMs stocked and the complexities of the question of essential personnel goes on. Thinking about all this made me wonder who the constants in essential personnel are. The best answer I could come up with was that of OUR TROOPS. Whether you are pro-war, anti-war, or just like

to play the role of Switzerland, our soldiers remain the constant when it comes to defining essential personnel. That should be evident after watching the presidential debates. Not for either candidates political views, but rather from the realization that if we cannot even get along amongst ourselves, how are we supposed to agree on foreign affairs, or what is or is not just cause for troop deployment? Until the world sits around the camp fire shoulder to shoulder singing Kumbaya our troops will remain essential personnel. Just look at the picture above. That is of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It has remained guarded since 1926. It is a memorial symbolic of our countrys dedication to the military that protects us within our borders, and our interests and safety throughout the world. As we approach this Veterans Day it is important to take some time to reflect and recognize the importance of thanking those soldiers we encounter. It is probable that each of us either knows someone personally, or will run into someone who was, or is now serving our country. Stop, smile, and give a handshake. Hell, give them a hug, and just say thanks! Thank them for their service and their sacrifices to this great country.

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November 2012

No, thats not a typo. North Shore Gas Company along with Peoples Gas recently announced they are offering double their current rebates on the purchase of a new, qualifying furnace or boiler this winter. They will pay YOU to spend less on utility costs while you enjoy benefitting from improved comfort through a properly designed solution. According to the Peoples Gas website: Special Offer: For October and November 2012, rebates have DOUBLED for all qualifying boilers, boiler reset controls, furnaces and water heaters. Applications must be received by November 30, 2012 to be considered for double rebates.

The best part is that we do all of the work, and you get all of the savings. From initial design to final test out, we will handle all of the hard work plus the paperwork. After installing the qualifying equipment we will provide you with the necessary documentation for your rebate. Then just send it in and sit back. In about two weeks, the check will be in your hands. This will not be in the form of a credit, and not just something you have to wait until tax time for. You might ask why they are offering such great rebates. The reality is that the more demand that is taken off the current, aging natural gas infrastructure the better. It is actually cheaper for the gas companies to offer these rebates than it is for them to invest in repairing/replacing old piping. In the meantime, you get to reap the benefits of their nagging problems. Eventually, Im sure, they will have to introduce their infrastructure to the 21st century, but until then, why not enjoy the rebates while theyre offered? For more information about qualifying products, please log on to your utility providers website or just give us a call. http://www.peoplesgasdelivery.com/ home/rebates.aspx

Here are how the rebates breakdown:

Boilers 95% AFUE $1,200.00 Boilers 90% AFUE $1,000.00 Boiler reset control $ 200.00 Furnace 95% AFUE $1,000.00 Furnace 92% AFUE $ 600.00 Water Heater Tankless $ 900.00 Water Heater Indirect $ 550.00 Water Heater Storage $ 200.00 Attic insulation $ 0.30 per sqft. (existing must be < R-19)

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November 2012

Well fancy thatlooks like I am back in the rotation for this column. It only took an extra month, but I guess Murphy DID have a good message to deliver in October. As for me, I am just happy the cold weather has finally arrived. My allergies were driving me and every around me to distraction. This year, allergies have made a lot of us crazy! I am told my discomforts are caused by the large concentration of ragweed this past season. I saw my parents working on the lawn and garden all summer couldnt they have weeded THAT out?? Whatever it was, the vitamins and Benadryl could barely help me through the tough times. I would find myself either in a trance, or scratching my feet and head in any way possible. Scraping body parts along walls and carpeting as well as furniture and cabinetry offered temporary relief. I spent a lot of time rolling my eyeballs when Id overhear that my continual licking was annoying them. Well, as you can see from my photo above, keeping busy on the computer offered me additional relief. It helped pass the time and kept my mind off of being snubbed from the last newsletter. And yes, I am a MAC dog; it suits my computing habits and is very paw friendly. If you dont mind I have some emails to attend to. Those must be answered before the computer is taken away from me again.

Dough: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter (1 stick), diced 1 large egg, lightly beaten Flour, for rolling the dough Filling: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups chopped toasted pecans 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 eggs, lightly beaten Directions: Make the dough by hand: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-sized bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture gets warm, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Add the egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl. If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon more of cold water over the mixture. Alternatively, make the dough in a food processor. With the machine fitted with

the metal blade, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-sized bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 1 to 2 times; don't let the dough form into a ball in the machine. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.) Remove the bowl from the machine, remove the blade, and bring the dough together by hand. Form the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough with a rolling pin into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes. Set separate racks in the center and lower third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift sides of the parchment paper to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly

golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. While the crust is baking make the filling: In medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stirring constantly, continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts, bourbon, and the vanilla. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. (If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to warm through.) Whisk the beaten eggs into the filling until smooth. Put the pie shell on a sheet pan and pour the filling into the hot crust. Bake on the lower oven rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, about 40 to 45 minutes. (If the edges get very dark, cover them with aluminum foil half way during baking.) Cool on a rack. Serve slightly warm or room temperature. Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, GP. All rights reserved Recipe courtesy: http://www.foodnetwork.co m/recipes/food-networkkitchens/pecan-pierecipe/index.html

We can rule out Salmonella Everyone will think its Cajun blackened Uninvited guests will think twice before coming back next year The smoke alarm was due for a test Carving the turkey will provide a good cardiovascular workout

After dinner the boys can take the bird outside to play football The less turkey Uncle George eats, the less likely he will be to walk around with his pants unbuttoned Youll get to dessert faster You wont have to face three weeks of turkey sandwiches HumorMatters.com

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A little birdie told me that annual safety and efficiency check-ups are just suggested, but should be required!
Thats one of my technicians, Paul, holding a birds nest which had totally blocked a chimney. The store-bought carbon monoxide detector didnt do its job and it is lucky nobody died. Testing for proper drafting and combustion was the only way to find this problem. The furnace was new enough and it had safeties to shut it down. The water heater, on the other hand, had been venting poisonous gases into the house instead of out the flue probably for months. This stuff is not just scary because it happened around Halloween, but that it was not discovered until the furnace was turned on for the season. Carbon monoxide poisoning has similar symptoms as the flu: sleepy all the time, sick to your stomach, and really bad headaches. Remember these symptoms and remember that a simple blood test can spot the difference. This is the kind of information that could save a life; maybe yours, maybe a loved ones. If you are not getting your furnace inspected regularly by a certified combustion technician you need to buy a low level CO monitor.

The gas companies arent the only entities offering incentives. In honor of my birthday on the 21st of this month I have two incentives of my own. Our low level carbon monoxide detectors normally sell for $189.00 but will be discounted to $132.00 for the first fifty-seven customers. And if youre the first customer who figures out why I picked that number, youll get yours for free! For more information on the life-saving units we install, watch the video at http://corcoranheating.com/industry-exclusive-carbonmonoxide-monitors/ Our customers story had a happy ending for all involved. Talk soon!