DECEMBER 2018OFFICE HOURS 7:30AM to 4:30PM

United Way Heart of Kentucky United Way Day of Action

Eighteen Inter-County Energy employees participated in the annual Heart of Kentucky United Way Day of Action on October 24, 2018. The volunteers helped in Boyle, Lincoln and Mercer counties. The volunteers painted sidewalks, cleaned windows, made repairs to the senior citizen center, played chair volleyball with the seniors, and gardened. Inter-County Energy employees support the Heart of Kentucky United Way in addition to the Day of Action through voluntary payroll-deduction donations as well as volunteering to participate on their Allocations Panel.

Inter-County Energy employees volunteer to clean windows and trim shrubs, among many other activities as part of the annual Heart of Kentucky United Way Day of Action in October. Photos: Morgan Janssen and Farrah Coleman

Merry Christmas fromInter-County Energy

Our MissionThe mission of Inter-County

Energy Cooperative is to provide long-term valued electrical energy

and services to our members through a culture of safety,

accountability, innovation, integrity, and commitment to community.

For Information and InquiriesToll-Free

1-888-266-7322 Danville/Boyle County

(859) 236-4561Lebanon/District Office

(270) 692-3761E-mail

mail@intercountyenergy.net

www.intercountyenergy.net

Pres i dent/CEO Jerry Carter

Board of Directors Chairman

Joseph H. Spalding (Marion)Vice Chairman

Jason E. Todd (Lincoln)Secretary-Treasurer

J. Kevin Preston (Garrard)Director

William H. Peyton (Casey)Director

W. Allen Goggin (Boyle)Director

Louis A. Kerrick (Mercer)Attorney

James Hadden Dean

24-Hour Emergency/Outage Reporting (866) 224-2235

Inter-County Energy

Editor Morgan Janssen

by Jerry CarterPresident/CEO

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Wrapping it upAt this time of year, store aisles are

packed with colorful paper, ribbons and bows. It’s everything you need to wrap up a gift meant to bring holiday cheer to a family member or friend. Oftentimes, though, it’s the gift giver who experiences the greatest joy.

At, Inter-County Energy we know quite a bit about that warm feeling. We have it every day as we serve the best interest of our members.

It’s the good feeling we experience when power is quickly restored following a storm. It’s also the grati-fication that comes with playing an active role in improving the quality of life in our communities.

As we “wrap up” 2018, let’s reflect on some of the ways Inter-County Energy helped our members and communities this year.

As a member of Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, we again served as a platinum sponsor of Special Olympics Kentucky’s State Summer Games in June. More than 1,400 athletes, including many liv-ing in Inter-County Energy’s service area, competed in a variety of sports during the event.

In August, Inter-County Energy joined with Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives to provide more than $13,200 in donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities to give families of sick children a place to stay during medical emergencies.

We sponsored two local veterans for Honor Flight,

an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in September. Joe Day, an 83-year-old Korean War veteran from Lancaster and William Saylor, a 75-year-old Vietnam War veteran of Crab Orchard, joined 66 other Kentucky veterans to view memorials erected in their honor.

November 1 marked the first anniversary of a new era in electric-ity generation in Kentucky. Our Cooperative Solar Farm One, a 60-acre solar energy facility in Clark County, completed its first year of powering homes with environmen-tally responsible energy from the sun.

Inter-County Energy’s com-mitment to our community and members goes beyond power lines. Our employees participate in multiple charities and community organizations such as, Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way, March of Dimes, Special Olympics, Relay for Life and our very own Christmas Blessing Program. Putting the member and the community first is what we strive for.

Whether it’s a large-scale project that benefits a community or a small act of assistance that improves life for a single member, Inter-County Energy takes pride in bringing joy to those we serve. It’s simply our way—the cooperative way—no paper or ribbons required.

From all of us at Inter-County Energy, we send best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you be wrapped up in the joy of the season.

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BOYLE December 1 Pictures with Santa, Boyle County Public Library, 2 p.m.December 2 Evergreen Holiday Wreath Workshop, Warrenwood Manor, learn and make your own evergreen wreath with lo-cally foraged materials, Danville, 2-4 p.m. December 8 2018 Danville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade, Main Street Danville, 6 p.m.December 21 Ribbon Cutting of Skate on Main & Late-Night Shopping, Danville, Weisiger Park Saturdays Perryville Jamboree, Danville

CASEY December 1 Christmas Bazaar, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center–Pork Producers building December 6 Cattleman’s Country Christmas, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center–Pork Producers building

December 8 Toys for Kids, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center–Pork Producers building December 28 Go Kart Racing, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center. For times, contact the Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center, (606) 787-4740

LINCOLNDecember 1 Christmas Parade, Downtown Stanford on Main Street, 5-8 p.m.December 2 Jingle Bell Jog, Ready Mix Street, Stanford, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

MERCERDecember 1-27 Annual Christmas Tea Room, Harrodsburg Historical Society, 220 S. Chiles Street, Harrodsburg, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.December 7-9 A Christmas Carol, Ragged Edge Community Theater, Harrodsburg, 7 p.m.December 17 Free Community Meal, Harrodsburg Christian Church, 5-6 p.m.

MARION December 7-16 Kentucky Classic Arts at Centre Square, Lebanon, presents The Nutcracker. For more info call (270) 699-ARTS (2787), or email director@kentucky classicarts.comDecember Fridays and Saturdays, come see the REAL Santa in downtown Lebanon, 215 W. Main Street, 5-7 p.m. There is no charge for pictures, but donations are welcomed. All proceeds benefit Marion County Girls on the Run.

Inter-County Energy will be CLOSED

December 24 & 25 and January 1, 2019

In Our AreaHappenings

LEARN SOME BASIC HOLIDAY FOOD PREPARATION SAFETY TIPS BEFORE YOU START COOKING.• Never leave cooking equipment unattended. Turn

off burners if you have to leave the room or have someone else take over.

• Clean the stovetop and oven of grease and dust.• Keep the cooking area around the stove/oven clear of

combustibles, such as towels, napkins and pot holders.• Wear short or close-fitting sleeves to avoid catching

clothing on fire.• Use the back burners and turn the pot handles in, away

from reaching hands to protect from spills and burns.• Plug countertop appliances into ground fault circuit

interrupter (GFCI)-protected outlets.

• Locate all appliances away from the sink.• Keep appliance cords away from hot surfaces like

the range or toaster.• Turn off and unplug all appliances when cooking

is complete.

INGREDIENTS FOR SAFETY

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EmployeesPresident/CEO’s Office

Lebanon District

Finance

Jerry Carter President/CEO 1 Year

Farrah Coleman Executive Assistant 13 Years

Bo McGuffey Safety/Loss Control Coordinator 14 Years

Melvin Johnson Facilities Maintenance Coordinator 10 Years

Sharon “Sam” BachSupervisor of District Office Services27 Years

Amy BadgettMember Accounts Rep.1 Year

Larry WheatleyLine Technician29 Years

Marty LuttrellCrew Leader17 Years

Curtis MossLine Technician7 Years

Sheree GilliamSr. V.P. Finance & Administration 40 Years

Melanie McGuffeyAccountant7 Years

Member Services

Dan Hitchcock V.P. Member Services 24 Years

April Burgess Member Services Advisor 13 Years

Morgan Janssen Communication/Public Information Specialist4 Years

Lena TateHuman Resources Administrator10 Years

Eugenia AdkinsPayroll Specialist19 Years

Judy RossPart-Time Data Entry Clerk18 Years

Chris BachComputer Systems Administrator20 Years

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Member Accounts

Operations Services

Lori StockerV.P. Office Services25 Years

Heather WilsonManager Member Accounts8 Years

Tracy LinkousMember Accounts Rep.4 Years

Ben JanesLine Technician5 Years

Jacob ShulerLine Technician1 Year

Sandy StraubPart Time Member Accounts Rep.12 Years

David PhelpsV.P. Operations18 Years

Davonne ElliottOperations Assistant10 Years

Ron QuinnPlant Accountant14 Years

Doug WalkerPurchasing Coordinator/Warehouse21 Years

Photos: Tim Webb

Melinda LayMember Accounts Rep.3 Years

Regina GuinnMember Accounts Rep.3 Years

Shawnda PeytonMember Accounts Rep.3 Years

Susanna KendrickMember Accounts Rep.2 Years

Kathy GoodlettMember Accounts Rep.2 Years

Jessie TurpinSystem Engineer5 Years

Tim GillEngineering Technician30 Years

Bud GriffithEngineering Technician30 Years

Danny Collier Engineering Technician29 Years

Josh HaleUnderground Facilities Locator4 Years

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EmployeesOperations Services

Sarah RuheEngineering Services4 Years

DeWayne SilerMapping Technician11 Years

Danny LynnField Technician12 Years

Pat ForsterService Records Supervisor10 Years

Jennifer TurnerService Records Clerk 7 Years

Kenny GribbinsConstruction Superintendent25 Years

David TurnerMaintenance Superintendent20 Years

Rick ConderCrew Leader30 Years

Mark TaylorCrew Leader18 Years

Alex KonzCrew Leader4 Years

John LandLine Technician17 Years

Colby GriderLine Technician11 Years

Chase Gander Line Technician14 Years

Dalton ThompsonLine Technician3 Years

Dustin BakerLine Technician4 Years

Bruce KingLine Technician13 Years

Will SmithLine Technician 3 Months

Jason MurphyLine Technician8 Months

Steve OakesLine Technician4 Months

Brian BlandfordLine Technician19 years

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Photos: Tim Webb

Travis RiceLine Technician5 Years

Tanner JohnsonLine Technician1 Year

Eric HaleLine Technician2 years

Austin TaylorLine Technician8 Months

A T T E N T I O N A L L High School Students

Take advantage of Inter-County’s scholastic opportunities

Each year, Inter-County Energy offers six, $1,000 scholarships to deserving rural students. Applicant must be an actively enrolled high school senior from one of Inter-County Energy’s directional districts: Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion or Mercer. Applicant’s parents or legal guardian must be a resident of Inter-County Energy’s service area and a current member with the primary residence being served by the cooperative. Applications must be turned in to Inter-County Energy by Friday, March 8, 2019.

For more information about the scholarship program, please visit our website at www.intercountyenergy.net. Applications can be downloaded from the website or obtained by calling April Burgess at (859) 236-4561 or (888) 266-7322 toll free.

Washington Youth Tour

Our annual Washington Youth tour will be held the week of June 14-21, 2019. The all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., is open to all high school juniors who attend school in one of Inter-County’s six districts: Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion or Mercer, as well as students who are home schooled. You do not have to be a member of the cooperative to be eligible.

All applicants will be required to submit the application, your college resume and a copy of your transcript. The deadline to apply is February 6, 2019. For more information, please contact April Burgess at (859) 236-4561 or (888) 266-7322 toll free.

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10th Planet 84 LumberA&L Accessories A Lasting ImpressionAdvanced Auto PartsAle-8-One Angela Todd April BurgessB & L Jewelers BB Designs Best-One Tire & Service–Danville Bishop’s Nursery & Landscaping Company–LebanonBluegrass Drug StoreBuffalo TraceBurkemann FeedsBurkemann Nutrition Caldwell Stone CompanyCampbell’s HVAC Campbellsville University–Harrodsburg CAR Express WashCasa Grande–Harrodsburg Cedarwood Restaurant–LebanonCentre CollegeChatterbox Hair SalonCincinnati RedsColeman’s Drug Store & DeliCreation MuseumCurtis HomesDan Hitchcock Danville Cinemas 8Danville Country ClubDanville Mailing CenterDanville Office EquipmentDecoArtDerby Shoppe and RaggsDigital Touch Photography StudioDollywoodDown Frogg Lane Custom Silk Floral DesignEast Kentucky Power CooperativeEllis Florist & Gifts

Emily ZinkFamily Frame Shop Farmers National BankFarrah Coleman First Southern National Bank Fitness OneFloyd’s Cycles Goodie Two Shoes Hampton Inn–DanvilleHarrodsburg HeraldHenning’s Restaurant Hibpshman’s Home Improvement Hilltop Florist–StanfordImage Fitness–HarrodsburgInter-County EnergyIntuitive Touch Massage Therapeutics–LebanonJason MurphyJerry CarterJesters Winery & CaféJim JacobusJoe SpaldingJohn DeereJudy Bennett JVM Motor SportsKentucky Electric CooperativesKen Towery’s–Hustonville RoadKen Towery’s–Thoroughbred DriveKentucky CooperageKentucky Soaps & SuchKentucky Smokin’ GrillKenwayLebanon FloristLebanon Jewelry & GiftLebanon Massage TherapeuticsLexington Legends Limestone Branch DistilleryLincoln Motors–StanfordLittle Sign ShoppeLoper Floral & GiftsLowe’s Macy AllenMaker’s Mark

Maple Tree GalleryMcDowell Wellness CenterMercer OutfittersMimz’s Monogramming Morgan JanssenMorgan’s on MainNewport AquariumNorby’s Farm Fleet Norton Center for the ArtsOld Bridge Golf ClubOrange LeafPaige Franklin Photography PBK BankPerfect North SlopesPerryville Embroidery Perryville Furniture Outlet Posh by PMBRaghetti’s Italian FoodRepublic State Mortgage Ricky LaneRoosters WhistleRosewood Bar & Grill-LebanonRosewood Golf ClubRuby Ribbon SearsShaker Village of Pleasant HillShear DeliteShoe SensationSimply the BestSouthern Vinyl & AccessoriesStacy Ann’s Country Kitchen Stanford Tire CenterStuart PowellStudio GlitzThe Cheesecake FactoryThe Flower BasketTimberlandUptown SalonUSA Electric SupplyValvoline Instant Oil Change–Danville Walmart–Lebanon Wilderness Trail Distillery

Christmas Blessings A special Thank You to the

following businesses and individuals

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