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Celebrate safe digging on 811 Day
Aug. 11 is just one day a year, but Indiana’s electric cooperatives hope the 8/11 date will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 any day of the year before a digging project. Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines, and inconvenient outages. Every digging project, no matter how… Continue reading.
Beat the heat
Keeping cool and saving energy can seem like opposing goals in the summer. But there are ways to do both by combining smart habits, efficient equipment use, and simple home improvements. Use your thermostat strategically.Raising the thermostat by two or three degrees when you’re at home can make a huge difference, and going even higher… Continue reading.
Kickstart your student’s future
BY JULIE YOUNG Even if your high schooler is years away from the application process, it’s never too early to schedule a college visit. Not only will it help your son or daughter visualize what the post-secondary educational experience is like, but it also allows them to explore their options and determine how they might… Continue reading.
Bridging home and school
BY JULIE YOUNG It’s a brief, collaborative meeting designed to update parents about their child’s academic progress, social development, and classroom behavior. Conducted a few weeks into a new semester, the parent-teacher conference is an opportunity to build a powerful partnership that can bridge the gap between home and school. While no one will ever… Continue reading.
