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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 3A Festival time in Lula BRYANT Jeaette Bryant sells her homemade creations at Lula’s fall festival. PARDUE Mike Pardue performs at the City of Lula fall festival. ANDERSON Mack Anderson works on a painting at the City of Lula fall festival. KIPFMILLER MaryLynn Kipfmiller completes tatting and lacework at the City of Lula fall festival. City of Commerce Gas Natural gas is America’s most popular home heating fuel - heating more households than all other energy forms combined. In all, 52 percent of all heated U.S. households have natural gas heat. Natural gas is increasingly popular for use by homeowners, schools, businesses, factories and electric power -generation plants because it is efficient, clean, reliable and a relative bargain compared to alternative energy sources. In our community, City of Commerce Gas provides natural gas to more than 2,200 customers through a network of underground distribution lines. Main gas lines branch into household service lines. The pipes are typically made of “caution yellow” plastic or tar-coated steel which helps prevent corrosion. As an industry steel pipes are being replaced with the more durable plastic piping. The main lines are typically 2-inches in diameter and are located roughly two-feet below the surface, while service lines are typically half-inch to three-quarter-inch in diameter and buried 12- to 18-inches below the surface. That’s why it’s important to “Call Before You Dig” or move earth in any way. Whether you’re installing an underground dog fence, running water to an outbuilding or post-hole digging for a new mail box post, underground piping and other utilities can be damaged. When you call the “Call Before You Dig” hotline at 8-1-1, they will directly connect you to your local authorities who can locate all buried utility lines on your property, so you can safely dig and prevent a potentially hazardous condition. In 2004 the Federal Office of Pipeline Safety recorded 48 cases of third party excavation damage to distribution lines nationwide resulting in more than $10 million dollars worth of property damage and four injuries. Calling before you dig can prevent a costly or even deadly mistake. Natural gas is a colorless, odorless gas; however, a chemical that smells like rotten eggs is added to help detect a possible leak. You can also recognize a leak if you see bubbles in standing water, blowing patches of dirt or dead patches of grass or plants surrounded by live materials. You can also hear a hissing noise coming from gas lines going to appliances or near your gas meter. If you recognize any of these signs, or just think you might be smelling gas, leave the area immediately and call your local gas provider at during normal business hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm @ 706-335-3164 or after hours @ 706-335-3200 or 911 from a neighboring home or business. Never turn on or off switches or use a flashlight or phone in the presence of the gas smell, because an electric spark could ignite the gas, causing an explosion. Do your part to familiarize yourself and your family with these natural gas safety tips and continue to enjoy the value, comfort and benefits of America’s cleanest, most efficient energy source! This message is brought to you by City of Commerce Gas as a public service. To learn more about our natural gas service and the benefits of natural gas, call 706-335-4200. $500 REBATE Conversions from electric/ propane to a natural gas tankless water heater $300 REBATE When switching from natural gas tank to tankless water heater. $500 REBATE Natural gas tankless in new construction home & Know what's bGlOW. Call before you dig. Natural Gas Comfortable. Responsible. www.commercega.org ml LEGION MEMBERS American Legion members raise the flag at the Homer Fire Department flag pole dedication. Flag dedication BY ALEX PACE The Homer Fire Department received a flag pole and flag at a dedication ceremony on September 11. Pat Frappampina, state manager of Woodmen of the World, said the company dedicates the flags in honor of the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, and the military. “The job that our first responders and our mil itary continue to do to this day that’s what we want to remember,” said Frappampina. “This is truly a memorial day.” Woodmen of the World began dedicating the flagpoles in 2002 and says they are also used as a tribute for local men and women. “These ceremonies pay tribute to the men and women of this community who risk their lives every day to keep us safe,” said Frappampina. “Police officers, firefighters, emergency rescue personnel and other first ceremony held responders...they all deserve our thanks and admiration.” Nearly 5,000 flagpoles have been dedicat ed throughout the United States. Frappampina said he hopes the dedications are based in patriotism. “We can think of no better way to honor these men and women than by the sight of the American flag flying proudly,” said Frappampina. Jimmy Hooper, chairman of the Banks County Board of Commissioners, extended thanks to the servicemen and women in the area. “Now when someone picks up the phone and dials 9-1-1, there’s not a question about whether they’re going to be served or not...they’re going to be taken care of,” said Hooper. The ceremony concluded with thanks from Homer mayor Doug Cheek and Brandon Brown. Quality Homes Built On Your Land!!! OVER 110 STOCK PLANS VISIT ONE OF OUR MODELS OR SHOWROOMS TODAY! DON'T BE OVERCHARGED FOR YOUR NEW HOME! Price does not include land improvements. Pnces subject to change. Homes shown may have options not in base price. GUARANTEED BUILDOUT TIMES LAVONIA, GA 706-356-1015 Quality, Price and Customer Satisfaction! Just Another Way To Say Trinity Custom Homes! 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