T u n i n g
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We all realize the importance of
periodic tune-ups for our cars. Proper
maintenance will keep your car at an
efficient peak - for more reliable
transportation.

We'd like you to think about your
heating system in a similar way.

Over the course of a winter, your
burner may operate over 1,000 hours
to provide heating comfort. In the

same number of driving hours, your
car would travel over 30,000 miles!

To assure heat and hot water
comfort at your home, we recommend
a thorough system checkup on an
annual basis.

A lot goes into "tuning up." It's
our way of saying "we care" about
your heating comfort.

PROVEN "ENERGY SAVING" STRATEGIES

CONSERVATION has never been more important. We can advise you on a variety of low and no-cost ways to reduce your energy consumption by 10 to 50%.
STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT can help you cut energy costs while keeping our planet clean. We continually seek out the very best heating and hot water systems to provide you with increased comfort and savings $$$.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE PLANS help insure that you're achieving maximum comfort
and efficiency - while shielding you from expensive out-of-pocket costs.
INNOVATIVE ENERGY-SAVING DEVICES maximum fuel usage. For example, a
programmable thermostat automatically reduces temperature settings - for significant savings on your annual heating bill.
CONVENIENT BUDGET PLANS keep payments stable. One low monthly payment can handle energy bills and make managing your household expenses easier.

WORDS OF WISDOM
An Easterner, who walked into a Western saloon, was amazed to see a dog sitting at a table playing
poker with three men. "Can that dog really read cards?", he asked. "Yeah, but he ain't much of a
player", said one of the men. "Whenever he gets a good hand he wags his tail."

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PLEASE REMEMBER ... if you call us after hours, allow for some extra rings. Your call is being
forwarded to our Answering Service so that you may talk to a real person, not an answering machine.
This service insures that your calls are handled appropriately and promptly, while keeping your costs down.

A NOTE FROM OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Throughout the year, we ask our service technicians to note any problems, deficiencies, or recommendations for equipment improvements they feel would be of benefit to your heating system. We follow these up with a letter to you so you are aware of our concerns.

The ideal time to address these problems and suggestions is during the warmer weather and prior to
Labor Day. Not only are we able to better accommodate your time schedules, there is also less
inconvenience to you to have the work done prior to the heating season.
Whenever there is any major work to be done, we offer various payment options to conveniently fit
your needs.

FOR YOUR MAY CALENDAR....

Mother's Day 2010 is on Sunday, May 9th

For more unusual celebrations.... MOTHER GOOSE DAY is May 1st NO SOCKS DAY is May 8th EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY is May 11th NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY is May 25th

?Q. OIL, GAS or ....WHAT SHOULD I DO?

A. CONSERVATION STILL MAKES THE MOST SENSE.

With the recent turbulence in the energy market, the Consumer Energy
Council continues (as they did after the Persian Gulf Crisis in 1990) to
recommend sticking with oil. If an energy related investment is being
considered, invest in conservation instead of switching fuels. In 95 out of
100 cases it makes the most economic sense ($$$) to upgrade the
efficiency of your present system.
For example...if you consume 1000 gallons of oil a year, new equipment
can save you....

EVER WONDER WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR LOCAL SCHOOLS?
Here are a few suggestions that we came across that can be helpful:

•Make a cash donation rather than a purchase. All PTA organizations welcome
donations of any amount (preferably by check). And many schools have set up
nonprofit educational foundations that accept tax-deductible contributions.

•Ask your school for a copy of its gift wish list. Most schools are thrilled to ac-
cept donated items and services of all sorts, including painting, repairs, computers,
books, desks, air conditioners, paper and videos.

•Support fundraising ventures that promote volunteerism and community.
Money you spend on school car-washes, fashion shoes, auctions, and walk-a-
thons are often nearly 100 percent profit for schools.

•Inquire about being a volunteer. Schools yearn for over-50 adults to read sto-
ries to children, do occasional office work, act as hallway monitors and mentors,
and visit classrooms to talk about a talent, trip or job.

•Become an activist. Write to your local legislator, ask you local PTA about edu-
cational rallies, or gather some friends and circulate a petition demanding more fi-
nancial support for education. Every voice counts.