Local Talent

     I recently attended the the Belle Glade, Pahokee Annual Christmas mixer at the Bank of Belle Glade.  It was very festive with lots of food, great trimmings and good folks.  There were bank presidents,  business owners, farmers, high school principals and retirees among the crowd.  The thing I was most struck by was our local talent.  Zarak Lawson played Christmas music for us with his downhome comtemporary style.  Some local women immediately jumped on the microphone and chimed in with song.  Zarak is a local musician who graduated UF (Go Gators!) and has come back to make Belle Glade his home.
       I met a local anesthesiologist named Glen who told me how lucky we are to have Dr. Karis as our local surgeon because he is top notch and extrememly well educated.  I had to agree as he has operated on nearly everyone in my family!
     When it was time for door prizes, I was lucky enough to win a book written by our very own Ann Rust who signed the copy for me.  Although already considered a local hero, someday, I believe  she will be a real celebrity.  I really enjoyed myself meeting new people and reconnecting with some I hadn't seen for awhile.
     We have a lot of talent in the Glades.  Sometimes we get a bad rap from the press but if you come out and visit for a day or so you will meet some of the finest folks in the land. 

Holiday Time!

     Thanksgiving has come and gone.  Everyone is madly trying to get a jump start on the decorations, tree trimming, Christmas cards, gift buying and holiday bustle.  Many stores had their trees and decorations up before Thanksgiving.  Take time to remember the reason for the season....its not about the tinsel and the sparkling lights.  Its about taking time to show someone how much you love them.  Do something extra special for someone less fortunate than you this holiday.  When making your gift purchases this year, remember those less fortunate.
     Many families are struggling.  The unemployment rate is at an all time high.  Perhaps in lieu of a gift for a loved one, give a donation to your church for a family that is struggling. 
     Have a safe, happy holiday season from all of us in the Glades Gas Family.

Propane Incentives for Farmers

    Good Day Farmers!  We are here to share good news with you....The Propane Economic Research Council is offering news of rebates to farmers wanting to go green with propane.        http://www.agpropane.com/Feed/
This website has all the news along with the one page simple application.   http://www.agpropane.com/Feed/files/FEED%20Flyer.pdf   The Propane FEED Program  (Farm Equipment Efficiency Demonstration) was designed to test and monitor propane usage in irrigation pumps and other farm applications.
     There is a fairly simple application.  Fill it out today and see how you can save big bucks and be enviro-friendly as possible.   C'mon FLORIDA FARMERS!  Check out this map to see where they are using efficient propane on the farm:  http://www.agpropane.com/feed/Map.aspx?id=7705  we don't see any of our locals on here.

September News

Hello Friends!
     The summer has come and gone, the kids are back in school or gone off to college and the heat is relentless.  No time to slack on changing or washing out  your air conditioning filter.  Your unit is working harder than ever to keep up with the humidity and the ever soaring  temps.  The afternoon rains are the  only occasional relief we seem to get only to beget more toads and more  mosquitoes.

Should you need work on your central air system, here are some key questions for your contractor:
     

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• Make sure your contractor is licensed and has adequate workers compensation.
• Verify your contractor's license status. 
• Get a written warranty for your contractor's work
• Take advantage of expert advice. Ask a lot of questions!
• Get a written bid. 

Club Green Winners!

     In an effort to go Green we instituted Club Green in March of 2011.  If you currently pay your bills on line or with a credit card over the phone or have a credit or debit card on file, good news,  you are automatically enrolled in Club Green. You may say so what is the big deal...well we think it is a very big deal when people collectively do things to help our planet.  When you think of the paper wasted on sending out paper bills to every customer who in turn send in checks in envelopes and multiply that by thousands of customers every month, well, that adds up to a lot of paper and a lot of trees.  I guarantee we haves saved a tree or two since March and we are just getting started!  So if you want to get on the band wagon, just give us a call....here are the winners:

March     Glades Dry Cleaners

April       Crop Production Services

May        Dr. Kevin Connell

June        Randy Prescott    

July         Robert Carter

August's winner will be announced on the 18th!  Stay tuned and congratulations to our winners!

Propane Sources

     Well it has been a few weeks since we blogged.  Summer seems to be flying by.  The Mosquito Magnets are in full swing, pool heaters are getting a break with all this heat and generators are being cranked up in preparation for a hurricane.  If you have any of these contraptions, they can be tied into your main house tank if you choose.....there is some labor involved however you will never have to fill one of those portable BBQ tanks again!  The best thing you can do is to tie in your BBQ grill if you  have a built in.  Running out of gas in the middle of cooking some expensive steaks is not a fun situation especially if you are cooking for company!
     Propane offers tremendous value.  When the summer storms come and the power goes out, you can still cook and some can shower with their gas water heater.  Propane is an extremely clean burning fuel and that is why propane converted vehicles require much less maintenance.....it is common for our vehicles to run 200,000 miles before an engine overhaul is necessary.  Chefs love propane in cooking because they can control the temperature so much better than on an electric source.  Of course everyone loves to grill on the Bar-B which is a healthy alternative to heating up the kitchen in summer.  Laundromats use propane in their dryers for a fast effective way to dry their clothes.  There are so many great ways to use propane and we  have just mentioned a few.....one of our favorites is up at Big Bertha's...the toys!  The Tiki Torches and fire-pit offer such a relaxing ambiance that just can't be matched.
     To learn about some other fun ways to use propane, stop by the office and we will be glad to share.  In the meantime have a great  summer and happy vacationing.....with high gas prices we are hearing that most people are staying at home enjoying their propane on the Bar-B!

Mosquito Magnets which are a name brand mosquito repellent work very well to combat those nasty little critters that are about to take over the Glades.  If you really want to get mosquitos under control once and for all, we can tie it into your main gas supply and no more hauling 20# tanks to the local dispensers.