They still need us!

"Just because the spotlight no longer calls attention to an issue, that does not mean that the need is any less critical."

The election is over, the debates now only a memory, the articles about the PUD Commissioner candidates and their priorities no longer fill our newspapers.

Many of the issues facing our community and its PUD, raised during the campaigns, are still as critical as ever.  Of all of the topics raised, the plight of our less fortunate neighbors is the one that must be kept in our minds and our hearts as the temperatures fall.  Our PUD has increased the reduction in winter power bills from $7.49 to 20.00 per month.  This is a start, but more, much more, must still be done. 

Many of the people, most in need, live in homes providing little protection from the frigid nights.  They are heated by inefficient devices, such as baseboard radiant heaters.  These residences, because of their condition, require great amounts of electricity to keep its occupants warm and to protect the plumbing from freezing.

Until our PUD can do more, it is up to us to continue contributing to the Power Boost program.  The funds raised by this program will soon be distributed by St. Vincent de Paul as well as by OlyCap.  Please give what you can to help prevent the devastating effects caused by power disconnects this winter.

Thank you!!