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Winter Scene.  Photo by Sandy Paschall
Winter Scene. Photo by Sandy Paschall
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Fridge/Freezer Recycling
PUD Scholarships
My Fair Lady Pageant
Call Before You Dig
Ductless Heat Pumps
No Power?
Photo Contest
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Issue: # 74February 2011
IS THERE COLD, HARD CASH HIDING IN YOUR FRIDGE?

Photo of a bag of moneyDo you keep a second refrigerator or freezer running in your utility room or garage?  If so, it could be adding an extra $50 to $150 a year to your electric bill.  Now you can save all that money and get a $30 credit on your PUD bill by recycling your old appliance.

 

Learn more about our refrigerator/freezer recycling program.

 

PUD OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Photo of a graduation cap and textbooksWe're offering three $4,000 Utility Industry Scholarships and three $1,000 Community Service Scholarships to seniors from St. Helens, Scappoose and Rainier School Districts.  

 

Application forms are available at local high school counseling offices, at the PUD office, and on our website.

 

Applications are due March 11, 2011.

MY FAIR LADY PAGEANT SEEKS 2011 NOMINATIONS 

 

Do you know a fabulous senior woman who volunteers in our community?  Nominate her for the 2011 My Fair Lady Court! The My Fair Lady Pageant recognizes senior women for their outstanding service to our community.  The pageant is held on Senior Day at the Columbia County Fair & Rodeo each year, and is a great event that draws a supportive crowd from all over Columbia County. If you know a fabulous senior woman, please nominate her!

Complete details and nominations forms are available on our website

2010 My Fair Lady Court - Group Shot
The 2010 My Fair Lady Court (from left): Rosie McCoy, Vernonia; Marcia Powers, Clatskanie; Marvel Brown, St. Helens; Margie Clark, Rainier; and Helen Simmons, Scappoose.  

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!
Call Before You Dig!
DUCTLESS HEAT PUMPS: YEAR-ROUND COMFORT

 

Photo of ductless heat pumpQuiet, easy to use and inexpensive to operate, ductless heat pumps heat rooms evenly in the winter and provide air conditioning in the summer.   
 
Popular in Europe and Asia for years, ductless systems are growing in popularity in the United States.  Many of our customers have installed them, with good results. 
 
We offer a $1,500 rebate for qualified systems. Visit our website to learn more.

 

 
No Power? 
Call our 24-Hour

Outage & Information Hotline
(503) 397-1844

ENTER THE PUD CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST
Sailboat Race. Photo by Libby Calnon 
Each year we produce a calendar for our customers that features scenic photographs taken in Columbia County. To enter this year's contest, send us up to 10 of your best photos by September 15th.

Complete contest details and entry forms are available on our website.