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Clearing the air
By Megan McKoy-Noe
Clogged air filters could add $82 to your electric bill every year. Checking, changing, or cleaning your filter once a month saves money and extends the life of your home's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
More than half of your monthly energy bill goes toward...
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Avoid trouble: Be ready for spring storms
Lightning a risk to you,
pets and property
Lightning kills more people each year than tornadoes or hurricanes, according to the American Red Cross.
As spring arrives, make sure you're prepared to handle storms that come with the changing season. Follow these tips from the Red Cross to stay safe...
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No-shock spring chores
Be safe while working outside around home
Whether you're pruning a tree, installing a satellite dish or operating farm equipment, steer clear of overhead power lines.
Contact with a live wire can damage your equipment. If you're touching that equipment when it makes contact, it can seriously injure or even kill you. Here are tips to stay safe:
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Upcoming CHELCO News magazine features:
- Serving You: New lines to feed South Walton
- CHELCO CEO Steve Rhodes expects the best
- Want to make a difference? Vote in trustee election
- Annual Meeting in April promises fun and food
- Know when and where to flee
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 Recipe of the month: Gnocchi casserole with ham and peas
This hearty pasta and ham dish will please your most finicky eater. Give the meal a try tonight. The recipe is courtesy of The Food Network.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- One 8-ounce piece deli ham, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- One 17.5-ounce package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Directions
- Preheat the broiler to high heat.
- Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the ham and thyme and continue to cook until the ham is lightly browned.
- Add the chicken broth and 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Add the gnocchi, stir well, cover and cook until the gnocchi is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Uncover and stir in the peas, cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil until golden and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Serve.
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Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month
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