10:30am-11:30am: Grill Demo with Samples11:30am-until: BBQ Lunch (until gone)10:30am-2:30pm: • ClassicCarsFeaturingCoupes from the 50’s and 60’s• NaturalGasVehicles(NGVs)onDisplay• RinnaiTanklessWaterHeaterExhibit• EmpireHearthProductsLive-FireDisplay• MeetDiggityDogfromSC811• RegisterforDoorPrizes• VisittheShowroom60DaySale’abration• LoungeonthePatiowithCider,Popcorn andTreats

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f a l l 2 0 1 7THE 60 Days of CelebrationRegister online for daily and weeklyprizes, including grilling tools and a

Grand Prize AOG GrillCustomer Appreciation Day Mark your calendars — friday, oct. 6

See the invitation below

Sprouse Named President & CEOIn June, The Board of Directors of York County Natural Gas Authority announced the appointment of James (Jimmy) T. Sprouse Jr. as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Sprouse has over 25 years of extensive utility and energy in-dustry experience and has worked in various progressive roles within the Authority. After serving as Chief Operating Officer, Sprouse assumes the role as President and CEO, following the recent retirement of James (Jim) A. Heckle.

In making the announcement, Brian Hall, Chairman of the York County Natural Gas Authority Board of Directors said, “We are very excited to have Jimmy assume this role and build on the Authority’s tradition of outstanding com-mitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer service. We want to thank Jim Heckle for his years of service to the Authority and to the citizens of York County.”

Since the Authority was formed in 1957, service has grown from a few hundred customers to over 64,000 this year. Join us on Friday, October 6 as we celebrate our history, honor our dedicated employees and thank our loyal customers.

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TUES Tankless Water Heating Lunch & Learn Seminar, 11:30am – 1:00pm OCT 3 Free for first-time attendees. Limited seating, register online or call (803) 323-5350

WED American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:00am – 3:30pm OCT 4 Give the gift of life, give blood. Receive a thank you gift from YCNGA and enter a drawing for a camp chair and umbrella. Register online at ycnga.com or at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code: yCnGA

FRI Customer Appreciation Day, 10:30am – 2:30pm OCT 6 Free BBQ lunch, grilling demo, classic cars and NGV display. No registration needed.

In July, York County Natural Gas Authority (YCNGA) received four national awards from the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and the Southern Gas Association (SGA) recognizing the Authority for excellence in the areas of safety, emergency management, operations and marketing.

The APGA is a not-for-profit nationwide association for municipal & community-owned natural gas utilities with over 700 members in 37 states. YCNGA received the Public Gas System Achievement Award for its efforts and contributions in the area of emergency management. The Authority was also recognized with the APGA Safety Award for maintaining the highest safety standards within the system, com-

munity and industry. In addition the Authority won the esteemed APGA Marketing & Sales Award for its Natural Gas Education & Safety Awareness Program which educates students on the develop-ment, distribution and end-use of natural gas in homes, businesses, transportation and manufacturing.

The Southern Gas Association (SGA) selected YCNGA from among other significantly larger pipeline operators for the 2017 SGA Emergency Management Award. A panel of judges representing the natural gas industry selected YCNGA for this award based on its program for response to gas emergencies and for its commitment to training emergency responders.

no registration required… just come!

As an athlete growing up in Fort Mill, Dwayne McClain played football, and almost any other sport ending in ‘ball’. After high school he attended York Tech and received an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electron-ics, but couldn’t shake the desire to be part of the game.

Eight years ago, he began coaching football at Nation Ford High School on the offensive line and developed a relationship with the Clemson coaching staff during a recruiting trip. Inspired and encouraged by Coach Swinney to pursue his dreams, Dwayne opted for part-time employment (after working 12 years with the Authority) while he

finished his undergradu-ate degree at Winthrop.

This semester Dwayne was unanimously accepted into the master’s program in Athletic Leadership at Clemson University (which accepts only 25 students each year), and can be seen on the Clemson sidelines working as an Assistant to the Offensive Line

Coach. The job is unpaid and worked as an internship, but will give insight into all aspects of college coaching including game planning and recruitment. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity”, said Dwayne, and after he and his family discussed it they were “ALL IN”, as the saying goes.

H O L I D A Y C L O S I N G S :

Thanksgiving: November 23-24 Christmas: December 25-26 New Years: January 1 MLK Day: January 15

Account access is available online 24 hours a day

www.ycnga.com

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South Carolina CO Awareness MonthCarbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas. Deaths and illnesses are completely preventable with the installation of a CO detector. All new homes are required to have CO alarms, but before 2014 detectors were not required by law or code. If your home has gas appliances it is recommended that you install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home, and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. Have your gas appliances checked regularly and be sure all appliances are properly vented and free of obstructions.

the importance of venting gas appliancesFor side wall vented appliances such as direct vent furnaces, fireplaces and water heaters, do not allow the outside vent terminal to be blocked or obstruct-ed by vegetation, ice, snow or any other materials. Blocked vents can cause carbon monoxide to back-up into a building.

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Chasing dreams & tiger tails Pays off for longtime employee

TheJeffreyLeeWilliamsFoundation(JLWF)incollaborationwithyorkCountyFireChiefsandEMSpersonnelareoutfittingfiredepartmentsacrossthecountywithCOalarmsanddiagnostic alarms to help increaseCOawarenessandsavelives.Findoutmoreatjeffreysfoundation.org.

Nothing beats the convenience and comfort of natural gas logs. Today’s gas logs and fireplace inserts are engineered to provide fuel-efficient, fuss-free flames at the flick of a switch. Save now for a limited time on vent free log sets and fireplaces that are 99% fuel efficient and provide instant warmth. Our Fall Fire Sale is underway. Beat the rush and shop early to have your pur-chase installed before the holidays! Fall sale ends December 2.

Neighbors helping neighbors, that’s what it’s all about! The Feel the Heat fund was created to enable customers who are financially able to assist others in our community who are in need. Over the past year, the Fund provided over 65 senior citizens and those on disability with assistance on their natural gas bills. Thank you to our employees and customers who donated over $14,000 to keep the heat on.

share the Warmth with york County neighbors Join us in helping ease the burden by donating to the Feel The Heat Fund. Enroll in our $1 month club online and have an extra dollar added to your gas bill each month, or call customer service at (803) 323-5304, option 1. Funding decisions are made through qualified United Way partner agencies in the York County area.

Feel the Heat Fund Helps Hometown Neighbors

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Know How to Detect a Gas Leak Gas pipeline leaks are rare, but can happen. Learn to identify them and what to do in case one occurs in your community. Keep yourself and your neighbors safe.

siGns oF A GAs leAK... distinctive odor similar to rotten eggs or cabbage, abnormally high pilot light or unusual noises or whistling coming from gas appliance.

ACt FAst... leave immediately. DO NOT USE any switch or device (cell phone/phone, garage door opener, etc.) that could spark and ignite the gas.

CAll... Go to a safe location away from the suspected leak and call 9-1-1 and YCNGA at 1-866-201-1001 to report the leak.

WAit... until a YCNGA representative has said it is safe to return. We respond to suspected gas leak reports at no charge.

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If you or someone you know qualifies for funds, contact your local United Way partner agency:

York County Salvation Army (803) 324-5141Rock Hill Pilgrim’s Inn (803) 327-4227Clover Clover Assistance Center (803) 222-4837Fort Mill Fort Mill Care Center (803) 547-7620York P.A.T.H. (803) 684-3992

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