Lifestyle

As customers prepared last week to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, scary movies and haunted houses, Cleco reminded them to beware of the “phantom” power that may be creeping throughout their homes and businesses.

Phantom power is a term used to describe electricity used by appliances and electronics that are left plugged in when they are turned off or not being used. These items, on average, drain electricity 24/7 and account for over $100 of a home’s energy bill each year. Examples are cell phone chargers, power tools, televisions, toasters, coffee makers, computers, printers and game consoles.

“We often forget about phantom power, but the average home or business has several appliances and electronics using energy when they are left plugged in, even though they may be turned off,” said Hammad Chaudhry, Cleco energy efficiency manager. “This is a reminder to unplug them when they are not being used.”

The staff of the Jena Town Hall welcomed hundreds of children to Jena’s Trunk or Treat at the town park last Tuesday night, October 29. They also attended several functions during the week, from schools to nursing homes,  dressed in their Wizard of Oz costumes. Shown above from left: Cory Floyd, Carmen McEntyre, Tori Burlew, Valarie Norris, Beverly Young, and Mayor LaDawn Edwards. 

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Several members of the Town and Country Garden Club met at Nolley Memorial Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, and drove to Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site in Pineville.

Those making the trip were Cynthia Bradford, Nelda Tarver, Judy Baker, Lisa McCann, Donna Justiss, Nora Martin, and Alisha Martin.

Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by Park Ranger Richard Holloway and Park Manager Kerry McCormick.

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Most of us work for a small business, know someone that does or have relatives that are employed by one. The government defines a small business as 100 employees or less. If you own a store with no parking or you’re not open but three days a week this could be bad for business.

If your employees are rude to your customers or your store is dirty this could hurt your business. If your main supplier goes on strike or your store is blown away by a tornado, this will surely hurt business.

With a service business, if you can’t get there on time or you’re not friendly to customers this can affect sales. If you’re not skilled at what you’re doing or a one day job takes you four days to accomplish this will eventually cost you customers.

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