Cooperative Living August 2015 - 3
THE INSIDE STORY
Though born and
Bill Sherrod
reared in suburban
Richmond, I have a
great love of rural
Virginia. In nearly 14
years as a newspaperman
in rural Southside
and Central
Virginia, I developed a deep appreciation
for rural living and the people
who give rural communities their
character.
Sheila Jones, the subject of this
issue's cover story, is a good example
of the type of person who makes the
quality of life in a rural community
what it is. Sheila's a resident of Charlotte
County. Her home is near the
tiny hamlet of Phenix, and she works
in Brookneal, a small town south and
a little east of Lynchburg.
When her mom passed away in
1997 from breast cancer, Sheila became
a crusader of sorts in the war
against this disease. She became involved
in Relay For Life, work that
has become a major focus of her life.
The Truckers' Parade Against Cancer,
which Sheila helped organize and promotes
on an ongoing basis, has developed
into a huge fundraiser for the
American Cancer Society in a small,
rural Virginia county.
For her work, she was awarded the
Good Samaritan Award by the Electric
Cooperatives of Virginia, Maryland
and Delaware, a richly deserved accolade.
We join in saluting Sheila and
her TPAC team's work, and wish them
continued success in their efforts to
fund the search for a cure for cancer.
After the July issue came out, I was
reminded - once again - how
closely folks read Cooperative Living.
On the table of contents page, in the
brief preview text about our GOOD
NEIGHBORS story, I reversed the
names of the kidney donor (Janet
Doughty) and the kidney recipient
(Susan Smith).
As soon as the issue began circulating,
we began getting calls, emails,
and other contacts about the error, reassuring
us that folks do, indeed, read
the details of the table of contents, and
our readers have good eyes!
My humble apologies for the error;
and to our readers who contacted us
about it, thanks for the (always goodnatured)
corrections. We like knowing
you pay close attention to what we
do! n - Bill Sherrod, Editor
Viewpoint
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History Mystery
Member FYI
Say Cheese!
Happenings
Currents
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Our Mission
To inform you about your cooperative and its efforts to
serve your energy needs; how to use electricity safely and
efficiently; and the people who define and enhance the
quality of life in communities served by electric co-ops.
Contents
AUGUST 2015
Doing Something About It
After she lost her mother to breast cancer, Charlotte
County's Sheila Jones rolled up her sleeves and
got involved in the fight against this disease.
On the cover: Sheila Jones helped organize and continues to promote the
Truckers' Parade Against Cancer in Charlotte County. Bill Sherrod photo.
Some Berry-Good Flavor Combos!
Now's the time to enjoy a colorful array of berries,
good not only in flavor but nutrition. Herewith,
some good berry concoctions.
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The Metal Roof Advantage
If re-roofing time is on the horizon, you may
want to consider a metal roof, which can offer
some distinct advantages to the homeowner.
Lessons from Our Animal Friends
In the often weighty and tedious routine of daily life,
our animal friends can offer unexpected lessons
that are good for all of life's journeys.
DEPARTMENTS
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Bang for Your Buck 11
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Local Co-op Pages 18
Healthy Take*
Caught in the Web*
Safety Sense*
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It's Your Business* 23
Garden Muse*
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Stories from the Road 30
Classifieds
Rural Living
* not in all editions
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