Chamber luncheon...

September Chamber Luncheon was held at noon, Tuesday, Sept. 18, at PeaceTree Juice Cafe! Our Speaker/Sponsor, Colorado Document Securities, gave an informative and timely presentation. They have agreed to come back on the day of our Tree-Lighting, November 30th, the kick-off to our Winter Sun Festival, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army. Watch for more details! October Chamber Luncheon will be on the 16th at Canyonlands By Day and Night. This will be our "Meet the Candidates" Forum. We are seeking Sponsors for our luncheons. If you would like to showcase your business at our luncheons, please call the Chamber and sign-up today. For only $100 you name will be included in all our advertisments. Help support your Chamber today!

Chamber Banquet...

The Chamber Banquet will be held on Nov. 10 or Nov. 17th. A plaque will be presented at our banquet and our Business and Citizen of the year will be our Grand Marshals for the Holiday Parade on Dec. 1st. Attached to this Digest is a nomination form for "Business of the Year". Please nominate deserving businesses that you feel have promoted and/or served our Moab area well this past year! If you have not yet stated whether you would like to see the Banquet held on the 10th or the 17th of November, please do so now! The Chamber Board will be deciding on the location and date of the Banquet at our regular Board Meeting next Wed., Sept. 26th at noon.

Chamber mixer...

September Chamber mixer will be Sept. 27, Thursday, at 6 p.m at. Moab Free Health Clinic 350 S 400 E Moab. 435 259-1113 www.moabfreehealthclinic.com !

Humane Society

The Times Independent is partnering with the Humane Society of Moab Valley for a non-profit fundraiser. For each $32 subscription sold to a NEW subscriber, $25 is donated to HSMV. This only applies to new subscriptions (84532) zip code), for one year only, and no other discounts apply.

For subscription forms stop by the Times Independent or HSMV office located inside the Moab Animal Shelter at 956 Sand Flats Rd.

Be sure to check out our website for other ways you can support the HSMV: www.moabpets.org.

Humane Society of Moab Valley
435-259-4862
www.moabpets.org

Rocky Mountain Power

Easy energy-saving changes for the change of seasons

Things are quickly changing outside with shorter days and cooler temperatures. These tips will help you keep the dark and cold out – and your home cozy and warm – all while saving energy and money.

Heating

· Set your thermostat to 68 degrees and lower the temperature at night. Purchase a programmable thermostat – it can make these changes automatically.

· Clean or replace filters to help your furnace work more efficiently.

· Close drapes on drafty days to keep cold air out. On sunny days let the sun shine in.

· Have your heating system professionally serviced.

Windows & doors

· Catch those drafts around your windows and prevent heat loss with a simple weather stripping kit at your local hardware store.

· Switch out your screens on windows and doors with storm windows.

Lighting

Less daylight means more indoor lighting use – which can account for up to 20 percent of your electricity bill.

· Consider changing to ENERGY STAR® qualified light bulbs. By replacing incandescent bulbs with qualified CFLs, you can use up to 75 percent less energy and save money over the life of each bulb.

· Add dimmer switches to lights in rooms that make sense, like dining rooms.

You can learn more about Rocky Mountain Power’s programs and cash incentives to help you save energy at wattsmart.com.