CLARKSVILLE BBQ BASH

Clarksville

BBQ BASH

Hannah Byard & Carlie Moseley

Brian Bowers & Cody Jackson Darrion Wiley-Hunt, Casandra Wiley Jackson & Aaron Jackson

PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY TONY CENTONZE Guests were invited to enjoy live music, inflatables, artisan vendors, a cornhole tournament and more at this year’s Clarksville Parks & Rec BBQ Bash. “Hilltop Market made all this possible,” said Clarksville Parks & Recreation Event Planning Specialist Tiffany Perkins.

Twenty-four teams competed, presenting their best pork, chicken and rib recipes to the judges. Guests were given samples and encouraged to vote for their favorite.

Grand Champion - Brian Morrison of Big B’s BBQ People’s Choice Winner - Mike Travis of Travis BBQ Cornhole Tournament Champion - Donald Griffin and Lucas Robards.

Heather Allen & Kevin Smith

Alise Purcell & Jehryeia Morris

April & Travis Sumruld

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home’s Electrical System

Switch out Light Bulbs for Energy Efficient LEDs Although they initially cost more, LED Energy Star qualified bulbs end up paying for themselves in energy savings in about 10 years. They use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 35 to 50 times longer. Plus, they offer more peace of mind since they emit very little heat, decreasing the threat of an electrical fire, and are much more durable, so they won’t shatter all over the floor. They’re also guaranteed for three years minimum, which is above and beyond the industry standard, so you’ll save on maintenance costs as well as energy costs. Basically, there’s no excuse not to get them!

Test Your Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Outlets Did you know that you should do this every month? Not many consumers actually do this, but a new year is a great time to put this to practice and schedule it along with your other monthly home maintenance routines. You’ll find these outlets in moisture-prone areas such as the kitchen and bathroom as the current National Electrical Code requires. Simply press the test/reset button and make sure the outlets trip and resent correctly. If they are malfunctioning, call us to have them replaced to reduce electrocution risk.

Replace the Batteries in Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Replacing the batteries should be done at least once a year, and both of the detectors should be tested monthly to ensure proper functionality. And speaking of replacing, how old are your detectors? Remember that smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years. Depending upon the model, older model carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every three years, and the newer ones, every 5-6 years. Make safety a priority for your home and get this done!

Have a Whole-House Surge Protector Installed Power surges can enter your home unexpectedly during a stormy night, a random power company disruption or operation of a heavy-duty electrical appliance. They destroy electronic devices in their path and at times cause fires as well. It is unfortunate when your Mac or PC dies, but even more so when your photos, documents, music and other personal content are lost along with it as well. To reduce damage from power surges, have a whole house surge protector installed at the panel and additionally multi-outlet power strip surge protection for delicate circuitry. This will ensure both main zone as well as secondary zone surge protection to absorb any excess power that seeps through the primary protection.

Reduce Your Energy Consumption This can be done in a variety of ways: turning lights out after you leave a room, unplugging and turning off electrical devices when not in use and ensuring lighting and appliances are Energy Star qualified. Perhaps you can create a friendly family competition to see who can use the least amount of electricity, or even consider installing smart switches and receptacles in your home, which can be set up on a schedule.

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