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SAN BERNARD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
The Power of Connections
San Bernard
Electric Cooperative
MESSAGE FROM
PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER BILLY MARRICLE
P R E S I D E N T/ G E N E R A L M A N AG E R
Billy Marricle
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HAVE YOU EVER REACHED INTO a pair of jeans and pulled out a
“hidden” $20 bill? Or, removed clothes from your dryer only to
find newly cleaned dollar bills? Makes you feel like you hit the lottery, only on a
much lower scale. But it’s still a great feeling. Now imagine yourself finding almost
$200 hiding on your countertop along with your other “junk” mail that is too important to throw away. Yes—we all have this mail.
That’s exactly what happened to one of our members recently. Seems she put her
Co-op Connections card in this stack of mail that she hadn’t gotten around to tossing.
When she rediscovered the card, she was heading to the pharmacy to refill her medications. On a whim, she decided to check out the card’s potential. The medication
prescription was for a three-month’s supply and usually quite expensive. The first
time she used the card, her $300 prescription was reduced to a little over $90. The
second time she used the card, she saved an additional $200.
I’d say that’s a pretty good “find” for this member. The Co-op Connections card
can be used for a variety of other things, as well. You can save on dentist visits or
hotel stays, among other benefits. The reason I’m giving you this information now is
because we are including a new Co-op Connections card in every member’s bill in
November. So, before you toss it out or put in your special “junk” mail location, you
might want to check out the benefits, as they might pertain to you. Who knows, you
could possibly be $200 richer yourself.
Information about or to answer any questions about your new Co-op Connections
card can be found on our website, sbec.org. Just click on the link, and it should have
all the information you need. If not, please don’t hesitate to call John Spiess or Lari
Samford in our Bellville office. Now, go out and find yourself some money!!!!
I want to brag a little bit about a recently retired employee. Bob Hancock, formerly of our Member Services Department was recently bestowed the Texas Member
Services Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award through Texas Electric Cooperatives. We plan to share pictures of him receiving his award in our January issue. WAY
TO GO, BOB!
I will not have a column in the December issue of this magazine. Recently, we
decided to honor our employees and the board by putting their pictures and Christmas wishes in that edition. So, I want to take the time to wish each of you a happy
Thanksgiving and a merry Christmas. I hope you have a blessed and joyous holiday
season.
Until next time, take care.
Gus H. Miller Jr., Chairman, District 6
Bruce Pilcik, 1st Vice Chairman, District 3
Karl N. Micklitz, 2nd Vice Chairman, District 2
Sammy Condra, 3rd Vice Chairman, District 5
Charles Matula, Secretary-Treasurer, District 7
Elroy Kiecke, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer,
District 4
Frank Pokluda, District 1
Colt Haack, District 8
John Allen, District 9
Contact Us
HEADQUARTERS—BELLVILLE
(979) 865-3171
1-800-364-3171
309 W. Main St. • P.O. Box 1208
Bellville 77418
COLUMBUS SERVICE CENTER
(979) 732-8346
4285 Highway 71 South • P.O. Box 309
Columbus 78934
FIELDSTORE SERVICE CENTER
(936) 372-9176 or
(936) 372-9177
29244 FM 1488 • P.O. Box 1367
Magnolia 77353
HALLETTSVILLE SERVICE CENTER
(361) 798-4493
1686 U.S. Hwy. 90A East • P.O. Box 610
Hallettsville 77964
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Meet the Newest SBEC Employees
GREG ADAMS
LARRY HINTZEL JR.
TYLER KUSSAD
Length of service: 8 months
Job title: Member services energy advisor
Responsibilities: Addressing high bill complaints and
Length of service: 11 months
Job title: Lineman helper
Responsibilities: My job is to get all the trucks pre-
Length of service: 5 months
Job title: Apprentice 2 lineman
Responsibilities: I pull the equipment and supplies
voltage concerns, doing energy audits, and handling the rebate and surge protection programs
are just a few of my job responsibilities.
From your list of responsibilities, which do you think
will be your favorite? I like operating the
From your list of responsibilities, which do you think
will be your favorite? I enjoy energy audits
because I get to go out and meet the members
and give them ideas on how to make their homes
more energy efficient.
Family: Wife Felicia; son Dustin, who is a junior at
Texas A&M University; and daughter Taylor, who is
a freshman at Blinn College
Pets: We have four dogs and a cat.
Hobbies: I enjoy gardening, woodworking and
mechanics.
pared for the crews, and I can work on deadlines.
equipment.
Family: Dad Larry Hintzel Sr.; mom Leslie Tidwell;
sister Lisa Brantner
Pets: I have two dogs—an Australian shepherd
named Bandit and a mutt named Butch.
Hobbies: I like hunting, fishing and hanging out with
friends.
If you could spend a day with anybody of your choosing, who would it be? Country singer Gary Stewart
Who has had the most influence on you and why?
My parents because they have raised me to work
hard, motivated me and made me a honest
person.
What’s one thing about you most people don’t know?
I am a sentimental guy. I am not a hoarder, but
I do like to hold onto things that have meaning
to me.
Who has had the most influence on you and why?
My Grandpa Sliva. He gave me my love of farming,
taught me how to work with my hands, the desire
to be perfect and get things done the right way.
Favorites:
a TV show: I hardly watch TV, but if I do, it is usually
the History Channel.
a
a
a
a
a
Favorites:
a TV show: Counting Cars
a Restaurant: Sodolak’s Beefmasters Restaurant in
Bryan
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a
a
a
Sport: Houston Texans
Music: Country music—Gary Stewart
Song: An Empty Glass
Place and way to relax: Friend’s house or at the
for the linemen before we go out on the job. I
can climb poles and work with de-energized lines.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I like
climbing poles and the camaraderie among the
lineman.
Pets: A Catahoula named Annie
Hobbies: I enjoy hunting, fishing and dancing.
If you could spend a day with anybody of your choosing, who would it be? I would want to hang out
with my buddies from Lexington, since I don’t get
to see them that often.
What’s one thing about you most people don’t know?
I’m a pretty good cook and cook every night.
Who has had the most influence on you and why?
My dad and brother because they taught me to
work hard.
Favorites:
a TV show: Cops
a Restaurant: Olive Garden
a Sport: College football
a Music: Old country like Keith Whitley
a Place and way to relax: In my recliner at home
beach
Restaurant: I miss the Country Inn in Brenham.
Sport: Fast-pitch softball
Music: Traditional country music
Song: Amarillo by Morning, George Strait
Read: I love to read just about anything, but I
enjoy reading suspense novels the most.
a Place and way to relax: I can really relax at the
Frio River. It started as a family trip, and over the
years we have added friends and more family.
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Full House? Save
Energy, Anyway
EXPECTING A CROWD FOR Thanksgiving
dinner? A house full of guests means
you’ll be using more energy than usual.
Here’s how to keep it under control:
Lower the heat a couple of degrees
before company arrives. You’ll be using
the stove and oven all day, so the house
will be warmer than usual, anyway. Plus,
people generate heat, so a slightly cooler
house will feel more comfortable.
Keep an eye on the refrigerator and
freezer so you’ll know the doors are
snugly closed. Doors that aren’t sealed
will send cold air into the kitchen.
Wait until the leftovers cool off a bit
before placing them in the refrigerator.
The appliance works harder to cool down
hot food than cool food.
Place lids on pots and pans as you
use them for cooking. The lids keep heat
in, so food cooks more quickly.
Heat up whatever you can in the
microwave instead of on the stovetop or
oven. A microwave uses about half the
energy that an oven uses.
Fill your oven with as many different
dishes as you can fit, and cook them all
at once. As long as the recipes call for
temperatures that don’t vary by more
than 25 degrees, everything should cook
or bake evenly.
Dialing before digging will keep you safe during do-it-yourself projects.
Know What’s Below
Dial 811 before you dig
SPRING MIGHT SEEM LIKE THE OPTIMAL TIME OF YEAR to create a landscaping master-
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Cooking several dishes at once can save
time and energy.
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piece, but in Texas, Arbor Day is celebrated the first Friday in November. Planting
trees and shrubs in early fall gives the plants a head start at establishing roots in the
season’s cool, moist soil.
Or maybe you’re planning to build a new deck to enjoy those cool autumn
evenings instead of planting. If any of your fall projects require digging—such as
planting trees or shrubs, or setting posts—remember to dial 811 first.
Underground utilities, such as buried gas, water, electric or communications lines,
can be a shovel’s thrust away from turning a fall project into a disaster.
Play it safe by dialing 811 a few days before digging to find out where utility lines
run on your property. Your call will be routed to a local “one call” center. Tell the
operator where you’re planning to dig and what type of work you will be doing, and
the affected local utilities will be notified.
In a few days, a locator will arrive to designate the approximate location of any
underground lines, pipes and cables. These areas will be marked with flags or paint
so you’ll know what’s below. Then the safe digging can begin.
Although many homeowners tackling do-it-yourself digging projects are aware of
“call before you dig” services, most don’t take advantage of them. A national survey
showed that only 50 percent of homeowners called to have their lines marked before
they started digging projects, according to the Common Ground Alliance, a federally
mandated group of underground utility and damage prevention industry professionals. CGA data also show that an underground utility line is damaged every six minutes
in the U.S. because someone decided to dig without first dialing 811.
Even simple tasks such as installing a new mailbox post can damage utility lines,
which can disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm diggers and potentially
result in fines and repair costs.
Never assume you know the location or depth of underground utility lines.
There’s no need to guess: The 811 service is free, prevents the inconvenience of having utilities interrupted and can help you avoid serious injury. For more information
about local services, visit 811.com.
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Treating Electrical Shocks and Burns
IN MOST SITUATIONS, BUILT-IN SAFEGUARDS keep us isolated from the dangers of elec-
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Veterans Day
November 11
San Bernard EC sends gratitude
to all our country’s veterans.
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Happy
Thanksgiving
from San Bernard EC
Our offices will be closed Thursday
and Friday, November 24–25, to
celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
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tricity. Because of accidents, equipment failure or poor decision-making, our bodies
can come into contact with electricity, sometimes leading to tragic results.
If someone has received an electric shock, the injuries are not always obvious.
Some of the symptoms to look for include changes in alertness; headache; problems
with vision, swallowing or hearing; irregular heartbeat; muscle spasm and pain;
numbness or tingling; and breathing problems.
Electrical burns are different than burns from chemicals, heat or fire. Unlike typical burns, electrical current passing through a body can cause serious and lasting
damage below the surface of the skin. Anyone who is involved in an electrical accident should be seen by a doctor to check for internal injuries.
If you encounter an accident situation in which you believe someone is in contact
with electricity or has just suffered an electrical shock, here are some safety guidelines:
a Look first. Do NOT touch the injured person if they are still in contact with the
electrical current. That person, the area around them and other items in contact with
the current might be energized. Touching the victim or surrounding area can cause
the current to pass through
you. If there are others
nearby, make sure they do
not touch the person, either.
a Call 911 immediately to
have first responders and
the cooperative notified.
a Turn off the source of
electricity—if known and if
safely possible (i.e., circuit
breaker or box). If you are
not sure, wait for help from
emergency responders.
a Only once the source of
electricity is off, check the
person for signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or
movement). Then provide
any necessary first aid.
a Prevent shock. Lay the
person down, and, if possible, position the head
slightly lower than the trunk
If there is an accident involving a vehicle and downed
of the body, with the legs
lines, keep your distance and keep others away. Tell anyelevated.
one in the vehicle to stay put to avoid electric shock.
a Do not move a person
with an electrical injury unless the person is in immediate danger. If an accident
involves overhead power lines that have fallen, remember that the wire does not have
to be sparking or arcing to be live. Always assume a power line is energized, and
never touch or approach it. Call 911 immediately to notify first responders and the
utility.
a If you come upon an accident scene involving a vehicle and downed lines, stay
back and warn others to stay away. Make sure the occupants of the car stay inside the
vehicle until the cooperative has arrived to de-energize the lines.
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Tips for a Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving
HERE ARE SOME TIPS from San Bernard Electric
Cooperative to help keep your Thanksgiving Day
celebration a little safer, healthier and more
energy efficient.
Preparing the Feast
Fry the Turkey, Not Yourself
Deep-frying a turkey can result in a juicy, crispy treat. The production also can go very wrong. Here are some tips to consider:
a Don’t try to deep-fry a turkey indoors. Use a propanefired burner and deep pot made for frying.
a Set the propane tank upwind away from the burner.
a Position the fryer in an open area away from structures or
fences. Don’t fry in a garage, carport or porch that can catch fire.
a Make sure turkey skin is completely dry to prevent spatter burns. Ease the turkey into and out of the hot oil.
a Keep a close eye on the oil temperature and turn off the
burner if the oil begins to smoke.
a If the oil catches fire, call 911 immediately. DO NOT try to
put out the fire with water, which will only spread the flames.
Going to Memaw’s?
If you’re taking a toddler to a home that’s not childproof:
a Take medicines off bedside tables and out of unlocked
drawers. Store them in a locked box or on a high shelf. Iron
pills or iron-fortified vitamins can pose a poisoning risk.
a Bring along one or more safety gates to block little ones
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Thawing a turkey? Planning ahead can make a big
difference.
a Put the still-wrapped bird on a tray to keep
fluids from contaminating food in the refrigerator.
a Thaw it in the refrigerator one day for every
4 pounds. That means you’ll have to start thawing a 20-pound gobbler the Saturday before
Thanksgiving.
a Clean your stove and oven before you start
cooking your holiday meal.
a To take advantage of residual heat, use the
self-cleaning mode on your oven just after you’ve
used it.
a Make the kitchen off-limits to kids who aren’t
helping with the meal. This lessens chances of an
accident.
a Don’t wear dangling jewelry or loose long
sleeves while cooking. They could catch fire or
snag pot handles.
a Keep Thanksgiving decorations and kitchen
clutter away from sources of direct heat.
from danger.
a Make sure bathroom doors stay closed or block them off
with a gate.
a Watch out for small objects such as coins or batteries that
a curious youngster might swallow. If it can fit through a toilet
paper tube, it’s a choking hazard.
a Traveling by plane? Don’t forget the car seat!
Have a Serving of Energy Savings
With added holiday expenses, saving a little energy—and
money—can be a big help.
a Replace your lightbulbs with compact fluorescent or
light-emitting diode bulbs. Your guests won’t notice a difference in lighting, but you’ll see a difference in your bill.
a Cook at least one dish from start to finish in the
microwave, which uses about a third of the electricity of a conventional oven. Slow cookers can help trim costs, too, and they
don’t add as much heat to the room as the oven.
a Load the dishwasher completely full. With a mountain of
dinner plates, using the dishwasher will be more efficient than
hand-washing.
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TRADING
POST
FOR SALE
SEWING MACHINES. National 2-spool; Singer
electric sewing machine; Keen Edge sewing machine;
Heatorola wood heater. Call (979) 357-4801.
VARIOUS ITEMS. Antique sewing machine, $100;
12-cu. ft. freezer, $125; round table & chair, antique,
$100. Call (361) 798-3059.
SEWING MACHINES. Top-of-the-line Kenmore
w/cabinet and accessories, white Superlock serger,
both $50 OBO; Kubota B1550 HSD tractor, diesel, 17
hp, 4-wheel drive, w/tiller and bush hog, $2,000.
Call (281) 851-7521.
TRACTOR, 3600 Ford, $400. Call (979) 732-0310.
VARIOUS MACHINES. Shredder, 5-ft. bush hog,
3-pt. hookup, $550; air compressor, 60 gal., 3 hp,
cast iron pump, needs motor, $150; child’s 4-wheeler,
needs clutch, $100; child’s battery-operated car, blue,
needs battery, $30; Cub Cadet riding lawn mower,
20 hp, 46-in. deck, deck needs repair, $50. Call
(979) 732-8608.
VARIOUS ITEMS. Lawn mower, John Deere 320,
48-in. cut, hydrostat drive water-cooled engine,
$1,000; Maytag washer, $125; GE electric dryer, $125;
Kenmore 19.5-cu.-in. Coldspot, frostless upright
freezer, avocado color, $50. Call (936) 931-9867.
BUILDING to be moved, 18x24 ft., on 2 double
2x10-in. wooden skids, 24-in. long cement pads,
3 average-sized windows, 1 picture window, white
vertical draw shades with valance, white/beige wood
paneling, beige carpet floors, metal roof w/attic fan,
AC & wall heater, ceiling lights, 11 electrical 4-prong
outlets, nice closet/shelves, enclosed porch w/5-ft.
wide steps, very clean and sturdy. $6,500, make
offer. Call (979) 263-4124.
KITCHEN APPLIANCES, Whirlpool 4-burner
electric stove w/self-cleaning oven, black, $150;
Whirlpool Quiet Partner II dishwasher, black, $75.
Call (713) 385-7141.
68 ACRES in Vienna, 1 BR/1 BA; or 39 acres, partial,
VARIOUS ITEMS. Franklin wood stove, matte
black, cast iron, w/heat shields, tools, interior piping
30Wx28Dx32H in., never been used, $1,500; Magnavox console AM/FM stereo w/turntable, diamond
needles, 4 legs, 25Hx17Dx50W inches, $150. Call
(979) 732-5467 or (979) 732-1358.
MOBILE HOME, 1978, double-wide, 3 BR/2 BA,
remodeled, to be moved, Frelsburg area. Call (979)
203-2200 or (979) 733-2763.
58 ACRES w/2 ponds, 2 water wells, septic tank,
older model manufactured home, deer, hogs, turkey,
1997 CR 106, Columbus. Call (956) 279-8607.
FURNITURE. King-size bed, Bassett solid wood
BULL, Black Angus, 4 yrs. old, gentle. Call (713)
240-9234.
bookcase headboard, dresser, $275; queen bed, $50;
sectional sofa w/bed, $75; 4-drawer chest, $30; wood
table w/4 chairs, $150; small metal desk, $20; end
tables $25–$35; table lamps, $10–$25; coffee table
w/cabinet, $50; various chairs; swivel bar stools,
$25–$35; wood cabinet w adjustable shelves, $60;
various wood shelves, $5–$20; bumper pool table,
$25; vacuum, $20; soft toolbox, $50; and lots more.
Call (417) 263-0220.
VARIOUS ITEMS. Shingles, asphalt, 10 bundles;
VARIOUS ITEMS. Crutches, stainless steel, never
white bricks 8x5x3 ft.; classic 1959 Buick, 2-door,
51,000 miles, $8,900; classic 1993 Buick Riviera,
white leather, landau top, $5,200. Call (979) 865-8499.
used, $11; folding aluminum walker, $10; Rollator, drive
adjustable, foldable, locking hand brakes, $50; 13-in.
Sylvania TV/VCR; Sharp VHS VCR, Total Vision 10-in.
TV; Symphonic VHS VCR, Panasonic cassette recorder,
no cottage. Call (281) 351-4727.
CAMPER, pop-up, good condition, good tires and
AC. Call (979) 732-2110
VEHICLE, 1994 Olds., 4 doors, motor not good,
selling for parts, $200. Call (979) 357-4843.
ENGINE EQUIPMENT. 2-ton folding hoist; 1,000-
VARIOUS ITEMS. Tanning bed, Sun Dash, $650
OBO; 1948 Chevy; 1953 Packard; two 1947 Packards;
1949 Cushman 3-wheeler; 1966 Mercedes Coupe;
antique brass/iron bed, unique. Call (979) 865-2842.
BARBECUE PIT, 10-ft. length, 30-ft. width, 10-ft.
Advertise in the
TRADING
POST
prep table, new tires, single-axle trailer, bumper-pull,
2-in. wrap hitch. Call (979) 733-0577 or 270-3319.
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SBEC members are invited to submit ads for the Trading Post to P.O. Box
1208, Bellville, TX 77418. However, no commercial business ads will be
accepted. Ads are placed on a first-come, first-served basis, and we
reserve the right to refuse any ad. Please submit your ad by the 20th of
each month. (If you submit an ad by November 20, it will be in the January issue). Your ad will be published in two consecutive issues then
deleted. If you want the ad to run another two months you must resubmit
the ad. The ad will not exceed four consecutive months.
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lb. engine stand; 1,200-lb. engine load leveler, barely
used, all $225. Call (979) 732-0435.
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Avoid Kitchen Dangers
GE cassette recorder; Kenmore vacuum, tank,
barely used, $50; treadmill, self-propelled,
adjustable height, $60; head titanium metal
tennis racquet-stringing machine, extra strings,
instructions, $100; hutch, 6 1/2x2 ft.x8 in., glass
doors, 2 middle drawers, 2 glass bottom spaces,
$100; Troybilt trimmer/vac, 4-wheel, Tecamsen
engine, $125; Jack LaLanne Power Juicer, fruit and
vegetable juices, salsa, sauces and dressings, no
peelings, never used, $50, Magnolia area. Call
(936) 372-3822.
Make holiday preparations safely
ALTHOUGH CREATING HOLIDAY FAVORITES IN THE KITCHEN can be fun with the family
and soothing for the soul, it can be brutal for the body. Consider the following:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that cooking equipment—most
often a range or stovetop—is the leading cause of reported home fires and related
injuries in the U.S. The agency offers some tips to avoid becoming a statistic:
a It’s easy during holiday chaos to do too many things at once and forget projects
that you started. If you are simmering, frying, grilling, broiling, baking, roasting or
boiling food, check it regularly.
Remain in the kitchen while
the food is cooking, and use a
timer to remind you that
you’re cooking.
a Keep anything that can
catch fire—towels, potholders,
oven mitts, wooden utensils,
paper or plastic bags, food
packaging, towels, or curtains—
away from your stovetop.
a Keep the stovetop, burners and oven clean.
a Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops
to prevent them from knocking
things onto a burner or other
heat source.
During the holidays, be sure to keep young children
a Wear short, close-fitting
away from hot surfaces in the kitchen.
or tightly rolled sleeves when
cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire if it comes into
contact with a gas flame or electric burner.
a Keep young children at least 3 feet away from cooking appliances.
a Make sure ground-fault circuit interrupters are installed in all outlets in areas that
might come into contact with water, such as at the kitchen sink. Keep countertop appliances and their cords as far away as possible from the sink and any other water sources.
TRADE
RV, 32 ft., water damaged, for a fence, a circular
driveway, finish work on an unfinished house.
Call (936) 372-3822.
WA N T E D
RIDING HORSES, 2 gentle, and western
saddles. Call (281) 744-7622.
FREE WILD HOG REMOVAL . Use dogs,
well-experienced, willing to travel. Call (832)
715-1130.
Contact Burns From Equipment
DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME
Set your clocks back one hour
at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 6.
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TIME TO FALL BACK!
The oven is modern magic, but all that heat combined with metal components and
cookware can lead to burns.
a Always use oven mitts (not a wet towel) to handle hot dishes or pans, and
replace mitts when they’re old.
a Don’t reach into the oven to check baked goods; instead, always pull out the rack
to test a dish.
a Stir simmering food with a wooden spoon, not a metal one, which will get hot.
a Keep metal objects out of appliances. If a piece of toast gets stuck in the toaster,
for example, never use a metal knife to retrieve it. Unplug the toaster, allow it to cool,
and use a plastic or wooden utensil to remove the toast.
a Only plugs should go into outlets. Sticking fingers or other objects into outlets
could result in an electrical shock and possibly a fire.
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Playing With Fire