HOW DID IT BEGIN?
Some of our customers have asked how our “Bulletin” began. Actually, our newsletter originated at the time of the Arab Embargo in 1973-1974, when nobody really knew what was happening in the oil industry. Our intentions at the time were to present facts to our customers and interpret them, to the best of our ability.
As time went on, we added other newsworthy information about our company, its personnel, policies and services. We also included information on the many energy saving products that suddenly appeared on the horizon as well as ways to reduce heating costs.
Over the years we have found that the “Bulletin” has served as an excellent means of communication with you, our customers. Your comments and suggestions over the years have been adopted to further enhance the interest for everyone.
So, all in all, we started this to fill a particular need in 1973 and have kept it going ever since. We feel this is still a useful tool for sharing information with you and filling those needs—or at least we hope you get to read our little blurbs. 🙂
FROM THE EXPECTANT FATHER
He frantically phoned the doctor saying that his wife’s contractions were only two minutes apart. The doctor asked, “Is this her first child?” To which the man replied, “NO, NO, This is her husband!”
|
CONSIDERING CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
|
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
FROM OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT:In an effort to keep providing you with the best service possible, please let us know any changes you have made to your contact information. If your phone number has changed, or you prefer we use a cell phone for contacting you, just let us know. Also, we have several customers receiving all of their statements and invoices by email. If this is better for you, we will gladly make that change for you also.(See the FREE OIL Coupon below for more information) Give us a call at 781-834-8831, or email us at oil@randhandy.com. NOTE: If you do have any Service or delivery requests, we ask that you still call us on the main number instead of requesting by email. This will give you the quickest possible response from us. THANK YOU! |
On A Lighter Note….Signs of Spring
- MARCH 1 — Return of Red Wing Blackbirds
- MARCH 4 — Emergence of skunk cabbage
- MARCH 13 — Daylight Savings Time
- MARCH 13 — Chipmunks return
- MARCH 20 — First day of Spring
- MARCH 27 — Easter Sunday
QUOTEABLE QUOTES:
We ourselves may feel what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less if that drop were missing.
– Mother Teresa
WHAT CAN YOU CHECK BEFORE YOU CALL US IF YOUR HEATING SYSTEM DOES NOT COME ON??
- Check that all of the switches are in the “ON” position. You probably have a switch at the top of the stairwell or outside of theboiler room somewhere.(This is usually a red switch) There is also one on the side of the heating unit itself.
- Check the Electrical Panel. Make sure the breaker did not trip. The switch is usually in the middle position if it did. Simply turnit off and on again to reset it. For those of you who still have fuses, make sure the one that powers the burner did not blow.
- Check the thermostat. Make sure it is set above room temperature. If it is a digital, or Automatic Setback thermostat, be sure theswitch is set to heat, or on. You can also try changing the batteries in the thermostat if you have not done that for a while.
- Do you have oil? Look at the guage on the tank and make sure you still have oil.
- If everything above looks ok, press the reset button on the burner once. This is usually a red button on a control mounted to thefront of the burner. If you can not locate it, call us. If the unit comes on and stays on, you are probably ok. If it comes on for 30seconds or so and shuts off again, or if it still doesn’t come on at all, call us. It may require a technician to fix the problem.
Ever wonder what you can do to help your local schools?
- Make a cash donation rather than a purchase. All PTA groups welcome donations of any amount. Many schools have set up non-profit educational foundations that accept tax deductible donations.
- Ask your school for a copy of its wish list. Most schools are thrilled to accept donated items and services of all sorts.
- Support fundraising ventures that promote volunteerism and the community. Money you spend on school car washes, auctions, road races, etc.. Are often nearly 100% profit for schools.
- Inquire about being a volunteer. Schools yearn for over-50 adults to read stories, do occasional office work, monitor hallways, and visit classrooms to talk about a talent, job or even a trip.
- Become an activist. Write to your local legislator, ask your local PTA about educational rallies, or gather some friends and try to gather more financial support for education. Every voice counts.
FEBRUARY OIL DRAWING WINNERS
1st Prize: Brian K., Marshfield
2nd Prize: Kerry K., Duxbury
3rd Prize: Byron D., Marshfield
Please note that you can now enter the oil drawing online. Please complete the form below to be entered in next month’s drawing.