November 2016 Bulletin - Rand Handy Oil

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

We want to dedicate this months Newsletter to an employee who is leaving us at the end of October. Dan has been an employee of Rand-Handy Oil since November 30, 1984. Many of you have met Dan over the years he has been with us. His major role for most of the time here was as an installer. New home heating systems and boiler replacements were his specialty. We like to brag around here about the reputation we have because of the high quality of the work that we do, and Dan is directly to thank for a lot of that. The last few years Dan has been more of a service and routine maintenance technician and he has served us well in that role also. Its not very often that you see an employee at one business for that period of time, so it says a lot about the type of person and worker that Dan is. We wish you all the best in wherever the future may lead you Dan, and thank you for all you have done for Rand-Handy over the years.

FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE 2016-2017 HEATING SEASON

Once again, the South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC) in Plymouth, will be administering the Fuel Assistance applications. If you have been on this program in the past, you are most likely eligible if your situation has not changed. However, you still need to register for the benefits again this year. We urge anyone who feels they can use some assistance with winter heating bills, to call them as soon as possible. SSCAC can be reached at 508-747-7575, and you can call us with any questions too.

SERVICE and DELIVERY DEPARTMENT HINTS:

Change the batteries in your automatic / setback thermostats. Old batteries can keep your heating system from coming on when it is supposed to. This is the reason for many of our service calls(Good idea: replace them every time you move your clocks for Daylight Savings.)
Test your heating system. Speaking of thermostats, turn it up if you haven’t already. Testing your system now can eliminate a service call on a cold day when you need it most.
House numbers. Do you have one and is it visible from the street? We know most of you, but it still helps us find you when you need service or an oil delivery.(Note: The Police and Fire departments appreciate good numbers also.)
Leave a light on for us. If you need us for an after hours call, it helps us out if we can see where you are.
Trim back the shrubs. During the summer those shrubs grow quite a bit. If they are covering your fill pipe, it makes it tough for us when making deliveries.(Note: Shrubs cut back away from the house helps prevent mildew and rot too.)
Phone numbers and contact information. Over the years we may have accumulated several numbers to contact you. However, some of these numbers are no longer in use. Please take a moment to call or email us with your current contact information and preferred method of contacting you.

HONEYWELL WI-FI THERMOSTATS

Allows you remote access to the thermostat through a computer, tablet or smart phone with Honeywell’s Total Connect Comfort Service. These thermostats are programmable to allow you all the convenience of a regular set-back thermostat, with access from anywhere. Great for vacationers who want to check on the house when they are away. Give us a call for more information.

Come support one of the many local events we support.

The Marshfield Boys and Girls Club is having its SECOND ANNUAL MARSHVEGAS 4 MILER ROAD RACE, on Thanksgiving morning at 7:30. This is a 4 mile route around some side streets in Marshfield that begins and ends at the South River School on South River St. (Parking is at the Marshfield Fairgrounds) There are prizes for the winners as well as the best team. Roche Brothers Supermarkets has donated pies to all of the finishers. So, eat guilt free on Thanksgiving and get your run in early. For more information and for registration, visit the website: WWW.MARSHVEGAS4.COM

INDIAN SUMMER

You always hear about those warm days that occur in the fall after a spell of cold weather, or a brief hard frost. However, where did Indian Summer get its name?

According to the Old Farmers Almanac, the most probable origin goes back to the early settlers in New England. Each year they would welcome the arrival of cold wintery weather in late October when they could leave their stockades without worrying about Indian attacks. This provided time to prepare their fields for the following Spring plantings because the Indians did not like attacking in cold weather. But, there came a time almost every year, around St. Martin’s Day, Nov. 11th, when it would suddenly turn warm again. This provided the Indians with one more go at the settlers, even though it was longer than their normal raiding season. “Indian Summer” is what the settlers called it.

OFFICE HOURS FOR NOVEMBER 2016

Monday-Friday 8:00 – 4:30

The office will be closed on Veterans Day, Friday November 11th, and on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 24th.

However, we are always available for Emergency Service if you need us. 781-834-8831.

OCTOBER OIL DRAWING WINNERS

1^st Prize: Herbert P., Marshfield

2^nd Prize: Tim B., Duxbury

3^rd Prize: Robert H., Marshfield