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After a rough first day at Oxmoor Country Club, Alex Hadden and Isaac Klempner settled down and finished strong to take 5th and 6th place respectively in the Pepsi Tour Tournament of Champions.

Between running air conditioners, watering plants and keeping the kids cool on a hot summer day, many of us are seeing our energy and water usage rise with the temperatures. By making some small adjustments to your home, you can conserve more energy and water. Not only is this good for the environment, but it’s good for your finances.
Here are some tips for conserving energy and water at home during the warmer months:

Submitted by Bruce Owens

Director, Henry County Emergency Management Agency

• No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!

• If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you.

• When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter.

• Safe shelter is a substantial building or inside an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle.

• Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last clap of thunder.