A MUST READ FOR ANYONE THAT BUYS GASOLINE! Consumer reports proves that, even with cheaper "per gallon" costs, buying non-ethanol gasoline saves you money!


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A big question for many boards of directors of businesses all around the world is "Who will lead us in the future?  Who will bring us new ideas and a fresh outlook"?  Some companies like to go "outside the box" and hire career CEO's or Presidents who hop from one company to another only to make a few quick financial changes then jump on board the next opportunity.  Other companies, however, like to train and grow its leaders from within and if the above image is any indication, ReedGas Propane Company is ahead of the competition.  Meet, Laura Kate Miller and Liana Reed.  Laura Kate, (on the left) is the daughter of Lee and Aimee Miller and the granddaughter of ReedGas Propane Company's President and CEO, John McManus.   Liana, (on the right), is the daughter of David and Michelle Reed and the granddaughter of ReedGas Propane Company's Board Chairman, Lony Reed.  Aren't they just cute!!  Can't you just read their minds, "Hey, Liana, how many degree days do you think turned today?"  "I don't know, Laura Kate, but I bet we can find someone's propane tank to fill."  "Hey, Laura Kate, do you think we will get to drive one of the big trucks one day?"  "Well, Liana, I don't know about you, but I just want to get this potty thing down pat right now!"

New fleet vehicle will help us breathe easy!   Opelousas customers will first notice what they "won't" notice.  Say goodbye to the loud clatter of the diesel engine and unique tang of that diesel smoke!  Our new propane powered truck emits almost no poisonous hydrocarbons and virtually no odor; all the while bolstering it's quiet, calm purr.    Bryce Meche, our Opelousas driver, is now clean and green thanks to the newest in clean air technology - Liquid Propane Injection!  ReedGas Propane Company is proud to unveil their newest propane delivery truck, which will take over the Opelousas marketing area.  The truck is powered by CleanFuel USA's dedicated propane powered engine through Liquid Propane Injection (LPI).  LPI is not just another LPG Propane conversion system. It is a fully integrated system, designed in complete harmony with the OEM engine. Utilizing the GM P-59 engine computer with a dedicated calibration specifically for propane, the LPI system simply replaces the gasoline fuel tank, fuel pump and injector rails with a propane fuel tank, fuel pump and injector rails. LPI is a direct replacement of the OEM gasoline injection system. Providing the best balance of fuel economy, performance, and emissions LPI meets EPA requirements through the 2010 production year for both 49 state and CARB certification. ReedGas will be eligible for a .50 cent per gallon federal refund for motor fuel used in this new unit because propane is an approved alternative fuel.   Combine this with the already inexpensive price tag on propane and we will be saving about 45% on fuel costs.    Blue Bird school bus also markets a Propane Powered Vision School Bus with LPI technology, which qualifies for the same federal tax incentives.     

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.

"Not very long," answered the Mexican.

"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.

The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.

The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"

"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, play the guitar, and sing a few songs.... I have a full life."

The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard, and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."

"And after that?" asked the Mexican.

"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."

"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.

"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.

"And after that?"

"Afterwards? Well my Friend, That's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start selling stocks and make millions!"

"Millions? Really? And after that?" said the Mexican.

"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings doing what you like and enjoying your friends."

Know where you're going in life...you may already be there.

Attention Propane Customers

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the Advantage Design Newsletter from ReedGas Propane Company.  The Advantage Design Newsletter was created to pass on news, concerns, tips about propane and to share a little bit of ourselves with our customers.

Here's a little bit of what's in the July 2010 Newsletter.

Kenneth Hebert from Oakdale, Louisiana is the winner of our 100 gallons of free propane contest for our January 2010 Newsletter.
Congratulations!!!!

* RECIPE CENTER *

Please let us know if you have a recipe to share and email Shaun at: SHAUNREEDAP@BELLSOUTH.NET

This recipe given by Jeannette Leger from Sunset, Louisiana
                                
Honey Bun Cake

1 Package Yellow cake mix with pudding                             
4 Eggs
¾ Cups vegetable oil
1- 8oz. Sour Cream
1 - Cup brown Sugar
2 - tsp. Cinnamon  

Combine cake mix, eggs, oil and sour cream; pour ½ of cake batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan.  Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle ½ of brown sugar mixture over batter in pan.  Top brown sugar mixture with rest of cake batter, then rest of brown sugar mixture.  Swirl lightly with knife.  Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.  Top with icing while cake is hot.  

Icing:
2 - cups powdered sugar                   
1 - Tbsp. Vanilla
4 - Tbsp. Water  

Combine sugar, water and vanilla.  Mix until there are no lumps.  Pour over cake while hot.  

Propane 101  

Ideally, you should never have to think about propane. That's our job. We'll work to make sure you always have a warm home, hot water and fuel to cook. However, there are a few things about propane you should know as a consumer of this exceptional energy. As a propane user, you may already know some of its benefits. Here's some important information to ensure the safety of your home and family. Use your nose Even though a chemical is added to propane to help you detect it in the event of a leak, in rare situations the smell can become weaker, making it harder to detect. Also, there are other conditions that could make a gas leak difficult to detect by smell. This can occur for several reasons, including the following: _ you may be physically unable to detect the smell of propane, or your sense of smell may be diminished by prolonged exposure to the smell of propane.  Some medical conditions such as colds or allergies may diminish your sense of smell.  The use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs may diminish your sense of smell. The smell of propane may be masked by other strong odors.  A gas leak may accumulate in the basement of your home (propane is heavier than air), or in a room where no one is present, and therefore could go undetected. Gas Detectors Are Your Best Bet Any one of these conditions presents a risk because they can result in the accumulation of propane gas that may not be detectable by smell alone. If any of these conditions occur, the only way to detect the leak may be through the installation of a gas detector. For these reasons, we recommend that you have one or more UL approved propane gas detectors installed. We would be happy to recommend one and make sure you know where to plug it in to achieve the best results. Efficient, clean burning and safe, Propane is an exceptional energy.

Conserve hot water.  Turning your water heater down to 120ºF could cut your water heating costs by as much as 50 percent, and insulating your water heater and exposed pipes could save you more.   TANKLESS WATER HEATERS!  NEVER RUN OUT OF HOT WATER! Did you know that 20 percent of a typical household energy bill goes toward heating water? You should keep that in mind in your quest to conserve energy and curb spending. ReedGas is proud to offer the newest line of high-quality Rheem and Noritz tankless water heaters.  Have hot water on demand!  PLUSa tankless water heater burns about 50% less energy than a traditional unit because you are not keeping "standby" hot water on a constant basis.   What?!  My propane company wants me to burn less gas!? We care about you; and want to provide you with the best all-around products and service available.
Call your ReedGas office today for a free estimate!   1-800-737-5273