A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

Small Bites, Big Benefits

Small Bites, Big Benefits

Uncommon nutrition tweaks for better health March 2025 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist The hustle of daily life often launches us into poor health...

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Keeping Rover Happy

Keeping Rover Happy

How to support your pet’s health during summer July 2024 story courtesy of Family Features As a pet parent, you know your pet’s needs are continually evolving. That’s true during different stages of growth and even as the seasons change. Part of supporting your pet...

Berrylicious!

Berrylicious!

Baking with blueberries July 2024 Blueberry Buckle recipe courtesy of Janet Hoffman, Madison, Va Ingredients: Sauce: ¾ cup milk 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries,...

Standing Tall

Standing Tall

REC receives Tree Line USA designation for 23rd year July 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Every year, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Vegetation Management Team and contractors play a critical role in improving the reliability of its members. They remove...

Slowing Pains

Slowing Pains

A nutritional approach for easing chronic pain July 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist Some people claim to be able to predict the weather by joint pain flare-ups, but barometric pressure isn’t the only culprit and medicine isn’t always the only...

Keeping Kids Energized

Keeping Kids Energized

Three tips for fueling summer adventures July 2024 story courtesy Family Features Summer is the time to get outside and remember the importance of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed as a family. Encouraging children at an early age to participate in outdoor...

An Intelligent Approach

An Intelligent Approach

Potential future uses of AI in the co-op world July 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist Unless you’ve just awakened from an incredibly long nap, you've probably been hearing plenty about artificial intelligence. Much of what you’ve heard is likely either...