{"id":26836,"date":"2019-09-07T16:30:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-07T20:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=26836"},"modified":"2019-09-05T09:01:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T13:01:00","slug":"local-fairs-benefit-from-nwec-hot-air-balloon-appearances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/local-fairs-benefit-from-nwec-hot-air-balloon-appearances\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Fairs Benefit from NWEC Hot Air Balloon Appearances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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BRYAN, OH \u2014 The Touchstone Energy\u00ae hot air balloon could be seen floating in the sky and glowing at dusk as it participated in local balloon festivals this summer. Though inclement weather prevented the balloon from leaving the ground at the Montpelier Bean Days Balloon Festival in July, the balloon, sponsored by North Western Electric Cooperative (NWEC), did take flight, provided tethered rides and participated in the glow at dusk during the Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival on August 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the balloon\u2019s appearance at the festivals, NWEC presented donations in the amount of $1,020 to both the Williams County Agricultural Society and Defiance County Agricultural Society. The donations represent North Western Electric\u2019s commitment to the communities it serves and the co-op\u2019s desire to empower its members\u2019 quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The balloon was introduced back in 2000 by Touchstone Energy\u00ae as a goodwill ambassador for Touchstone Energy Cooperatives across the country. The brand\u2019s identity and core values \u2014 integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community \u2014 are promoted through the balloon and its professional team wherever and whenever the balloon is flying nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Touchstone Energy balloon is a highly visible example of co-op spirit and support at local civic and philanthropic events. Every day that the balloon participates in an event on behalf of the local sponsoring Touchstone Energy cooperative, a monetary contribution is made to a local charity of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are a national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric utilities across the country committed to providing high standards of service to customers large and small. More than 750 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives in 46 states are delivering energy and energy solutions to about 32 million consumer-members every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thorp (right) presents a $1,020 check to Matt Kennedy representing the Williams County Agricultural Society.<\/strong>
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NWEC CEO Darin Thorp (left) presents a $1,020 check to Donia Anderson, Jeremy Limber, and Bre Richards representing the Defiance County Agricultural Society.<\/strong>
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