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July 10, 2008 issue

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BREMCO Sponsors Youth for D.C. Trip

 

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation sponsorship recently sent three students to an educational leadership development opportunity in Washington, D.C. Pictured left to right are Kasey Thomson of West Jefferson, daughter of Cory and Linda Thomson; Samantha Kerley of Ennice, daughter William Kerley and Sandra Arnold; and Crystal Tsang of Boone, daughter of Nam and Kai Tsang, who attended the 2008 Rural Electric Youth Tour from June 14 to 20. They were among more than 1,500 high school students nationwide who attended the Youth Tour to learn about electric cooperatives, American history and the U.S. government. Students also had the opportunity to visit the historic sights of the nation’s capital. Photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation