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A NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PUBLICATION
January 2021
Mother Nature's Wrath Can Mean Service Disruptions
Things to keep in mind as cold weather sets in across Northwest Oklahoma
A lthough we work hard to
maintain our equipment,
monitor power delivery 24/7, and
Wind: Wind can cause tree
branches to brush power lines,
which can result in blinking or
do all we can to keep the lights on, flickering lights. This is why it’s
there are circumstances beyond so important for us to keep trees
our control that can interfere with cleared around power lines and
power delivery. Winter weather is poles. In addition, heavy winds (or
one example. extreme wind plus ice) can cause
Winter storms can impact the lines to move and sway. If they
distribution of electricity due to gain enough momentum, they can
ice, heavy winds, sleet, and other gallop or jump. This, in turn, can
extreme conditions. cause disruptions in service since
Regardless of the reason, know the extreme motion can cause lines
that when the lights go out — even to either break or make contact
during extreme weather — we are with each other, which they are not
doing all we can to restore power meant to do.
safely and efficiently. Melting Ice: Melting ice can NWEC lineman Juan Villa
Along with causing outages, be extremely heavy, putting extra treks through mounds of
wintery conditions can cause hic- strain on power lines and causing snow near Gate, Okla., to
cups with power delivery that the lines to touch or rest on one continue restoring power
after the Dec. 2 snow storm.
include blinking lights or ebbs and another. Because of this, melting Photo by Jake Collier
flows in the amount of power that ice can cause outages even though
comes into your home. Although the temperature is rising. Depend- Blizzards: Heavy snowfall,
blinking lights can be a symptom ing on conditions, melting ice can icy roads, or reduced visibility can
of other problems such as loose cause as many or more problems make it a little more difficult for
wiring connections or overloaded than the ice itself. our crews to get out and fix prob-
circuits, they can also be caused by Wind or ice + tree branches: In lems, although we do all we can
extreme weather conditions. any weather condition (or even in to get out there to address service
Wintery conditions include: calm conditions), tree-related issues issues as soon as possible.
Ice/freezing rain: Ice accumu- cause the most power outages in Be sure to have a storm pre-
lation on power lines makes them many service areas. Branches, limbs paredness kit ready before a storm
heavy. One-half an inch of ice can or even tree trunks can fall into strikes to help get you and your
add as much as 500 pounds to a power lines and cause problems. family through a power outage.
power line. This added weight can Add wind, freezing rain, or ice to Items to gather include bottled wa-
impact power distribution and even the mix for an increased potential ter, non-perishable food, blankets,
bring down a power line. Ice that for problems. warm clothing, hand sanitizer, first
forms on power lines also increases Icy Roads: Vehicles sliding on aid kit/medicine, flashlight, radio,
its surface area, which means gusts ice or that collide with one another back-up phone chargers, extra bat-
of wind have more to catch. The can strike a power pole or pad- teries, and toiletries.
weight of ice on tree limbs can mounted transformer, causing an To learn more about preparing
cause them to fall on power lines as outage or other problems. for storms and electrical safety, go
well. to SafeElectricity.org. NW
Drive-Thru, Be Our Guest, And Put Our Service To The Test
NWEC staff are getting "kicked to the curb" for 2021 district meetings
meeting, the minutes from the
"H oney, don’t forget to stop
by the drive-thru on your
way home,” is going to take a whole
previous district meeting to review,
and a ballot which will include
the option to approve the previ-
ous minutes and vote for trustee
NWEC
Drive-thru
new meaning this February for
some members of Northwestern
Electric.
candidates running for election in
that district. The packet will also
District Meetings If you have ever been to a include a map with instructions
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2021 drive-thru, whether it be a drive- on where to go for their meeting,
thru restaurant or even a drive-thru an organizational certificate to fill
birthday celebration, the goal is for out if a member needs to desig-
a quick and hopefully fun experi- nate a person to vote on behalf of a
ence. Well, this year the employees business, a brief biography of each
and staff at NWEC are going to do candidate running, and a checklist
our best to give members just that. for members to review and make
Claim Me if You Can For the first time ever, the meetings sure they have completed all nec-
for districts one, three and five will essary actions and will bring the
Each month two member ac-
count numbers will be hidden be hosted in a drive-thru format in proper paperwork with them to the
somewhere in the issue. If you find 2021. (20917001) drive-thru meeting.
your account number by the 8th While there will not be quaint Meeting dates and locations
of the current month, all you have local venues and impressively- are included to the right. If you are
to do is give us a call and your
account will be credited for the
catered meals this year, we hope to unsure of which district you are in,
amount listed. This month’s num- help make up for it by offering an be sure to check your billing state-
bers are worth $25 each. Happy NWEC gift bag and a $10 energy ment, or give us a call! We would
hunting! credit to every member who regis- be happy to help. Be on the lookout
Congratulations to last month’s ters! for additional information in our
winner! Members in districts one, upcoming newsletter. If you have
Sierra Goeller three and five will receive a packet any questions, contact our office at
including the official notice of the 580-256-7425 or 800-375-7423. NW
Board of Trustees
Kenny Knowles, President | Arnett
Ray Smith, Vice President | Taloga
John Bruce Jr., Secretary/Treasurer | Sharon
Marvin Wilkinson | Buffalo
TYSON LITTAU, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Clair Craighead | Woodward
Jeff McIntosh | Quinlan
Northwestern Electric Duane Henderson | Mooreland
Cooperative is an equal Darla Young | Buffalo
opportunity provider and Gilbert Perkins | Gate
employer.
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On The Road To District Meetings
Duane Henderson
Drive-Thru
District 3 Member
Tues., Feb. 23, 2021
Kenny Knowles Mooreland Appreciation
District 1 Gymnasium Day Success
Mon., Feb. 22, 2021
Arnett Gymnasium C ongratulations to
Devin Miller for
winning the drawing for
our $100 energy credit!
Our first drive-thru
member appreciation day
Ray Smith went off without a hitch!
District 5 Thank you to everyone
Tues., Feb. 16, 2021 who came by to visit us.
We were happy to give
Vici Gymnasium cookies, tickets to the
Kiwanis train and goodie
bags full of NWEC
items. (19398002)
Also a huge thank
you goes out to every-
one who donated to the
energy tree! Your dona-
tions helped make the
holidays a little brighter
for those in need this
holiday season. NW
NW Network Contact Us
NW Network Editor Woodward Office
Lyndsey Harvey 580-256-7425 | 800-375-7423
2925 Williams Ave. PO Box 2707
Contact
Woodward, OK 73801 Woodward, OK 73802
Lyndsey.harvey@nwecok.org
www.nwecok.coop
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New Year,
Fanning-Fussell Scholarship
New Opportunities
Northwestern Electric offers high school seniors wanting to
NWEC youth programs contests
further their education the chance to apply for a $1,000 Fanning-
open for 2021
Fussell Scholarship. Students whose parents or guardians are
NWEC members, and who live in a household served by NWEC are
W ith the new year, comes
three familiar opportunities
for area students. One thing that
encouraged to apply. A minimum of five students will be chosen as
finalists. The full list of requirements, and the application can be
found on our website. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2021.
has changed however, is the format
of the competitions these students Youth Tour
will participate in. Northwestern Electric plans to send three high school juniors
Each year, students in North- in our service territory on an all-expense-paid trip to the nation’s
western Electric’s service territory capital June 18-24, 2021. This plan is subject to change, but be as-
have three opportunities available sured, alternative awards or opportunities will be available to stu-
dents regardless. Also available, will be two spots to Oklahoma’s
to them: Youth Tour, Energy Camp Electric Cooperative’s Leadership Summit which includes a $500
and the Fanning-Fussell Scholar- scholarship. Eleventh graders in Arnett, Buffalo, Fargo, Ft. Sup-
ship. Last year, or the year that ply, Gage, Laverne, Mooreland, Sharon-Mutual, Shattuck, Vici and
shall not be named, brought many Woodward are eligible to apply. The full list of requirements and
changes into our lives. In response the application can be found on our website. The deadline to apply
to some of these changes, we have is Feb. 19, 2021.
made adjustments of our own to
help make participation in our con- Energy Camp
Up to five eighth grade students in Northwestern Electric’s
tests safer and easier for students.
service territory will be given the chance to attend Energy Camp
A brief description of the youth at Canyon Camp in Hinton, Oklahoma, June 1-4, 2021. This plan is
programs is included to the right. subject to change, but be assured, alternative awards or opportu-
For more detailed information, visit nities will be available to students regardless. During camp, stu-
our website www.nwecok.coop, or dents will have the chance to be a lineman for a day, make lifelong
contact Lyndsey Harvey at lyndsey. friendships and learn the co-op way. The full list of requirements
and the application can be found on our website. The deadline to
harvey@nwecok.org or 580-571-
apply is March 1, 2021.
3926. NW
Homemade Chili
Recipe by Allene Kelln - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From the "Willie Wirehand Cookbook" produced by
Northwestern Electric Cooperative Inc. in 1970.
4 lb. coarsely ground chuck 2 tsp. chili powder
1 large onion (chopped) 2 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic (crushed) 1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin seed 2 cans ( 1 lb. ) tomatoes
2 c. water (hot)
In large skillet, cook together meat, onions and garlic until meat
changes color. Add chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin seed, to-
matoes, and hot water. Mix well. Simmer for about 1 hour. Skim
off fat if needed. Add beans, if desired.
Yield: Approximately 2 1/2 quarts.
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