ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH
Consider timers and motion sensors for outdoor lighting.
Many timers these days have an added sensor that provides the option for lights to come on at dusk and go off at dawn. Use this along with motion sensors to reduce power consumption during periods of low activity
Steak Fajitas
Ingredients:
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 lbs.)
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 tsp. ground cumin, divided 1/4 cup lime juice
1 tbsp. canola oil
3/4 tsp. salt, divided 6 whole wheat tortillas (8 in.), warmed Optional: Sliced avocado and lime wedges
3 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
Directions:
For salsa, place first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir in 1 tsp. cumin and 1/4 tsp. salt. Let stand until serving. Sprinkle steak with the remaining 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°), 6-8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté onion until crisp-tender. Slice steak thinly across the grain; serve in tortillas with onion and salsa. If desired, serve with avocado and lime wedges.
Co-opcurrents
For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners August 2023
Move Over Law
At Dixie, safety is one of our highest priorities. While our crews do everything they can to stay safe, busy roadsides are one of the most dangerous places they can work. If you see utility or emergency vehicles on the side of the road, remember the Move Over Law and:
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY - always look out and ahead for vehicles on the side of the road SAFELY CHANGE LANES - use your signal to move over when it is clear to change lanes SLOW DOWN - decrease speed and remember to stay at a reasonable pace for traffic flow
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SUBMIT YOUR VOTE FOR TRUSTEE ELECTIONS
At the end of July 2023, we mailed packets to our member-owners that included information regarding trustee elections, a ballot, and a business reply envelope. Samples of the packet contents are shown below, and details can be found in your August issue of Alabama Living. We encourage everyone to take the time to review the packet when it is received, and, most importantly, take the time to vote. Ballots must be received at the office of the independent auditor by close of business on Aug. 31, 2023 in order to be counted.
By completing your ballot and returning it to our independent auditor, you can earn a $5 credit on your October power bill. Just mark your ballot to cast your vote on the trustee elections. Then mail it to our independent auditor in the self-addressed postage paid envelope provided. It is that simple.
SAMPLE BALLOT PACKET CONTENTS
IMPORTANT: Mark your ballot on the reverse side and return this card by U.S. Mail in the enclosed postage paid envelope to count your vote and register for your $5 credit on your bill. Your return envelope must be received by U.S. Mail no later than 5 p.m. on August 31, 2023. Secretary/Dixie EC Independent Auditor Gruenloh Hardy & Associates, P.C. PO BOX 2440 Robertsdale, AL 36567-1200 This mail ballot must be received by 5 p.m. (Central Daylight Time) on August 31, 2023. This is Your Official Mail Ballot By returning this card represent and certify: (1)I hold an individual membership in Dixie Electric Cooperative and am the same person whose name is affixed to this card or hold a joint membership in the cooperative and I am one of the members whose names are affixed to this card or if the membership name affixed to this card is a non-natural person I am duly authorized to vote the ballot of said member. (2)The member whose name is affixed to this card is in good standing with the cooperative. This card constitutes registration by the member whose name is affixed for the awarding of the $5 credit to be applied to the member’s electric account. Detach here before mailing Please see voting instructions on reverse side REMEMBER: Your ballot must be returned by U.S. Mail. Mark your ballot regarding trustee elections. Your mail ballot will only be counted if received by 5 p.m. (Central Daylight Time) on August 31, 2023. Detach here before mailing Dixie Electric Cooperative 2023 Ballot For Trustee Elections Please place an X mark in the appropriate box to vote for one trustee from each district: DISTRICT o Thomas Ellis DISTRICT o Kim Jackson DISTRICT o Jimmy Ellis This ballot is for mail voting only. Detach your completed ballot, place in the reply envelope and mail. Your ballot must be received by U.S. Mail no later than p.m. (Central Daylight Time) on August 31, 2023 to be counted and to receive the $5 credit on your electric bill. VOTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read the instructions and enclosed material carefully. 2. Mark your ballot regarding trustee elections. 3. Detach your ballot at the dotted line and place in the business reply envelope. 4. Seal the business reply envelope and place it in the U.S. Mail (no postage necessary). 5. Ballot must be received by August 31, 2023 IMPORTANT! Ballots must be mailed in the enclosed envelope. DO NOT drop ballot off at the cooperative’s offices, in the night deposit, or mail it with your monthly power bill. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR GRUENLOH HARDY & ASSOCIATES PC PO BOX 2440 O TS ALE AL Montgomery, AL Trustee Election Information August 2023 Dear Member-Owner: We are conducting our annual trustee elections through the mail balloting process permitted under the bylaws previously approved by the members. Information regarding the trustees who have been nominated for election and the election process is also included in this booklet. To facilitate a vote on the election of trustees, the board of trustees has scheduled our annual meeting in accordance with our bylaws for Sept. 21, 2023. Subject to the notice below as to not permitting an inperson presence at the meeting, registration and voting, for those who do not vote by mail, will be open from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the cooperative’s office located at 9100 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Ala. The meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m. with the results of the election votes being announced during the meeting. Although the annual meeting is intended to be held in person, the cooperative hereby reserves the right to hold the annual meeting solely by mail balloting, virtually or other permissible means without any members physically present other than trustees and officers present, if necessary in order to comply with applicable public health guidance at the time of the decision including after taking into consideration any applicable health measures and their respective costs, such as social distancing, mask requirements, prohibitions on size of gatherings, or otherwise or if the board of trustees otherwise determines, in its sole discretion, that permitting in person presence of members in a large gathering is not in the best interests of the health, safety, or welfare of the cooperative’s employees or members, in which case matters will be approved solely by mail balloting. If the cooperative determines to hold the meeting through means other than an in person meeting at which the members may be present, the cooperative shall notify the membership of such decision and details of the change by posting to the cooperative’s website or through email or other method of notice as determined by the cooperative. Please make sure to submit your ballots. Very sincerely yours, The Board of Trustees of Dixie Electric Cooperative NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL ROBERTSDALE AL PERMIT NO: 2 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE SECRETARY/DIXIE ELECTRIC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR GRUENLOH HARDY & ASSOCIATES PC PO BOX 2440 ROBERTSDALE AL 36567-9987 SECRETARY/DIXIE ELECTRIC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR GRUENLOH HARDY & ASSOCIATES PC PO BOX 2440 ROBERTSDALE AL 36567-1200 Find us on We're always looking out for you. 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