May-June 2020 TCEC Rural Living Newsletter

TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Rural Living Storm Season 2020 Are you ready?

We are.

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May & June 2020 Vol. 23 • No. 5

Bobby Lundy, Serviceman

TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Rural Living Vol. XXIII No. V May & June 2020

Board of Trustees

Bobby Dodd

Donnie Waldrep

Catherine Bethea

District 2

District 3

District 5

President

Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer

Junior Smith

George Webb

Ann Herring

Albert Thomas

Johnny Edwards

Elmer Coker

District 1

District 7

District 4

District 8

District 6

District 9

TCEC Staff

Be Prepared Before the Storm It’s your worst-case scenario. A major storm was predicted and this time, the predictions were right. Many power lines are down, and your electricity may be out for several days. You are low on everything––food, pet supplies, toilet paper, batteries, diapers and your medication.

Imagine how you would feel in this situation. While you can’t predict which weather forecast will come true, you can plan ahead so when a severe weather event strikes, you have the tools and resources to effectively weather the storm. The Department of Homeland Security offers several resources to help you prepare for major weather events and natural disasters. Visit www.ready.gov/ make-a-plan.

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Julius Hackett, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Brewer, Vice President of Engineering Stephanie Carroll, Vice President of Corporate Services Eileen Herndon, Executive Assistant Darrell Tuten, Vice President of Operations Wendell Williams, Vice President of Finance Tri-County Electric Cooperative Rural Living, the voice of your member-owned electric cooperative, is published bimonthly — more if necessary — at no subscription cost to the membership. The publication team is comprised of TCEC employees. Postage is paid at Tallahassee, Fla.

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Publication Team

Julius Hackett, Chief Executive Officer Eileen Herndon, Executive Assistant Kaitlynn Culpepper, Community Relations Director

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Joanna Forrester Tri-County Electric Cooperative 2862 West US 90 Madison, FL 32340 www.tcec.com 1-800-999-2285

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Stock your pantry with a three-day supply of non-perishable food, such as canned goods, energy bars, peanut butter, powdered milk, instant coffee, water and other essentials (i.e., diapers and toiletries).

Confirm that you have adequate sanitation and hygiene supplies including towelettes, soap and hand sanitizer.

Ensure your First Aid kit is stocked with pain relievers, bandages and other medical essentials, and make sure your prescriptions are current.

Set aside basic household items you will need, including flashlights, batteries, a manual can opener and portable, battery-powered radio or TV. Organize emergency supplies so they are together in an easily accessible location.

Julius Hackett, CEO If a severe storm such as a hurricane is expected with high winds and sustained rain, you may need to take extra steps to safeguard your home.

Shutter windows and securely close exterior doors. Fully charge all cell phones, laptops and devices so you have maximum power in the event of a power outage. If you plan to use a small generator, make sure it’s rated to handle the amount of power you will need, and always review the manufacturer’s instructions to operate it safely.

During thunderstorms, the American Red Cross recommends avoiding electrical equipment and land-based telephones. Use battery-powered TVs and radios instead. Keep away from windows. Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates, and check Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s website for restoration updates.

After the storm, avoid downed power lines and walking through flooded areas where power lines could be submerged.

Allow ample room for utility crews to safely perform their jobs.

Advance planning for severe storms or other emergencies can reduce stress and anxiety caused by the weather event and can lessen the impact of the storm’s effects. Act today, because there is power in planning.

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Upcoming District Meetings Democratic process. Authority to vote. That is what makes cooperatives different than traditional businesses. Each year, Tri-County Electric Cooperative members elect their leadership.

TCEC’s board consists of nine trustees who are also TCEC members. The board meets monthly to make decisions regarding budget, policy, rates and other co-op business.

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DISTRICT 2 BOBBY DODD - PRESIDENT

TAYLOR COUNTY

DISTRICT 3 DONNIE WALDREP - VICE PRESIDENT

MADISON COUNTY

DISTRICT 4 GEORGE WEBB

MADISON COUNTY

DISTRICT 5 CATHERINE BETHEA - SECRETARY - TREASURER

TAYLOR COUNTY

DISTRICT 6 ANN HERRING

JEFFERSON COUNTY

DISTRICT 7 ALBERT THOMAS, JR

JEFFERSON COUNTY

DISTRICT 8 JOHNNY EDWARDS

TAYLOR COUNTY

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District 8 Thursday, July 23 Lake Bird Methodist Church Perry, FL Trustee Johnny Edwards

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DISTRICT 9 ELMER COKER

District 7 Friday, July 24 Salem AME Church Monticello, FL Trustee Albert Thomas, Jr.

District 9 Tuesday, July 21 Blue Lake Baptist Church Perry, FL Trustee Elmer Coker

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1.) Be a full-time resident of the district 2.) Submit your signed Notice of Intent at least 21 days prior to the District Meeting and meet all qualifications as outlined in the by-laws 3.) Attend the district meeting Questions?

Call 1-800-999-2285 more information on Page 4 & 5

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If I do run, what’s the time commitment?

TCEC board of trustees must become knowledgeable about the electric industry. They also must make decisions regarding the strategy and operation of the co-op.

To do this, the board meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Main Headquarters office building in Madison, Florida and last a good share of the afternoon.

In addition to monthly meetings, TCEC trustees often attend meetings and conferences of the statewide association, Florida Electric Cooperatives Association (FECA) and national association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and TCEC’s generation and transmission cooperative: Seminole Electric Cooperative.

If you have an interest in becoming a Tri-County Electric Cooperative trustee, obtain a Notice of Intent by calling 1-800-999-2285 or email eherndon@tcec.com.

How do I run for the Board of Trustees?

Each year, Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) holds trustee elections in three districts. Those elections are the members’ opportunity to select someone to represent them on TCEC’s nine-member board.

TCEC’s by-laws require that potential trustees must be natural persons receiving service at their “primary residence.” That means you must be living in a home that receives electricity from the co-op. Potential trustees must file their Notice of Intent seeking to be a candidate for trustee at least 21 days in advance of the district meeting.

Notices are available at the TCEC offices in Jefferson, Madison and Taylor County.

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SUMMARY OF THE BY-LAWS OF TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. PERTAINING TO MEMBERSHIP, ANNUAL MEETINGS, BOARD REPRESENTATION, AND QUALIFICATION, NOMINATION AND ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERSHIP

1. Any person, firm, association, corporation, or body politic or subdivision thereof may become a member of the Cooperative by:

a. Filing a written application for membership;

b. Agreeing to purchase electrical energy from the Cooperative;

c. Agreeing to comply with and be bound by the Articles

of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Cooperative, and

any rules and regulations adopted by the Board of

Trustees; and

d. Paying the membership fee provided by the By-Laws of

the Cooperative, and being accepted for membership by

the Board of Trustees or the members. No member may

hold more than one (1) membership in the Cooperative,

and no membership shall be transferrable.

2. A husband and wife may, if they desire, apply for a joint membership.

ANNUAL MEETINGS

1. The Annual Meeting of the members of the Cooperative is held on the Third Saturday in September of each year, in either Madison, Jefferson or Taylor County, Florida. The place at which an Annual Meeting is to be held is designated in the Notice of such Annual Meeting given to the members of the Cooperative prior to each Annual Meeting.

BOARD REPRESENTATION

1. The territory served by the Cooperative is divided into nine (9) districts. Each district is represented by one (1) Trustee.

The Trustees from the nine (9) districts constitute the Board of Trustees of the Cooperative.

2. The Board of Trustees manages the business and affairs of the Cooperative. The Board of Trustees exercises all the powers of the Cooperative except such powers as are conferred upon or reserved to the members by law, or the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws of the Cooperative.

QUALIFICATIONS OR ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS A TRUSTEE

1. To serve as a Trustee of the Cooperative, a person must:

a. Be a natural person;

b. Is not a current employee and if a former employee who

was not in good standing at time employment ended, a

minimum three years must have elapsed;

c. Has been subjected to a criminal background check and

credit check;

d. Is a member in good standing of the cooperative without

any disconnections for non-payment of utility services

within last five years;

e. Be a bona fide full-time resident of the district which

member plans to represent for at least 12 months

preceding nomination;

f. Has the capacity to enter into legally binding contracts;

g. Does not have a financial interest in or relationship with

an outside organization or individual having business

dealings with the Cooperative if it would likely impair

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the ability of the trustee to serve the best interests of the cooperative; and annually complete and sign a conflictof-interest certification and disclosure form; h. Is not related to a current trustee as defined in the Conflict of Interest Board Policy; i. Has not been previously removed as a trustee, or has not resigned as a trustee while a proceeding to remove member was pending; j. Has not been convicted of or have plead guilty to a felony or first degree misdemeanor; k. Attend at least two-thirds of all board meetings each year while a trustee.

NOMINATION AND ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

1. A person may be nominated as a candidate for Trustee at a District Meeting of the members of a district.

2. Not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days before the annual meeting of the members, the Board of Trustees shall call a separate meeting of the members of each district at a suitable place in each district for the purpose of electing one person as Trustee to represent the members located within such district.

3. In order for a member to be nominated at a district meeting for the position of trustee (including incumbent trustees) his or her name and intent to run for such position must be received by the Cooperative in writing at its headquarters in Madison, Florida at least 21 days before the district meeting at which nominations for trustee are to be made. After receiving such written notice, the Cooperative will confirm that the member is a resident of the district for which he/she intends to be a candidate for trustee, and is otherwise qualified to be a trustee. In the event that the member is not qualified to be a trustee, the Cooperative will notify the member of this in writing prior to the district meeting at which elections for trustee are to be made. The Secretary of the Cooperative shall, prior to the district meeting, certify the names of all prospective candidates who shall satisfy the said requirements.

4. Fifteen members residing in the District present at such duly called district meeting shall constitute a quorum provided, however, that members casting votes during voting hours in an election of trustees shall be counted as present in person for the determination of a quorum as provided by law.

5. Voting shall be by ballot. Each member may vote for one candidate. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared the trustee of the district.

6. Not less than ten days before an annual meeting of the members, the Secretary of the cooperative shall mail to each member a list of the trustees elected at all district meeting, the names to be arranged by districts. This list may be included with the notice of the meeting.

7. In the event of the election of a trustee does not occur on the date designated herein for the district meeting due to being unable to establish a quorum at the district meeting, the election of those qualified candidate(s) for trustee shall occur at the annual meeting of the members.

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DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Helping lead the way for hardening of the power system: David Wesson, Contractor Supervisor After the Atlantic hurricanes of 2004 and 2005, utilities looked for ways to harden their systems against hurricanes and severe weather events.

“Storm hardening” is a term used in the utility industry as a way to protect the power system against all types of weather events, not just hurricanes.

Storm hardening can include the update of materials (poles and wires) and practices (vegetation management) that exceed events that can result in catastrophic failures and subsequent extended outages.

Annually, your cooperative management team selects projects from a 3-year workplan meant to harden our power system by budgeting funds to include the rebuilding of older sections of the power system; shortening spans between poles; replacing older poles; replacing wires and even going underground in those most vulnerable areas, all for the purpose of “hardening” the power system.

This is where David Wesson, the Contractor Supervisor for TCEC, comes in to play. An experienced journeyman lineman with 35 years of experience in line work joined the TCEC team in 2010 and shortly thereafter moved into the position of Contractor Supervisor. A role he is well suited for with his extensive experience actually working as part of a contractor crew that kept him working all throughout the Southeastern United States on power systems. David oversees the contractors who work for TCEC as they perform the different components of storm hardening for our power system.

David is a busy man and spends a lot of time working from his mobile office, or in other words his cooperative vehicle while traveling throughout the TCEC service territory. When not overseeing the work of our contractors, David enjoys family time with his wife of 38 years, Iris. They have three children, Amy, Justin and Jordan and four grandchildren. The entire Wesson family is anxiously anticipating the arrival of the fourth grandchild in July.

David loves his job, he enjoys the freedom on being able to travel throughout the service territory. He rarely has a bad thing to say about anything, except for working ice storms. He shares that the first 3 days of the last ice storm he worked, the temperature didn’t rise above 25 degrees. He went on to explain that since he was working a major outage, hotel rooms were scarce so he had to carry his gear and clothes with him each day because he never knew where he’d be staying that night. This meant that for three days at the end of his 16-hour work day, he would get checked into his motel room and have to thaw out his clothes for the next day! Any of us that were in those conditions can certainly appreciate why David doesn’t have a fondness for ice storms.

Hardening the System In TCEC’s storm hardening initiatives, we use outside contractors for some of the larger strategies. Why do we do this? In larger projects, an independent utility contractor will have specialized equipment and may be more well suited for this type of undertaking that often can extend over several months before completion. TCEC in-house crews could easily get tied down on these projects and not be available for more immediate needs to serve our members.

When it comes to new construction, our engineering team prepares the staking sheets which are then reviewed by the Contractor Supervisor. He verifies that correct materials and poles are available to meet TCEC standards and avoid any delay in construction. Also, David oversees the construction work performed by the contract crews, making sure we are in compliance with specifications.

Below are some of the system hardening programs of the co-op that the contractor supervisor oversees:

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Vegetation Management Tree trimming is a major component of storm hardening for extreme weather. Vegetation management is vital to minimizing the effect of high winds on power lines. Proximity of trees to our distribution lines creates a vulnerability of the lines with intense winds associated with summer storms. TCEC contracts with Bryant Tree Services to trim 600 miles annually along its 3,000 miles of distribution line. The co-op works hard to maintain its current 5-year trim cycle, trimming its right-of-way one year and following up a year later with our herbicide spraying program. Our Contractor Supervisor makes sure the proper clearances are trimmed (20 feet under single-phase lines and 30 feet under three-phase line).

David coordinates with contractor’s schedules ahead of trimming or spraying of the right-of-way in order to allow all members affected by this process to receive notice prior to contractors being in their neighborhoods. Also, checking on those no-spray/no-cutting zones and notifying contractors in advance of our members requests.

Structural Upgrades TCEC uses a contractor for its annual pole inspection program. There are 56,000 poles on our system and 7,000 of them are inspected annually in order to meet an 8-year inspection cycle. Using contractors for this dedicated inspection process, allows the co-op to find poles with issues or decay so that we can get them off our system.

Another common hardening practice is the upgrading of poles and structures using stronger materials. This can include upgrades to the wire and cross arm materials or using steel or ductile iron poles instead of the traditional wood poles.

Placing utility lines underground eliminates their susceptibility to wind and lightning damage. Underground is often proposed as a way of hardening, but is not an economically feasible choice in a lot of instances. Currently the co-op has a little over 200 miles of underground line.

Span/Wire Change

When circuits are upgraded, larger poles are installed, the span length is shortened and larger wire is used. Some of the co-op’s older lines have old small copper wire and by replacing the older wire with larger sized-aluminum wire it helps alleviate some of the longer outage times during major storm events.

Larger projects are contracted out and progress is verified weekly by our Contractor Supervisor.

As you can see, TCEC’s hardening programs include a lot of ways to protect our power system against all types of weather events, and not just hurricanes.

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Are you ready? We are.

Life in north Florida is beautiful and we have a constant reminder of the awesome power of “Mother Nature.” On occasion we experience severe weather than can cause damage and the loss of power. The key is to be prepared.

From thunderstorms and lightning, to tornados and hurricanes, TCEC utilizes several tools to closely monitor weather conditions.

As the temperatures rise, so does the chance for afternoon thunderstorms.

When severe weather is predicted, we make preparations to ensure that crews are ready to respond. It’s equally important for our members to be prepared for bad weather too.

In the event of a loss of power, one of the best ways for you to stay informed of our power restoration progress is to “Follow” Tri-County Electric Cooperative on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and monitor our posts during storm related power outages. Or if you prefer, you can see updated outage information via our online outage map available at www.tcec.com.

With all the advantages we have by living in Florida, we need to be sure to thoroughly prepare for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1.

We encourage everyone to have a plan in the event of an extended power outage. If you are unaware of what to do, make a plan for you and your family by visiting FloridaDisaster.org/GetAPlan.

DISASTER SUPPLY KIT CHECKLIST A Family Disaster Supply Kit is essential in planning for a disaster. Your Disaster Supply Kit should include the items previously discussed and these additional items.

Water (1 gallon per person per day for 7 days) Non-perishable food Sterile gauze pads

Flashlight and batteries NOAA weather radio First aid kit At least two weeks supply of medication, medical supplies used regularly and a list of allergies Information about where you receive medication, the name of the drug, and dosage Medical records and primary care physician contact information List of the style, serial number, and manufacturer information of needed medical devices Service animal I.D., veterinary records, and proof of ownership Supplies for your service animal Special needs items Be sure to include specialty items for infants, small children, the elderly, and those family members with a disability.

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First Aid Kit First Aid Manual Sterile adhesive bandages of different sizes Sterile gauze pads Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Triangular bandages Scissors

Radio Battery operated or hand cranked radio, a NOAA weather radio

Cash Banks and ATMs may not be available after a storm.

Tweezers Sewing needle Moistened towellettes Antiseptic Thermometer Tube of petroleum jelly Safety pins Soap Latex gloves Sunscreen Aspirin or other pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medicine Antacid Laxative Activated charcoal

Food Enough for at least up to seven (7) days, nonperishable packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, baby food, and any special dietary needs.

Non-electric can opener Paper plates Napkins

Clothing Include seasonal or rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots.

Plastic cups

Vehicle Keep your motor vehicle tanks filled with gasoline

Flashlight Do not use candles and be sure to have enough batteries.

Utensils

Important Documents Insurance cards Medical records Bank numbers Credit card numbers Copy of social security card Copies of birth and/or marriage certificates Other personal documents Set of car, house, and office keys Items should be kept in a water proof container Important phone numbers Maintain a list of important phone numbers including county emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, banks, schools, veterinarian, and a number for our of town contact.

Pet care items Pet food and water Proper identification Medical records A carrier or cage Muzzle and leash Water and food bowls Medications

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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board Meetings Summary for January 13, 2020 With all Trustees present, key cooperative personnel and the attorney present, the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. was held on Monday, January 13, 2020, in the Tri-County Electric headquarters office building located in Madison, Florida. Reports to the Board included the Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. December 2019 Board Meeting, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, Building and Land Committee, and CEO. Action taken by the Board included the following: approval of the January 13, 2020 Board Agenda; the December 9, 2019, Board Meeting Minutes; and Consent Agenda items as written and recommended by the CEO, which included the WPCA for January 2020 as established by resolution; RUS Form 7 for November 2019; the list of new members for November 19, 2019 – December 20, 2019; Work and Accident Report for November 2019 along with the System Outage Reports. Other action taken by the Board included: authorization for the Cooperative Secretary to execute the CoBank Incumbency Certificate designating the authorized signatories to sign resolutions on behalf of the Cooperative. A presentation was given on the 2019 reliability challenges and accomplishments and then the Board discussed the proposed reliability improvements to be made in 2020. The CEO updated the Board on the status of the Florida Power and Light/Gulf Power transmission line project to be located within the territory served by several north Florida electric cooperatives. Miscellaneous items discussed included: upcoming events; a potential conflict with the regular October 2020 board meeting date and the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling on the reregulation initiative.

Bobby Dodd, President

Catherine Bethea, Secretary/Treasurer

Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board Meetings Summary for February 10, 2020 With all Trustees present, key cooperative personnel and the attorney present, the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. was held on Monday, February 10, 2020, in the Tri-County Electric headquarters office building located in Madison, Florida. Reports to the Board included the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association January 2020 Board Meeting, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, Building and Land Committee, and CEO. Action taken by the Board included the following: approval of the February 10, 2020 Board Agenda; the January 13, 2020, Board Meeting Minutes; and Consent Agenda items as written and recommended by the CEO, which included the WPCA for February 2020 as established by resolution; RUS Form 7 for December 2019; the list of new members for December 21, 2019 – January 20, 2020; Work and Accident Report for December 2019 along with the System Outage Reports. Other action taken by the Board included: approval of the following revised policies No. 526 “Work Hours,” No. 610 “Interconnection of Distributed Generation,” and revised No. 701 “Succession Management,” and No. 607 “Voluntary Contributions to Educational Scholarships” effective immediately; approval of Work Order Inventories (RUS Forms 219) for the period of April 2019 – September 2019; approval to change the regular October 2020 board meeting date to October 19, 2020 to avoid conflict with the NRECA Regional Meeting. Miscellaneous items discussed included the NRECA International Program and upcoming events and meetings.

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Bobby Dodd, President

Catherine Bethea, Secretary/Treasurer

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Cheeseburger Salad Summer is here and what better way to make use of leftovers after a cookout!

Recipe Source: foodnetwork.com

Ingredients • 2 pounds ground beef • 1/3 cup ketchup, plus more if needed • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, plus more if needed • 1 tablespoon Dijon or spicy mustard, plus more if needed • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, plus more if needed

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter • 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, cut into 1-inch cubes • 2 heads romaine or green-left lettuce, torn • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese • 4 Roma tomatoes, diced • 8 dill pickle spears, cubed • 1 red onion, sliced

Directions 1. Brown the meat in large skillet over medium heat, 8 – 10 minutes. Remove it from the heat and drain off the fat. Add the ketchup, barbeque sauce and mustards to the meat and stir to combine.

Taste and add more of whatever you think it needs. Keep warm.

2. Melt ¼ stick (2 tablespoons) of the butter in a separate skillet over low heat, then add the bun cubes and toss to coast. Toast the croutons in the skillets over low heat for 10 – 12 minutes, adding ¼ butter (2 tablespoons) of butter every couple of minutes until you’ve used the whole stick. (This will ensure all the croutons soak up the butter and toast nicely.)

3. To assemble: Pile some torn lettuce on each plate. Pile a good quantity of the meat mixture, then top with plenty of grated Cheddar. Add diced tomato, chunks of pickles and slices of red onion over the top. Finish by sprinkling warm croutons all around the plate. Serve immediately.

This Publication’s Inspirational Moment “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Luke 11:9 – 10 (NIV) 10

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY CROSSWORD PUZZLE 1.

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Introducing Baby Paxton Please join us in welcoming baby Paxton Kaine Sprenkle to the co-op family.

Born January 29th, 2020 at 12:04 P.M. to Zack Sprenkle, Tree Timmer, and Kelsey Odom.

Weighing 7lbs and measuring 18.75 inches long.

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May is Electrical Safety Month!

Read the safety tips below to complete the crossword puzzle.

1. ACROSS: Keep all liquids away from _________, like TVs, computers and gaming consoles.

2. DOWN: Never overload electrical _________. This creates a greater risk of fire.

3. DOWN: Never use electrical _________ that feel warm to the touch or are damaged in any way.

4. ACROSS: Smoke _________ should be installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home.

5. ACROSS: Don’t run electrical cords under rugs. This creates potential fire _________.

1. electronics 2. outlets 3. cords 4. alarms 5. hazards

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