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Fiber’s Final Stretch We are happy to announce that our fiber internet project is near completion. Internet and home phone services will be opening to members on our last scheduled substation, Porum, beginning in January. For members on our Porum substation, be watching for emails, postcards, and Facebook posts announcing a date for you to call and schedule installation. For members on all other substations, call our team today at 1-800-328-2368 to sign up for lightning-fast internet! No matter if you live in the city limits or way out in the country, we have you covered.
With Cookson Hills Connect, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, no data limits, and no sudden price increases. We offer multiple package options to fit every budget. Since 1945, Cookson Hills has provided our members with reliable electricity, and adding fiber internet service excites us as we move into the future. We are grateful for our members, employees, and crews who have helped make this dream of offering high-speed internet a reality!
WATTS INSIDE Employees participate in FUNdraiser Fridays
Jordan Henry completes staking certification
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Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. Headquarters Office PO Box 539 • 1002 E. Main Stigler, OK 74462 • 800-328-2368 Branch Office PO Box 587 • 1800 KOA/Power Drive Sallisaw, OK 74955 • 918-775-2211 Pay-by-Phone: 1-888-678-1937 www.cooksonhills.com Alternate Emergency Only: 918-552-0016
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joe Ogle, President Rocky Woods, Sr., Vice President Ronnie Pevehouse, Sec/Treasurer Dan Callahan, Trustee John Dillard, Trustee Dart Drummonds, Trustee Mike Rose, Trustee
FUNdraiser Friday Continues On each Friday in December, our employees participated in festive Dress Up Days to raise money for our scholarship fund. Days included Candy Cane Day, Channel Your Flannel, Christmas Pajama Day, and Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Employees who dress up donate money to the scholarship fund, which is awarded to high school seniors in the spring.
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STAFF Juli Orme, General Manager Mark Blaylock, Director of Operations — Stigler Marty Huff, Director of Operations — Sallisaw Ellen Mattison, Manager of Accounting Services Kristie Cash, Manager of Office Services Jeremy Stubblefield, Chief Technology Officer Brad Martin, Director of Member/Public Relations and Economic Development Dallin Shaw, Director of Engineering Kellan Lujan, Manager of Subsidiary Accounting
Russell V. Barber, General Counsel Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. welcomes members to submit photos, and articles which will be subject to editing. Cookson Hills reserves the right to publish or modify any article. Companies and individuals featured in the Hot Watts newsletter do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or view of Cookson Hills. Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you find your account number hidden in this issue of the Hot Watts, you’ll receive a $25 credit on your electric bill.
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Attention High School Juniors – Youth Tour Scholarship Applications are available at www. cooksonhills.com/youth-tour. Contact Brad Martin at 800-328-2368 or bmartin@cooksonhills.com for more information.
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Trees, Too.
We know everyone in our community enjoys the beauty and shade trees provide. But trees and power lines can be a dangerous mix without regular trimming during the growing season. If you see us out in the community trimming, remember the many benefits it brings: • Keeps power lines clear of tree limbs • Helps us restore power outages more quickly • Keeps crews and members of our community safe • Reduces unexpected costs for repairs Trimming improves service reliability for you, the members we serve.
CHEC scholarship applications available for high school seniors! Applications due by March 8. Visit www.cooksonhills.com!
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Pictured L to R: Dallin Shaw, Director of Engineering; Jordan Henry; Juli Orme, General Manager
Henry Completes Training Congratulations to Cookson Hills Electric Staking Engineer Jordan Henry on successfully completing OAEC’s staking program training. Jordan completed the required coursework from the Utility Training Services Staking program. “It was a great opportunity, and I learned a lot of things that will help with my job and ultimately improve services to our members,” said Jordan. Jordan was among only 15 students recognized at a graduation ceremony at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives headquarters in Oklahoma City. [1509208]
Monitor your energy use this winter with SmartHub! Search for SmartHub in your phone’s app store!
In January, all CHEC members will have access to affordable, highspeed internet services!
Visit www.CooksonHillsConnect.com or call 1-800-328-2368 to get started!
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