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E N E R GY E F F I CI E N C Y TIP OF THE MONTH ADJUST YOUR WATER HEATER SETTINGS

As cooler weather arrives, your water heater may be working harder to keep up with longer, hotter showers. Check its temperature setting and consider lowering it to 120°F, which the U.S. Department of Energy recommends for most households. Lowering the temperature can reduce energy use while also helping prevent scalding. Always check the owner's manual before making adjustments. Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy

Ingredients:

Mary C’s Camp Stew

1 5-6 lb. Boston butt 1 5-6 lb. hen 3-4 lbs. white potatoes 2 medium onions 1 bottle (32 oz.) ketchup

2-3 16 oz. cans tomato juice 1-2 16 oz. cans whole corn 2 16 oz. cans diced tomatoes 1 stick butter Salt, pepper, hot sauce to taste

Directions:

Boil pork and hen until completely done. Let meat cool completely and cut into small pieces. Set aside. Cut potatoes into small cubes. Chop onions. Combine onions and potatoes in a large stock pot and cover with water. Boil only long enough to cook potatoes (do not boil until potatoes are mushy). Pour off excess water, leaving cooked potatoes and onions in stock pot. Add meats and all other ingredients. Heat SLOWLY to avoid scorching. Makes about two gallons, and tastes better warmed up the next day.

Co-opcurrents For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners November 2026

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

We will be collecting money and non-perishable food items at our offices from Nov. 2 until Dec. 11 to benefit the Heart of Alabama Food Bank (HAFB). We are also sponsoring 12's Day of Giving on Dec. 4, at Renfroe's Market on Atlanta Highway where we will be collecting food, toys and monetary donations for the Christmas Clearing House, HAFB and Toys for Tots. For your donation valued at $5 or more, we will give you your choice of one of our adorable stuffed animals, including our newest addition, Scrappy!

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HIGHSCHOOL JUNIORS! We are currently accepting applications for our 2027 Youth Tour. The competition is open to any high school junior who lives or goes to school in one of the eight counties served by Dixie. The 2027 Montgomery Youth Tour will be held March 3-5. It will boast the participation of approximately 150 high school students representing 19 cooperatives from around the state. Students will enjoy activities such as participating in leadership sessions, taking part in several team-building activities, meeting with Legislators and touring The Legacy Museum, the Alabama State House and the Alabama Capitol. Tour sites may vary. Following the Montgomery Youth Tour, four of the eight students will be selected to continue on to represent the cooperative on the Washington Youth Tour. Those four representatives will also be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. The 2027 Youth Tour Packet and Application are available at www.dixie.coop/youth-tour. If you would like more information about this competition, you can contact our youth tour coordinator by e-mail at pr@ dixie.coop, or phone at 334-387-1534. The deadline for applications is Jan. 8, 2027.

HIGHSCHOOL SENIORS! Dixie Electric Cooperative will be awarding 12 $5,000 scholarships in 2027. Our scholarship program is available to any graduating high school senior who is the dependent of a cooperative member. The scholarship funds can be used at a four-year or two-year college or university, as well as any technical or trade school. Visit the scholarship page on our website at www.dixie.coop/ scholarshipprogram to apply online or download our free application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our communications manager at 334-387-1534. The deadline for applications is Feb. 19, 2027, at 5 p.m.

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