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Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation

May 2017 Volume 45 Issue 5

GLYNN AND MILDRED CARPENTER SCHOLARSHIP

Glynn Carpenter was manager/CEO of Woodruff Electric Cooperative for 34 years. He and his wife, Mildred, both came from humble beginnings in Ashley County. Mr. Carpenter worked in the electric cooperative system for 53 years, retiring in 2003.

Both Glynn and Mildred were strong advocates of higher education.

Mr. Carpenter recognized the value of education and encouraged his employees, family and acquaintances to better themselves with learning.

In honor of Glynn and Mildred Carpenter, the Board of Directors of Woodruff Electric Cooperative established the Glynn and Mildred Carpenter Scholarship Program. 2017 graduating high school seniors may apply to win a $1,000 scholarship.

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must be a graduate of any public or private high school in the counties of Woodruff, Cross, Monroe, St. Francis, Lee or Phillips or in the town of Des Arc; or be a graduate of home schooling while residing in a household of a Woodruff Electric member. The applicant must also be the child, grandchild or dependent of a Woodruff Electric member. The applicant must be attending a university, college or technical school as a full-time student in the Fall of 2017. The entire application must be completed in full, and received with the appropriate supplementary materials, in advance of the application deadline, which is May 8, 2017.

Visit www.woodruffelectric.com for more information and scholarship application forms.

KIDS’ CORNER: Safety Posters

THINGS TO REMEMBER

Woodruff Electric Cooperative offices will be closed Monday, May 29th to observe Memorial Day.

Easton Vaccaro, Forrest City 7 years old

OUTAGE REPORTING Call our automated outage reporting number at: Call 870-633-7100 or 1-888-559-6400 Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety tip to Woodruff Electric c/o Kids’ Corner (address found on page 2) or e-mail ahorton@woodruffelectric.com.

If your poster is published, you’ll receive a prize. All entries must include your name, age, mailing address, and the names of your parents.

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RIGHT-OF-WAY

READER RECIPES: Squash Casserole

2 c. cubed squash 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. onion, chopped 2 c. Ritz cracker crumbs 4 oz. grated Cheddar Cheese

Our primary goal at Woodruff Electric is to provide safe and reliable power to our membership. Maintaining an ongoing right-of-way program is an important part to reaching that goal. We clear the right-of-way using the safest and most efficient methods to ensure adequate and safe distance from trees and other vegetation.

Currently, our right-of-way crew is working Southeast of Cherry Valley. The crew will be working South of Hwy 42 near Hwy 364 and Hwy 163 in the coming weeks.

1 stick butter 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. sugar 1 c. evaporated milk

Cook squash in a little water until tender; drain and mash. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into greased baking dish and bake at 375° for 40 minutes.

Anita Vandiver, Forrest City Please send your favorite recipe to Woodruff Electric Cooperative c/o Reader Recipes (address found below) or e-mail your recipe to ahorton@woodruffelectric.com. If your recipe is published, you will receive a prize and entered into the grand prize drawing held at the end of the year. Entries must include your name, ma iling address and phone number.

Woodruff Electric Cooperative

FREE GED CLASSES Offered in Cross, Lee, Monroe & St. Francis Counties Crowley’s Ridge Technical Institute 1620 Newcastle Rd., Forrest City, AR 72335 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

(870) 633-5411 or 1 (800) 842-2317

P.O. Box 1619 3201 Hwy 1 North Forrest City, Arkansas 72336 Tel. (870) 633-2262 Fax: (870) 633-0629 Office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday Contact Numbers: Augusta: (870) 347-2431 Forrest City: (870) 633-2262 Moro: (870) 768-4821 Barton: (870) 572-2800

Get your free booklet from Woodruff Electric, “Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency” or download your copy at www.SmartEnergyTips.org