2017 August Woodruff Electric Timely

Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation

PLANT THE RIGHT TREE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

Trees beau fy our neighborhoods, and when planted in the right spot, can even help lower energy bills. But the wrong tree in the wrong place can be a hazard… especially to power lines.

LARGE TREES

MEDIUM TREES

SMALL TREES

August 2017 Volume 45 Issue 8

CONGRATULATIONS!

10th Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover Winners David Hoots, Cherry Valley Pat Gerling, Cherry Valley Dwight Wayne Jumper, Forrest City Thomas M Peterson, Forrest City Roosevelt Johnson, Marianna Paul Fowler, McCrory Charles McGowan, Pales ne Donna Sims, Wynne Jessica Campbell, Wynne

Source: The Arbor Day Foundation and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Randy Dewi , Wynne

Be safe! Always call 811 before you dig to locate any buried u lity lines.

KIDS’ CORNER: Sudoku - SAFETY

Place the word SAFETY in the grid so each column, row, and block only contain unique le ers!

THINGS TO REMEMBER Remember, never…

play with kites

climb trees

Kids, send your drawing with an electrical safety p to Woodruff Electric c/o Kids’ Corner (address found on page 2) or e-mail info@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.

fly model planes

…near power lines!

OUTAGE REPORTING Call our automated outage repor ng number at: Call 870-633-7100 or 1-888-559-6400

H.E.L.P. – Home Energy Lending Program

Don't air-condi on the outdoors!

Woodruff Electric wants to ensure that our members stay comfortable all year round in your homes. If you own a home and think you Woodruff Electric may need some energy H.E.L.P. efficient upgrades, go to our website and fill out the H.E.L.P. program’s intake form. This is a no obliga on, free energy audit. We want to make sure you know where you may be losing air, and that means losing money!

Home Energy Lending Program

For more informa on: h p://www.woodruffelectric.coop/help

FREE GED/ABE CLASSES Offered in Monroe & St. Francis Coun es

Crowley’s Ridge Technical Ins tute 1620 Newcastle Rd., Forrest City, AR 72335 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.cr .tec.ar.us CALL: (870) 633-5411 or 1 (800) 842-2317

READER RECIPES: Summer Squash Slaw 2 yellow summer squash, julienned 2 zucchini, julienned 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 green bell pepper, julienned 1/3 red onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. apple cider or white vinegar

1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. dill weed 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 tsp. celery salt 1/4 tsp. pepper

In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over squash mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate an hour before serving.

Chris e Howton of Pales ne Send your favorite recipe to Woodruff Electric c/o Reader Recipes (address found below) or e-mail your recipe to info@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, mailing address and phone number.