REC's youth program winners

Rural Electric Cooperative recently awarded and recognized 24 area students with trips and scholarships. Ten high school seniors shared $11,000 in scholarships assisting with their college expenses. Six high school juniors received all-expense paid trips this summer- three won trips to Washington D.C. for Youth Tour and three won trips to Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. While eight eighth graders won a trip to Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperative’s YouthPower Energy Camp at Canyon Camp near Hinton, Oklahoma.

Both the Youth Tour and Energy Camp competitions were open to REC’s member- ship and all students attending a school within REC’s service area. Whereas, only high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are members of REC were eligible to apply for the ten scholarships available.

To compete in the scholarship contest, students were required to complete an application, and from all applicants, a committee of REC’s Board selected 10 finalists to interview. All finalists were selected as winners. Two students received $1,500 scholarships and eight received $1,000 each. Winners of the $1,500 scholarships were Jacey Bordwine of Dibble and Austin Hines of Lindsay. Scholarships of $1,000 each went to: Baylan Byrd, Gracie Selzer and Konner Shebester of Alex, Bentley Kesler, Jacey McReynolds and Andon Register of Lindsay, Gracie Edwards of Maysville and Mallory Sager of Pauls Valley.

High school juniors competing in the Youth Tour contest wrote an essay as the first step of the competition. Judges selected the top six essays as finalists. The finalists competed in a speech contest to determine the trip winners. Judges selected Lauren Earp and Brinley Hines of Elmore City-Pernell and Ridge McLin of Elmore City as winners for Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. These students will travel to Washington, D.C. with approximately 70 other juniors from across Oklahoma to tour our nation’s capitol.

The three runners-up won a trip near Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp hosted by the Colorado Electric Cooperatives. Local winners will join students from Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming for the week-long camp. REC’s winners include Sidney Brooks of Lindsay, Aaron Chesnut of Rush Springs and Sage Heldermon of Alex.

REC’s winners to YouthPower Energy Camp were selected from a large group of essays submitted by eighth graders from several area schools. The group will attend the camp with 80 other eighth graders across Oklahoma. Winners include: Gracey Bray of Lindsay, Rocky Byrd and Rebel Higdon of Alex, Holly Jenkins of Ninnekah, Cheyenne Lamb and Will Lawrence of Lindsay, Jaycee Rose of Wynnewood and Brylee Stephens of Ninnekah.

Student winners, parents, school teachers and administrators were honored at a banquet hosted by REC recently at the Cooperative’s Multi Purpose Center in Lindsay.

REC has offered these programs to area students since 1989. Over the past 34 years REC has provided: 354 scholarships; sent 98 high school juniors to the Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.; sent 90 high school juniors to the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp; and sent 228 eighth grade students to the YouthPower Energy Camp.

Miscellaneous

FOR SALE: 10 cages all different sizes and prices, will take $200 for all or ask about separate pricing call or text.

PH: 405-756-5442 (text) or 405-756-4594 (call).

FOR SALE: 2 large salon mirrors, $75 each. PH: 405-756-4277.

FOR SALE: Working vintage Contello accordion, made in Italy in original case, $100. PH: 405-207-0228.

FOR SALE: Adjustable 5th wheel bi-pod stabilizer stand, $80. PH: 405-207-0228.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE: 2 mini Nubian/Nigerian mix wethers, 1 black and 1 black and white, born on December 1, 2022, $200 each. PH: 405-756-5442 (text) or 405-756-4594 (call).

Classified Ads

are FREE to REC members to post non-commercial items. Deadline for ads is the 8th of every month.

Call the Member Services Dept. at 405-756-3104 ext. 238.

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month

The location of your thermostat can impact your HVAC system's ability to maintain an ideal indoor temperature. For maximum accuracy, thermostats should be placed in the center of the home, away from air vents, plumbing pipes and exterior doors. Avoid placing items like lamps and televisions near your thermostat, which can cause the HVAC to run longer than necessary. Avoid installing thermostats in rooms that tend to feel warmer or colder than the rest of the home. Do not place furniture in front of the thermostat, which can block air flow and result in inaccurate readings.

Learn more at www.energy.gov.

Recreational

FOR SALE: 1999 Rockwood Premier popup camper with slide-out, fully self-contained, sleeps six, lots of storage, heat and air, kitchen sink, microwave, refrigerator, hot water heater, toilet, shower, inside or outside three burner stove, new propane tank, new tires and new spare, ready to go, $4,200 or consider trade for dual axle enclosed trailer with rear ramp and side door. PH: 405-207-0228.

Nominating Committee will meet in June

The 2023 Nominating Committee will meet in June to select candidates for Rural Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees. As defined in the Bylaws, the Nominating Committee will select at least three members: one from each district, as candidates for the Board of Trustees. These candidates names will appear on the official voting ballot for REC's members to vote on during Annual Meeting.

The Nominating Committee is made up of three members from each of REC’s three board districts. A minimum of one representative from each district must be in attendance at the meeting to constitute a quorum and conduct business.

Guidelines for nominations and election of trustees are contained in Article Three (3), Section Seven (7) of REC’s Bylaws. Copies of Bylaws are available upon request at REC’s headquarters.

Candidates for the Board of Trustees are voted on at REC’s 84th Annual Meeting Saturday, October 7, 2023. The meeting will be held in REC’s Multi Purpose Center located north of Lindsay on State Highway 76.

Additional nominations may be submitted by petition with any 50 or more members of the Cooperative, acting together, in writing over their signatures. Any such nomination shall list the candidate’s name with necessary signatures and be filed with the Cooperative at least 120 days prior to the Annual Meeting of the Membership.

A list of candidates nominated by the Nominating Committee and by petition shall be filed in the office of the Cooperative and posted at the main entrance of the Cooperative’s headquarters in Lindsay, Oklahoma at least 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

Local Co-op Connection Card Deals

A-U-Store It, Purcell$5 off first month rent

Backroads Boutique, Lindsay5% off everything excluding special order and sale items

Best Western, Chickasha15% Off Regular Room Rate

Blue Moose Outdoor

Portable Rentals, Elmore City5% Off Septic Tank Pumping, Tent Rental and Special Event Toilet Rentals

Chickasha Diesel Services, Chickasha$50 off any big diesel oil change

Edwards Canvas, Pauls Valley - 5% Off

Jenny’s Pics Photography, Lindsay10% Off $50 or More Purchase of Pictures

Lindsay Tire and Lube, Lindsay$5 Off Any Full Service Oil Change

M & M Furniture, Chickasha10% Off Any Purchase

Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, Purcell10% Off Purchase

Photos by Ginger, Pauls Valley -

1 Free 8x10 Print With First Order of $25

Pharmacy Discounts -

Check out the discounts available using your Co-op Connections Card at participating pharmacies throughout our area. For a complete list of pharmacies, visit REC’s website to see if your pharmacy is offering discounts to Co-op Connections Card holders.