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ISSUE 13 | OCT 2026 www.erec.com JAY OFFICE 3425 Highway 4 P.O. Box 428 (mail) Jay, FL 32565 850-675-4521 or 800-235-3848 WALNUT HILL OFFICE 4950 Highway 99A Walnut Hill, FL 32568 850-675-4521 or 800-235-3848 OFFICE HOURS 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every other Friday Closed on alternating Fridays Walnut Hill is closed from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. STAFF Ryan C. Campbell, P.E., CEO Sonya Dooley, Director of Finance and Administration Lanie Sells, Director of Engineering Glenn White, Director of Operations Cortney Owens, Manager of Marketing Communications Derek Bridwell, Manager of Information Technology Crystal George, Manager of Accounting TRUSTEES Escambia County Brian Davis (President) James E. Hall Ernie Hester Sam Walker Gary Wiggins
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CELEBRATING THE COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE Ryan Campbell, P.E. October is National Co-op Month, a time to celebrate what makes cooperatives like EREC special. Unlike many businesses that answer to outside investors or shareholders, cooperatives are owned by the people they serve. Our focus is on providing value to our members and strengthening the communities we call home. EREC’s story began in 1939 when local neighbors came together to bring electricity to an area other utilities would not serve. A lot has changed since then, but our purpose has remained the same. We are here to provide safe, reliable electricity while making decisions with our members and communities in mind. You can see the cooperative difference every day. It’s in our lineworkers restoring power after a storm, employees helping members, our involvement in local schools and events, and board members who live right here in the communities we serve. This National Co-op Month, we especially want to celebrate you, our members. As a small thank you, we’ve included something special on the back page of this newsletter. EREC members can enjoy free admission to one of three local high school football games while helping us support our local schools and athletic programs. Thank you for being a member of EREC. This is your cooperative, and we are proud to serve you.
Santa Rosa County Mickey Diamond (Vice President) Rick Hunsucker Philip Marshall Wesley Scott Dale Westmoreland (Secretary/Treasurer) The board of directors meets at 5 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the cooperative’s Jay office. FOR POWER OUTAGES Call 877-OUT-EREC or 877-688-3732. For emergency conditions, call 911. Contact Cortney Owens (cowens@erec.com) regarding this monthly publication.
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Has Anything Changed? HELP US KEEP YOUR INFORMATION UP TO DATE HAS ANYTHING CHANGED?
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A quick update ensures we can contact you when it matters most about your power.
Do we have your correct phone number for text updates? Do we have your correct email address? Do you need to add or delete names on account?
STAY CYBER SMART October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it a good time to refresh the habits that help protect your personal information. At EREC, cybersecurity is an important part of providing safe, reliable electric service. We work to protect the systems and information we use to serve our members, including online accounts, payment systems and outage communications. Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, especially with artificial intelligence making it easier to create convincing emails, texts, websites and even voice messages. A scammer may pretend to be EREC and claim your account is past due or your service will be disconnected unless you make an immediate payment. These messages may look professional and even include our logo. If you receive an unexpected or urgent message claiming to be from EREC, don’t click links or call the number provided in the message. Contact us directly at 850675-4521 to verify your account. You can also protect yourself by using long, unique passwords and avoiding the same password for multiple accounts. Most importantly, slow down when a message demands immediate action. Taking a few minutes to verify a request could prevent you from becoming a victim of a scam. EREC is committed to protecting the systems that serve our members, and together we can help keep your information safe.
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HUDDLE UP AND EAT! TOUCHDOWN PICKLE DIP Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon 2 tablespoons pickle juice 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning 2 green onions, chopped Black pepper to taste Makes about 12 servings (roughly ¼ cup each)
Mix the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the pickles, cheddar, bacon, pickle juice, ranch seasoning and green onions. Add a little black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors come together. Serve cold with sturdy potato chips, pretzels, crackers or fresh vegetables. Tailgate Tip: Make it the night before and keep it chilled until you're ready to serve. For even more pickle flavor, add a little extra pickle juice.
Nutrion per serving: Calories: about 180 | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Protein: 6 g Carbohydrates: 4 g | Sodium: about 450–550 mg | Sugars: 2 g
ATTENTION TEACHERS Looking for a fun way to teach your students about electricity and electrical safety? EREC would love to help! For kindergarten classes, we can visit and read our “Cat and Duck” book to introduce students to electricity in a fun way. Hosting a career day? When available, we can bring a bucket truck and answer questions about careers at an electric cooperative. For grades 3–5, our tabletop Safety City display teaches students how to recognize electrical hazards and stay safe. Request an educational visit online or call us at 850-675-4521. We’d love to visit your classroom!
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS Escambia County
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Serenity Pet Care McDavid & Surrounding Areas Call 850-418-4832 Check them out on facebook !
Lottie & Dottie’s Home Bakery Jay, FL lottiedottiesbakery@gmail.com Check them out on facebook.
Need a helping hand with your pets or farm animals? Serenity Pet Care provides loving, reliable care for families in McDavid and surrounding areas. Whether you’re heading out of town or simply need some extra help, they treat every pet like family. Services include pet and farm sitting, dog walking, pet taxi, drop-in visits, small caged pet boarding and overnight care. From household pets to farm animals, Serenity Pet Care gives owners peace of mind knowing their animals are in caring, experienced hands. It’s dependable, local care you can feel good about when you can’t be there!
Something sweet is baking in Jay! Lottie & Dottie’s Home Bakery is owned by Dana, a mom of four whose love for baking began in 2020. Named after her daughters, Charlotte and Dottie, the bakery offers pound cakes, cookie cakes, cheesecakes, bread pudding and more. What started as learning to bake at home has grown into a small business and a step toward Dana’s dream of one day opening a storefront in Jay. For Dana, baking has always been a way to show love, and now she gets to share that sweetness with the community!
DON’T LET ELECTRICAL HAZARDS SPOIL SPOOKY FUN. Check all cords for damage, use outdoor-rated extension cords and avoid overloading circuits.
Celebrating
National Co-op Month