community ■ CEC RECEIVES GRANT FOR SYSTEM REPAIRS
Choctaw Electric Cooperative received $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to recover costs associated with the December 2013 ice storm. Terry Matlock, CEO of Choctaw Electric, said the grant is the largest one the co-op has received in the past 10 years. It represents $3.5 million dollars in funds to support maintenance, operations and educational programs to promote efficiency and conservation.
“Landing grants such as this one is a win-win for our co-op and its member-owners.”
—TERRY MATLOCK, CEO CHOCTAW ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
“We actively seek available grants as part of our aim to keep rates down by using funds from federal energy and rural development grants to invest in the maintenance of our system, Matlock said. “With more than
3,600 miles of distribution lines, the need for funds from sources outside of the revenue generated from electricity sales is important to us. We are enjoying success in securing funds for our co-op, as is underscored by this recent award. Landing grants such as this one is a win-win for our co-op and its member-owners.”
Praising Matlock for his success in securing the grant, CEC Board President Mike Bailey noted, that grants are not the same as loans that must be paid back at some point in the future. “Terry and his grant writer have demonstrated that they understand the grant process and have successfully procured these available funds for Choctaw Electric several times over the past 10 years,” Bailey said. “Their efforts help bolster rural development by making sure CEC can deliver reliable electricity and keep electric rates as low as possible. This will lead to greater economic opportunity for the communities and residents we serve.”
TAKE CAREOF CO-OP BUSINESSONLINE
There’s no need to drive to Choctaw Electric Cooperative (CEC) to take care of your co-op business. CEC’s website at
www.choctawelectric. coop makes it easy to change your address, apply for an appliance or energy efficiency loan, enroll in a bill payment plan and more, all from your home computer.
Some forms such as loan applications and member application forms may be submitted online. Other forms are available for download so you can print and mail them to CEC at your convenience.
Be sure to check it out at
www.choctawelectric. coop. It just might save you a trip to town!
ABANDONED ANIMALS NEED YOUR HELP
Ark of McCurtain County is asking for donations from the general public to help them care and feed the large number of abandoned dogs and cats in their care.
Ark of McCurtain County is a non-profit animal rescue operation that depends solely on volunteer assistance. Among their many good deeds, the organization sponsors monthly discount spay and neuter
A few of the adoptable pets available from Ark of McCurtain County. To view all adoptable cats and dogs, please visit
www.arkofmccurtaincounty.org.
clinics and offers discount coupons for spay/neuter services that may be redeemed at any local veterinary clinic. They also provide foster homes for abandoned animals and sponsor dogs and cats for adoption.
The organization appreciates cash donations as well as in-kind donations of materials and supplies. Donations fund the group’s discount spay/neuter coupon program and provide vet care for rescued animals. Ten percent of all donated funds go toward the construction of a new animal shelter building.
The organization is in need of the following items. Leashes
Dog food (wet and dry) Cat food (wet and dry) Dog houses (any size) Kennels
Travel crates Cat litter
Cat litter pans Old towels Dog collars Cat collars
Paper towels Puppy pads
Adult size bed pads Paper plates, plastic forks, spoons, cups - (for the volunteers to be able to eat lunch at the spay/neuter clinics)
If you can donate anything from this list, please contact Ark of McCurtain County at 580-236-2275. Cash donations may be mailed to ARK of McCurtain County, PO Box 1023, Broken Bow OK 74728-1023.
For more details on adoptable pets, discount spay/ neuter services or coupons, please visit www.
arkofmccurtaincounty.org. Thank you for your help!
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