June 2017


Hoover to work in SWRE communications Haley Hoover will join SWRE as the


co-op’s communications specialist. She will begin her duties in mid-June. Among her many responsibilities will be production of the SWRE newsletter, the SWRE website, the co-op’s social media presence, planning for the annual meeting, and coordination of youth es- say contests and related activities. Haley is a native of Frederick and a graduate of Frederick High School. She holds an Associates degree in


Liberal Arts from Western Oklahoma State College in Altus and a B.A. degree in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma in Norman.


From 2013 to 2016 she served as executive director of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. During that time she managed all functions of the Cham- ber, including new uses of social media and online publications. She also wrote a weekly column, hosted a twice-weekly radio broadcast, and coordinated all


chamber events.


In the spring of 2016 she left the Frederick Chamber to pursue a


dream to live and work in Australia. As part of her work while there, she served as a resort manager on Kangaroo Island, Austra- lia.


24-Hour


Dispatching Emergency


Service 1-800-256-7973


Payments can be made at SWRE, 700 North Broadway, Tipton, OK 73570.


Online payments can be made Haley Hoover


“We’re pleased to welcome Haley as a new member of the SWRE service family,” said Kenneth E. Simmons, general manager and CEO. “She brings solid experience and a great deal of enthusiasm to the job.” In her position, Haley replaces Joe Wynn, longtime communications staff member who recently retired.


Automated Phone Line for Bill Pay or Reporting Outages


1-855-980-6821


Traditional Voice Phone Line 1-800-256-7973


What’s Cookin’ in the SWRE Kitchen Black- Eyed Pea Salad


3 tablespoons chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 2 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt


1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 4 cans (each 15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained


An easy recipe from Texas Co-op Power’s The Best of Typically Texas Cookbook.


at www.swre.com or utilizing the SWRE app for phones and tab- lets. Payments may be made by telephone at 1-855-980-6821. Payments may also be made at the following area banking


institutions: Oklahoma


Altus – Frazer Bank, National Bank of Commerce


Blair – Peoples State Bank Snyder – All American Bank Frederick – BancFirst, Frazer Bank


Texas


Chillicothe – American National Bank


Crowell – State Bank Electra – Waggoner National Bank


Vernon – Herring Bank, Waggoner Bank, Bank of the West


NOTE: When paying at a bank, allow 10 days prior to the bill’s due date.


SWRE News Kenneth E. Simmons, Manager/CEO


Board of Trustees Directions


1. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredi- ents together except peas, until sugar is dissolved.


2. Pour over black-eyes peas in a larger bowl, and refrigerate


NOTE: This salad will keep in the refriger- ator for several days.


NOTE: This and more than 700 more great recipes submitted by Texas Electric Cooperative cooks are available in a great cookbook. To order it by mail, send a check or money order for $29.95 to The Best of Typically Texas Cookbook, 1122 Colorado Street, 24th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701.


Dan White, Pres. ................ District 7 Don Ellis, Vice Pres. ........... District 1 Don Proctor, Sec. ............... District 3 Dan Lambert ....................... District 2 Ray Walker ......................... District 4 Dan Elsener ........................ District 5 Ronnie Swan ...................... District 6 Carl Brockriede ................... District 8 Jimmy Holland .................... District 9


Southwest Rural Electric Assn. P.O. Box 310


700 North Broadway Tipton, OK 73570-0310 1-800-256-7973


SWRE News is published monthly for distribution to members of South- west Rural Electric Association.


SWRE Is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


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