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ENERGY EFFICIENCY


Tip of


the Month Sleek, flat-panel TVs


can consume almost as much electricity as a refrigerator. In general, the bigger the screen, the more power it draws. Plasma screens use the most energy, while LCD TVs use much less. And remember to change your new TV’s default settings to power saver mode, and turn down the LCD backlight to save energy without sacrificing picture quality.


—COOPERATIVE RESEARCH NETOWRK


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JANUARY 2013


published monthly for members of Kiwash Electric Cooperative, Inc.


A SUPPLEMENT TO OKLAHOMA LIVING


Video challenge focuses on heat pumps Teens could win $60,000 in college scholarships and grants


hrough the use of video and social media, junior and senior high school students have a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity and compete for close to $60,000 in scholarship dollars and grants. The Go Go Geo Scholarship Video Challenge will officially be launched to schools on Jan. 7, 2013, with full details available on the contest website at http:// www.GoGoGeoChallenge.com/.


The Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are the title sponsor for this event, with geothermal manufacturers ClimateMaster, Bosch and WaterFurnace as co-sponsors. Kiwash Electric Cooperative is a member of the Touchstone Energy Cooperative alliance.


Eligible students will be challenged to use their creativity to produce a one to three minute video. Seven message themes have been created for the contest, with each related to geothermal energy in some way. Information on the contest website provides participants with a general understanding of each theme.


The challenge consists of a regional competition, which will divide contestants into five regions based on zip code. The top winner from each region will advance


BILL PAYMENT LOCATIONS


Kiwash Electric 120 W. 1st Street Cordell, Oklahoma


Pay online:


www.kiwash.coop Custer City Hall


Custer City, Oklahoma


First National Bank Thomas, Oklahoma


Seventy-five years ago local residents formed Kiwash Electric Cooperative to bring electricity to southwest Oklahoma. In 1949, they gathered for the ground breaking of the new co-op office building in Cordell. From left: R.L. Armitage; J.T Bailey; Delmer Hawkins; K.J. Kliewer; Unknown; Raymond Schnider; W.R. Duggans; Warren, Potts; Artie Wiechel; FC Hawkins; Alvert Lenaburg; Bennit Deeds; and Ernest Martin.


to the final competition to compete for even more scholarship dollars. In the final level of competition, the five winners will meet with judges in Oklahoma City for the final scoring and winner announcement.


Any high school junior or senior residing in Oklahoma is eligible to participate. For team entries, scholarship funds will be distributed equally if their entry is designated as the winner. Teams are limited to three members.


"We're excited to promote this opportunity to southwest Oklahoma teens," said Lisa Willard, Kiwash Electric marketing director. "With


this contest, plus our own Kiwash Electric scholarship competition, teens stand a good chance of winning some real money to further their education.“


Every year Kiwash Electric awards four $500 scholarships to high school seniors whose parents are members of Kiwash Electric Cooperative. Scholarships may be used at any college, university or technical school. Students compete for funds by writing an original essay or submitting a video. Entries and applications will be accepted until April 15, 2013 at 5 pm at Kiwash Electric Cooperative in Cordell. Find more details about the scholarships on page 3, or contact Lisa Willard at 888-832-3362.


Weather updates


Know when and where winter storms will strike. IMap Alerts notify you of severe weather conditions, school closings and more via text or email. Download IMap Alert at www. kiwash.coop. It's free!


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