April 2016 April 12 is Lineman Appreciation Day
Tuesday, April 12, 2016, is designated as National Lineman Appreciation Day at rural electric cooperatives throughout the United States.
The job of an electric lineman isn’t always easy. At any time of the day or the middle of the night, in all kinds of weather, he can be called to work and must be ready to respond. He works in extreme conditions that are often miserable. Heat. Cold. Wind. Rain. Snow. Sleet. Mud. During extended outages he works days at a time, with little rest and no days off.
Always, he works to get power restored as quickly as possible, but is always mindful of safety and safe
work practices. He never forgets that he has a dangerous job. He’s committed to co-op members, doing whatever it takes to get their power back on – and keep it on. His job requires years of specialized education to become a Journeyman Lineman, and ongoing training throughout his career, especially in areas that relate to safety. His work is specialized and his education is never complete. We acknowlege with gratitude the work and dedication of linemen at SWRE and electric cooperatives throughout the nation – not just on April 12, but every day.
Farm Safety: Avoid Overhead Lines Thank You Linemen! Job Well Done!
lines is one of the often overlooked, yet potentially deadly, hazards of working on a farm.
Operating large equipment near power
Make sure everyone knows to maintain a 10-foot clearance minimum from power lines. Be aware of increased height when
loading and transporting tractors on trailer beds. Avoid raising the arms of planters or
cultivators near power lines, and never attempt to raise or move a power line to clear a path.
line is dangerous as electricity can arc or “jump” to conducting objects, such as a ladder, pole or truck. Remember, even non-metallic materials such as lumber, tires, ropes and hay can conduct electricity depending on dampness, dust and dirt contamination.
What’s Cookin’ in the SWRE Kitchen Honey and barbeque sauce give the traditional chicken quesadilla great flavor! Southwest Chicken Quesadillas
2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided 1 onion, sliced into rings 1 Tbsp honey
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 table spoon oil over medium high heat. Slowly cook and stir onion until translucent. Mix in honey. Stir until onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet. Set aside.
4. Layer 4 tortillas individually with chicken, onions, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey jack cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.
3. Place remaining oil and chicken in the skillet over medium high heat. Cook
until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in
barbeque sauce and evenly coat chicken.
5. One or two at a time, place layered tortillas on a large baking sheet. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Do not let tortillas become too crisp. Remove from heat. Cut into quarters to serve.
Simply working too close to a power 24-Hour
Dispatching Emergency Service
1-800-256-7973
Payments can be made at SWRE, 700 North Broadway, Tipton, OK 73570.
made at
www.swre.com or utilizing the SWRE app for phones and tablets. Payments may also be made at the following area banking institutions:
Online payments can be 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 7-10 days prior to the bill’s due date.
SWRE News
Joe Wynn, SWRE News editor Board of Trustees
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.
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