Manager's Message
Cooperative Awards Three Community Grants
Each year, the cooperative supports the development of projects throughout its service area with its Economic/Community grant program. This year the cooperatives grant committee awarded three grants totaling $6,787.
The following organizations received grant funds:
• Sherman County Historical Society toward the purchase of chairs for their public meeting area.
• The Dalles Civic Auditorium for the purchase of a commercial refrigerator to support the events held at the facility.
• The Beef and Bronc 4-H club for a restoration project of the beef arena at the Wasco County Fair grounds.
Director Recognition
At the 70th annual meeting of the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA), held last month, Wasco Electric board member Neal Harth took the reins as President of the Board of Trustees.
In addition to Neal’s twenty-five years of service on the Wasco Electric board, he has served on the NWPPA board since 2001 and elected to the executive committee in 2007.
Northwest Public Power Association is an international Association representing and serving consumer-owned utilities in the Western U.S. and Canada.
Congratulations Neal - we, along with the other NWPPA member utilities from across the region look forward to your leadership during the coming year.
Summer Safety
With the arrival of summer comes an increase in outdoor activities. Whether you are out and about for work or pleasure, please be aware of where overhead power lines are located in relation to your activities.
Also, if you happen to come across a downed power line, stay back away from it, protect the area and call the power company immediately.
In addition to increased outdoor activities, summer also brings with it – fire season. In the event of a fire that may potentially threaten the cooperatives distribution or transmission lines, please call the office immediately.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
As always, if you have any questions about your cooperative, please feel free to call or stop by the office.
