Tri-County News & Publications
Major Outages
If the cooperative experiences a major outage as may occur with a tornado or an ice storm, information regarding the damage and storm restoration efforts will be published here. We realize you may not have power at your home but will have access to the internet from other locations. Hopefully, this will help keep you informed as to the cooperative's progress in restoring power.
Storm Outages & Blinks - January 17
The first round of thunderstorms for 2012 rumbled through the cooperative's service territory during the early morning hours of January 17, spawning storm warnings in Marion, Jefferson and Washington counties. Damage to our system was isolated mostly caused by falling trees, and resulted in outages to approximately 125 members. Power was restored to all members by around 8:00 a.m.
Between 8;00 and 9:00, after the storms rolled through and the wind changed direction, nearly 1800 members served by our Patoka and Odin substations experienced blinking lights caused by problems on Ameren transmission lines feeding the cooperative's substations. We apologize for the inconvenience of these blinks caused by Ameren's lines. However, blinks caused by Ameren transmission lines are basically out of our control.
This reminds us that the spring and summer thunderstorm season is just around the corner, and with these storms will come the potential for blinks and power outages. Be prepared, stay away from downed power lines and stay safe.
Downed Power Lines &
Order of Restoring Power
SAFETY ISSUE - Remember, it is unsafe for anyone to attempt to move a downed power line or cut a tree limb off a power line. You never know if the line is energized or may become energized. STAY AWAY from any power line!!!
Power is first restored to our substations, then the lines from the substation, and finally individual residences. Please be patient. We do not want anyone to get hurt. Linemen will get service restored as quickly as possible!
TO REPORT AN OUTAGE:
Please DO NOT report an outage using e-mail. Call 244-5151 to report an
outage. If it is after normal working hours the answering service will
take your call. During normal business hours and major outages employees
will come into the office to take calls. This is the most effective way
to report any outage.
Upcoming Events!
The 2012 Annual Meeting will be held at the cooperative (3906 Broadway, Mount Vernon) on July 14, 2012.
Hi-Lites Magazine
The Hi-Lites Magazine is published every other month and contains information specific to the members of Tri-County Electric. For the most recent issues check the links below.
Recipes
Chicken-Tortellini Soup
12 oz.
boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tsp. olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
2 14-oz. cans chicken broth
3 c. sliced, fresh mushrooms
2 c. packed, torn fresh purple kale or spinach
1 3/4 c. water
2 med. carrots, cut into matchstick strips (1 cup)
1 9-oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
Cut chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Cook and stir chicken and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in chicken broth, mushrooms, kale (if using), water, and carrots.
Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 2 minutes. Add the cheese tortellini. Simmer, covered for 5-6 minutes more or until tortellini is tender. Stir in spinach (if using instead of kale). Makes six 1 1/3-cup servings.
Note: may also add chopped onion and diced celery with the chicken.
Kids Section
Touchstone Energy has a 'Kids Zone' which is a cool place where kids can learn about electricity, energy savings and electrical safety. Energy is part of our daily lives. Every time you watch television or turn on a light you are using electricity. Click here to check it out today!
Energy Guides/Info.
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By-Laws
A copy of the cooperative's by-laws is available here.
