May 2025 Newsletter
The May Lane-Scott Electric Newsletter features articles, "The Power of Political Engagement", an outage and damage report of the March 19 Blizzard, and information on how to help you prepare your home and wallet for summer temps.
There are several employee and trustee announcements. Kathy Lewis retires after 34-years at Lane-Scott, while Lillie Koehn joins the team as the cashier/receptionist. Board of Trustee, Randy Evans, recently received his Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from NRECA.
For Electrical Safety Month, there is information about Downed Power Lines & Vehicle Safety, and Seven Tips on how to keep you and your family members safe around electricity, and a PSA about Power Outages and Electric Garage Door Openers.
April 2025 Newsletter
The April newsletter is jam packed ful of information!
Important Information:
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Lane-Scott NEEDS members to run for open positions on our Board of Trustees! Read the article to find out what county positions are open, qualifications, and what it means to be a trustee.
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Our Unclaimed Capital Credit list is published. Check the list to see if you or someone you know has unclaimed money.
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Electrical Safety on the Farm: Best practices to share with all who drive large equipment and information on what to do if you need a line raised for clearance.
- Instructions on how to get OUTAGE TEXT MESSAGES from Lane-Scott!
Celebrations and Announcements:
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Lineworker Appreciation day is April 14! Read the article "Lineworkers Are Wired for Service."
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Lane-Scott announces our selected Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp delegates!
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Lane-Scott Electric is a proud sponsor of the Dighton Electrathon team. See who's on the team this year!
March 2025 Newsletter
In March we start talking about Storm Preparedness. Western Kansas can bring blizzards or thunderstorms, but either way Spring and potential hazardous weather is right around the corner. Manager's Article, Be Ready for Storm Season, contains recommended ways to best prepare for storms and outages, as well as a reminder on how to report outages at Lane-Scott. Tornado Safety & Electrical Hazards includes steps to take before, during, and after a tornado strikes.
The 2024 Outage Report sumarizes the number of outage events by cause and the Lane-Scott overall Average Service Availability Index score. Also included is the announcement of Cindy Ummel's promotion to billing clerk, article Electric COoepratives Bring Unique Value to Their Communities, and 5 Tips to Go Green for St. Patrick's Day.