Powerline Press
NEWSLETTER
A Supplement of Oklahoma Living Published by Lake Region Electric Cooperative for its members.
October 2025
October is National Co-op Month Powered by Purpose, The Cooperative Difference This month, Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) joins co-ops across the country in celebrating National Co-op Month. This is a time to thank our members and reflect on what makes cooperatives unique. Unlike investor-owned utilities, LREC and other co-ops exist to serve members, not shareholders. We’re member-owned and locally controlled, which means decisions are made right here at home by people who live and work in the communities we serve. Our employees aren’t just personnel, you’ll see them at the grocery store, at school events, and throughout the community. They’re your neighbors, and they care about the same things you do. We are committed to delivering reliable, affordable electricity, investing in local infrastructure, and responding quickly when outages occur. Our purpose goes beyond power lines. Whether it’s supporting schools, sponsoring youth programs, or helping expand rural broadband, we’re always working to improve life in the communities we call home. As energy demands grow, we’re planning for the future with a balanced and dependable energy mix as we keep our members’ needs first. That’s the cooperative difference. That’s what it means to be powered by purpose. Continued on Page 2
Pictured above: Kregg Talburt, Working Foreman
First Fiber Connection Installed in Fort Gibson We’ve officially started in-home installations in Phase 1E of our Fort Gibson build, and homes are going live! A huge thank-you to Clay Hobbs, our very first Fort Gibson customer, for helping us celebrate this exciting milestone. Already connected? Tell your friends why you chose Lake Region Fiber so they can enjoy ultrafast, reliable, LOCAL internet too!
Pictured left to right: JuaNita Keener, Clay Hobbs, Larry Mattes
Ready to make the switch? Call us at 918-7722526 or sign up at www.LakeRegionFiber.com