2023 January Dixie Electric Bill Stuffer

2023 Cooperative Scholarship Program

Dixie Electric Cooperative will be awarding ten $3,000 scholarships in 2023. Our scholarship program is available to any graduating high school senior who is the dependent of a cooperative member. The scholarship funds can be used at a four-year or two-year college or university, as well as any technical or trade school.

To apply, visit our website at: www.dixie.coop/scholarshipprogram and download our free application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our communications manager at 334-387-1534. The deadline for applications is Feb. 17, 2023

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb. pizza dough 1 c. shredded cooked chicken 1/2 c. cayenne pepper sauce 1 sliced scallion 1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese 1 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella

Directions:

Heat oven to 475 degrees. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into a 14 inch circle or oval and place on prepared sheet. Toss 2 cups shredded cooked chicken with cayenne pepper sauce. Fold in 1 sliced scallion and 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves. Scatter over pizza dough and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake until crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Top with crumbled blue cheese, chopped parsley, or cayenne pepper sauce, if desired.

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CheckOut Makes Cash Payments Easy

It's a new year! Resolve to make life a little easier this year with an easy, convenient payment option. CheckOut allows you to make cash payments on your utility bill at the stores where you already shop. Visit Dixie.sedcCheckOut.com to get a barcode for your account. Save that code on your phone to access it anytime. You can take that barcode to any CheckOut retail store to make your cash payment. Find your nearest CheckOut location at Dixie.sedcCheckOut.com/map.

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Downed Line Safety Tips

When driving, obstacles in the road can make conditions hazardous. It is important to always keep a close eye on the road, especially if you spot a downed line. When a power line breaks, falls and comes in contact with the ground, it can be deadly. Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid it and anything that comes in contact with it.

KNOW THE FACTS

• Downed power lines can energize the ground up to 35 feet away!

• Never drive over downed power lines or through water that might be in contact with them. The water will likely be energized.

• If you see a downed power line, call 911 immediately to report it. They will inform the appropriate utility.

KNOW

WHAT

TO DO

If your vehicle comes in contact with a downed power line while you are inside, stay in the car. Remain calm and call 911. Do not touch the vehicle's frame or any other metal surface.

IF THE VEHICLE CATCHES FIRE:

Open the door without touching the metal door frame

Jump out of the vehicle with both feet together so both feet land at the same time

Do not walk! Shuffle away carefully so that both feet are in constant contact with each other and with the ground.