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New group
works on utility issues
Co-op members asked to join Grassroots effort
Working together is a key part of the cooperative way, and Flathead Electric
is asking you to join our Grassroots group that will make sure our members’
interests are protected in the legislative process.
Members will be informed of issues affecting our co-op and
asked to contact their legislators or members of Congress when legislation
is being considered that may affect your electric bill.
One issue of concern that may come before the 2005
Legislature is the pole attachment issue explained in the November 2004
Watts Happening. The Co-op will be asking the legislature to change an
unfair provision that forces our members to subsidize the television cable
company.
“Grassroots is a movement of non-profit
utility customers who support the goal of making sure power is affordable
and available,” said Janice Weaver,
Member Services Manager for Flathead Electric. “By joining, you will learn
more about the benefits of public power and the issues facing your
cooperative. You will also have the chance to contact legislators who make
the decisions affecting these issues, and ultimately your wallet.”
The benefits are:
• Helps utilities keep rates affordable
• Protects our power supply in the Northwest
• Provides you with updates on issues affecting your utility
and electric rates
Signing up for Grassroots is simple and confidential. You can
fill out the online form
here at the Flathead Electric web site. Your e-mail address will be used only to alert you
about issues of concern, and will not be provided to any other organization.
If you don’t have
e-mail, we can send you information in the mail.
“Together, we can accomplish more than any of us can do
alone,” Weaver said. “Neighbors working together toward a common goal is the
reason our cooperative was formed. By joining Grassroots, you can help make
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Community
Events
Calendar
Dec. 4
Kindermusik® program for
children 3-5, 11:30 a.m.
Flathead County Library
Kalispell, 758-5822
Does your group have a community event you’d like to publicize among
other Co-op members?
Deadline for submissions is the first day of the month prior to the
issue you’d like the event notice to appear. The deadline for the
December Watts Happening will be Nov. 1.
Listings are limited to one-time special events of general
interest, not regularly scheduled meetings or events such as garage
sales. Events will be listed on a first-come, first-served basis, and we
reserve the right to edit or delete events on the basis of space or
appropriateness of the event.
Please include the name of the sponsoring organization, the
time, place and date of the event, and a number to call for information.
Listings can be dropped by the
Co-op headquarters in Kalispell, mailed to Flathead Electric, 2510 U.S.
Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901 or e-mailed to
mike.radel@flatheadelectric.com. No telephone calls please.
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