This November 11th, Americans all across our great country celebrate Veteran's Day and honor the many men and women who have served our country in uniform. All of us here at HOEC would like to thank all veterans (including those among our employees) and current military members for the many freedoms we enjoy as a result of their courage, commitment, and sacrifice.

Representatives with Davey Resource Group will begin working in the China Substation area next week. This area includes South Fork to Moody, Arrowhead Lake Estates, South 17 Hwy to Spring Lake Estates and Lanton. As a reminder, Davey Resource Group is a contractor for Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc.

As you are looking for that perfect spot to snag a big buck, remember that electric utility poles and right-of-ways are not meant for deer stands. It is extremely dangerous to you, and to the line workers who maintain your electricity.

Choose a tree away from the power lines and have a great safe hunt!

In an effort to empower residents in rural areas of the state to go back to school and further their education, Western Governors University (WGU) Missouri has partnered with the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) to provide new students an opportunity to receive a scholarship valued at $3,000. The scholarship will be applied at a rate of $750 per six-month term.