Customer Newsletter, May 2010:
Electrical Safety Month Edition

SPD Talks to Area Students About Careers

Southern Power District staff spent some time in March visiting with students about the different types of careers held by its employees. On March 24th, a group of students visited the Hastings Area Office and visited with Darrel Schmidt, Bill Rundle, Kal Halbmaier and LeAnne Doose about jobs at SPD. Southern’s staff shared their insights on what it takes to be a valuable employee, and offered advice on the type of education and training needed for a variety of jobs at SPD. The group of students also had the opportunity to watch a pole climbing demonstration--a skill required of our linemen.

Then on March 31st, Darrel Schmidt and LeAnne Doose attended Career Day in Holdrege and spoke to hundreds of area high school sophomores about the types of careers offered at SPD.

Southern Power District currently employs 104 full time people at its service centers in Holdrege, Franklin, Hastings, Grand Island and Central City, as well as its headquarter offices in Grand Island. About one half of these employees are linemen. The district also employs purchasing and warehouse personnel, customer service representatives, engineering/operations staff, metering technicians and readers, and a variety of administrative positions.

Here are the stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • Take the Time to Learn About Electrical Safety
    • Darrel Schmidt, Safety Director, SPD
    I heard a pretty amazing story the other day. It involved two teens from Indiana, Lee Whittaker and Ashley Taylor, who were riding down the road with some friends when their car started to fishtail. The driver tried to keep the vehicle on the road. But within seconds, the car was sliding straight into a utility pole. More>>>
  • Hotline Trailer Demos Coming to Outdoor Expo
    • Wondering where you can catch an upcoming hotline trailer demonstration? Your next chance will be at the Nebraska Outdoor Expo. More>>>
  • Cooling System Tune-Up Program
    • When was the last time you had your home's cooling system tuned up? More>>>
  • Refrigerator Recycle Program
    • Get $35 in cold cash when you recycle your old, inefficient refrigerator. More>>>
  • Plan Ahead for Irrigation Service Needs
    • The District stands ready to respond to your irrigation service needs during the irrigation season at any time of the day and on weekends. More>>>
  • SPD Talks to Area Students About Careers
    • Southern Power District staff spent some time in March visiting with students about the different types of careers held by its employees. More>>>
  • ACT NOW to Keep Your Electric Bills Affordable
    • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps to regulate greenhouse gases using a law NEVER designed for that purpose. More>>>
  • Recipe Box
    • Lemon Pudding Cake Enjoy!>>>
    Feel free to drop off your samples of this recipe to Southern's main offices for sampling. :-)