July 2020 Suggested ice cream flavors: pumpkin, French vanilla, butter pecan, cinnamon, or dark chocolate. Heat oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk the brown sugar and oil until […]

July 2020 Ready to get back to the beach but don’t want to navigate the crowds? It might surprise you to learn that Florida still has miles of out-of-the-way beaches where you can enjoy some sun and sand in a more peaceful setting than the usual hot spots. If you’re looking for a secluded beach […]

July 2020 By Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission It’s the time of year to fish for snapper and grouper, and you can continue your role as a conservationist by looking out for signs of barotrauma when releasing deep-water fish. Barotrauma is a condition in many fish caught at depths greater than 50 feet. It comes […]

July 2020 Thanks to the support and generosity of our members, SVEC’s Operation Round Up program is adding up to a big change in local schools. Operation Round Up This Year Operation Round Up Totals

July 2020 Everyone in our community has been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative joined United Way of Suwannee Valley as a sponsor of its COVID-19 Relief Fund. In addition, SVEC employees contributed $1,000 to the fund. The relief fund directly supports community resources in Columbia, Hamilton, […]

July 2020 Save the Date SVEC will host the third annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament for players of all skill levels on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24. All proceeds will go to the United Way of Suwannee Valley. More information will be made available on SVEC’s website and in the September issue of this […]

June 2020 Preparing for the Storm By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Floridians know a thing or two about storms. Most days, we get to enjoy the beautiful sunshine our state is known for. But each year, we also know we will face a hurricane season that could prove challenging. That’s why it’s important to […]

June 2020 Information gathered from preliminary weather reports can help you determine whether you need to evacuate or shelter in place. Always obey any mandatory evacuation orders. If you live in a mobile home or a flood-prone area, consider relocating to safer shelters or areas. Let loved ones know where you plan to go in […]

June 2020 When the power goes out, we expect it to be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage, extended outages may result. Our line crews work long, hard hours to restore service safely to the greatest number of consumers in the shortest time possible. Here’s […]

May 2020 County extension gives you access to farming research and more Many local farmers already know extension agents as the people they call when there is a problem with their crop. What they may not know is those agents are considered university faculty members. Rather than spending all of their time in a classroom […]

May 2020 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Everyone has principles guiding the decisions they make. For some of us, those rules were instilled at a young age, and we have held on to them. For others, those guiding principles may have changed with life experiences. At Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, our principles have always […]

May 2020 SVEC was pleased to award a $1,000 scholarship to 10 exemplary high school seniors who are dependents of SVEC members. Scholarship recipients were selected by a committee of SVEC employees who reviewed each applicant’s academic record, list of extracurricular activities, written essay, and letters of recommendation. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Hannah Gamble […]