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   MARCH/APRIL 2021
Vol.66|No.2
“Dedicated to Serving You”
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Board Meeting Information
Unless otherwise notified by the General Manager, regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. The Directors shall hold their meetings at the general office of the District, or at such other place or places as the Board may from time to time determine. Notice of regular meeting shall be given as provided by law.
Officers and Directors
Mark Knobel, President Subdivision VII, Fairbury
Dennis Hentzen, Vice-President Subdivision XIII, Seward
Bruce Tegtmeier, Secretary Subdivision XI, Jansen
Kenneth Myers, Treasurer Subdivision IV, Holmesville
Berneal Warner, Subdivision I, Waverly Todd Buel, Subdivision II, Roca
Gary Kroese, Subdivision III, Adams Stewart Huneke, Subdivision V, Wilber John Novotny, Subdivision VIII, Odell Roger Rada, Subdivision IX, Tobias Rodney Heinrichs, Subdivision X, Carleton Tom Sieck, Subdivision XII, Pleasant Dale
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Electric vehicles can travel three times farther compared to conventional vehicles,” said Anne McCollister, NCEA – Executive Director. To read more see pages 14 and 15.
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ON THE COVER
An eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) enjoys a spring day. During the winter, chipmunks may enter long periods of torpor, but do not truly hibernate.
Photo By: Duane Ruh
   Due to COVID-19 Norris Customer Service Center hours are:
Monday - Friday
Norris personnel are available by telephone or email info@norrispower.com from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Customer Service Center lobbies are open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please note that the lobby hours are subject to change without prior notice due to the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 situation.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SERVICES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
The safety of our customers, employees and community is our top priority.
   Watts Up at Norris Public
Retirement Farewell
- Mark Engler Retires After 35 Years
Lineman Life
- Electric Lineman Training Scholarship Recipient
- Employee Service Anniversary
Operation Round Up
- New Operation Round Up Director - First Quarter Awards
- 2021 Application Deadlines
and Board Meeting Dates
Transportation Energy Sources
- Evolution of Energy Use For Transportation
Community Events Calendar
- Youth Energy Leadership Camp
Power District
- Cash Payment Convenience - 2021 Irrigation Newsletter
- Auto Pay Promotion
District News
- Rolling Outages
Why Were They Necessary?
Director Duties
- Norris Board Elects 2021 Officers - Re-elected Directors
2020 Financial Report
- 2020 Financial Report
District Staff
- Norris Welcomes New Linemen
   NORRIS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION
General Office
Beatrice: (402) 223-4038 Toll Free: 1-800-858-4707
Customer Service Centers
Hebron: (402) 768-6515 Toll Free: 1-800-858-4707
Centerville: (402) 794-9900 Toll Free: 1-800-858-4707
Seward: (402) 643-2951 Toll Free: 1-800-858-4707
District Office Hours: M–F 8:00a.m.to4:00p.m
Vicky Jurgens
Editor vickyjur@norrispower.com
Bruce Vitosh
General Manager and CEO bvitosh@norrispower.com
Jerry Enns
Manager of Engineering jenns@norrispower.com
Trevor Wehrer
Manager of Operations and Safety twehrer@norrispower.com
Michelle Junker
Manager of Finance and Accounting mjunker@norrispower.com
 @NorrisPPD
Spring is Peeking Around the Corner
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