Bluebonnet and LCRA representatives present a $13,219 grant to the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department for a new generator. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured, from left, are Kate Ramzinski, LCRA regional affairs representative; Sherry Murphy, Bluebonnet’s Giddings-area community representative; Byron Balke, Bluebonnet Board Assistant Secretary/Treasurer; Cooper Meaders, VFD secretary; Margaret D.
Bluebonnet and LCRA representatives present a $27,690 grant to the Delhi Volunteer Fire Department for a new helipad. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured, seated, from left, are Greg Guillot, David Reininger, Betty Platt and Joyce Rodgers, VFD supporters; Joyce Smith, EMT-B; and Rachael Guillot, VFD supporter. Standing: Joe Johnson and Cheryl Reininger, VFD supporters; Ray Rodgers, firefighter; Victor Bastien, VFD supporter; Eric Bastien, assistant chief; Cindy Woolley, treasurer and firefighter; Danney Rodgers, chief and EMT; Matthew L.
Bluebonnet and LCRA representatives present a $50,000 grant to the Rockne Community Recreation Center for new baseball field lighting. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured, from left, are Elizabeth Ehlers, LCRA regional affairs representative; Josh Thomas, Bluebonnet’s Bastrop-area community representative; Matthew L. ‘Matt’ Arthur, LCRA board member; Roderick Emanuel, Bluebonnet Board Vice President/Vice Chairman; Melissa K. Blanding, LCRA board member; State Rep. Stan Gerdes; Marty Mercer Sr., recreation center president; Margaret D.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of directors unanimously approved the grants during its September Board meeting and grants will be awarded in October.
“These departments are dedicated to serving Bluebonnet members and our communities," said Matt Bentke, Bluebonnet’s general manager. “Our lineworkers and control center operators appreciate the partnership and quick response of firefighters and first responders during emergencies. Their work is vital to keeping our members and employees safe.”
Director Jurk earns NRECA Gold credential
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Board member Russell Jurk earned a Director Gold credential from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which represents more than 900 of the nation’s electric cooperatives. Jurk has served as a Bluebonnet director from District 4, Lee, Milam and Williamson counties, since 2011.
SCAM ALERT! Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted phone scams.
These fraudulent activities include scammers posing as Bluebonnet representatives over the phone, claiming member accounts are past due, threatening same-day disconnection and asking for immediate payment. The fraudulent calls are coming from 512-521-3002, and the scammers direct members to call 888-216-3973 to make a payment.
Bluebonnet and LCRA representatives present a $19,869 grant to the Heart of the Pines Volunteer Fire Department for new protective equipment. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured, from left, are Kyle Ward, Mike Santucci and John R. Ertz, firefighters; Melissa K. Blanding, LCRA board member; State Rep. Stan Gerdes; Matthew L. ‘Matt' Arthur and Margaret D.
Bluebonnet and LCRA representatives present a $24,500 grant to the South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department for a 6x6 semi-tractor truck. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Dustin Schneider, VFD secretary; Mark Fears and Ethan Miertschin, VFD firefighters; Sherry Murphy, Bluebonnet's Giddings-area community representative; Delvin Boriack, VFD firefighter; Russell Jurk, Bluebonnet director; Kaleb Oltmann, VFD firefighter; Margaret D.