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2007 Closed Circuit online newsletter

Western's employee publication is online. This page features issues starting Jan. 16, 2007. Previous issues are in print, but selected articles are available under feature articles listed by year.

May 7, 2007, Vol. 29, No. 9
CRSP MC explains ops outlook to customers
In their own words: RM Ops manager reflects on blackouts, control area consolidation
Western serves as Calif. ISO backup facility
Reducing SF6 emissions good for Western, environment
9 ways to prepare for retirement
Make electrical safety a weekly focus
brief transmissions
industry briefs

April 23, 2007, Vol. 29, No. 8
CSO prepares for disaster recovery
In their own words: CSO project manager draws drafting career
Winner Sub transformer outage no April Fools' 
Western boosts Colorado economy
HR gathers performance system recommendations
Get 'IT': Filtering spam might affect receipt of outside mail
Financial basics for building wealth
brief transmissions
industry briefs

April 9, 2007, Vol. 29 No. 7
Elverta crew supports railroad fire repair
In their own words: Ackerman notes two decades of change in energy management
New equipment debuts at training center
Give direction to your career path
Remember Earth Day at work
Checking in? Pack your fire safety smarts
brief transmissions
industry briefs

March 26, 2007, Vol. 29 No. 6
Calif. snow gets SN crew out to repair line
In your own words: Field rep puts customers' needs in focus
Inspiring the next generation of engineers
Employees say Closed Circuit on track
Thinking about biking to work?
Mind your airplane manners
brief transmissions
industry briefs

March 12, 2007, Vol. 29 No. 5
Western teams up to repair Shiprock line
In your onw words: Western's former RM Energy Services manager reminisces about putting people, ideas together
Engineer helps EPRI test RF safety devices
DSW foreman protects community from thief
RM Energy Services specialist recognized by Salazar
Safe Web surfing brings out artists
brief transmissions
industry briefs

Feb. 26, 2007, Vol. 29 No. 4
Western's '08 request down slightly
In your own words: SN ops manager looks back at major t-lines
Western prepared to spring forward March 11
EPTC hosts wind workshop
Use earned value to manage project cost, schedule
Former employee sees new meaning in Valentine's Day
brief transmissions
industry briefs

Feb. 12, 2007, Vol. 29 No. 3
UGP pilots 'green' cleaning
Power Marketing Liaison recalls privatization efforts, EPAct, Path 15
My turn: It happened to me and could happen to you
Engineers shape Western, America
How not to get hooked by a 'phishing' scam
Big Sky volunteers come out in force
brief transmissions
industry briefs

Jan. 29, 2007, Vol. 29 No. 2
SN making IM deals
Strategic Initiatives officer recalls Energy Planning and Management, CSO move
New Melones tied into SN's sub-control area
Share your skills with the next generation
DFEB presenter shares leadership legacy
The voice on the telephone helps create Western's image
brief transmissions
industry briefs

Jan. 16, 2007, Vol. 29 No. 1
2006: A year of changing weather, times
Face to face with Western's new Administrator
Colo., eastern Neb., face blizzard conditions
OUO on the Web
NSC honors Schriner for safety support
brief transmissions
industry briefs