MEMBERS ENJOYED BOUNCE HOUSES, FACE PAINTERS, A BALLOON TWIST ARTIST, BROADBAND BOOTH AND A LIVE LINE SAFETY DEMO. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED!

First Selection:Connie Sholl Second selection:Jonathan Napier Third selection:Dusty Gillen Boy’s Hoverboard:Graham Lorntz Girl’s Hoverboard:Finley Holiday

Operation Round Up application deadlines: Sept. 29, Dec. 29 Columbus Day: Oct. 9

Phase 1 (5 zones, all open)Orland/West Otter/Salem/Helmer At-home installationPlace order Now (all zones open) Phase 2 (4 zones, all open)Nevada Mills/Lake James/Crooked Lake At-home installationPlace order Now (all zones open) Phase 3 (5 zones)North-Central-East Angola/Fremont. Construction starting after Phase 2 Registration open Make ready Construction (complete) Mainline construction Mainline splicing (Scott South, West, Northeast and Fremont)… Continue reading.

As your co-op, we are empowered to do more for our community. Steuben County REMC members recently awarded funds to three local organizations in our community through the Operation Round Up program. The average contribution by a member per year is $6, with a maximum contribution of $11.88. These pennies, donated by members like you,… Continue reading.

At Southern Indiana Power, we are constantly striving to improve our operational efficiency so we can provide the most reliable electric service possible for our member-owners. We rely on data for nearly every aspect of our operations, which is why we need your help. By making sure we have your most accurate and complete contact… Continue reading.

Deadline is Dec. 15! Apply at southernindianapower.com.

If your group or organization could benefit from a grant this fall,submit an application on or before Sept. 15. Applications are available online at southernindianapower.com under the “Community” menu.

Camp Kilowatt energized students from June 7–10 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. This fun, powerful and unique experience brings incoming seventh graders to a 650-acre campground for a combination of traditional camp activities (e.g., archery, zip lining and swimming) and educational opportunities in alternative energy, internet safety, electricity generation and transmission, and more. Developed… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 19 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton and Journeyman Lineman Clint Heeke. 2. As the first item of business, Heeke provided an inspiring presentation… Continue reading.

Recently, one of our newer employees asked me what makes electric co-ops different from other types of utilities. This month, I thought I’d share a few of the things I told her. Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Orange County REMC’s decisions are made locally by directors who are… Continue reading.

After 17 years as an Orange County REMC employee, Robert White has accepted a position with Indiana Electric Cooperatives as a safety and risk management instructor. He has been instrumental in the transformation of Orange County REMC and will be greatly missed. This month, Chrystal Silverthorn, our custodian, celebrates five years with Orange County REMC…. Continue reading.