Starting as a tree trimmer only two years ago, Jared Buckles has already added the title of groundman to his name. That means he now spends half of his time working with the right-of-way crew and the other half with the line crew. It also means he’s one step closer in his goal of becoming… Continue reading.
How far can a few dollars go to help the environment? An investment of $5 a month allows you to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources and enhance the local landscape, all by simply signing up for Noble REMC’s EnviroWatts program. And the impact of those dollars will soon be seen locally, as we recently… Continue reading.
It’s that time of year when osprey will be building their nests high in the sky in preparation for laying eggs. Unfortunately, when they can’t find a higher perch, they sometimes choose one of the most dangerous locations for their nesting — electrical poles. Noble REMC wants to make sure that these birds stay safe… Continue reading.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, named the winners of the 26th annual Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. Justine Ocken, a high school junior from South Whitley, was named artist of the year for her color pencil work of a horse, rider and a dog wading in an autumn stream. The… Continue reading.
Service. Mission. Country. These three words describe our nation’s veterans, and they also succinctly describe a core co-op ethos. Veterans are innately motivated to serve, and in a similar vein, electric co-ops are guided by foundational principles that put their community first. Electric co-ops were founded to bring electricity to rural areas where there was… Continue reading.
The above directors are up for election at the Miami-Cass REMC Annual Meeting on June 15. More details about voting for your directors will be in the next issue of Indiana Connection magazine.
Thank you to our veterans! We salute the employees of Miami-Cass REMC who have served our country. Our office will be closed on May 29 for Memorial Day.
Congratulations to Miami-Cass REMC Board President Jim Savage for celebrating 10 years of service to the cooperative!
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This popular adage is often used in conversation or a story when someone is about to do something foolish or risky. If they heed this advice, it means they did not commit to “one basket,” but instead hedged their bets with multiple… Continue reading.
