Dec. 28: Sarah Strzempkaengineering assistant / GIS coordinator (5th)

Indiana Youth Tour and Camp Kilowatt Applications Opened: Dec. 5 Operation Round Up Application Deadline: Dec. 24 Office Closed for the Holidays: Dec. 23 and 26, Jan. 2 Page Day Application Deadline: Jan. 11

Phase 1 | Orland/West Otter/Salem/Helmer Registration open (COMPLETE) Make ready construction (COMPLETE) Mainline construction (Zone 3 Otter S and zone 4 Orland) (Zone 5 helmer – pending) Mainline splicing Service wire construction At-home installation  (Zone 1 Otter NW and Sone 2 Otter NE) Phase 2 | Nevada Mills/Lake James/Crooked Lake Construction starting afterPhase 1 Registration… Continue reading.

“The holidays.” I love everything about this time of year. The thought of the holiday season brings a smile to my face and evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. Recalling family gatherings and traditions when my parents were still here on this earth warms my heart and fills my senses. It’s also a time… Continue reading.

If you reside in one of following townships and are interested in running for election, please contact the office in January to get your petition.  District 3 (Carter and Harrison townships in Spencer County) District 4 (Hammond and Huff townships in Spencer County) Any member of the co-op who is 21 years of age or… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt | June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games.  This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.

Santa Claus Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.  To cover the cost of three P25 Voice Pagers for other responding agencies. Perry County Cattle Association  To help with the purchase of a carport to warehouse a cattle working chute and post-driver used by association members throughout the year. Widows Barrel Food Pantry  To help purchase a refrigerator… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your Cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Oct. 26 board meeting: 1. All directors were in attendance along with President/CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton and Manager of Finance & Accounting Amy Ramsey.  2. The Sept. 28 board meeting minutes were reviewed… Continue reading.

The holiday season is finally here. Some call it the most wonderful season of all. That’s because we associate it with family traditions and gathering with friends and loved ones. It’s a time of giving and spreading joy. But giving back reminds me of the many good things we have right here in our community… Continue reading.

We enjoyed seeing so many Orange County REMC members at our annual Member Appreciation Day Fish Fry! Approximately 400 members came out to enjoy the free food and sign up for our prize drawing. Sarah Swayer was the winner of the drawing for the iPad and Anthony Whitaker won the electric grill.

Josh Nelson joined the fiber division at Orange County REMC as a fiber coordinator. Josh graduated from Paoli Jr./Sr. High School. He later earned his associate of science degree in automotive service management. from Lincoln Technical Instititue. Josh and his wife, Ginny, have two children. Josh enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and… Continue reading.