The Steuben County REMC Operation Round Up board of trustees granted over $45,000 to much needed local community projects in 2019. Some of these projects include Steuben Mobile Meals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fremont Youth and Community Outreach and Junior Achievement of Steuben County. By members like you agreeing to “round up” your bill to… Continue reading.
Exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Districts 1, 2 and 9 are up for election. District 1 Gary Shough Gary Shough and his wife, Kelly, have been REMC members since 1993. They raised their son and daughter in… Continue reading.
YOUR REMC IS MORE THAN AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. IT IS LITERALLY PUTTING MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. We issued checks in 2017 for members with capital credits from 1986. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing.
Sept. 1: Gary Ritter, journeyman lineman (33rd) Sept. 17: Braden Nichols, journeyman lineman (8th)
How many businesses, homes, schools, farms, etc., do co-ops power in the U.S.? A. 15 million B. 20 million C. 25 million Answer: B
By Richard G. Biever Collin Kreiner was just 6 months old when doctors told his parents he had cerebral palsy. The condition affected the right side of his brain and left him with a partial paralysis. The diagnosis came after his parents had noticed Collin was not using his left hand. He kept it clenched… Continue reading.
By Jason Bolinger Mainstream use of incandescent lightbulbs is dwindling, and for good reason. While many people still favor them (and are buying up what’s left), incandescents waste energy by giving off more heat than light, are inefficient, and have short lifespans. Long-life LED bulbs have power- and money-saving qualities that make them a desirable… Continue reading.
By B. Rosie Lerner In late July and early August, folks around the country began receiving mysterious unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have shipped from China. While curious gardeners may be tempted to see how they turn out, it’s never a good idea to plant “mystery” seeds, especially if they’ve come unsolicited from… Continue reading.
As a service to our readers and to promote electrical safety, here are some recent recall notices provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Visit www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls for full details of these recalls and for notices of many more. Gas fireplaces recalled due to burn hazard Miles Industries has recalled two models of Valor H5 propane… Continue reading.
With the arrival of harvest time, Indiana’s farmers are shifting into high gear as they move into their fields to bring in their crops. The increased activity puts farmers and farm workers at greater risk, warns John Gasstrom, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,” says Gasstrom. “People… Continue reading.
