In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital… Continue reading.
When charging, always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Don’t use extension cords, multi-outlet power strips, surge protection strips or similar devices. Do not use an electrical outlet that is on a circuit with other electrical loads.
The Electric Assistance Program is designed to help REMC members who are 150 percent below the poverty level pay their electric bills in time of need. You can help by sending a donation of any amount to the program. Each member donation will be matched by equal funds from Harrison REMC.* All contributions made to… Continue reading.
Boone REMC will be sponsoring and has naming rights to the building just east of what is now Boone REMC Hall. The building, which is currently called the Commerical Vendor Building, will also sit on Boone REMC Circle which is also sponsored by the cooperative. Because Boone REMC already has sponsored a building, the name… Continue reading.
Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: heat a small space. Unfortunately, many people use portable space heaters to heat their entire home, which can really take a toll on your energy bills. The truth is, whether you should use space heaters really depends on your home’s efficiency and energy needs. … Continue reading.
The next grant application deadline is Friday, Feb. 4. Applications and guidelines can be found online at www.bremc.com. Since Operation Round Up started in 2006, the organization has given away over $800,000 to the communities that we serve.
The nominating committee has nominated the following directors for the 2022 Board of Directors Election. Bruce Guernsey | District 7 Bruce Guernsey of Jamestown has been a Boone REMC member for 27 years and has been serving on the Boone REMC board of directors for 14 years as the director representative for District 7. He is a… Continue reading.
The heating of poultry barns can be a huge expense for farmers, especially during the winter. Opportunities to find new and efficient ways to decrease energy use for barn heating could help lessen that burden. In that effort, the Beneficial Electrification League (BEL), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting beneficial electrification of the economy, along… Continue reading.
It’s fitting that International Skeptics Day may be celebrated on Jan. 13. Because some say it takes place on Oct. 13 instead. Others claim it’s always on the first Friday the 13th of the year. Or is it really celebrated at all? The creators of this special day successfully inspired skepticism when setting a date… Continue reading.
By Richard G. Biever Whenever Tom Laycock sees a blue Indiana “Environment” license plate on a vehicle, he says he wishes he could show the driver his appreciation. “I would love to have a stack of Post-It Notes and be able to run up and just thank everybody,” he said. “Unfortunately, I can’t. And people… Continue reading.
