February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances. Besides Presidents Day, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, there are a host of unofficial “national” days you’ve probably never heard of like National Tater Tot Day (which is celebrated on Feb. 2 each year). All these observances have something… Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt | June 8-11 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. APPLY: Apply by Feb. 23 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16-23 Marshall County REMC wants to… Continue reading.
On Jan. 8, Marshall County REMC’s Jason Hughes, along with 20 other lineworkers, graduated from the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program. REAP is a four-year program, administered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives, that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperatives…. Continue reading.
Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning device inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Keep generators outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent carbon… Continue reading.
I plug the charger into my smartphone and swipe my phone to take a quick glance at tomorrow’s weather forecast. Technology and electricity make retrieving information so easy and convenient that I don’t think twice about its instant access. Then I remember it’s just been a matter of decades since the people who first worked… Continue reading.
Educational youth programs are just one way KV REMC can connect with and invest in the future leaders and contributors to our communities. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR | JUNE 16-23 What are you doing this summer? Your electric co-op wants to send you on a weeklong all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. Monuments,… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to recognize our employees for milestone years of safety and service. These employees are not only dedicated to their career but also providing exemplary service to the member-consumers of the cooperative.
Run for directorship and represent the needs of your local community. Positions are being filled for two districts. The Kankakee Valley REMC membership will elect a board member from Districts 1 and 2 for 2022. Director packets are now available at kvremc.com or by calling the KV REMC office at 800-552-2622. Mandatory Meeting March 15 | 6 p.m…. Continue reading.
Your KV REMC crews are working to deliver safe and reliable electricity to your homes and businesses. This section details this month’s projects and areas of focus. Fiber Make Ready: Work on Phase 2 of the fiber loop project began in December with construction of the path creation. This term refers to the path the… Continue reading.
The Operation Round Up Trust organization finished 2021 by giving $9,904 in grants to local non-profits. Operation Round Up awarded the following non-profit organizations with grants to support programs and services offered to community residents. Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning (SCILL), located in Knox, received $1,500 for the purchase of gift cards for… Continue reading.
