“I’m going to miss the people. When you spend more time with the people you work with than your own family, they become like family,” Lee McNall said when asked what he would miss the most after retiring from LaGrange County REMC. McNall clocked out for the last time on Jan. 7, after a 32-year… Continue reading.
If you’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in the cooperative and, in turn, your community, now is the time to make your voice heard. Pick up a petition to run for a seat on our board of directors. Prior to this year’s LaGrange County REMC Annual Meeting on June 10, members… Continue reading.
LaGrange County REMC has welcomed three new employees to the REMC team. All joined the co-op this past November. Kelsey Younce joined the co-op as the human resources/executive assistant in November. She graduated from Western Governors University in July 2020 with a human resources management degree. She spent a year working for the Purdue Extension… Continue reading.
Kelly and Edwina Payne, pictured above, recently completed the construction of their Power Moves home on Dallas Lake. The Paynes’ home achieved a score of 45 which makes it 55% more efficient and qualified them to receive additional money on top of their equipment rebates. The couple was able to achieve this number by utilizing… Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt | June 8–11 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.
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.
By now you know that TWN Communications and Heartland REMC are bringing fast, reliable fiber internet to your neighborhood. But did you know that TWN offers digital phone and TV streaming services too? That’s right. Now you can enjoy all your digital activities with ease. Bundle your services for a connection you can count on… Continue reading.
Winter months bring increased fire risks and electrical safety hazards. During the coldest months, consumers use additional electrical devices and appliances, like space heaters, electric blankets and portable generators. Safeguard your loved ones and your home with these electrical safety tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International. Don’t overload outlets. Avoid using extension cords or… Continue reading.
Never connect a standby generator into your home’s electrical system. There are only two safe ways to connect a standby generator to your equipment. Stationary Generator — An approved generator transfer switch, which keeps your house circuits separate from the electric co-op, should be installed by a professional. Portable Generator — Plug appliances directly into… Continue reading.
Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: heat a small space. But 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… Continue reading.
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances like Teacher Appreciation Week, Presidents’ Day, African American History Month, and Valentine’s Day. During this month of expressing admiration, I can’t think of a better time to convey our devotion to our community and serving you, the members of the… Continue reading.
On behalf of BCREMC, we wish Max Bode a happy retirement. Max joined the BCREMC team 40 years ago as a maintenance employee, and since then has excelled in several positions at the co-op. He has held titles of groundman, meter reader, and lineman. At the time of his retirement he had the responsibility of… Continue reading.
