The summer heat is finally starting to cool off, and fall is just around the corner. It’s time to say goodbye to summer and welcome all the new season’s fun activities. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for sweater weather, football, and bowls of chili. To celebrate the end of summer, we asked… Continue reading.
Trees can be beautiful additions to a yard, but knowing how to plant one safely can be tricky. While you may think of the potential dangers to yourself when planting a tree, there are also ways you can harm nearby power lines and other trees. Trees growing too close to electrical lines can cause momentary… Continue reading.
In the May issue, we asked Indiana Connection readers to send photos that captured the summer season. We received many great submissions, and our team chose their favorites. Congratulations to our winner, Sarah Mikesell! Read on to learn more about our finalists. Submissions edited for clarity.
There is a place along a snaky bend on Big Raccoon Creek where I wander in the heat of late summer. Like regular clockwork, I find treasure in that spot, some as golden as any pirate’s loot, and as fleeting as time. Near the weathered trunk of a huge cottonwood that was deposited on the… Continue reading.
By Brian Hawk Many people enjoy escaping town into the great outdoors, though not without energy-driven creature comforts keeping them company. This time of year, many people enjoy getting outside and into nature. It’s the perfect time to camp near the lake, in the woods, or with family and friends. Some campers cannot leave without… Continue reading.
Johnson County is home to Franklin College, one of Indiana’s oldest colleges. Established in 1834, it was initially named the Indiana Baptist Manual-Labor Institute before the Indiana General Assembly renamed it. Notable alumni include Arch West, the marketing executive behind Doritos, and Robert Wise, an Academy Award-winning director and producer of “West Side Story” and… Continue reading.
By Brian D. Smith When the 146-year-old Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus gave its farewell performance in 2017, Skyler Miser cried — not only for the past, but for the future. Sitting in the audience with her parents in a Providence, Rhode Island, arena, the 13-year-old viewed acts ranging from jugglers to trained… Continue reading.
At WIN Energy REMC, we strive to connect with our members and community throughout the year, yet our biggest event is our Annual Meeting. Not only is the meeting a great opportunity to provide you, our members, with information, but it’s a way to connect with you as we continue to build a strong future… Continue reading.
$1000 cash grand prize Sam Padgett Winslow Debi Zehner Shelburn $50 bill credit
Two director seats were up for election at this year’s Annual Meeting. The members who registered at the Annual Meeting elected the following directors to represent the membership in their districts. Marion Jochim District 1 Marlin Drieman District 4
Congratulations to Nolan Hays on his promotion! Hays was promoted to Data Analyst in the Vincennes office.
