As CEO of LaGrange County REMC, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men who make that possible every single day — our linemen. When storms impact our communities and outages… Continue reading.
To the promote cooperative principle “Concern for Community,” we will feature members from time to time in place of Brett’s Buzz. Brett is still available and encourages you to stop by or give him a call. Just off Highway 421, past some cows and a turn to the right, sits the “Twin Bins” and home of… Continue reading.
It was a terrific experience for the 428 members and their families who stopped by the Decatur County Fairgrounds for the Decatur County REMC Annual Meeting. 850 meals were served by C&P Tavern, topped off with ice cream from HillBilly Corner. After members ate, they visited vendor booths from Lohrum Electrical, Koenig Equipment, Stone’s Farm… Continue reading.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Sam Ruf. Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Dale Wernke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Jason Barnhorst moved to… Continue reading.
“We’re here to serve you.” These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything. Harrison REMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op to bring electricity to an area where there was none. That mission-focused heritage is… Continue reading.
At Harrison REMC, we do everything we can to avoid cost increases while maintaining the quality of service you deserve and expect. There is a lot of buzz going around regarding electric vehicles and the impact they will have on the grid. The truth is: EVs will greatly impact the grid, and it is up to… Continue reading.
Congratulations to the 2023 scholarship recipients and the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., participants. Harrison REMC is very proud of you and your accomplishments! Thank you for being great ambassadors of the co-op!
Last summer, we announced a two-year implementation plan for increasing the cost of outdoor lighting, as a result of a cost-of-service study. The costs associated with obtaining and maintaining lighting have increased significantly over the past several years. The second phase of the increase will be in effect on August 2023 billing statements, as shown… Continue reading.
One of our founding principles is “concern for community.” As such, we strive to look for opportunities to support the development and well-being of the communities we serve. Supporting local farmers markets allows us to celebrate the crucial role the agricultural community played in forming our cooperative in the 1930s and improving quality of life… Continue reading.
Are you planning to head to the Boone County 4-H Fair this month? Did you know Boone REMC offers free community Wi-Fi throughout the fairgrounds? The program, called Boone Cooperative Advantage Connect, or BCA Connect, was launched during the pandemic to support the community when many were attending classes online and working from home. If… Continue reading.
Safety In and Around Pools It’s easy to hop out of the pool and not think about turning up the music or jumping in and making a huge splash all over nearby electrical appliances. But doing so can be dangerous. Instead, use battery-operated appliances or waterproof covers for items near the pool when possible. This… Continue reading.
