I’m Violet Sistorvaris, and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Jasper County REMC. At the time of this writing, I have been with the cooperative for three days, and by the time you receive this magazine, I will have had the privilege of serving this community for about a… Continue reading.
The cooperative model is one that works in the favor of the community that it’s in, and Orange County REMC is not the only local example of this. Lost River Market and Deli was founded 10 years ago in Paoli. Since then, local farmers and producers have been sharing the results of their growing efforts… Continue reading.
The Orange County REMC office will be closed Sept. 3 as our hard-working employees take some well-deserved time off, and celebrate Labor Day.
Concern for community and cooperation among cooperatives are two of our founding principles, and during the recent Noble County Community Fair, Noble REMC and LaGrange County REMC showcased both. To be as objective as possible, Noble REMC asked LaGrange County REMC Energy Advisor Jake Taylor to assist in evaluating entries in the 4-H Electric exhibit… Continue reading.
Noble REMC members are just dollars away from reaching a new benchmark in their generous giving through Operation Round Up. With the latest round of grants recently dispersed, co-op members have donated $749,500 — nearly three-quarters of $1 million dollars — since the program’s inception in 2002. It wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity… Continue reading.
Most people understand that choosing a labor-intensive career comes with safety risks. But did you know that farming is the eighth most dangerous job in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? At Noble REMC, we want our agricultural community to be aware of a danger that contributes to that statistic: electrocution…. Continue reading.
While our team at LaGrange County REMC puts a lot of effort and care into our community to support its residents, some employees expand their mission to help others on a global scale. In July, 22-year-old Apprentice Lineman Colton Feller used his time off to travel to Kiganjo, Kenya, where he helped make repairs at… Continue reading.
Concern for community and cooperation among cooperatives are two of our founding principles, and during the recent LaGrange County 4-H Fair, LaGrange County REMC and Noble REMC showcased both. To serve as unbiased judges, LaGrange County REMC asked Noble REMC Energy Advisor Brian Hawk and System Engineer Kenny Kill to evaluate entries in the 4-H… Continue reading.
It’s happened to all of us. In the rush of life and deadlines, we get the call or email alerting us we’ve missed a bill payment. Luckily, it’s an issue that can be easily solved through LaGrange County REMC’s auto pay program. While the cooperative has provided the option for those with monthly billing for… Continue reading.
Through the generosity of nearly 75 percent of our members, three organizations in our community recently benefited from LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up program. Operation Round Up is a voluntary program allowing members to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. Those pennies on the dollar are then given back to the… Continue reading.
Most people understand that choosing a labor-intensive career comes with safety risks. But did you know that farming is the eighth most dangerous job in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? At LaGrange County REMC, we want our agricultural community to be aware of a danger that contributes to that statistic:… Continue reading.
Mark Batman Years of Service: 15 Title: CEO Batman has been married to his wife, Felicia, for 41 years. They have three grown children and four grandkids. He enjoys traveling, U.S. History, bicycling and spending time with his grandkids.
