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.
Unfortunately, in today’s world, scams are inevitable. Scammers can threaten you with everything from legal action involving the IRS to turning off power to your home. Utility scams often involve an individual or group posing as an employee of your electric cooperative. The scammer may use threatening language in order to frighten you into offering… Continue reading.
The nominating committee of Marshall County REMC will meet Friday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. in the REMC board room to select candidates for the contested election. The election will take place on Tuesday, April 3, at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. Directors are responsible for establishing, reviewing and revising corporate policies to ensure Marshall County… Continue reading.
David Denney Years of Service: 10 years Title: Office Manager Denney has been married to his wife, Karen, for 34 years. They have one daughter, Emily, who is a senior at Ball State University. He enjoys riding his bicycle, relaxing by the water and picking up rocks on the family farm. Linda Emenaker Years… Continue reading.
Argos Public Library received funding to help purchase materials for its robotics program. Argos Public Library would like all students who participate to gain a better understanding of electronics in an “explore and make” atmosphere. This will improve their academic abilities and foster entrepreneurial appreciation for their future endeavors. The Brotherhood of Professional Police Officers… Continue reading.
We have made through the long, warm days of summer. The leaves have fallen. We have put away the Halloween decorations, and the extra five pounds we gained from Thanksgiving has made us add another notch on our belts. You know what that means? Christmas is just around the corner. In the rush of decorating,… Continue reading.
I love the feeling of being able to walk into my favorite locally-owned shop, restaurant or store knowing that the profit, product and labor can make positive impacts on my community. The spirit of Main Street is embodied in these local businesses, just like it is in Fulton County REMC. Electric cooperatives are as local… Continue reading.
Steuben County REMC is proud to announce our newest addition to the cooperative. Gaven Kolb joined the right-of-way maintenance crew this past October. He grew up in Coldwater, Michigan, where he and his older brother, Kyle (who serves in the Army and is currently stationed in Texas), helped their dad on the family farm. After… Continue reading.
During the holidays, we all stop to reflect on all that we’re grateful for, and this year is no exception. Steuben County REMC has been a proud supporter of the Honor Flight Northeast Indiana for several years now, providing keepsake photo albums for each veteran attending the flight. After wrapping up 2017, we are so… Continue reading.
The Steuben County REMC office will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 1, to allow our employees to celebrate the holidays with their families. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season and a Merry Christmas.
Members that were part of our cooperative in 1986 will receive capital credit checks this month as part of our patronage capital retirement. But what do all of those fancy words mean? Steuben County REMC is a not-for-profit organization, meaning that any money collected that is over-and-above our budget needs is allocated as patronage and… Continue reading.
Indiana Electric Cooperative Page Day: Jan. 31 – Feb. 7 Spend a day in the Indiana Senate with students from REMCs around the state. See the Senate in action, observe policy debates, assist legislators during session, and tour the governor’s office and Statehouse. REQUIREMENTS You must be available on Jan. 31 or Feb. 7 and… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Association have entered into a 20-year purchase power agreement that will add 100 megawatts (MW) of energy from EDP Renewables’ Meadow Lake V wind farm for the benefit of rural electric cooperative members across the state. Meadow Lake Wind Farm, which consists of five operational sections that flank Interstate… Continue reading.
