You may have received an email invitation in November or December to participate in our survey. Your responses will help ensure that we are serving our community effectively, planning to meet local needs, and responsive to opportunities to improve how we serve you. As a community-owned cooperative, our members are our purpose. We exist to… Continue reading.
As a member-owned cooperative, the better your electric co-op understands you, the better we can serve you. That’s why we occasionally survey our members to identify emerging trends in power usage. Research about the types of heating and cooling systems, electronic devices and appliances used by our consumers as well as the consumers’ demographics help us develop plans… Continue reading.
MeKinley Elrod, the daughter of REMC members Danielle Barley and Jeremy Elrod, was one of Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ 2015 Youth Power and Hope Awards winners. MeKinley was recognized for collecting toys and raising money for Kosair Children’s Hospital. In 2015, she came up with the idea of having a carnival to raise money for toys… Continue reading.
Being a member of a cooperative like Harrison REMC really does mean something more than just the right to buy electricity. Electric co-ops today are doing much more than providing you with affordable electricity. From providing energy to engaging members in activities and making important decisions, we are fully invested in you and the communities… Continue reading.
Two children from Harrison REMC attended Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, from June 8–11. Harrison REMC has been a sponsor of this event for the last three years. Campers enjoyed three days filled with summer camp activities, such as zip lining, horseback riding, rock climbing, archery, swimming and campfires. Also at… Continue reading.
The board of directors of Harrison REMC has approved paying capital credits in 2016 in the amount of $1 million for patronage allocated in the remainder of 1978 and a portion of 1979. The board is excited to return your investment in your electric cooperative with this capital credit retirement. As a member of Harrison… Continue reading.
HOLIDAY WORLD Adult: $45 (gate price: $49.99) Child (under 54” tall) and Senior (age 60+): $36 ($39.99) LOUISVILLE ZOO Adult: $14.25 (gate price: $16.25) Child (age 3-11) and Senior (age 60+): $10.75 ($11.75) KINGS ISLAND Adult: $39 (gate price: $64) Child (under 48”) and Senior (62+): $35 ($38.99) NEWPORT AQUARIUM Adult: $23 (gate price: $23.99) Child (age… Continue reading.
An NRECA survey asked member-owners of America’s electric cooperatives to identify the most important issue regarding their electric service. Fifty-four percent of responses said reliability was most important. Thirty percent referred to the cost of electric power as the most important. SAFE AND RELIABLE ELECTRIC POWER Harrison REMC has implemented a more aggressive tree trimming… Continue reading.
Tuesday, July 12, is Kankakee Valley REMC Day at the LaPorte County Fair. Show your Co-op Connections Card at the gate and receive $2 off adult and senior admission tickets. Children 10-15 years old receive $1 off their admission ticket. The LaPorte County Fair runs July 10-16. Friday, July 22, is Kankakee Valley REMC Day… Continue reading.
There are many things in and around the house using electricity. Some of those things are, what we would call, necessities and others are lifestyle choices. It is good practice to be aware of how different appliances might affect your monthly bill. All appliances use different amounts of energy. When I work with a member… Continue reading.
Warm, sunny days beckon families to enjoy outside fun. Sometimes cooling off with a dip in a swimming pool is the answer. Children don’t often understand the dangers lurking in and around a pool. It is not only important to understand your pool’s electrical system, but also to remind your family that water and electricity… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC’s right-of-way maintenance will begin this month. The contract crew will be working later this month in the following areas of Starke County — Jackson, Center, Railroad, Washington, North Bend, California, Oregon, Davis and Wayne townships. In addition, this maintenance will include all KVREMC service locations in Pulaski and Marshall counties. The Daltons… Continue reading.
At Kankakee Valley REMC, safety comes first. Our lineworkers face hazardous environments daily. Through the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Job Training and Safety Department, our lineworkers attend various training courses each year. One course is pole-top and bucket truck rescue training. Through this training, linemen review and sharpen their skills in assisting a co-worker injured while… Continue reading.
