By Chris Adam Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
The 4-H electric group had the opportunity to tour the Marshall County REMC Marco substation, located just east of Michigan Road south of Argos. This new substation is owned by Wabash Valley Power Alliance, Marshall County REMC’s wholesale power provider. The Marco substation serves members in the southern part of Marshall County. The 4-H electric… Continue reading.
Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Marshall County REMC sponsored one local student on the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., this past June. Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers with the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history and gain a better understanding of their electric cooperative and the government. Students… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC welcomes Traci Olson as the new billing & operations coordinator. She previously worked as a buyer at RBC Precision Products. Olson grew up in Argos and resides in South Bend. She and her husband, Austin, have been married for four years and have six children between them. She enjoys camping, hiking and… Continue reading.
On Sept. 28, Kankakee Valley REMC’s largest event — the Member Appreciation Day and annual business meeting — will take place. We look forward to seeing you there for some family fun, good food and a chance to win some great prizes. We are excited to bring back a few favorites this year. Birky’s Catering… Continue reading.
Russell R. Guse | Director At-Large Family members: Wife Monica, sons Dean (age 11) and Derrick (age 9) Years as a KV REMC member-consumer: 15 years Occupation: Farmer, Crop duster pilot and Beck’s Hybrids dealer Other boards, civic service experience or previous work experience: My previous work experience includes nine years employed at KV REMC. During… Continue reading.
Your Member Appreciation Day/Annual Meeting registration card is coming the week of Sept. 4. Be sure to look for it on the back cover of the September issue of Indiana Connection. It is important for you to bring the card to the event on Sept. 28 at the Porter County Fairgrounds to be entered into… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to announce the most recent Operation Round Up® grant recipients. This quarter’s giving accounted for over $16,000 going back into our communities. Knox Community School Corporation: A $2,500 grant will support the school garden that is cared for by the elementary school students. The school garden encourages students to improve their… Continue reading.
At a time when people change jobs more frequently, it’s refreshing to see someone who has spent 41 years with one employer. But Darrin Keehn hasn’t seen his time with Kankakee Valley REMC as just a job. To our retiring line foreman, it was a way to improve the lives of others. Growing up here, Keehn… Continue reading.
Providing memorable opportunities for our youth is one way the REMC helps prepare youth for leadership roles they might fill now and in the future. This June, KV REMC was honored to sponsor six Kankakee Valley REMC students on a trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Indiana Youth Tour. Youth Tour allows high… Continue reading.
