Every community has its own unique attributes that make it attractive to new or expanding businesses. Those attributes are key for successful economic development — which leads to job creation and economic growth. Electric cooperatives like yours work hand-in-hand with local and regional economic development corporations to foster growth and development opportunities. This is an… Continue reading.
Top 3 responsibilities in a day Maintain and build electric power lines. Service equipment and tools. Perform substation maintenance. What’s your typical day like? There is no such thing. We have planned duties, but a weather event can change those plans quickly. What kind of education have you had? I completed a four-year apprenticeship program… Continue reading.
As a service to our readers and to promote electrical safety, here are some recent recall notices provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Visit www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls for full details of these recalls and for notices of many more. DeWALT drills have shock hazard DeWALT has recalled two models of its ⅜-inch variable speed reversing… Continue reading.
By Richard G. Biever “Let sleeping dogs lie” might be good advice about not stirring things up for most situations. But it’s not the case when it comes to dogs — especially dogs that bark too much. In that the case, the best time to give your dog attention is when it’s being calm and… Continue reading.
Tornado season is upon us. Do you know what to do if you’re in the path of a tornado? If you’re inside during a tornado, take shelter in a windowless, interior room; a storm cellar; or the lowest level of the building. Stay away from glass doors and windows to avoid debris from heavy wind. … Continue reading.
For some, the prospect of performing any type of car maintenance is daunting. However, doing some simple DIY projects on your vehicle can save you money. One such task you can easily tackle is replacing your windshield wiper blades. Why is it important to replace your wiper blades? Wiper blades are exposed to dust, dirt… Continue reading.
By Richard G. Biever Hospitality is a virtue by which Hoosiers are known to live. But there’s a place in southern Indiana that provides hospitality in the name of its saintly martyr. The Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a world-renowned site of Roman Catholic religious study and vocation, is also an extraordinary destination for visitors of any… Continue reading.
Tornado season is upon us. Do you know what to do if you’re in the path of a tornado? If you’re inside during a tornado, take shelter in a windowless, interior room; a storm cellar; or the lowest level of the building. Stay away from glass doors and windows to avoid debris from heavy wind. … Continue reading.
Are you an electric vehicle owner? If so, we would like to hear from you! Kankakee Valley REMC is embracing new technology and educating our staff on electric vehicles. For us, the best way to learn about electric vehicles is to be an owner and to learn from fellow owners. If you are an electric… Continue reading.
The aptly named Scenic View Restaurant in Bloomington has an ample and varied menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, pastas, brunch items, drinks and desserts. But that’s not the only reason folks flock there. A major draw for this eatery just 10 minutes from the Indiana University campus is its location overlooking Lake Monroe which… Continue reading.
A crew of 14 Indiana electric cooperative lineworkers are in Guatemala March 24 – April 9 as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to a developing area in Guatemala. We take the modern conveniences electricity provides us for granted. But many families in remote areas of the world live the simplest of lives…. Continue reading.
The frugal farmers of Fulton County cut corners building their barns a century ago — literally. The barns they built were round. In doing so, the northcentral Indiana county became known as the “Round Barn Capital of the World.” The county’s appreciation and preservation of its special marks in history make the county special, too…. Continue reading.
By Garrett Keiser, guest columnist While you may be getting used to the spring temperatures warming you from the winter chill, it won’t be long before the blazing summer sun is heating your house to uncomfortable levels. And just as your heating system was kept busy in the winter, your air conditioner will also be… Continue reading.
