Whenever I can get outside, I am there. Just last month, I completed a half-marathon. Most of my training was outside, and I experienced all kinds of weather along the way. Maybe that’s why I enjoy summer so much. But from a professional standpoint, it can put us to the test. As temperatures rise, so… Continue reading.
Vincennes, Indiana, is the site of our state’s first university, first newspaper and first bank. It’s also home to a charming lunch spot where you’ll be tempted to eat your dessert, you guessed it, first. Pea-fections, located in Vincennes’ downtown, just steps from the George Rogers Clark Memorial, is a culinary mecca for foodies with… Continue reading.
Knox County is a county of firsts. Established in 1790 along the eastern banks of the Wabash River, it was the first county in what became Indiana — 26 years before Indiana even became a state. Its county seat, Vincennes, was founded by the French in 1732 and is Indiana’s oldest city. When the U.S…. Continue reading.
Disclaimer: The Energy column provides general information to help you manage your energy costs. Some electric cooperatives may not offer all the programs mentioned in this column. By Stephanie Johnson — guest columnist, Jasper County REMC This spring, the stress you encounter from filing your federal income taxes may be relieved by your tax refund… Continue reading.
The Kankakee Valley REMC board of directors has selected Scott Sears as the new chief executive officer for the Wanatah-based REMC. Sears, who has served as chief operations officer of the REMC since June 2018, will assume the new duties immediately. “Scott’s deep understand of the industry, along with his leadership qualities and strong ambitions,… Continue reading.
The Operation Round Up Trust organization gives Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers a way to provide significant support to local organizations focused on improving the quality of life in our communities. Five grants, totaling $16,000, were awarded in January for the first quarter of 2019. The grants were made to the following organizations: • Morgan Township Elementary… Continue reading.
Eleven Kankakee Valley REMC employees and directors were honored for their milestone years of service and safety at the REMC’s annual awards banquet in January. The honorees were: 40 Years: Lori Young – Executive Assistant and HR Director 30 Years: Andy Pataky – Journeyman Lineman Kenneth Redlin – Director 25 Years: Michael Yankauskas – Director… Continue reading.
If you are a member-consumer of Kankakee Valley REMC who resides in District 1 or District 2, you can apply to run for the KV REMC board of directors. Director packets are available now at the KV REMC office. District 1 includes Boone and Pleasant townships, and the western portion of Porter Township in Porter… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting June 18, 2019 Porter County Expo Center New date, same great meeting. More information will be available soon.
As a service to our members, Kankakee Valley REMC publishes “Trading Post” on its locally-circulated pages of Electric Consumer. Readers may submit two ads per REMC membership, per month. Please see below for more details! FOR SALE: Fine crystal, modern, service for 8, water goblets & wine glasses to match, $65 firm. 219-663-0505. FOR SALE:… Continue reading.
Deadlines are coming soon! Youth Tour: March 4 Touchstone Energy Camp: March 4 Operation Round Up® Scholarships: March 1 (at 3 p.m.) New this year, Youth Tour and Touchstone Energy Camp applications must be completed online. All applications can be found online at: kvremc.com/community-programs/youth-programs
