Fourth Quarter grants for Operation Round Up were awarded in December. Thank you to all Daviess-Martin County REMC members who participate in Operation Round Up.

Borrowed Hearts Daviess County, Inc.

The Borrowed Hearts Daviess County was awarded $2,500 to cover the costs of providing all foster children in the community new pairs of pajamas and other items the children may need.

Photo: From left, Secretary Debbie Bickley, Treasurer Susan Spaulding and Becca Cobb

Cougar Outdoors, Inc.

Cougar Outdoors, Inc was awarded $1,500 to help cover the cost of archery equipment and entry fees when needed for tournaments. The program consists of archery, bass fishing, and trap shooting for North Daviess students.

Photo: From left, Crew Graber (front), President J. R. Crew (back), Jessie Bennett, DMREMC Benefits Specialist Kristen Padgett, Board Director Katelyn Steiner and Javen Nevies

Daviess County Family YMCA

The Daviess County Family YMCA was granted $1,000 to provide equipment and oxygen training certifications to employees so they are properly trained if a breathing emergency were to occur.

Photo: From left, YMCA Aquatic Director Jessika Henning, Kristen Padgett, and YMCA Aquatics Coordinator Tim Fox

Loogootee Lions Softball, Inc.

The Loogootee Lions Softball program received a $1,000 grant to help cover the costs of installing new batting cages and turf to use for practice and games.

Photo: From left, back: Josh Thompson, athletic director, and Josh Franklin, head coach. Front: Kristen Padgett, Chloe Lawson, Kensington Leisure, Chloe Ramsey and Assistant Coach Taylor Wilcher

Shoals Post Prom

Shoals Post Prom received a $500 grant to help cover the costs of entertainment, prizes, food, and more at the 2026 Post Prom.

Photo: From left, Whitney Andis, Cindi Haulk, DMREMC Communications Specialist Becca Cobb and Leslie Bauer