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LINEMEN DEMONSTRATE SKILLS AT STATEWIDE RODEO

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Posted on Oct 23 2024 in Noble REMC
Noble REMC linemen Trevor Harlan, left, and Cody Kirkpatrick, right, work as a team during competition at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo.
Noble REMC linemen Trevor Harlan, left, and Cody Kirkpatrick, right, work as a team during competition at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo.

Four linemen from Noble REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers.

The linemen competed in events, both as a team and individually, that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 37 teams and 138 individuals from 28 Indiana electric co-ops competed in the event.

The following linemen represented us at the rodeo:

  • Cody Kirkpatrick, journeyman lineman
  • Tyler Rhoades, journeyman lineman
  • Eli Stangland, journeyman lineman
  • Trevor Harlan, apprentice lineman

 “We’re proud of our linemen who competed in this year’s rodeo,” said CEO Ron Raypole. “Noble REMC linemen have a lot of pride in the work they do, and they demonstrated their skills and dedication to their craft.”

The Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo recognizes and rewards excellence in safety, skill and knowledge in the lineworker field.