Copies of the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art and Farmers’ Almanacs for 2025 are available at our office, located at 1207 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon. Stop by our lobby during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to pick them up (while supplies last).
When you signed up to receive electric service from Boone REMC, you became a member, not just a customer, of an electric utility. While investor-owned utilities return a portion of any profits back to their shareholders, electric co-ops operate on an at-cost basis. As such, they allocate and periodically retire capital credits, also called patronage,… Continue reading.
Enroll via SmartHub! LEARN MORE: bremc.com/paperless We will conduct a drawing for 2 – $500 bill credits. All members who are paperless as of Jan. 15, 2025 will be entered in the drawing. Bill credit will be applied to February 2025 bills. Winners will be announced in the March 2025 Indiana Connection magazine.
Page Day This interactive, educational experience allows students to learn about the daily activities that take place at the Indiana Statehouse during the legislative session. Highlights include a Statehouse tour and mock bill activity. Eligibility: Indiana high school students. Date of program: Jan. 28, 2025 Application deadline: Jan. 7, 2025 Camp Kilowatt Participants enjoy traditional… Continue reading.
As I round out my first year as editor of Indiana Connection, I’m feeling pretty thankful. When you take a new job, there are a lot of adjustments, especially if you have been in your last position for over a decade. I have to admit that I don’t adapt quickly to change. However, the transition… Continue reading.
By T.J. Schwartzel Does the inside of your home need an update? This winter, spice up your ho-hum floors and walls with budget-sparing DIY ideas that add warmth, texture, and visual appeal. Hit the floor Fix nicks and cracks in hardwood floors with wood markers. You can blend and mix shades to conceal marks. Fill… Continue reading.
The first eight years of work experience on Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) CEO John Cassady’s resume shows a distinct career path. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Cassady found his calling in the halls of government — first as a legislative research assistant in the Ohio House of Representatives, then a legislative liaison with the Office… Continue reading.
We would all like to make our homes safer, especially for our family and friends around the holidays. Make safety a part of your celebration season with these tips. Tackle one a day, and you will be well on your way to a safer New Year! DAY 1 Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms…. Continue reading.
Who doesn’t love a warm fire during a chilly winter night? While fireplaces and wood stoves can add warmth to your home, they should be used responsibly. Here are some tips from the U.S. Fire Administration to keep your home fire safe.
Festive celebrations, flickering lights, and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during December, January,… Continue reading.
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk of fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. DECK THE HALLS O, CHRISTMAS TREE I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS SILENT NIGHT
As November kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of… Continue reading.
