1) CHOOSE A FIRE-RESISTANT TREE. On an artificial tree, look for label that guarantees it is “fire retardant” so it will resist burning and will be easy to snuff out if it does catch on fire. If you’re a fan of live holiday trees, choose one that is fresh and water it every day. 2)… Continue reading.
By Steve Seibert The holidays are a time of year that many of us eagerly anticipate. For me personally, I look forward to more time spent with family and friends. However, given the hustle and bustle of the season, the holidays can also offer an opportunity to slow down and reflect. All of us at… Continue reading.
Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in a business. Because Southern Indiana Power is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for electing other members to take the leadership positions on the board of directors to help shape… Continue reading.
Please join Southern Indiana Power in extending best wishes to Ann Leistner, who is retiring from the cooperative on Jan. 3. Leistner was hired Sept. 30, 1996, as the billing clerk, the position she still holds today. Leistner originally accepted a job here at the cooperative because it had a family atmosphere and great co-workers. … Continue reading.
One thing you’ll immediately pick up on after two minutes with Tammy Berg is her fun personality and contagious laugh. You’ll also quickly understand why she stood out among other candidates because of her work ethic and attention to detail. Berg graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in business administration…. Continue reading.
Heather Toothman has been employed at the co-op for 16 years. She was hired July 7, 2003, as a cashier. Her day-to-day duties include taking member payments, handling incoming calls, and assisting members with reconnects, disconnects and transfers. She is involved in the administrative process of the co-op’s rebate programs. She has also been involved… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up is a volunteer program in which Southern Indiana Power members can choose to round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar each month, in order to help those in need. The money is used to provide assistance for all kinds of worthy projects in communities we serve. Operation Round Up… Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power employees spent one Friday in November helping two local elementary schools — Nancy Hanks and Perry Central Elementary. Two teams of six split up to travel to each school to distribute mulch on their playgrounds. Each year, Indiana Electric Cooperatives set out a day in October for co-ops across Indiana to volunteer… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Oct. 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with president/CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present were line superintendent Steve Fortwendel and accountant Amy Ramsey. 2. The Sept. 26 board meeting… Continue reading.
By Matthew Deaton Most of you may be aware that we started the construction of a high-speed fiber-optic broadband network across our entire service territory completely from scratch. After just over one year of mainline construction, we have over 445 miles of distribution fiber installed and 1,428 drops installed to homes. At the time of… Continue reading.
