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Energy efficiency tips for the winter months

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 in Kankakee Valley REMC

Clean or replace your furnace filter.  A clogged filter will restrict airflow and force your equipment to work harder.  This could then result in the equipment shutting down or overheating. Has your furnace been inspected?   Before the cool weather hits, have your furnace inspected and maintenanced  by a qualified technician.  Proper maintenance will prolong… Continue reading.

Signs up for community day

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 in Kankakee Valley REMC

On Oct. 11, Kankakee Valley REMC teamed up with electric cooperatives around Indiana to improve the quality of life in our communities.  Through Indiana Electric Cooperative Community Day, cooperatives were encouraged to participate in a day of community service in their local community.  The individual cooperative projects celebrated one of our core principles — concern… Continue reading.

Operation Round Up grants awarded in the community

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 in Kankakee Valley REMC

Five local organizations were recently awarded grants through Operation Round Up Trust.  More than $11,000 was given to help organizations offer programs and services to benefit community residents.    Family and Youth Services Bureau, Valparaiso, received $2,000 to purchase essential baby supplies for The Tot Shop.  The Tot Shop provides incentives for families to engage… Continue reading.

Brett Abplanalp

Giving thanks

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 in Decatur County REMC

When you think about Decatur County REMC (DCREMC), you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team and employees all live and work right here in the community we serve. But you may not realize that DCREMC is actually part of a much larger cooperative network that brings… Continue reading.

Employee Spotlight: Abby Asher

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 in Decatur County REMC

Abby Asher has been employed at Decatur County REMC for eight years and currently works as the billing specialist.  A native of Decatur County, Asher grew up around Millhousen and graduated from South Decatur High School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.  Asher really enjoys the people she works with and appreciates the… Continue reading.

Summary of board’s meeting in August

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 in Decatur County REMC

• Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Michael Brelage kept minutes of the meeting. • All members of the board were present. Also present were DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jennie Meyer, Jeanne Loechle, Crystal Greathouse, Amy Ewing, Becky Metz, and Abby Asher. • Upon motion… Continue reading.

We’re thankful

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Posted on Oct 29, 2019 in Harrison REMC

by Cathy Racicot Two days in this month — Veterans Day and Thanksgiving — make us particularly thankful.  We are thankful for the veterans who have allowed us the freedoms to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. November is the time to be grateful for all the blessings we have, and we especially want to… Continue reading.

Help us help others

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Posted on Oct 29, 2019 in Harrison REMC

This month, Harrison REMC will collect hats, mittens/gloves and scarves (both adult and children’s sizes) to distribute to various community agencies.  Members will receive an LED bulb ($3 value) for each item donated up to three items.  One exchange per membership. Items must be new with tags still attached.