Kankakee Valley REMC
Kankakee Valley REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Wanatah, Indiana. As a cooperative, Kankakee Valley REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Trading Post
WANTED: Old gas station pumps & signs. 219-928-6520. FOR SALE: Brand new, still in the box, never opened, Singer Adjustable dress form. Fits sizes 16-22½. Bust 40-46”, waist 30-37”, hip 40-47”, $100. Ornate liquor bottle lamps, $35 each. Photo available upon request. 574-772-8092. FOR SALE: Seasoned firewood. 219-733-2359. FOR SALE: 7” GPX portable DVD player… Continue reading.
Solutions at hand
KV REMC has the answers for your uncomfortable home Every home has its little quirks. Maybe it’s a doorknob you have to jiggle a certain way or a strange creak you hear only in the middle of the night. When you move into a home, it takes time to figure all those quirks out. Kankakee… Continue reading.
Spring to Your Co-op’s Annual Meeting
The melting snow means that spring is arriving – and so is your local electric cooperative’s annual meeting! Co-ops start hosting their annual meetings in the spring, which is a great time for you to get it on your calendar and plan to attend! As a member of your local electric cooperative, you are also… Continue reading.
Sears named new CEO
The Kankakee Valley REMC board of directors has selected Scott Sears as the new chief executive officer for the Wanatah-based REMC. Sears, who has served as chief operations officer of the REMC since June 2018, will assume the new duties immediately. “Scott’s deep understand of the industry, along with his leadership qualities and strong ambitions,… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up grants $16,000
The Operation Round Up Trust organization gives Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers a way to provide significant support to local organizations focused on improving the quality of life in our communities. Five grants, totaling $16,000, were awarded in January for the first quarter of 2019. The grants were made to the following organizations: • Morgan Township Elementary… Continue reading.
Years of service and safety: KV REMC honors employees and directors
Eleven Kankakee Valley REMC employees and directors were honored for their milestone years of service and safety at the REMC’s annual awards banquet in January. The honorees were: 40 Years: Lori Young – Executive Assistant and HR Director 30 Years: Andy Pataky – Journeyman Lineman Kenneth Redlin – Director 25 Years: Michael Yankauskas – Director… Continue reading.
Director election info packets now available
If you are a member-consumer of Kankakee Valley REMC who resides in District 1 or District 2, you can apply to run for the KV REMC board of directors. Director packets are available now at the KV REMC office. District 1 includes Boone and Pleasant townships, and the western portion of Porter Township in Porter… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting date change
Annual Meeting June 18, 2019 Porter County Expo Center New date, same great meeting. More information will be available soon.
Trading Post
As a service to our members, Kankakee Valley REMC publishes “Trading Post” on its locally-circulated pages of Electric Consumer. Readers may submit two ads per REMC membership, per month. Please see below for more details! FOR SALE: Fine crystal, modern, service for 8, water goblets & wine glasses to match, $65 firm. 219-663-0505. FOR SALE:… Continue reading.
Apply now for youth programs!
Deadlines are coming soon! Youth Tour: March 4 Touchstone Energy Camp: March 4 Operation Round Up® Scholarships: March 1 (at 3 p.m.) New this year, Youth Tour and Touchstone Energy Camp applications must be completed online. All applications can be found online at: kvremc.com/community-programs/youth-programs
