Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
As tradition would have it, the third full weekend in November annually brings the heady aroma of authentic Bavarian specialty foods, regional wines, and over 200 vendors of folk art, period pieces, and handmade treasures. An incredible array of Christmas wares, antiques, quality hand-crafted, and primitives await the public at Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt, Saturday and Sunday,… Continue reading.
The holiday season is just around the corner and soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills…. Continue reading.
Every October, electric cooperatives around the state participate in Cooperative Community Day. This is a special time where co-op employees across the state volunteer in their community in various ways. It could be organizing a food drive for the local food pantry, helping out at the animal shelter, or even planting trees in a nearby… Continue reading.
Has someone ever asked you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Or have you said these words to your children before? The concept of a career can be overwhelming, but it’s even more complicated if you have yet to learn what’s out there. Allison Keen, CED, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development… Continue reading.
Welcome to this season of thankfulness and holiday spirit! For those of us at Jasper County REMC, it’s also a busy time of projects, programs and educational opportunities. What I’m thankful for I am thankful for our team at Jasper County REMC. That team includes a seven-member board of directors who oversee the financial health… Continue reading.
Our PowerMoves® programs offer our membership rebates, tips and information on many energy efficiency topics. Visit powermoves.com to learn more about these helpful technologies. $50 WI-FI THERMOSTAT REBATE When everybody’s using electricity during the hottest days of the year, power costs can go up and that can eventually cause higher costs for everyone. When you… Continue reading.
As a significant cost-saving measure, we apply capital credits of $600 or less to your active account if the credits are due to you. However, a check will be issued for credits of $600 or more. CEO Jon Rich commented, “We are always finding ways to save the cooperative money. This process helps us serve… Continue reading.
We were invited to attend Science Night at Wheatfield Elementary School along with several other local businesses. Jasper County REMC employees brought displays and gear to talk with the kids about how electricity and fiber internet work. Kids were also able to try on linemen’s gloves and try to work with a set of nuts… Continue reading.
OFFICE CLOSURE: Our offices will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. DIGITAL MAGAZINE: Our magazine is available on our website as a flipbook for you to enjoy. CHRISTMAS PARADES: Look for us in the Rensselaer and Remington Christmas parades – both on Dec. 2! UPDATE YOUR INFO: Please update your contact… Continue reading.
The Pershing Township Shelter House, nestled in the heart of Freetown, plays a crucial role in our community life. It serves as a hub for the Freetown Freedom Festival, hosts concerts throughout the year, and provides shelter for various other events. As a testament to our commitment to support local initiatives, Jackson County REMC stepped… Continue reading.
