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.
Ready to stop filing your paper monthly bills in a folder, where they sit until spring cleaning sees them tossed in the bin? Go paperless through Noble REMC’s SmartHub! You don’t need to be tech-savvy to go paperless with your monthly bill. It’s as easy as pressing a button. Just ask the one-third of our… Continue reading.
Each quarter brings new opportunities for our members to help the community through Noble REMC’s Operation Round Up program. The co-op is grateful for the more than 80% of members who participate in the program, allowing their electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar each month. These cents are then kept locally… Continue reading.
Working for Noble REMC for as long as I have has allowed me to drive nearly every square inch of our system. It’s made me even more appreciative of the different types of landscapes throughout the multiple counties we serve. One part of the drive that always catches my attention is the buildings. I appreciate… Continue reading.
Most of us were disappointed, yet understanding, about the need to cancel the traditional local summer fairs for the safety of the community. Luckily, 4-H’ers were still able to participate in their programs, with restrictions put in place for social distancing and judging remotely. Noble REMC traditionally volunteers to judge local 4-H Electric projects, and… Continue reading.
Sooner than we think, we’ll be seeing the trees change color and watch as the leaves fall, but the need for environmental protection and care doesn’t stop with the end of summer. That’s why Noble REMC provides a way to give back that spans the entire year – our EnviroWatts program. Participation in the program… Continue reading.
Why is voting important? Author Sharon Salzberg explained, “Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world,” and politician Jens Stoltenberg said, “By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.” Or someone who put it more bluntly, comedian George… Continue reading.
A local partnership turned a house into an energy efficient home. Construction of the newest LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity home was recently completed and came with a multitude of firsts for the community. Located near Royer Lake, the 1,100-square-foot home was made possible through a partnership with the Lakeland High School Building Trades program… Continue reading.
You’ve probably been told to replace your furnace filter every month to every three months or follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. These suggestions are fine, but may be wasteful. Here are a few things to think about when purchasing, replacing and inspecting your furnace filters: Pleated Vs. fiberglass. Pleated filters cost slightly more than standard fiberglass… Continue reading.
From our furry friends to our athletic little ones to new families, the most recent disbursement of LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up positively impacts a large number of members in our community. We’re grateful for the nearly 75% of LaGrange County REMC members who participate in the program, allowing their electric bills to be… Continue reading.
Most of us were disappointed, yet understanding, about the need to cancel the traditional local summer fairs for the safety of the community. Luckily, 4-H’ers were still able to participate in their programs, with restrictions put in place for social distancing and judging remotely. LaGrange County REMC traditionally volunteers to help judge local 4-H Electric… Continue reading.
It can be an exciting and exhausting time, the culmination of a season of hard work. However, the rush to harvest can also yield tragic outcomes. Each year, dozens of farm workers are killed, and hundreds are injured in accidents involving power lines and electrical equipment. Farm workers should take these steps to ensure… Continue reading.
