I love everything about the holiday season. This time of year makes me smile and evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. Recalling family gatherings and traditions when my mom, dad, and grandparents were still here on this earth warms my heart and fills my senses. Now that I am the grandpa, the holidays are… Continue reading.
It’s easy to underestimate the dangers posed by the appliances in your home because, let’s face it, they weren’t something you were taught to worry about. When you were a child, your parents handled all of the household duties. When you got your first apartment, your landlord took care of the problems. Now that you… Continue reading.
As a service to our readers and to promote electrical safety, here are some recent recall notices provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Visit www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls for full details of these recalls and for notices of many more. 1. IKEA ceiling lamps pose impact and laceration hazards IKEA has recalled its CALYPSO ceiling… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC will begin replacing our current meter system in November. It is expected to take four months to change out all of the meters served by Marshall County REMC. Replacing your meter will only take a few minutes. You may notice a brief interruption in power during the exchange. Reliability and electric service… Continue reading.
When Mike Bridavsky rescued a tiny kitten from a tool shed in rural Indiana seven years ago, he had no idea this runt of a feral litter would become one of the “most famous cats on the planet.” But Lil BUB’s wide-eyed face, with her trademark stuck-out tongue, is a feline phenomenon. She has been… Continue reading.
In the spirit of William Arthur Ward’s quote shown to the right, Marshall County REMC expresses gratitude for your membership in our electric cooperative. Because of your connection to Marshall County REMC, we are able to make our community a better place. We share updates in Electric Consumer so that all of our consumer-members have… Continue reading.
Devin Edwards is the new technology manager at Marshall County REMC. Edwards will be responsible for maintaining all computer workstations and associated software within the cooperative. In addition to troubleshooting, he will also handle basic IT maintenance of servers and workstations. Edwards is married to Melissa and has one step-son, Hayden, and one daughter, Jocelyn…. Continue reading.
The annual Marshall County Ag Day was held Thursday, Sept. 13, for area third graders at Centennial Park in Plymouth. Children learned about the value of agriculture in our community. Presenter topics included bees/pollination, electric safety, sheep, goats, dairy, beef, conservation of natural resources, crop production, farm safety and draft horses. Journeyman Lineman Doug MacLain… Continue reading.
Indiana Electric Cooperative Page Day – Jan. 23 Spend a day in the Indiana Senate with students from REMCs around the state. See the Senate in action. Tour the Statehouse. Pass your own legislation during a mock bill activity. APPLY BY JAN. 11 AT IndianaEC.org/?p=287 REQUIREMENTS: You must be available Jan. 23 and have reliable… Continue reading.
With the holidays approaching, most of us log extra kitchen time. Family dinners, special gatherings, a bounty of baking — every day’s a food festival. Here are a few tools that may make your holidays a little brighter. by JAYNE CANNON Smoother Operator Call it culinary disaster aid.The KitchenAid 2-Speed Hand Blender comes to the rescue when sauces and soups need smoothing and gravies need de-lumping. It’s… Continue reading.
As the holidays quickly approach and we begin to plan holiday and family activities, we would like to take the time to express our gratitude to all for your membership in your electric cooperative. We think it is important to share co-op events and developments with you. While our priority is always to provide safe,… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC is offering an opportunity for children to visit with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. A photographer will be on hand to capture each child’s time with Santa. A photo of each child will be available at no charge, and parents can also bring a camera to take their own photo…. Continue reading.
Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in the business. Because Harrison REMC 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 business… Continue reading.
