Watt High LightsMay 2013 - Volume 67, Number 11

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Watt High Lights - (USPS 669-580) is published monthly for $3.00 per year (electric rates include subscription) by Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation, a consumer owned utility, 274 E. Base Road, Brownstown, Indiana 47220. Periodicals postage paid at Brownstown, Indiana. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Watt High Lights, P.O. Box K, Brownstown, Indiana 47220.

Spring into action for summer savings

Watt High LightsJackson County Rural Electric

Membership Corporation274 E. Base Road (Venus Road)

P.O. Box KBrownstown, IN 47220-0311Local calls - 812-358-4458

Toll free - 800-288-4458FAX only - 812-358-5719

E-mail - info@jacksonremc.comWeb site - www.jacksonremc.com

Pay bills online - visit our website (above)Pay bills by phone - 1-888-999-8816

Office Hours7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Monday through FridayTo report outages or emergencies

358-4458 (local) or toll free 1-800-288-4458 day or night

Board of DirectorsPresident John Trinkle - district 3

Vice-President Earl Pottschmidt - district 8Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Kelley - district 5

John Hackman - district 1Walter Hunter - district 2

Paul Elliott - district 4Mark Trisler - district 6

Richard Lambring - district 7John Miller - district 9

OUR COVERCamryn Hudson, a third grade student at Seymour-Redding Elementary School, provides us with wise advice on her winning electrical safety poster. Read more about our safety education program and the poster contest on page 5. Be sure to check out the second and third place posters on our back page!

Interested in lowering your electric bill, reducing your energy use and even getting money back through your cooperative? It’s amazing how many simple things you can do around your home to help make that happen.

For example, spring is the perfect time to clear plants and debris from around your outdoor air conditioning or heat pump unit. While you’re in cleaning mode, vacuum the coils under and behind your refrigerator and freezer.

Pull the plug on your old, little used refrigerators and freezers to save an average of $150 per year in energy costs. Turn them in through the Appliance Recycling program

and you can pick up a quick $30 each. It’s like getting paid for spring cleaning!

Receive bill credits this summer plus cheaper rates in the future by enrolling in the new Energy Management Program to “Beat the Peak.” See pages 6 and 7 for details.

Another good way to save is to set your summer cooling thermostat to 78 degrees, a temperature that is comfortable for most people according to Consumer Reports experts. Each degree warmer saves about 2 percent. Regular replacement of the air filter on your HVAC system can save you up to $82 per year in energy costs.

Now is also the time to change the direction of your ceiling fan blades. In the summer, blades should turn in a counter-clockwise direction to produce a cooling downward breeze.

For more super-cool savings, check out our other energy saving programs that include rebates on energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and electric water heaters. And, remember to take advantage of our CFL bulb exchange program.

For more tips on how you can spring into action, visit TogetherWeSave.com today.

Receive bill credits this summer, plus cheaper rates in the future by enrolling in the new Energy Management Program to “Beat the Peak.” See pages 6 and 7 for details.

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“Energy Wall” to be atthe Annual Meeting Nominating

committees named for director election

Nominating committees were appointed at the April 9 meeting of the board of direc-tors. The following committee members will be responsible for selecting slates of director can-didates for their districts for the election of directors at the 2013 Jackson County REMC Annual Meeting on July 18.

District One: Includes our service area in Carr, Driftwood and Grassy Fork Townships and Brownstown Township southeast of White River, all in Jackson County; and in Monroe and Gibson Townships in Washington County. Committee: Brett Peters, Glen Nierman and Kevin Benter

District Four: Includes our service area in Franklin, Jackson, Pierce and Polk Townships and Washington Township east of In-diana Highway 135, all in Wash-ington County; and Monroe and Wood Townships in Clark County. Committee: Stacey Wright, Greg Hopkins and Melissa Adams

District Seven: Includes our service area in Jackson, Red-ding, Vernon and Washington Townships in Jackson County. Committee: Josh Vaughn, Bart Stuckwisch and Jeremiah Percival

Check next month’s Annual Report issue of the “Watt High Lights” for a full schedule of Annual Meeting events.

Jackson County REMC has a new tool to teach members best practices for home energy upgrades. A traveling display will showcase energy efficiency weatherization and home construction techniques.

The panels of the energy wall display feature varying aspects of home construc-tion from the foundation to the roof line. It shows people how to build a new home or remodel an existing home by the most ef-ficient means. Homeowners will learn how to find and seal air leaks and how lighting can save energy.

Hoosier Energy, the power supplier for Jackson County REMC and 17 other Indiana and Illinois electric cooperatives, funded the display, which is available to its member co-ops.

Six freestanding panels and two roll-ing units make up the display. All are

Hoosier Energy’s “Energy Wall” will help provide information about how to make homes efficient at the 2013 Annual Meeting on July 18 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds east of Brownstown.

portable in a 16-foot trailer, identifiable by colorful Touchstone Energy graphics and messages.

Hoosier Energy Residential Energy Consultant Tom Lott says the building models are valuable tools in construction. Those planning to build a new home will learn about improved framing and wall construction techniques as well as vari-ous insulation products.

“By building to these standards, not only will the homeowner save money on utility bills, but the overall conservation of energy will slow the need for new power resources,” Lott said.

If you have questions about the display or how you can use energy more efficent-ly, please contact our Member Services Department at 1-800-288-4458 (toll free) or 358-4458 (local calls). We want to help you better manage energy use and take control of your bill.

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As the number of Jackson County farms receiving electrical power continued to grow, so did the requests for power to rural areas in neighboring counties. Noting the hard work and energy needed to establish a rural electric coopera-tive wasn’t lost on the Jackson County Rural Electric board members. It was quickly apparent that strength would be in numbers . . . and others were wanting to use the cooperative’s new strength to help their areas become part of the rural electrification landscape.

On June 6, 1938, even before the first lines to Jackson County farms were energized, approximately 60 residents of the Little York area in Washington County approached the board and asked to be included in the Jackson County project. This was the first of several groups from

Counting down to our 75th anniversary celebration!

Going beyond theJackson County boarders

by Betty Baute, Member Services Representative

Directors (left to right) Hugh Richey of Scott County, Tom Miller of Washington County, S.J. Brewer of Jackson County and Arvil McIntyre of Lawrence County stopped to visit when this picture was taken at the 1950 Annual Meeting. These men were examples of the diverse coverage of the Jackson County REMC service territory. – Photo from Jackson County REMC archives

adjoining counties to ask to become part of Jackson County REMC.

Before seeking help from Jackson County REMC, a group of Washington County farmers had started the effort to establish their own electric cooperative. On September 14, 1935, Washington County REMC was organized in a meet-ing at the Farm Bureau in Salem. All 12 of the county’s townships were repre-sented at the meeting chaired by Austin Rippy. The fledgling co-op’s first directors included Rippy, Travis Bennett, Virgil Holsapple, Ralph Trinkle, Jakie Batt, W.E. Beck and Tom Miller. Beck was chosen to serve as the first president. Rippy was chosen as vice-president and Miller became the first secretary-treasurer.

Washington County officials worked

hard over the next few years to try and obtain the required number of members per mile of proposed power line, but it was determined that the project would not be practical to continue without more members.

On December 5, 1938, the Washing-ton County group met with the Jackson County REMC directors and proposed that the Washington County REMC’s area be taken into the Jackson County project. The Jackson County board approved the proposal unanimously.

Petitioners from Scott and Lawrence Counties also approached the board in 1938 and asked to be included in the Jackson County project. At a special meeting of Jackson County REMC members it was resolved to extend the project’s territory to include portions of Washington, Scott, Jennings, Lawrence and Brown Counties. Jackson County REMC also now serves small portions of Bartholomew, Clark, Jefferson and Mon-roe Counties, making the cooperative one of the largest REMCs in Indiana.

Want to learn more?

If you would like to learn more about the history of Jackson County REMC, be sure to attend the cooperative’s 75th anniversary Annual Meeting on July 18. Each registering member will receive a copy of a limited edition history book prepared for the occasion. The book is loaded with articles and pictures of the people, places and things that have made the first 75 years of Jackson County REMC so special.

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PostercontesthonorrollFirst Place Camryn HudsonRedding Elementary

Second Place Jenna RatliffBrownstown Elementary

Third Place Madison SapcutBradie Shrum Upper Elementary

Honorable Mention

Alivia CockerhamMargaret R Brown Elementary

Lilly HowardWest Washington Elementary

Jackson BrownVienna-Finley Elementary

May is National Electrical Safety Month!

Poster artists remind us to be safe with electricty

We’re celebrating the month of May as National Electrical Safety Month by honoring the youngsters who took part in our annual electrical safety education program and entered the program’s poster contest.

More than 500 students from nine third grade classes in Jackson, Scott and Washington Counties took part in this year’s classroom safety program.

Posters showing an electrical safety tip they learned were submitted by more than 200 students. Our judges looked at all of the entries before selecting the poster drawn by Camryn Hudson of Redding Elementary School in Seymour for the first place award.

Camryn is a third grade student of Jennifer Alberring and is the daughter of An-drew and Jaclyn Hudson of Seymour. Camryn’s poster and safety message has been used as the front cover of this month’s “Watt High Lights,” and she received a $50.00 gift card from the REMC for her effort.

Jenna Ratliff and Madison Sapcut each received $25.00 gift cards for their runner-up posters.

Jenna’s poster was selected as the second place entry. She is a student of Beth Shelton at Brownstown Elementary School and is the daughter of Michael and Michelle Ratliff of Brownstown.

Madison’s poster was selected as the third place entry. She is a third grade art student of Rita Roberts at Bradie Shrum Upper Elementary School in Salem and is the daughter of Lee Ann Brewer and Richard Sapcut of Salem.

The posters made by Jenna and Madison appear on the back page of this is-sue of “Watt High Lights.”

Member Services Representative Betty Baute and Lineman Travis Mull were presenters for the program again this year. Poster judges were Safety Director George Berry, Meter Technician Seth Zike, Distribution Engineer Shane King, Administrative Assistant Christina Schoenherr and Maintenance Supervisor Matt Barnett.

The REMC office will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day and Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. A crew will be on standby to handle outages and emergencies.

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What is the Energy Management Program?

It is an innovative “Beat the Peak” program that uses electrical switches to manage electricity use when demand for electricity is at its highest. The “peak” demand occurs when you and our other 20,000 members of the REMC are using significant amounts of electricity at the same time. The switches manage the operational times of electric water heating and central air conditioning units during peak demand times. The operation of the appliances can typically be reduced when demand for electricity is the highest with little noticeable impact.

Why has an Energy Management Program become important?

The wholesale cost of electricity during “peak demand times” has skyrocketed over the last several years. It is now a bigger factor in determining the rates that you and all our members have to pay for the electricity that we deliver. By reducing the peak demand for electricity the REMC can save money on its electricity purchas-

es. These savings are then passed thru to you in the rates we charge for electricity.

When are the appliances managed?

Water heaters are managed during the summer months (June, July, August) and the winter months (December, January, February). Heat pumps and central air conditioners are managed only during the summer months (June, July, August). On average only 7 control events occur per month.

Do members receive any benefits for participating?

By participating in the program you not only receive the satisfaction that you are helping yourself and other members of the REMC, but you also receive bill cred-its during the management months. A bill credit of $3.00 per month is given if just one primary appliance is managed. If both the primary water heater and primary heat pump or central air conditioner are man-aged the bill credit increases to $8.00 per month. Maximum bill credit per account is $48.00 per year. Only residential ac-

counts are eligible to participate in the program at this time.

How do I sign up?

Members can help “Beat the Peak” by signing up for the Energy Management Program. You do not have to come into the office. Just contact us and we will send you an agreement to sign and return to us. Our local phone number is 812-358-4458, toll free number is 800-288-4458 and our e-mail is info@jack-sonremc.com. Forms are also available on our website at www.

jacksonremc.com. Once we receive your signed agreement you will be contacted to schedule the installation of the control switches.

Beat the Peak - Energy Management participation

requirements

Residence• Full time residence• KWH usage at least 500 per peak

month to receive credits• If rental, must have owner’s signature• Not billed under time-of-use rate

option• If installation would require mount-

ing equipment or running wires in finished areas, specific homeowner approval would be required

Water Heater• Must be the primary water heater• Must be a standard electric water

heater 50 gallons or more in size (water heaters less than 50 gallons will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

• Heat pump water heaters and on-demand water heaters are not eligible

• Must be in good condition (not likely to be changed out in the near future)

• Must have good access

Central Air / Heat Pump• Must be the primary cooling unit• Must be 2 tons or larger in size• Cooling units in single-wide mobile

homes are not eligible• Geothermal cooling systems are

eligible• Must be in good condition (not likely

to be changed out in the near future)• Must have good access

Help us “Beat the Peak” with our Energy Management Program

(And receive up to $48.00 per year in bill credits!)by Brian Wolka, Member Services Director

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JACKSON COUNTY REMCBeat the Peak - Energy Management Agreement

I authorize Jackson County REMC or its agents (hereinafter referred to as REMC) to install an energy management device(s) on the indicated equipment for the purpose of reducing the kilowatt demand during critical usage periods per the following terms and conditions:

Primary Electric Water Heater Yes No Primary Central Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Yes No

1) The member of record at this service location will receive any bill credits available from REMC for having the energy management device(s) connected and operational. 2) I agree to allow reasonable and timely access for REMC or its agents to inspect, repair, replace, or remove the energy management device. 3) I will protect the device(s) from loss or damage. If I depart the program, I will allow REMC to remove the device(s) in a timely manner.4) If service is required on the connected equipment (i.e. electric water heater, central air, heat pump), the energy management device(s) will not be modified or disconnected. If the connected equipment is replaced, the device(s) will be reinstalled and REMC will be notified for testing and verification.

________________________________________ __________________________________________Member Name (please print) Member Signature

________________________________________ __________________________________________Owner Name, if different (please print) Owner Signature

____________________________________________________________ _____________________________ Service Address Account Number

____________________ ____________________ __________________________________________Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address

Current Bill Credits for Active Participation

Water Heater only $3.00 monthly bill credit for December, January, February, June, July & August if electric usage is at least 500 kWh per month.

Central Air / Heat Pump only $3.00 monthly bill credit for December, January, February, June, July & August if electric usage is at least 500 kWh per month.

Water Heater and Central Air / Heat Pump $8.00 monthly bill credit for December, January, February, June, July, and August if electric use is at least 500 kWh per month.

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Easy key lime pie1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1/4 cup boiling water1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 (6 ounces each) key lime pie flavored yogurt1 prepared graham cracker crust

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Whisk in yogurt. Gently fold in whipped topping with a spatula or wooden spoon. Spread mixture in the crust. Refrigerate for at least two hours. Yield - 6 to 8 servings

Raspberry-rhubarb saladGelatin goodiesby Betty Baute

Member Services Representative

I’ve always wondered about gelatin. Was it developed to be used as a salad, or as a dessert? I guess it’s up to you to decide how you like it the most. This month we’re sharing three great recipes that show just how versatile this pantry staple can be.

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Coming Up:“Putting By” in August

Since we won’t have a recipe page in our combined June-July annual report issue of “Watt High Lights,” we’ll put together some special recipes for prize-winng canned goods for the August issue.

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Kitchen time savers:

It’s always hectic to get a meal on the table after a day working or playing away from home. Here are a few tips to make it easier to get a meal on the table:

= When you first get home, put a pot of water to boil. It can be on the stove, in the microwave or in an English-style electric tea kettle. You can always use boiling water to cook pasta or rice, to make soup . . . or make gelatin!

= Keep assorted fresh vegetables chopped and in containers or bags in your refrigerator. They are then on hand to make a salad, add to a roast, make soup or just for a quick snack.

= The next time you fix spaghetti, cook the entire box of pasta. Freeze the leftovers in single service size containers. When someone in the family needs a quick meal they can remove a container from the freezer, add some spaghetti sauce from a jar, and microwave it.

Waldorf gelatin salad2 packages (3 ounces each) 2 medium apples, diced strawberry gelatin 1/2 cup diced celery2 cups boiling water 1/4 cup chopped walnuts1-1/2 cups cold water

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate until partially set, about 90 minutes. Fold in apples, celery and walnuts. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with non-stick spray. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Yield - about 12 servings

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SmartHub FAQ

Can I use SmartHub if I have a smart phone and texting, but I do not have an e-mail address?YES! Simply download the SmartHub App for either your iPhone or Android type phone and register. Below is a list of wireless service providers and their specific email/text formats that you can use to register your SmartHub account.

Provider Email Address – (The cell number includes the area code and number)AT&T cellnumber@txt.att.netVerizon cellnumber@vtext.comT-Mobile cellnumber@tmomail.netSprint PCS cellnumber@messaging.sprintpcs.comVirgin Mobile cellnumber@vmobl.comUS Cellular cellnumber@email.uscc.netNextel cellnumber@messaging.nextel.comBoost cellnumber@myboostmobile.comAlltel cellnumber@message.alltel.com

iOS Users

Scan this QR code to access SmartHub in the Apple iTunes App Store.

Android Users

Scan this QR code to access SmartHub in the Android Market.

Three young people chosen for summer programs

One high school junior and two area sixth graders have been chosen to participate in this summer’s Youth to Washington and Touchstone Energy Camp events.

Job William, son of Mark and Yvonne Willman, will join nearly 1,000 young people from across the United States at the annual Youth to Washington in mid-June. He is a junior at Trinity Lutheran High School in Seymour where he participates in tennis, bowling and track and is an active volunteer with the school community. He serves as a Student Ambassador for the school.

Attending Tounchstone Energy camp the first week of June will be Madeira Truby, daughter of Nicholas and Stephanie Truby of Pe-kin, and Jacob Robinson, son of Robert and Julie Robinson of Borden. Madeira is a sixth grade home school student, while Jacob is in the sixth grade at St. Paul Catholic School in Sellersburg.

We congratulate these outstanding young people and wish them the best as they represent Jackson County REMC in these pro-grams.

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To have your non-profit group’s event listed in our “Community Calendar,” please contact us by letter, phone or e-mail (bbaute@jacksonremc.com) at least six weeks before your event date. Include a phone number we can call to verify your information.

Brown CountyJuly 6 & 7 - 7th Annual “Secret Gardens of Brown County” self-guided garden tour; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Live music, garden-related art for sale. Admis-sion - $10.00; children under 12 are free. Visit www.browncountyingardenclub.org for more information.

Jackson CountyMay 18 - Zach Pikard Pelican Run - 5K walk-run to benefit the Progeria Research Foundation. Event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Brownstown Electric Supply (State Road 250 east of Brownstown and the Jackson County Fairgrounds). Visit www.crossroadsofindiana.com to pre-register ($20.00) or register on the morning of the race ($25.00).

May 18 - Crothersville Alumni Banquet at 5:00 p.m. at the Crothersville school cafetorium; $25.00 per person; send reservations to the Crothersville Alumni Association, PO Box 34 Crothersville, IN 47229.

May 20 - Community Diner Inc. free supper at Seymour Community Center. Meal served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Do-nations accepted. Email communitydin-ersey@gmail.com for more information. Proceeds used to establish a local hot meal site.

May 25 - Tri-County Conservation Club fish fry, chili supper & cornhole tourney (weather permitting) 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 812-793-3013, 812-498-6522 or 812-498-4447 for directions or more information.

June 3 - American Baptist Men’s & Boys’ Brotherhood meeting & family

night at 6:00 p.m. at the Tampico Baptist Church. Call 812-358-1968 or 812-498-4447 for more information.

June 13, 14 & 15 - Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival on the Crothers-ville Community School grounds; music, food, contests and more; 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday & Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. Contact Sherry Bridges (812-569-0407) or visit www.RWBfestival.com for more informa-tion.

June 20, 21 & 22 - 46th Annual Grassy Fork VFD Truck & Tractor Pull and Fish Fry - June 20 - antique tractors and kiddie pedal pull at 6:30 p.m.; June 21 - pure farm, super farm & pro stock tractors at 7:00 p.m.; June 22 - pure farm, pro stock & “hot farm” tractors, street stock diesel trucks at 7:00 p.m. Fish sandwiches and homemade desserts served each night. Eight additional acres of parking. Contact Tracey Wehmiller (812-528-0664) for more information.

July 6 - 22nd annual Round Barn Bike Ride sponsored by the Brownstown Exchange Club. Registration from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Brownstown Central High School; start your ride immediately after registering. Routes of 32, 62 and 80+ miles available. Adult fee - $25.00 before June 23, $30.00 after; child 15 & under fee $10.00 before June 23, $15.00 after. To download a registration form, or to obtain more information, visit www.brownstownexchangeclub.org.

Lawrence CountyJune 15 - Car, truck & motorcycle show from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Leesville Community Center. Entry fee - $10.00 per vehicle. Breakfast served

COMMUNITYCALENDAR

starting at 7:00 a.m.; lunch available; mu-sic from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Contact Nick Hubbard (812-849-6925) for more information.

June 15 - Full Gospel Church yard sale in Bedford - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church’s Christmas toy project. Contact Nicki Bradford (812-278-1302) for more information.

June 15 - Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Heltonville Baptist Church. Serving and fellowship begin at 9:00 a.m. Contact Pastor Chris Meadows (812-275-0722) for more information.

June 29 - Heltonville Community Pig Roast at the Heltonville Baptist Church. Activities begin at 4:00 p.m., pitch-in dinner at 6:00 p.m. Contact Pastor Chris Meadows (812-275-0722) for more information.

Now through May 31 - Hoosier Uplands Head Start is enrolling for fall classes. Children must be 3 years of age by August 1, 2013. For more information call 812-275-0052 or visit the office at 710 6th Street in Bedford.

Scott CountyMay 25 - All-you-can-eat breakfast sponsored by the Friends of Hardy Lake; served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Hardy Lake shelterhouse. Adults - $6.00; children 3 to 12 - $3.00; children under 3 - free. All proceeds support the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Rehab Center. For more information visit www.friendsofhar-dylake.com.

June 15 - Food preservation class from

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2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Scott County Museum. $5.00 per person. Class will include demonstrations on preparing vari-ous foods and hands-on details. Call the museum (812-752-1050) or e-mail mu-seum@c3bb.com for more information.

June 29 - Walk to benefit Dystonia Research Foundation at the Scott County YMCA. Registration at 7:00 a.m.; walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Contact Jennifer Bau-rley (812-722-3534) for more information.

Washington CountyNow through May 31 - Hoosier Uplands Head Start is enrolling for fall classes. Children must be 3 years of age by August 1, 2013. For more information call 812-883-5368 or visit the office at 902 S. Aspen Drive in Salem.

Now through October 27 - Tour historic Becks Mill on Fridays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays 1:00 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults & children 16 years & under are free with a paid adult admission. Tour the grist mill and enjoy the hiking trails. For information call 812-883-5147 or visit www.becksmill.org

Area County FairsBartholomew County - July 5 - 13Brown County - July 29 - August 3Clark County - July 12 - 20Jackson County - July 21 - 27Jefferson County - July 8 - 13Jennings County - July 14 - 20Lawrence County - July 6 - 13Monroe County - July 27 - August 3Scott County - July 7 - 13Washington County - June 23 - 29

Indiana State Fair - August 2 - 18

Save money and energy with a regular air conditioner filter

change.Order your filters

by phone or on-line!

1-888-939-9788 or www.filterchange.coop/?affid=IN092

The FilterChange.coop program is a simple way for members to order filters online and sign up for a filter change reminder e-mail. You can

save up to 50% on your filter costs and expect to receive your filters just a few days after placing your order.

Tell your family and friends thathomeowners who are not REMC members may also order filters

through FilterChange.coop!

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OFFICE HOURS7:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday through Friday

FAX only - 812-358-5719E-mail - info@jacksonremc.com

Web site - www.jacksonremc.comPay bill online - visit our website (above)

Pay bill by phone - 1-888-999-8816

May is National Electrical Safety Month!The REMC celebrates National Electrical Safety Month by announcing the winners of its 13th annual youth safety poster contest. The first place poster drawn by Camryn Hudson appears on our front cover. The posters below were drawn by our second and third place winners. See page five for more about the contest and our youth safety program.

Second Place - Jenna RatliffDaughter of Michael & Michelle RatliffThird grade student of Beth Shelton

Brownstown Elementary School

Third Place - Madison SapcutDaughter of Lee Ann Brewer & Richard Sapcut

Third grade art student of Rita RobertsBradie-Shrum Upper Elementary School