REMC heats our toast While I was growing up, we were with REA [Rural Electrification Administration]. It never occurred to me how special we were until I left home. The first place that I had was the last residence on the “other company’s” line. When I got married, we moved 100 yards away from where I worked (which I know was serviced by REA). When I called to set up service, I was told that, once again, we would be the last place on the “other company’s” line. Then the “blizzard of the century” hit in 1993. Of course there were massive power outages, and we were not excluded. We were out of power for eight miserable days. We could walk to the end of our driveway, look 100 feet to our left, and see our neighbor’s house all lit up with the beautiful glow of electricity. They were out of power for six hours. Right after this, we moved to a place serviced by Rutherford EMC. Even with all of our ice and snow storms this winter, we were not out of power. We’ve compromised before and regretted it. We’re here to stay. We’ve discovered who heats the toast that we want buttered! Thank you all so much. Noel B. Sisk |
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