(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County REMC linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo August 22-23 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers.
The rodeo includes competitive events for apprentices, journeyman lineworkers and teams of three. Lineworkers will be tested on skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware, recognizing and rewarding excellence in safety, skill and knowledge.
Decatur County REMC will send one team and four individuals to the state competition. A total of 37 teams and 138 individuals from 28 Indiana electric cooperatives will compete in this year’s
event.
The following linemen are representing Decatur County REMC at the rodeo:
• Brian AmRhein, Lineman
• Collin Crabtree, Lineman
• Caleb Litmer, Apprentice Lineman
• Evan Tallent, Apprentice Lineman
• Joe Vanderbur, Lineman
“This event allows our linemen to refine and demonstrate the skills needed to safely perform as a lineman,” said Jeff Hall, Line Foreman. “Decatur County REMC linemen have a lot of pride in
the work they do and it’s great they are able to demonstrate these skills in a competitive environment.”
The rodeo kicks off on Thursday, August 22, starting with opening ceremonies at 8 a.m., followed by team events from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event continues on Friday with individual competitions running from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
There will also be a kids’ zone, sponsored by Hendricks Power Cooperative, featuring activities, face painting, and shaved ice and ice cream trucks from Noon to 4 p.m.
Attendance to the event is free and open to the public. Entrance to the event will be located at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds Gate 5 off N. County Road 200 E.
