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Boone REMC Linemen Compete at Rodeo
Seven linemen from Boone REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22-23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers.
Boone REMC sent one team and seven individual competitors to the statewide event. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 37 teams and 138 individuals from 28 Indiana electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.
The following linemen represented Boone REMC at the rodeo:
- Dustin Baker
- Marcus Pingleton
- Nick Shepherd
- Michael Shirley
- Ryan Taylor
- Seth Thompson
- Cole VanEnkevort
The Boone REMC team, consisting of Baker, Shepherd, and Shirley placed 12th overall. VanEnkevort came in 5th overall in the Apprentice category. Shepherd placed 10th in the Journeyman group.
“We’re very proud of the our linemen who competed in this year’s rodeo,” said Jeff Dickerson, Vice President, Operations. “Our linemen have a lot of pride in the work they do, and they demonstrated their skills and dedication to their craft. We’re lucky to have a strong, safety-minded group of guys powering our cooperative.”
The Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo recognizes and rewards excellence in safety, skill and knowledge in the lineworker field. Official results from the 2024 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo are posted at goiec.org/INLinemanRodeo.
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