Boone REMC Linemen Demonstrate Skills At Statewide Rodeo

Boone REMC Lineman Dustin Baker with Award

Five linemen from Boone REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24-25 in Danville. The
two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers.
The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 28 teams and 102 individuals from 24 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

  ·       Seth Thompson

Journeyman Lineman Dustin Baker earned first place in the individual Hurt Man Rescue competition.

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