Kankakee Valley REMC hosted its Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, September 24, at the Porter County Fairgrounds. The event featured the board of directors’ election, a meal prepared by the LaCrosse Lions Club and John Andy’s Deli & Café, live musical entertainment, bingo and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Members had the opportunity to vote in the director election ahead of the event or cast their vote in person that day. All members who voted will receive a $5 bill credit. Members who registered at the event were also entered into prize drawings.
During the business meeting, election results were announced for District 4 and the At-Large position. Co-op leadership also shared updates on cooperative initiatives and recognized the 2025–2026 Junior Board of Directors for successfully completing the program and earning their scholarships.
Election results were as follows:
District 4: Brad Hazelton
At-Large: Russell Guse
The Grand Prize $2,000 Winner:
Lisa Pajkos-Winamac
The five recipients of the $250 bill credits were:
Ben Earle-LaCrosse
Robert Younggreen-LaCrosse
Bernie Frankovich-Valparaiso
James Irwin-Wanatah
Norman Wentz-Knox
The seven recipients of the $100 bill credits were:
Rolene Kalwitz-Wanatah
Gregory Bekavac-Westville
Ted White-North Judson
Michael Adams-Chesterton
David Wilson-Knox
Jeffrey Gantzer-Valparaiso
Kathy Anast-San Pierre
The thirteen $50 bill credits were:
Walter Ford-Monterey
Ron Herrold-Westville
Thomas Gatesman-Hebron
Kenneth Larsen-Wanatah
Robert Kovacich-Crown Point
Michael Carlson-Valparaiso
Gregory Gress-North Judson
Charles Kohlbeck-Kout
Tim Coslet-Crown Point
John Stewart-LaCrosse
Jay Eagen-Valparaiso
James Korous-North Judson
Deborah Bizzotto-Valparaiso