Boone REMC linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 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. Boone REMC will send seven linemen 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 Boone REMC at the 2024 rodeo: * Dustin Baker (Lebanon) * Marcus Pingleton (Brownsburg) * Nick Shepherd (Lebanon) * Michael Shirley (Jamestown) * Ryan Taylor (Jamestown) * Seth Thompson (Zionsville) * Cole VanEnkevort (Frankfort) The rodeo kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 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 Friday with individual competitions running from 7 a.m. to 12:30 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.
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