There is a moment at nearly every county fair when you can see what months of work look like. It might be a 4-H member guiding an animal into the show ring, answering a judge’s questions about a project or standing beside an exhibit that began as little more than an idea. The ribbons and awards are easy to see. What is harder to capture are all the hours that came before them: the practice, mistakes, responsibility, problem-solving and determination required to get there.

From county fairs to back-to-school events, here’s a look at a few ways SEI REMC connected with our communities this month. Ripley County Health Department Back to School Bash Local County Fairs Jefferson County Franklin County Switzerland County Ripley County SEI REMC EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT DEBRA STEPHEN Debra Stephen has been with SEI REMC for 19 years and currently serves as the Document Imaging Clerk in the Accounting Department, where she helps organize and preserve importan