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Employee Spotlight- Larry Walker
"I have worked for Arkansas Valley Electric for 30 years. For over half my career at the cooperative, I have worked in the Right-of-Way department operating the heavy equipment. The two right-of-way crews maintain over 6,800 miles of line full time....
"I have worked for Arkansas Valley Electric for 30 years. For over hal...
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Shareable Snacks for Memorial Day Weekend
Grab a plate and join in on the fun, it's snack time on The Co-op Cookin's Show!Barbara and Emily, the multimedia team at Arkansas Valley Electric, are whipping up scrumptious shareable snacks. These recipes were published in Arkansas Living Magaz...
Grab a plate and join in on the fun, it's snack time on The Co-op Cooki...
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AVECC Offices Close in Honor of Memorial Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, May 29th, in honor of Memorial Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30th.
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, May 29th, in ho...
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Teach Children Outdoor Electrical Safety
Sunny, warm days and summer activities lead children outdoors. But before your children head outdoors to play, Safe Electricity recommends families review electrical safety rules with their children.Point out overhead power lines and electrical equipment...
Sunny, warm days and summer activities lead children outdoors. But before y...
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Encouraging Growth, Education, and Dedication to Helping Others
Over the past three years, Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect have made a tradition of visiting local schools at the end of each academic year. During these visits, we honor students who have shown exceptional improvement and work ethic, ofte...
Over the past three years, Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect...
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Cody Conrady’s story
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Farming equipment has become more massive and technologically advanced over time. While these welcome improvements help farmers cover more ground in less time, taller equipment and longer extensions can bring added challenges aroun...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Farming equipment has become more massive and techn...
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REA Celebrates 88 Years
Today marks the 88th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).On May 11, 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (center) signed Executive Order 7037, establishing the REA with Representative John Rankin (left), and Senator George W...
Today marks the 88th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Administratio...
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Home Safe Home
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, faulty home electrical wiring causes 26,000 residential fires a year, hundreds of deaths, and thousands of injuries. Unfortunately, electrical hazards often go unaddressed until it is too late. Safe Electricity h...
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, faulty home electrical wiring ca...
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Military Appreciation Month
May is Military Appreciation Month By Anne Prince Service. Mission. Country. You likely identified immediately (and correctly) that these three words describe our nation’s veterans. They also succinctly describe a core co-op etho...
May is Military Appreciation Month By Anne Prince Servi...
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Driving Safety: Electrical Equipment and Power Lines
While driving any time of year, be aware of electrical hazards you may encounter on the road.If you are driving after a storm, keep away from downed power poles, downed power lines, and damaged electric equipment. Downed and damaged electric equipment can...
While driving any time of year, be aware of electrical hazards you may enco...
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Levi Young - Employee Spotlight
Levi Young GIS Analyst | 4.5 Years "I have been a GIS Analyst/UAS Pilot for AVECC for 4.5 years. As a GIS Analyst, I make sure the AVECC power grid is mapped correctly and adds new lines as they are built. I also help manage various softwar...
Levi Young GIS Analyst | 4.5 Years "I have been a GIS Analys...
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A More Convenient Way to Pay
Long gone are the days of writing letters and sending telegrams.Now, people communicate through e-mails and texts. However, many Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) members are still receiving their monthly electric bills the same way...
Long gone are the days of writing letters and sending telegrams.Now, people...
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