December | 2022

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Teacher Appreciation Scholarship Winners

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation hosted its 2nd annual Teacher Appreciation Scholarship and awarded two outstanding teachers with a $2,500 check each.

Earlier this fall, AVECC asked community members to nominate outstanding teachers across the River Valley. An internal committee chose four finalists and visited each of the finalists' schools to interview a peer, administrator, and student.

$2,500 Winner

Donna Riddle, Magazine

Mrs. Riddle, Magazine High School Social Studies teacher, is a Magazine native and always knew she would spend her life serving her community. For the past 34 years, she has taught at Magazine High and has become "a hero, legend, and greatly deserving of the honor."

"Teaching is something I felt called to do. It is in my blood, and now, years later, I have taught generations."

$2,500 Winner

Saundra Sanders, Oark

"Mrs. Sondy" is an Oark native and believes in the power of teaching her students real-life skills. Her background in Biology and Forestry helps her daily teach her full slate of classes to 32 unique students.

Mrs. Sondy was described as a "critical influencer" for Oark Schools and that her job title "only scratches the surface of the impact she makes for Oark students."

$500 Winner

Jessica Pianalto, Clarksville

$500 Winner

Brittany West, Ozark

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"Finding Your Purpose with

Teacher Appreciation Scholarship Winners"

We had the privilege to talk with our Teacher Appreciation Scholarship winners, Saundra Sanders of Oark Schools and Donna Riddle of Magazine Schools. These two educators go above and beyond each day to serve the students of the River Valley!

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Marmina Rafael

AVECC's Annual Christmas Card

Contest 2022 Winner

Third grader, Marmina Rafael, Central Elementary School student, is the 2022 Christmas Card decorating contest winner.

Marmina is a very talented 8-year-old. She recently won her school spelling bee competition, loves to write her own fairy tales, and aspires to be either a doctor or an engineer when she grows up.

Your Cooperative is the Ideal Provider

of High-Speed Internet

Cooperatives are the ideal provider of fiber-based internet service for several reasons. They:

Understand the important and unique needs of their membership, including geography;
Have an existing infrastructure (power grid) in place to facilitate the design, construction, and maintenance of a fiber network;
Have a mission and proven strategy to keep costs low for consumers;
Provide the best in customer service because they are neighbors caring for neighbors.

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The Story of Arkansas Valley Electric Video

The New Year is a time to reflect on who we have been and who we want to become. For 86 years, we've empowered Rural River Valley families, first with electricity and now with broadband. As we embark on a wonderful year to come, one promise is true: No matter rain or shine, electricity or fiber internet, AVECC is changing the communities we serve.

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation

www.avecc.com