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arkansas valley electric cooperative

From the Manager’s DeskBILL PETERS, CEO

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Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative names Mark Fuller the new District Manager of Pocola. Mark is a long time employee of the co-op with over 16 years experience as a Journeyman Lineman in the Pocola district. Mark fills a position that became vacant upon the retirement of former District Manager, James Hanna, who spent a great deal of time preparing Mark for the position.

Mark has worked with the Electric Cooperatives of Oklahoma, Youth Power Energy Camp and presented many safety and career programs to area schools on behalf of Arkansas Valley Electric. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Trisha and their two children, Nathan, age twelve, and Samantha, who is sixteen.

Mark Fuller named new District Manager of Pocola

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Energy efficiency tip of the monthVerify ductwork is tightly connected.

Before cold weather arrives, have furnace serviced by licensed HVAC technician.

As we transition into heating season, remember the recommended 68 degree heat setting.

Safety tip of the monthMake sure fireplace is in proper condition before using.

Watch out for the trick-or-treaters as you’re driving this Halloween.

Arkansas Valley Electric members win $50,000 Makeover Contest

As announced in last month’s magazine, AVECC members Kyle and Alisha Quenga of Fort Smith were selected from among nearly 3,000 applications from all over Arkansas as this year’s winner of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas $50,000 Energy Efficiency Makeover contest. The Quengas are the first members of AVECC to be selected as the overall winner in the contest’s six year history. Since being chosen, many energy efficiency improvements have been made to their home. Insulation has been added in the walls and attic. A geothermal heating and cooling system has been installed and the home now has Energy Star rated appliances. Pictured here are the announcement of the Quenga family as the overall contest winners and a few behind the scenes photos of the work being done at the home. We would like to encourage all our members to enter into next year’s contest. You can’t win if you don’t enter!

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