Viewpoint March/April 2021
‘… to Plant Trees’ Electric cooperatives are helping tomorrow’s leaders by providing them with scholarships today. March/April...Viewpoint February 2021
Out of Many, One Black History Month serves as a prompt to study the many cultures and backgrounds that have contributed to the rich tapestry of our region and our nation. February 2021 For more fascinating history, visit msa.maryland.gov. or...Viewpoint January 2021
Powerful Careers Sure, it takes skilled lineworkers to provide reliable, affordable electric service. But it also takes the coordinated effort of a diverse team of other professionals, from accountants and arborists, to engineers and IT experts. January...Viewpoint November 2020
A Season Most Welcome The close of a difficult year reminds us that faith, family and friends are the most precious gifts of the season November/December...Viewpoint September2020
A Celebration of Cooperation October is Cooperative Month, a time when electric cooperatives celebrate the seven principles thatguide us during times of plenty, and times ofplentiful challenges. October...Viewpoint September 2020
Vote Your Principles, Politics, Pocketbook or Passion In this and every election season, it’s crucial that we exercise this hard-won, hard-kept right September 2020 On Nov. 3, Virginians and Marylanders will elect members of Congress, vote on constitutional...Viewpoint August 2020
Both Map & Compass A small group of artisans in 1840s England articulated the guiding principles that set cooperatives apart from other businesses, fueling a worldwide movement that today benefits more than a billion people across the globe. August 2020...Viewpoint July 2020
A Master Storyteller This magazine lost an exceptional editor — and countless folks across the mid-Atlantic lost a wonderful friend — with the recent passing of Bill Sherrod July 2020 What first drew my attention was his eye for detail … his curiosity … his knack for...Viewpoint June 2020
Summer’s All Around Us The simple pleasures of summertime that we enjoyed B.C. — Before COVID-19 — are still there: accessible, attainable, more delightful than ever. June 2020 This year a single month, March, became the Winter of Our Discontent. Then came our Spring...Viewpoint May 2020
‘Every Storm … Runs Out of Rain’ Across a globe shrunken by technology and travel, a monstrous monsoon is soaking the landscape, the torrential rains of COVID-19 taking from us precious moments … jobs … lives. But no matter how powerful the storm, every downpour ends...Viewpoint March-April 2020
We the People … All of Us It’s never been more important for every Virginian and Marylander to take part in the national census that’s done every 10 years. By participating, you’ll ensure that your community receives its fair share of funding for vital services like...
STOP AND SMELL THE TULIPS. Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative member Linda Bursey wants to remind us to take a moment to stop and smell the tulips … like her sweet grandson Leo. Thanks for sharing, Linda!![]()
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We love this! Good job, guys!We exist to serve our members, no matter the circumstances. Pictured from left to right, Lead Lineman Brandon Long and Linemen 2nd Class P.J. Jarvis and Jordan Jack, all of the Augusta District, found a member who had fallen in her yard on April 30. The member says she laid there several hours, unable to get anyone's attention. Responding to an outage, Long's crew spotted her. Brandon lifted her and assisted her to her porch, no major injuries from the situation reported. "Somebody’s hollerin’ for help," Brandon says, "you’re going to help them." We know you aren't looking for recognition, but we applaud your act of kindness, Brandon, P.J. and Jordan!
