S O U T H C E N T R A L A R K A N S A S E L E C T R I C C O O P E R AT I V E
Ready When it Matters Most April 13 is Lineworker Appreciation Day
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APRIL 2026
SOUTH CENTRAL ARK ANSAS ELEC TRIC COOPERATIVE
show during these moments. Linework is demanding, physical and at times dangerous work. Our crews approach each job with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. They take pride in their craft and in the trust our members place in them. On April 13, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day, but one day is hardly enough. Every day, we thank our lineworkers for their dedication and service — the backbone of our cooperative. To our lineworkers: Thank you for your hard work, your readiness and your unwavering commitment to powering and connecting the communities we serve.
CHANCE ALLMON
As a member-owned electric cooperative, we have the privilege of serving the communities where we live and work. Every day, we see firsthand what it takes to keep the lights on for the homes, farms, COLBY WELLS schools and businesses that depend CEO on reliable electricity. In April, we pause to recognize the men and women who make that possible — our lineworkers. When storms impact our communities and outages occur, members experience the inconvenience, but our lineworkers see a call to action. Our crews are ready when it matters most — leaving family dinners, heading into difficult conditions and working long hours through the night to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. That readiness comes from rigorous training, deep experience and a shared commitment to serving our members. What makes lineworkers especially remarkable is that they aren’t just restoring power to a system — they’re restoring power to their own communities. They live here. They raise their families here. They understand that electricity is more than a convenience; it’s essential to everyday life, to local businesses, schools, farms and emergency services. Electric cooperatives are built on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, and our lineworkers embody that spirit every day. They are often the first to respond and the last to leave, working behind the scenes to ensure reliable service for the members we serve. At times, serving our neighbors means going beyond our own service territory through a process known as mutual aid. During major outage events, crews stand ready to assist neighboring cooperatives — sometimes close to home and sometimes across state lines — to help restore power. This cooperative spirit strengthens all electric cooperatives and ultimately benefits the members we serve. We understand that any time the lights go out, it can disrupt daily life. We are grateful for the patience and encouragement our members