Cornerstone Group © 2025 BLUE VALLEY TECHNOLOGIES • 877.876.1228 • WWW.BLUEVALLEY.NET How BVT Gives Back to the Community At BVT, we believe strong connections go beyond broadband—they’re built through service, generosity, and community spirit. Whether we’re powering online gaming or helping families in need, giving back is part of our mission. BVT Giving Tree Marks 30 Years Since 1995, the BVT Giving Tree has brought joy to local families during the holidays. What began with 50 families has grown into a regional effort fulfilling over 18,000 wishes over the years across Marshall, Nemaha, Washington, and Pottawatomie counties. Each year, BVT partners with local organizations to identify families in need. Community members then purchase gifts and essentials which are organized by BVT staff. Every donation stays local, and every child receives something for Christmas. Supporting Local Causes Throughout the year, BVT contributes over $50,000 to schools, emergency services, youth programs, scholarships, and civic groups— the real-life power-ups that help our towns thrive. Lending a Hand To make a difference, our employees are always ready to press “Start” on mentoring, volunteering, and community support. As a company, we’re proud to champion both fiber-powered gaming and community-driven generosity. Because we all win when we play together. STAYING SHARP AND CONNECTED Brain Games Boost Mental Fitness and Friendship For three Marysville women, brain games like Wordle aren’t just fun. They’re a treasured daily ritual that keeps their minds sharp and their friendships strong. Maria Seematter, a travel nurse in her 50s, starts each day with a lineup of brain-boosting apps: Duolingo, Word Search, Waffle, and Wordle. She shares her results daily with two high school friends, keeping their decades-long bond alive through friendly competition. “Without broadband, my time at home wouldn’t be as enjoyable,” Maria said, crediting BVT for the reliable fiber internet that powers her app routine. Joan Hartner, recently retired from BVT and now in her 60s, discovered Wordle around a campfire with family. Since then, she’s played over 1,600 games and enjoys the challenge alongside other favorites like solitaire and adult paint-by-number. “It’s fun, keeps your brain working, and helps you stay sharp,” Joan said. She also appreciates the dependable service from BVT. “You just take it for granted until you don’t have it. After enduring hours of frustration on the phone with another company, I’m so thankful for BVT. If I ever need help, I know I’ll talk to someone local who actually wants to help.” Lucy Papes, a retiree in her 70s, plays Wordle at midnight and often shares her results on Facebook. Lucy said, “I love seeing reactions from friends, especially when I solve it in two or three guesses!” She also enjoys Sudoku, Quordle, and Solitaire on her iPad Mini, which travels easily in her purse. Since upgrading to fiber with BVT, she’s noticed faster load times and smoother streaming, and noted, “I love everyone at BVT. They never act like it’s a chore to help me.” All of these women agreed that brain games are an entertaining way to stay mentally fit, socially engaged, and connected to loved ones. Lucy advised, “Just enjoy the competition and don’t stress over it. If you don’t solve the puzzle today, try again tomorrow!”
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