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Military Holiday Gift Drive
October 13 – December 31, 2025
All donations received before November 8 will be sent to military members overseas, all donations received after November 8 will be given to local military members and veterans. Please click on the link above for donation suggestion list. All donations can be dropped off at the Monte Vista Coop main office in Monte Vista. All monetary donations can be mailed (P.O. Box 111 Monte Vista, CO 81144 ATTN: Stephanie Schaefer) or dropped off to the Monte Vista Coop. Please make checks payable to PMP&S (Proud Military Parents & Supporters).
Questions: Stephanie Schaefer, MVC Director of Marketing
719-852-5181 Ext. 1054
Email: mvcads@mvcoop.com
2025 Photo Contest Winners
Grand Prize Winner: Hayle Wilson
Sam Smartt
Jaci Adolph
Janet Beiriger
Debbie Charles
Ron Reinhardt
Thank you to all who participated!
Please view Grand Prize winning photo below.
CONGRATS to Jason Miller! He is the winner of the $100 MVC Gift Certificate! You have a chance to win too…just click on the home page and register. Offer ends October 31.
NEW INSTAGRAM: MVCOOP_CLOTHING
The Monte Vista Cooperative Dedication to Education Foundation
The Monte Vista Coop Dedication to Education Foundation was instituted to establish scholarships to assist students with financial support to the college of their choice. The scholarships are in honor of our Co-Op’s founding members and in remembrance of Dennis Kay and Mike Kelley; former employees who whole-heartedly believed in our young people. Download an application by clicking at the top of the page under applications or pick up an application at the MVC Main Office in Monte Vista. Application deadline is January 31, 2026. Winners will be announced Spring 2026. Questions: Please contact Brenda Cooper at 719-852-5181 ex: 1049
Dennis Kay/Mike Kelley Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Ellaree Rockey
Dennis Kay Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Ellaree Rockey, daughter of
Nichole and Sheldon Rockey,
has been awarded the Dennis
Kay Memorial Scholarship.
Ellaree is a 2025 graduate of
Sargent High School. She will be
attending Kansas State
University to study Animal
Science.

Ada Pence
Mike Kelley Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Ada Pence, daughter of Dave
and Mikaila Pence, is the
recipient of the Mike Kelley
Memorial Scholarship. Ada is a
2025 graduate of Centauri High
School. This fall, she will be
attending the University of
Wyoming, where she plans to
pursue a degree in Pre-Law.
Come visit us!
Address: 1901 E Hwy 160, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Phone: 719-852-9770
Hours:
M-S 5:00 am-9:00 pm
Sunday 6:00 am-9:00 pm
