A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF TCT. PO Box 299 Council Grove, KS 66846 Tele-Talk NEWSLETTER TCT SoluƟons Center 923 W Main Council Grove, KS 66846 620.767.5153800.362.2576 Hours: Monday–Friday 8am to 5pm PO Box 299 1568 S 1000 Rd Council Grove, KS 66846 TCT SoluƟons Center 120 NE 14th Abilene, KS 67410 785.479.5561800.362.2576 Hours: Monday–Friday 9am to 6pm Now offering two Retail/Customer Service LocaƟons to beƩer serve our customers! Visit us on the Web! www.tctelco.net The 53rd annual meeƟng of Members of The Tri-County Telephone AssociaƟon, Inc. will be held at the Herington Community Building, 810 South Broadway, Herington, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Meal will be served beginning at 6pm followed by the video presentaƟon of the FRS Youth Tour and the recogniƟon of the TCT scholarship winners; the business meeƟng starts at 7pm. Ballots for the voƟng of Directors will read as follows: District #1: Shawn Tiffany, Delavan C. Kay Hutchinson, Delavan District #3: Kenny Stroda, Ramona Chad Lorson, Hope District #4: Kelli Cox, Woodbine Monte Dibben, JuncƟon City Maria Foerschler, JuncƟon City Gerald (Jerry) Mason, Abilene District #5: Linda Wessel, Council Grove David Bayer, Council Grove Bob Collins, Council Grove The meeƟng will be conducted by the President, Dan Reiff , and will consist of the following: • Meet, Greet and Dinner. • FoundaƟon for Rural Services Youth Tour presentaƟon. • RecogniƟon of TCT Scholarship winner’s. • Report on number of members present to determine quorum. • Reading of NoƟce and Proof of mailing thereof. • Reading of unapproved minutes of previous Annual MeeƟng and taking of necessary acƟon, thereon. • PresentaƟon of Reports of Officers, Directors, and CEO. • Unfinished Business. • New Business. • Announcement of elecƟon results. • Announcement of door prize winners. • Adjournment. Official Notice of The Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc. Annual Meeting of Members 53rd Annual Meeting of The Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc. members Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Herington Community Building Meal at 6:00pm. Meeting at 7:00pm. 2016 Annual Meeting 2016 Annual Meeting GROWING OUR COMMUNITIES GROWING OUR COMMUNITIES Please note that our offices will close at 3pm on March 29 to allow our employees time to regroup and travel to Herington for our Annual Meeting of Members. We hope to see you there!
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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF TCT.
PO Box 299Council Grove, KS 66846Tele-Talk
NEWSLETTER
TCT Solu ons Center923 W Main
Council Grove, KS 66846620.767.5153800.362.2576
Hours: Monday–Friday 8am to 5pm
PO Box 2991568 S 1000 Rd
Council Grove, KS 66846
TCT Solu ons Center120 NE 14th
Abilene, KS 67410 785.479.5561800.362.2576
Hours: Monday–Friday 9am to 6pm
Now off ering two Retail/Customer Service Loca ons to be er serve
our customers!
Visit us on the Web!www.tctelco.net
The 53rd annual mee ng of Members of The Tri-County Telephone Associa on, Inc. will be held at the Herington Community Building, 810 South Broadway, Herington, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Meal will be served beginning at 6pm followed by the video presenta on of the FRS Youth Tour and the recogni on of the TCT scholarship winners; the business mee ng starts at 7pm.
Ballots for the vo ng of Directors will read as follows:
District #1: Shawn Tiff any, Delavan C. Kay Hutchinson, DelavanDistrict #3: Kenny Stroda, Ramona Chad Lorson, HopeDistrict #4: Kelli Cox, Woodbine Monte Dibben, Junc on City Maria Foerschler, Junc on City Gerald (Jerry) Mason, AbileneDistrict #5: Linda Wessel, Council Grove David Bayer, Council Grove Bob Collins, Council Grove
The mee ng will be conducted by the President, Dan Reiff , and will consist of the following:
• Meet, Greet and Dinner.• Founda on for Rural Services
Youth Tour presenta on.• Recogni on of TCT Scholarship
winner’s.• Report on number of members
present to determine quorum.• Reading of No ce and Proof of
mailing thereof.• Reading of unapproved minutes
of previous Annual Mee ng and taking of necessary ac on, thereon.
• Presenta on of Reports of Offi cers, Directors, and CEO.
• Unfi nished Business.• New Business.• Announcement of elec on
results.• Announcement of door prize
winners.• Adjournment.
Offi cial Notice ofThe Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc.
Annual Meeting of Members
53rd Annual Meeting ofThe Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc. members
Tuesday, March 29, 2016Herington Community Building
Please note that our offi ces will close at 3pm on March 29 to allow our employees time to regroup and travel to Herington for our Annual Meeting of Members. We hope to see you there!
4- 17” GMC aluminum Denali 4- 17” GMC aluminum Denali wheels, like new with lug wheels, like new with lug nuts, $150; Chrome Wes n nuts, $150; Chrome Wes n Bull Bar, $50 (don’t know Bull Bar, $50 (don’t know what it fi ts, but it don’t fi t what it fi ts, but it don’t fi t my truck). Call 785-366-my truck). Call 785-366-6799.6799.
Used Canon L100 fax/copy Used Canon L100 fax/copy machine, $100 OBO. machine, $100 OBO. New Oki Image Drum for New Oki Image Drum for 4400/B4500/B4600 mono 4400/B4500/B4600 mono printers, $150 OBO. Call printers, $150 OBO. Call 620-767-3039. 620-767-3039.
Hedge posts $5-$15. Hedge Hedge posts $5-$15. Hedge or Hackberry fi rewood. or Hackberry fi rewood. 2- Wheel trailer, 81”x12”, 2- Wheel trailer, 81”x12”, lights, spare, ramps and lights, spare, ramps and treated fl oor, $950. 110 treated fl oor, $950. 110 gallon fi berglass tank, $40. gallon fi berglass tank, $40. Call 785-598-2353.Call 785-598-2353.
Old IH corn sheller; old John Old IH corn sheller; old John Deere one row cul vator; Deere one row cul vator; old John Deere one row old John Deere one row planter; old manure planter; old manure spreader; old 3-disc plow; spreader; old 3-disc plow; several old doors and several old doors and windows; several used res windows; several used res
14-20”; old steel wheel 14-20”; old steel wheel Oliver 2-bo om plow; and Oliver 2-bo om plow; and Dixon mowers. Contact 785-Dixon mowers. Contact 785-983-4844 or 785-983-4421.983-4844 or 785-983-4421.
Fordson radiator, $200; Two Fordson radiator, $200; Two round spoke rear wheels round spoke rear wheels 28”x12” for McCormick 28”x12” for McCormick W30, $200; Titan 11.2x38 W30, $200; Titan 11.2x38 rear tractor res; Round rear tractor res; Round spoke wheel for M&M spoke wheel for M&M dump rake, $100. Call 785-dump rake, $100. Call 785-983-4381 or 620-381-3446.983-4381 or 620-381-3446.
“83” Chevy PU, blown engine, “83” Chevy PU, blown engine, lots of good parts, some lots of good parts, some
with low miles, most with with low miles, most with no wear at all. Call 785-482-no wear at all. Call 785-482-3359, leave message.3359, leave message.
Cra sman 9hp snow blower, Cra sman 9hp snow blower, electric start, self-propelled. electric start, self-propelled. Call 620-767-5769.Call 620-767-5769.
FREE:FREE:Will pick up your old cars, Will pick up your old cars,
trucks, lawn mowers, trucks, lawn mowers, stoves, old heaters, stoves, old heaters, radiators, most heavy junk radiators, most heavy junk within 25 miles of White within 25 miles of White City. Call 785-349-2983, can City. Call 785-349-2983, can leave message.leave message.
The TCT Treasure Corner ads are unique to the members of the cooperative and its subsidiaries. If you have an item you would like to list in this section, please give us a call or send us an e-mail. All ads will be
screened and listed as space is available. Ad deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Please mail items to: TCT, PO Box 299, Council Grove, KS 66846
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour will bring 100 high school students from rural America together for an exciting experience. TCT will sponsor an area student to attend the FRS Youth Tour. Students MUST be high school students age 16 or 17 at the time of the Youth Tour with parents or guardian who are members of the cooperative. Application deadline is April 1, 2016. For more for information please contact Angie Schwerdtfegerat 800.362.2576/[email protected].
The FRS Youth Tour: Off ers rural students an inside look at the telecommunications
industry. Educates students about the legislative and governmental
process. Gives students the opportunity to experience the nation’s capitol
and visit famous historical sites including the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetary
Allows students to meet other youth from rural communities across the country and to form lasting friendships.
Th e Scope & Sequence WAC is a program that will bring in speakers or specialist in particular areas of the scope of water and our environment and provide an awareness to our local school population as well as surrounding community members. Th e event is scheduled for March 22. Activities will begin at 6pm with an evening meal. Starting at 7pm, presentations will begin covering the following topics.1) Shawn Tiff any - Tiff any Cattle Co. - speaking about no-till farming and cover crops.2) Larry Fischer - CG Lake Water Board - discussing a possible alternative source for drinking water consumption for the residents of Council Grove.
3) Travis Carmichael - Lyon Co. Master Gardener - discussing applications of gardening reducing water usage and cover crops to prevent water loss.4) David Sampson - speaking about development of wind/solar pumping stations to be used in agricultural issues.5) Susan Metzger - Assistant Sec. State Agricultural Dept. - speaking about 50 year water vision or plan and complications we may be facing.6) Ryan Armbrust - Kansas Forestry Service - discussion of Riparian Zone in maintaining watershed quality.
Scope & Sequence WAC (Water Awareness Campaign)
Channel 2
What to WatchWeekly Movies
Nature Adventures
February 29 - March 6 M-W-F: Prairie Pals- Vanadium ore puts Hank Stoner’s ranch at risk with theives.
T-TH-SAT: Power Dive- Richard Arlen plays a test pilot who, with the help of his brother, create a new secret aircraft made out of plastic.
March 2- 8M-W-F: The EvergladesT-TH-SAT: Sea Turtles
March 7-13 M-W-F: On the run, Ken must hide himself & his horse until race day.
T-TH-SAT: Gambler’s Choice- Police lieutenant, Mike McGlennon, is determined to stop all gambling activites including his friend, Ross Hadley’s place. They both fall for the club’s singer.
March 9-15M-W-F: Cozumel MexicoT-TH-SAT:
March 14-20 M-W-F: Bill Collins and his look-alike, Phantom, try to stop a robbery Buck Houston has put into action. T-TH-SAT: Two con men plan to save the school house from foreclosure.
March 16-22M-W-F: T-TH-SAT:
March 21-27 M-W-F: A foster son must help his dad keep his ranch when it is wanted to make a highway. T-TH-SAT: A young reporter’s grandfather won the lottery but only to
March 28 - April 2 M-W-F: Trail Riders- The sheriff is killed during a bank robbery in town. The Marshal sends the Range Busters (Dusty King, Davy Sharpe & Alibi Terhune) to restore the order in town. T-TH-SAT: Out for revenge, Joe Hilton takes over his brother’s il-legal operation after returning from the war. Can his sweetheart persuade him to change is mind?
March 23 - 29M-W-F: T-TH-SAT:
March 30 - April 5M-W-F: T-TH-SAT:
Airing at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.daily**Council Grove City Council Meetings will air Thursdays at 8p.m.
Experience the outdoors with Terri and Todd from South Dakota. Nature Adventures will air M-F 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Saturdays at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Want more information? Contact LuAnn Fuller, Ryan Becker or Mindy Andres at
620-767-8288!
Shop Local Businessof the Month is...
ReRun Consignments
2016 brings some exciting changes to TCT’s Shop Local Program. A
new campaign will highlight businesses, served by TCT, for
their dedication to excellent customer service.
Patrons will nominate one business per month at the
TCT Solutions Centers in Council Grove or Abilene. Each month,
TCT will draw a name as the winner of a free shop local commercial,
and the customer who nominated the winning business will
also win a prize!
TCT’s Shop Local
Special of Special of the Month...the Month...
First Congrega onal United Church of Christ will host their annual Lenten Luncheons in Fellowship Hall at 400 W Main St, Council Grove. They are held each Thursday through March 17. Serving begins at Noon, is followed with a devo onal me from an area pastor and concludes by 1pm. The menu is a choice of two soups, dessert, relishes and drink. A list of speakers will be announced on TCTTV channel 2 and in the Council Grove Republican. There is a free-will off ering that is used for local mission projects of the church. Everyone is welcome to a end.
The Navarre Lions Club invites you to their Annual Pancake Feed on March 5 from 11am – 7pm at the Navarre Community Center (old schoolhouse). Come hungry for pancakes, eggs, sausage, and homemade desserts. Raising money for renova ons to the building and community projects.
The Counci Grove First Congrega onal church is part of a mul -denomina onal group called the Flint Hill Rebuilders whose mission is to answer calls for help from folks who have home improvement issues they can’t tackle on their own. The groups fi rst big undertaking come spring is a roofi ng project. In order to raise funds, a HUGE rummage sale is planned for March 5. If you have any items that are in good shape that you would like to donate to this amazing eff ort to rebuild within our community, contact Sandy Larson at 620-767-5908. Big or small, we’ll take any dona ons. (598-2020) Mark your calendars and kick off the garage sale season for a good cause!
A Community Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 12, at the White City Senior Ci zen Center. Serving starts at 7:30am. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice or coff ee. All for a dona on. Proceeds stay in White City to help with White City Senior Ci zen Center.
Tis that me of year again for the White City Public Library “Cookie Walk”. Join us Saturday, March 12, from 9am to noon for homemade cookies and candies. Small bags, $6, and large bags, $8. Come out and help support our library.
The Council Grove Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to the Prairie Band Casino on March, 17. The cost is $23 per person with $10 playing money back and free buff et. The bus will depart from Herington and make stops in Council Grove and Alta Vista. Payment will be due by March 1; check payable to S&S Tours. For more informa on, please contact Beverly Kraus at 620-797-6190, leave message.
St. Columbia Catholic Church in Elmo will be having their annual soup lunch on Sunday, March 20, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Serving homemade chicken noodle, chili, veggies, and homemade pies. Handicap accessible. Take outs available.
Teams are now being formed for the Morris County Relay For Life, which will be held June 4, 2016 at Council Grove High School. This event celebrates people who have ba led cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and takes ac on to fi nish the fi ght. Visit www.relayforlife.org/morriscoks or contact Connie Johnson at 785-983-4459 or Jamie Schmidt at 785-349-5506.
We are pleased to serve our local communities and would like to include your Community Events in our newsletter.
Submission for this section is the 10th of the previous month.Please mail items to: TCT, PO Box 299, Council Grove, KS 66846
NEW LISTINGSBarney Aaron & Brandi ....................... 785-965-2008Bruce Jennifer .................................... 620-767-7019Ken Novak .......................................... 785-965-7203Kinderknecht J and K .......................... 620-767-5203Krause Z & C ....................................... 785-479-2050Laizure Brandon ................................. 620-767-5216Martin Brad ........................................ 620-767-5217McCullough Sean ............................... 785-349-2044Miller Drew A ..................................... 785-479-2053Nunley Joey and Kelli ......................... 785-479-5001Richardson Adam ............................... 620-767-7018Staatz Emily ....................................... 785-965-2009Svitak Damien .................................... 620-924-5008Williams Joshua R .............................. 785-366-7036Zajac Stephen & Michelle ................... 785-482-3011
WINNERS CIRCLECongrats to our
February winner(s):Leanna Kreger
Be sure to look through the newsle er for two phone numbers in parenthesis. If it’s your number call our offi ce to claim your prize!
If you’ve been thinking about adding Starz or Encore, now’s the me to order (and even if you haven’t, you should!). TCT TV Nu-Vision customers can save half off of STARZ and Encore for six months—regularly $14.95 per month.
Seriously. It’s pre y much the best deal ever.
And, while you save, you’ll be watching movies you wished you had caught in the theater, shows everyone is talking about, plus all your favorites.
Come in or give us a call!800.362.2576
*Certain restrictions apply. Contact us for more details. (767-6587) Off er available 2.1.16–3.31.16.
Eff ective March 1, 2016 – Kansas Rural Telephone companies are directed by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to change the rate for Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF) to 6.53%*. The KUSF rate is determined on an annual basis in order to ensure funds are available to pay for KUSF supported programs such as High-Cost Support, Lifeline and Kan-Ed. If you have any concerns, contact the KCC at 800.662.0027.* The KCC has changed the KUSF assessment method to a percentage
assessment method.
The 2016 Kansas Archeology Training Program fi eld school will be held at the Last Chance Store in Council Grove, Kansas, June 2-17, 2016. Sponsors of the project are the Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) and the Kansas Anthropological Associa on (KAA). This year marks the 41st anniversary of the KATP fi eld school, which provides a hands-on opportunity for the public to work alongside professional and avoca onal archeologists in the fi eld and in the laboratory. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn. The primary goal of the excava ons will be to reveal more informa on about the brief mercan le period of the property during the Santa Fe Trail era. Further details are included in the registra on packet, which is posted at www.kshs.org/14622.
The KSHS and the KAA do not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or opera on of their programs. The KSHS requests prior no fi ca on to accommodate individuals with disabili es or special needs. For more informa on, contact Virginia Wul uhle at 785-272-8681, extension 266.
2016 KATP Field School Announced
IMPORTANT NOTICEEach year, TCT works very hard to get the best value for the programming we provide to our Nu-Vision television subscribers. Since November 2012, we have been able to absorb the cost of increases for programming and have not felt the need to raise the price for DVR, HD or the Premium Channels.Eff ective April 1, 2016 we will be increasing the price of our Nu-Vision Expanded Basic Package $6 within the bundle. For those with DVR the price will increase $2.50, HD Services will increase $2.55 and Lifestyle & Sports Pass will increase $4. Please feel free to contact us at 800-362-2576 if you have questions or concerns.
Details of the increase are as follows:Programming Packages Was NowNu-Vision Expanded Basic $69.95 $79.95
Bundled $59.95 $65.95Local Basics $24.95 $24.95Lifestyle & Sports Pass $8.95 $12.95Cinemax $14.95 $14.95HBO $16.95 $16.95Hispanic $12.95 $12.95Show me $14.95 $14.95Starz $14.95 $14.95Whole Home DVR $5.00 $7.50Whole Home HD $9.95 $12.50
