A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF TCT.

PO Box 299Council Grove, KS 66846

PO Box 2991568 S 1000 Rd

Council Grove, KS 66846

Visit our Customer Service Centers:

TCT Solu ons Center923 W Main

Council Grove, KS 66846620.767.5153800.362.2576

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Abilene, KS 67410 785.479.5561800.362.2576

WINNERS CIRCLECongrats to our

November winner(s):Kenneth Phillips

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!

Since 2011 TCT email service has been u lizing the Google Gmail pla orm. Google has informed all email service providers they are ending the partner version of their Gmail pla orm in early 2015. Therefore, TCT will be migra ng your tctelco email account to a new webmail pla orm. You can look forward to an email and online storage capacity of 15GB with an easy-to-use interface and improved privacy. TCT will alert customers as to the exact date these changes will occur by sending email alerts and le ers.

Username, password and other fi les-Your email username and password will not be changing and your email contacts,

dra s, folders, and sent/received emails (with a achments) will be automa cally transi oned to the new pla orm. If you access your email from the TCT website, you can con nue as you do today, no changes are needed.

Email client and mobile devices- If you access your tctelco.net email through a mobile device or email client like

Microso Outlook, Windows Mail, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, etc. you will need to update your Incoming and Outgoing Server se ngs in the near future. The changes only take a few seconds to perform. You may make these changes immediately. To make these changes please use the following guidelines or you may refer to the tctelco.net email tutorials available online at www.tctelco.net/internet/email-tutorials:

o Incoming Server Se ngs: mail.tctelco.net (POP & IMAP)o POP with SSL = Port 995o IMAP with SSL = Port 993

o Outgoing Server Se ngs: smtp.tctelco.neto SMTP SSL required = Port 465

o Full email address and password for authen ca on (In & Out)

Gmail Apps-If you installed any Gmail Apps from the Google Play or App Store they will

not be transi oned to the new webmail pla orm and will no longer work a er the conversion. To keep your Google Docs, Google Drive content, Calendars, Photos and Video fi les, you must download (save) them to a hard drive or other loca on by using the Google Takeout Tool, h ps://www.google.com/se ngs/takeout.

TCT Email Platform to Change early 2015

December 2014

The TCT Business Offi ce and both Solutions Center

locations will be closed on Dec. 25 & 26 for the

Christmas holiday.

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Join us at Historic Grounds on each Tuesday during the month of December and we’ll buy you

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Treasure Corner...Treasure Corner...FOR SALE:FOR SALE:

Made@Home Jelly Jam Made@Home Jelly Jam & Pickles: Apple Bu er, & Pickles: Apple Bu er, Blackberry, Cherry, Cherry/Blackberry, Cherry, Cherry/Rhubarb, Chokecherry, Rhubarb, Chokecherry, Crabapple, Cranberry, Crabapple, Cranberry, Elderberry, Grape, Hot Elderberry, Grape, Hot Pepper, Mulberry, Peach, Pepper, Mulberry, Peach, Strawberry, Strawberry/Strawberry, Strawberry/Rhubarb and Wild Plum, Rhubarb and Wild Plum, 8oz. jars at $4 each. Pickled 8oz. jars at $4 each. Pickled Okra, Bread & Bu er Okra, Bread & Bu er Pickles, Cinnamon Spiced Pickles, Cinnamon Spiced Apples and Applesauce, Apples and Applesauce, 16oz. jars at $5 each. Also 16oz. jars at $5 each. Also have reclaimed wool, have reclaimed wool, co on and blend yarn co on and blend yarn of various amounts and of various amounts and gauges. Find us at the gauges. Find us at the White City Trunk Sale on White City Trunk Sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Community Building. Community Building. Vendors welcome: $5 Vendors welcome: $5 for each table. Call 785-for each table. Call 785-349-2499 or email deal@349-2499 or email deal@tctelco.net.tctelco.net.

Firewood for sale, mixed Firewood for sale, mixed wood – seasoned, hedge wood – seasoned, hedge wood – seasoned, will stack wood – seasoned, will stack and deliver. Call 785-561-and deliver. Call 785-561-0453.0453.

3 - Bridgestone Dueler H/T 3 - Bridgestone Dueler H/T 687 res, size 225/65R17, 687 res, size 225/65R17, like new, they were on like new, they were on the ground 5-months, $65 the ground 5-months, $65 each. Call 785-209-1456 or each. Call 785-209-1456 or 785-482-3535. 785-482-3535.

Wooden windows, 6- 35 5/8” Wooden windows, 6- 35 5/8” x 45” glass intact, 1- 35 x 45” glass intact, 1- 35 5/8” x 37” glass intact, 1- 5/8” x 37” glass intact, 1- 27 5/8” x 37” crack in glass, 27 5/8” x 37” crack in glass, $15 a piece OBO. Contact $15 a piece OBO. Contact 785-366-7169 or 785-366-785-366-7169 or 785-366-7786.7786.

A en on quilt makers – large A en on quilt makers – large tub (15x30x18) full of new tub (15x30x18) full of new co on material suitable co on material suitable for quilt blocks, 4” and up, for quilt blocks, 4” and up, hundreds of pa erns, will hundreds of pa erns, will not separate. You would not separate. You would not buy this much material not buy this much material from the store for this from the store for this price. If you are into quilt price. If you are into quilt

making – this is for you. Call making – this is for you. Call for informa on 620-767-for informa on 620-767-6689.6689.

Electric start snow blower Electric start snow blower – oil mix fuel; master – oil mix fuel; master plumber single handle plumber single handle lavatory faucet, size 11 lavatory faucet, size 11 athle c and dress shoes; athle c and dress shoes; new pair lined vinyl boots, new pair lined vinyl boots, size 11. Call 620-767-5862.size 11. Call 620-767-5862.

Oak China hutch with leaded Oak China hutch with leaded glass, round Oak table with glass, round Oak table with two leaves, claw feet, six two leaves, claw feet, six matching chairs, $1,500. matching chairs, $1,500. Call 785-497-2979.Call 785-497-2979.

1985 Harley Davidson Electric 1985 Harley Davidson Electric Glide Classic, 2-tone blue Glide Classic, 2-tone blue with red pin striping, all with red pin striping, all chrome, 72,000 miles, chrome, 72,000 miles, $7,500. Call 785-497-2979 $7,500. Call 785-497-2979 or 785-258-4195.or 785-258-4195.

IH 584D, 3pt., live hydraulic IH 584D, 3pt., live hydraulic and PTO; 3pt. equipment: and PTO; 3pt. equipment: tool bars 2” and 2 1/4”, tool bars 2” and 2 1/4”, 9 shank chisel, 7’ and 11’ 9 shank chisel, 7’ and 11’ fi eld cul vators, 12’ and fi eld cul vators, 12’ and 16’ JD spring-tooth, 3-14” 16’ JD spring-tooth, 3-14” Ford plow, li ; hedge posts; Ford plow, li ; hedge posts; hedge and hackberry hedge and hackberry fi rewood; 200-500 gallon fi rewood; 200-500 gallon metal fuel barrels. Call 785-metal fuel barrels. Call 785-598-2353.598-2353.

Firewood – mixed hard Firewood – mixed hard woods. Call 785-366-0723 woods. Call 785-366-0723 or 785-366-7762.or 785-366-7762.

Old John Deere one row Old John Deere one row cul vator; old JD one cul vator; old JD one row planter; old manure row planter; old manure spreader; old dump rake; spreader; old dump rake; old 3-disc plow; several old old 3-disc plow; several old doors and windows; several doors and windows; several used res 14-20”; old steel used res 14-20”; old steel wheel Oliver; 2 bo om wheel Oliver; 2 bo om plow; and Dixon mowers. plow; and Dixon mowers. Call 785-983-4844 or 785-Call 785-983-4844 or 785-983-4421.983-4421.

AKC Registered Bri any AKC Registered Bri any Puppies. Call 785-983-4844.Puppies. Call 785-983-4844.

’88 Chev pickup, 4x4, rebuilt ’88 Chev pickup, 4x4, rebuilt motor, 5th wheel hitch, motor, 5th wheel hitch, don’t know what is the don’t know what is the ma er with it, as you drive ma er with it, as you drive

down the road it just cuts down the road it just cuts out, $1,000 or best off er; 50 out, $1,000 or best off er; 50 – 5’ 2x4’s, $.75 each; 20 – 6’ – 5’ 2x4’s, $.75 each; 20 – 6’ 2x4’s, $1 each; 8” concrete 2x4’s, $1 each; 8” concrete blocks, approximately 400, blocks, approximately 400, $1 each; lots of ribbed $1 each; lots of ribbed galvanized roofi ng, 12’ galvanized roofi ng, 12’ and 14’ long, $.45/ .; lots and 14’ long, $.45/ .; lots of 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, some up of 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, some up to 15’ long; radiant fl ame to 15’ long; radiant fl ame natural gas fi re place, $50. natural gas fi re place, $50. Call 785-349-2608.Call 785-349-2608.

Player piano - STROUD Duo-Player piano - STROUD Duo-Art-Pianola (may have Art-Pianola (may have some music rolls); 1992 VW some music rolls); 1992 VW Cabriolet Conver ble dark Cabriolet Conver ble dark green, white top (new in green, white top (new in 2007), white interior, black 2007), white interior, black carpet, needs water pump; carpet, needs water pump; LARK 3 wheel scooter, LARK 3 wheel scooter, rear wheel drive, model rear wheel drive, model 4351, ba ery powered, 4351, ba ery powered, manuals included; older manuals included; older model treadmill, only one model treadmill, only one speed but works fi ne; speed but works fi ne; Durafl ame electric fi replace Durafl ame electric fi replace model DDFS-550 (used model DDFS-550 (used only a few mes, manual only a few mes, manual included); Bryan wood included); Bryan wood outdoor furnace residen al outdoor furnace residen al model 350, galvanized model 350, galvanized cover with fl ue ducts and cover with fl ue ducts and wiring, used four seasons, wiring, used four seasons, original cost $5,600 (not original cost $5,600 (not including installa on), have including installa on), have all paperwork, manuals, all paperwork, manuals, etc., s ll installed, buyer etc., s ll installed, buyer would need to un-install would need to un-install and transport; Homelite gas and transport; Homelite gas trim’n edge string trimmer trim’n edge string trimmer (never used, manual (never used, manual included); used Task Force included); used Task Force 5-ton electric hydraulic log 5-ton electric hydraulic log spli er (manual included); spli er (manual included); two wood 24” bar stools two wood 24” bar stools with woven seats and wood with woven seats and wood slat backs; one all wood slat backs; one all wood 30” Bar Stool with back and 30” Bar Stool with back and

swivel seat; vintage Stetson swivel seat; vintage Stetson hats, straw and felt, sizes hats, straw and felt, sizes 7 1/2” and 7 5/8” all new; 7 1/2” and 7 5/8” all new; square dance pe coats, square dance pe coats, many colors, smalls many colors, smalls and mediums; two slot and mediums; two slot machines that use tokens machines that use tokens (included), booklets and (included), booklets and keys included, $350 each keys included, $350 each or $600 for both; 4’ chain or $600 for both; 4’ chain link fence - never used 200’ link fence - never used 200’ in four rolls, posts, rails, in four rolls, posts, rails, fasteners, etc. and 1-36” fasteners, etc. and 1-36” gate; large vintage oval gate; large vintage oval braided carpet 14’10” x braided carpet 14’10” x 10’9”, mul -color greens, 10’9”, mul -color greens, blue, gold and rust; 2-Rice blue, gold and rust; 2-Rice paper cord pull Roman paper cord pull Roman window shades, 1 - 60” x window shades, 1 - 60” x 72”, 1 - 27” x 72”. Call 785-72”, 1 - 27” x 72”. Call 785-349-2499 or email dbeal@349-2499 or email dbeal@tctelco.net for more info.tctelco.net for more info.

WANTED:WANTED:Canning jars, 8oz, 16oz, 32oz. Canning jars, 8oz, 16oz, 32oz.

Call 785-349-2499 or email Call 785-349-2499 or email dbeal@tctelco.net.dbeal@tctelco.net.

4-core radiator for ’68 Chev 4-core radiator for ’68 Chev with 350 engine. Call 785-with 350 engine. Call 785-349-2608.349-2608.

FREE:FREE:Will haul away your old cars, Will haul away your old cars,

trucks, mowers, ba eries, trucks, mowers, ba eries, and heavy junk. Call 785-and heavy junk. Call 785-349-2608.349-2608.

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 66846620.767.5153 800.362.2576 tctelco@tctelco.net

What to Watch on TCT Channel 2 – December 2014

Movie Mondays Every Monday at 11am, 2pm, & 8pm

December 1st- Once Upon a Time: (1940) A cash-strapped theater producer promotes a nine-year-old boy's dancing caterpillar.

December 8th- Long Shot: (1939) Henry Sharon is about to be ruined financially by rival stable owner Lew Ralston when he gets an idea to fake his own death. His prize horse Certified Check is bequeathed to niece Martha, a young woman Ralston had hoped to marry.

December 15th- Great Rupert: (1950) A little squirrel with lots of charm accidently helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles.

December 22nd- Unfinished Task: (1960) A touching and important story about faith, love, and the big choices in life.

December 29th- Captain Calamity: (1936) A South Seas skipper fights off thieves and pirates who are after a lost treasure.

Special Christmas Movie Feature- Scrooge: (1935) This Classic film is a straightforward adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel about a Victorian miser whose faith and love of Christmas restored after being visited by spirits from beyond. Shows Christmas Eve at 8pm and Christmas Day at 8am, 10am, 2pm, and 4pm.

Western Wednesdays Sponsored by Western Grain Mill, Council Grove, KS

Every Wednesday at 11am, 2pm, & 8 pm December 3rd- Western Mail: (1942) Just as Lucky Webster is being questioned about a recent train robbery Tom Allen appears at his ranch and confirms his alibi. Lucky offers Tom a job with his gang.

December 10th- In Old Caliente: (1939) American Roy Rodgers heads west to California in the hope of peaceful settlement.

December 17th- The Singing Cowgirl: (1938) Tolen is after the Harkins’ ranch where his men have found gold. After they kill Harkins, Dorothy and Dick step in and discover that the gold actually washes down from Tolen's own ranch.

December 24th- The Silver Trail: (1937) Shows at 11:00am and 2:00pm only- A wandering cowboy attempts to locate a pal who has struck it rich in mining.

December 31st- The Sundowners: (1950) Brother is pitted against brother in this tale of feuding ranchers in the old west. 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the TCT Community TV team! LuAnn Fuller, Ryan Becker, Mindy Andres & Angie Schwerdtfeger!

It has been our privilege to entertain you in 2014!

Please contact us anytime at 620.767.8288 / 800.362.2576 or email tcttv@tctelco.net

TCT Holiday Give Away! With this scratch & win ticket you might be an instant winner of a

Kindle Fire, iPod shuffle, 24 inch TV, Holiday CD or a Nexus 7 Tablet!*

Not an instant winner? That’s ok, just take your ticket into either TCT Solutions Center locations to register to win a Nexus 7 Tablet!

Contest ends at 5pm, Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, so be sure to register!

Winner of the drawing will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 30th on TCTTV Channel 2 and Facebook.

*For Official Rules please go to our website www.tctelco.net. For more information contact us at publicrelations@tctelco.net. Instant win prizes must be claimed by 5pm Jan. 12 or they will be forfeited. 

Special of Special of the Month...the Month...

Breakfast & Lunch by the Christian Church LadiesBreakfast and lunch will be served by the Chris an Church Ladies at the White City Community Building on Saturday, Dec. 6. Join us at the White City Trunk Sale from 8am – 10am for biscuits and gravy then chili and soup from 11am – 2pm. Lots of Christmas decor, hand knit socks and Christmas stockings, baked goods and peanut bri le, jelly and pickles, hand made jewelry and pinatas. We will also be kni ng and croche ng and have reclaimed yarn for sale. Come and celebrate the Holiday Season at our last Trunk Sale un l next May. Vendors welcome. Call 785-349-2499 or email dbeal@tctelco.net for more info.

Hope Christmas Bazaar The 5th Annual Hope Christmas Bazaar will be on Saturday , Dec. 6, in the Hope Bank Annex building from 9am – 2pm. There will be over 20 vendors selling Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Thirty-One Gi s, Premier Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Jamberry, homemade cra s and many other items. Mt-Ayr 4-H club will have a bake sale and Hope A er-Prom will be serving breakfast and lunch. If you have any ques ons or would like more informa on on par cipa ng, please call Barbara Schlesener at 785-366-7161 or Esther Dillon at 785-366-7750 for more informa on. One stop Christmas shopping!!

Santa will visit the Fire HouseThe Council Grove Fire Department will have Santa Clause at the Fire House on Dec. 23 at 6pm. Bring the kids for a visit!

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

620.767.5153 800.362.2576 tctelco@tctelco.net

NEW LISTINGSBarbara Bowman .......................... 620-767-6509Bill & Missy Dennis ........................ 785-349-2839Carla Hajek .................................... 785-949-2891Jesse W Higginbotham .................. 620-767-7344Lindsay & Johnny Williams ............ 620-767-5925Cade Newell Johnson .................... 620-787-2017Reyna Ledoux & Richard Johnson .. 785-349-2315Luke Keene .................................... 785-349-2896K Kilmer ........................................ 620-767-7491Brittni Kosmicki ............................. 620-767-5973Edmund Kroupa ............................ 620-924-5490Sue Metcalfe ................................. 785-349-2893Rangel Kennel Inc ......................... 785-479-5552Carrie Ryff ..................................... 620-767-7089Amanda Ryker ............................... 785-349-2606M Shea .......................................... 785-349-2941Chad Stinnett ................................ 620-767-5538Oscar Villalobos ............................. 620-767-6418Josh & Jennifer Walker .................. 620-767-5744

TCT BILL CHANGES ARE HERE!Your December TCT bill has a NEW LOOK! With the new look you will also see a new account number. If you pay your TCT bill online or with bank billpay; please be aware of this change as you will need your new account number for access.If you have any questions, please call us at 800.362.2576.

Any Feature

Our gi to you... Add any calling features for FREE! That’s right, you can add any of our calling features and we’ll waive the set-up fee (a $10 savings) and give you the features for FREE for one en re month from the date of installa on.

Call or stop by our Solu ons Center at 923 W Main, Council Grove, or 120 NE 14th, Abilene, during the month of December and let us know which features you would like to add. Have you always wanted Caller ID, Voice Mail or Teen Service? Act now and you can save me, money and enjoy the convenience of the calling features that you have always wanted.

Visit us on the Web!www.tctelco.net

Local SportsChannel 50

Two names will be drawn from those attending each ball game. Participants will compete from the free throw line. Participant making the most baskets from the free throw line in 30 seconds will get their name in a drawing for a new 19” TV and will move on to take a half court shot for an iPod shuffl e. A drawing from all registered names will take place on Feb. 27, 2015 with the winner receiving a new 19” TV. Must be 10 years of age or older and participants must register at least 10 minutes prior to the contest.

Look for us at the following games!

Centre Cougars – Jan. 13Council Grove Braves – Feb. 6

Rural Vista Heat – Feb. 10

Half Time Hoop ShootWRANGLER NATIONAL

FINALS RODEO

The Wrangler NFR will air on CBS Sports Network from 9pm – 12am (CST) every night. Tune into TCT TV Channel 91 to watch this exciting event featuring cowboys and cowgirls from around the world as they compete at the “Super Bowl of rodeo.”

TCT Channel 2 Letters to SantaTune into Channel 2, Dec. 12th – 22nd, Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings at 6pm & 8pm, to watch Santa read letters from the children; and don’t miss Santa’s Christmas Eve send-off at 4pm on Christmas Eve!

Visit the TCT Solutions Centers in Council Grove and Abilene to get Santa’s special stationary and (767-6695) mail your letters to Santa. You may also email Santa at: santaclaus@tctelco.net.

Remember, Santa needs to have your letters by Dec. 5th so he can have them in time for Christmas!

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