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PO Box 299
Council Grove, KS 66846
NEWSLETTER
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF TCT.
TCT Seeks Applications
for Board of Director Positions
PO Box 299
1568 S 1000 Rd
Council Grove, KS 66846
Now offering two
Retail/Customer Service
Loca ons to be er serve
our customers!
TCT SoluƟons Center
923 W Main
Council Grove, KS 66846
620.767.5153800.362.2576
Hours:
Monday–Friday 8am to 5pm
TCT SoluƟons Center
120 NE 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
785.479.5561800.362.2576
Hours:
Monday–Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday–9am to 1pm (through the
holiday season)
Visit us on the Web!
www.tctelco.net
At the 2015 TCT Annual Mee ng the
membership approved a change to the
bylaws that allows members to vote for
a Board Director for their district by mail
in ballot. The process by which Director
Candidates will apply for candidacy and
be chosen by the Nomina ng Commi ee
for elec on has also been changed to
reflect the changes to the bylaws.
TCT’s website now features a
webpage that outlines the steps members
may take to apply for the open TCT Board
of Directors posi ons. Informa on such as
a list of qualifica ons, a job descrip on,
frequently asked ques ons, and an online
or printable applica on are available on
the webpage. Informa on and applica on
informa on is also available at the TCT
Business Office, 1568 S 1000 Rd, Council
Grove.
This year TCT is seeking candidates to
represent districts 1, 3, 4, and 5. Qualified
applicants should possess business skills,
finance and budge ng skills, the ability
to work as a team member, the ability
to listen and though ully consider ideas
and sugges ons, be able to commit me
to board mee ngs, planning sessions and
special events, and have an understanding
of the needs of their community.
Candidates must be an ac ve member
of the Coopera ve in good standing.
Applicants will also be required to include
a short biography and recent photograph
with their applica on. Those chosen to run
will be asked to do a video interview with
TCT that will be posted to the website and
to TCT’s social media sites. The deadline
to apply is January 18, 2016.
In late February ballots will be mailed
to members with informa on about the
candidates from their vo ng district.
Members will be instructed to return the
ballot promptly. All ballots will be sent to
an independent third party to be counted.
Results of the elec on will be announced
at the 2016 Annual Mee ng of Members,
the evening of March 29, 2016.
For more informa on, or to apply
online, please go to www.tctelco.net
and click on the board and ballo ng
informa on icon, or you may call the
TCT Business Office at 620.767.5153 or
800.368.2576.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Tri-County Telephone Associa on, Inc. is a recipient of Federal financial assistance
from the Rural U li es Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. In
accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this
ins tu on is prohibited from discrimina ng on the basis of race, color, na onal
origin, sex, religion, age, or disability (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
To file a complaint of discrimina on, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,
Room 326-W, Whi en Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
Treasure Corner...
FOR SALE:
Hunter 2 gallon humidifier,
$10; Bemis wood look
whole house humidifier, like
new, $50/OBO. Call 785366-7793.
Firewood – hard, so , mixed,
can go either way, $75
pickup truck load, can
deliver. Call 785-366-7039,
leave message.
Pflatzgraff dinner ware,
service for 12, Tea Rose
pa ern, excellent condi on,
includes serving bowls,
$40; Oreck upright vacuum
cleaner, works great, $40;
Peterboro lazy susan,
includes ceramic pie dish,
$40; white wicker clothes
hamper, $15. Call 785-4823578.
Old IH corn sheller; old John
Deere one row cul vator;
old John Deere one row
planter; old manure
spreader; old dump rake;
old 3-disc plow; several old
doors and windows; several
used res 14-20”; old steel
wheel Oliver 2-bo om
hedge posts; 2 combina on
plow; and Dixon mowers.
panels; three hog panels;
Contact 785-983-4844 or
12’ 7-bar gate; 110 gallon
785-983-4421.
fiber glass tank; 3-pt.
equipment; tool bars, 2”
Dayton, 500 lb. electric hoist,
and 2 ¼”; 9-shank chisel; 7’
good, $50. Call 620-767and 11’ field cul vator; 16’
5357.
John Deere spring tooth;
’69 Corve e, HC Heads SS
3-14” Ford plow; old style
2.02/1.60 valve, Edelbrock
7’ IH cycle mower and 7’ JD
manifold air cleaner, 4cycle mower. Call 785-598barrel carburetor distributor
2353.
and coil new engine stand.
AKC Bri any pups. Call 785Call 785-709-0121.
983-4844 or 785-983-4421.
S hl MS390, 24” blade
Approximately 400 8x16
chainsaw, used one season
concrete blocks, $1 each;
for cu ng firewood, $450;
approximately 200’ ribbed
2’x4’x8” high sides steel
galvanized roofing, $.45/ .
rear carrier, slides into rear
or $.35/ . if take all; 150’
receiver, $100; 6/2 amp
other galvanized roofing,
ba ery charger, 6/12 volt
32” wide with outside
Schumacher brand, $15.
ridge and 1 ridge in center;
Call 620-924-5650.
colored roofing, 38” wide, 6’
Ca le squeeze chute, $150;
to 10’, 200’, $1/ .; another
2-wheel trailer, 81”x12’,
style, approximated 200’,
lights, spare, ramps, new
$1/ .; 10 old style 2x4, 8’,
5/8x5 ½” treated floor
$1.25 each; 20 new style
boards; 6’x10’ two-wheel
2x4, 8’, $1.50 each; 15 new
steel bed stock trailer;
style 2x4, 9’, $1.75 each;
8’x15’ two-wheel flat lt
6x6’s some oak, some pine,
trailer; 50 steel posts;
$1/ .; 30 sheets plyboard,
5/8x18”x8’, $3.50 each; lots
of longer lumber, 2x4, 2x6,
2x8, 1-2x10 -20’ le ; lots of
old strap hinges, $1 each.
Call 785-349-2608, can
leave message.
Firewood, mixed hard woods,
$125/cord. Call 785-3667762.
For rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath
house in Lost Springs. $300
deposit, $300 per month
rent. Stove, refrigerator,
washer and dryer furnished.
Large yard with storage
shed, garden spot and small
fire pit. No inside pets. Call
785-983-4354.
WANTED:
Puppy part Red Heeler,
part Miniature Australian
Shepherd. Call 785-9834354.
A place where I can cut dead
fire wood within 25 miles of
White City. Will make sure
brush is piled. Call 785-3492983, can 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
620.767.5153  800.362.2576  tctelco@tctelco.net
Disconnect Notice FAQ
Q: Why did I get a disconnect notice with
a disconnect date in it when I had made a
payment arrangement to pay later in the
month?
A: Disconnect Notices are printed and mailed
to ALL customers who have a balance due on
the date the notices are run, which is the 17th
of the month or the next business day. Having
a payment arrangement prevents a customer
from being disconnected for non-payment
before the date of the arrangement. If you
have an arrangement to pay late, you can
disregard the notice.
As always, if you have any questions, please
give us a call. We are always glad to help you.
TCT would like to thank everyone who donated food
items to the Self Less Elf Tree at the Council Grove
and Abilene Solutions Centers! Together we collected
over 600 items that were given to local
food pantries. TCT plans to bring back
the Self Less Elf Tree next Christmas,
so be sure to look for information in
our 2016 November Newsletter!
Channel 2
What to Watch
Weekly Movies
Airing at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.daily
January 4-10
M-W-F: The Green Glove- An ex-solider and his new girlfriend comb France for a
TCT’s
Shop Local
Update
2016 brings some exciting changes
to TCT’s Shop Local Program.
T-TH-SAT: Kansas PaciÀc- With the Civil War about to begin, Southern saboteurs try to
This month, we will start a new
prevent railroad construction from crossing Kansas to the Frontier.
campaign which will highlight
January 11-17
businesses, served by TCT, for
M-W-F: Trouble at Melody Mesa- Jimmy’s father died in suspicious circumstances. With
their dedication to excellent
Jimmy’s uncle planing to take over the ranch. Jimmy seeks help from his friend, the Marshal.
customer service.
T-TH-SAT: The Amazing Adventure- A bored millionaire wagers his doctor that he can
Patrons will nominate one
support himself at a working class job for a year without touching his inheritance.
business per month at the TCT
Solutions Centers in Council
January 18-24
M-W-F: Ride, Ranger Ride- A Texas Ranger is working under cover to protect an Army
Grove or Abilene. Each month
wagon train full of supplies. The Army doesn’t believe him at Àrst, until the Commanches arrive.
TCT will draw a name as the winT-TH-SAT: Bad Boy- As a juvenile delinquent sentenced to the Variey Club Ranch in lieu
ner of a fantastic prize, and the
of jail, Danny is full of rage. The marshal seeks to Ànd out the source of his rage.
customer who nominated the winJanuary 25-31
ning business will also win a prize!
valuable relic...which others are willing to kill for.
M-W-F: The Arizona Kid- Roy is a Confederate ofÀcer stationed in Missouri during the
Civil War. He must end outlaw gangs working under the pretense of service to the Confederacy.
T-TH-SAT: Paradise Isle- A blind artist is on his way to try to restore his sight when the
ship sinks and he washes up on a tropical island. A native girl begins to nurse him back to health.
Nature Adventures
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.
January 4-10
January 18-24
M-W-F: Texas Gulf Coast A Wild Paradise
T-TH-SAT: Exploring the Grand Tetons
M-W-F: Discovering the Red Desert
T-TH-SAT: Visiting Aransas
National Wildlife Refuge
January 11-17
January 25-31
M-W-F: GW Exotic Animal Park Saving Big Cats
T-TH-SAT: A Trip Through Monroe County TN
M-W-F: Critters of the Dakotas
T-TH-SAT: Journey Through the
Mountains of AR and OK
Want more information? Contact LuAnn Fuller, Ryan Becker
or Mindy Andres at 620-767-8288!
The use of the wooden tokens
& punch cards will no longer
be a part of the program, so we
ask customers to return unused
tokens at TCT Solutions Centers
in Council Grove or Abilene.
We are sorry but, tokens or punch
cards that were not turned in by
December 31st 2015 will not be
counted for a prize drawing.
For a list of businesses that are
eligible for nomination, please visit
our website,
tctelco.net/aboutus/shoplocal
Special of
the Month...
Congratulations to Joann Kahnt (pictured on left), James & Pam Meeks,
and Mike Brooks (pictured on right), as their surveys were randomly
drawn from our recent Customer Satisfaction Survey. We would like to
thank everyone who took the time to complete the survey; your input is
greatly appreciated!
The Hope community Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27,
at the 1st Na onal Bank annex from 9am — 2pm. If you have not scheduled an
appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 785-258-0307. As usual please
drink plenty of water, eat breakfast before you arrive, avoid tea, and call the Red
Cross if you have other ques ons. Thank you for your generous dona ons in the past
and in the future.
Come in from the cold and
curl up with hot cocoa and hot
entertainment. TCT TV offers
everything (349-2279) you need
to make the most of winter
evenings at home:
•
Whole-Home DVR to
record, pause, and rewind
your favorite programs
•
HDTV service for best
picture quality from your
high defini on TV
•
Premium movie channels
such as HBO, Cinemax,
Starz and Show me.
Sign up for any new premium
package and get the first month
FREE or add HD, DVR, or Lifestyle
and Sports Pass, and get two
months FREE!
Come in or give us a call!
800.362.2576
*Certain restrictions apply. Contact
us for more details.
The St. Phillips Alter Society annual soup luncheon is scheduled for Jan. 10 from
11:30am—1:30pm at the Catholic Hall, Hope, KS. Serving homemade chili, chicken
and noodle soup, ham sandwiches, crackers, relishes, drinks, homemade cake and
pie, and sugar free desserts. Carry outs available; call 785-366-7353 a er 11am. Free
will offering appreciated.
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 LISTINGS
Barber R ............................................. 785-466-2000
Bloomfield Joseph.............................. 785-349-4570
Boggess Glenn ................................... 785-349-2041
Carlson Justin & Lauri ......................... 620-767-5190
Geske Angela & Lucas......................... 785-479-2122
Gieswein M ........................................ 785-497-2006
Smith Codi & Cyndi ............................. 785-349-2042
Smith Jesse & Ashton ......................... 620-924-5010
Vaughn D ........................................... 620-767-5197
2016 Scholarships Announced
Each year TCT sponsors thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Informa on and applica on forms are now available on
TCT’s website for the TCT Board of Directors scholarship,
the Founda on for Rural Services scholarship and the PRIMO
scholarship. Please go to www.tctelco.net/About Us/Scholarships or
contact Angie Schwerd eger at 800.362.2576/publicrela ons@tctelco.net
for more (767-6895) informa on.
Do you have an interest in serving on the
TCT Board of Directors?
This year TCT is seeking candidates to represent districts 1, 3,
4, and 5. Interested candidates must be an active member of the
Cooperative in good standing.
For complete details, please visit
the TCT website and look for
the logo to the left on one of the
Board of Directors
Qualifications Application FAQ’s homepage sliders. The deadline
to apply is January 18, 2016.
Federal Universal Service Rate Change —
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has recently increased the amount
needed to maintain the Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF/FUSC). Due to this
adjustment, you will see an increase effective Jan. 1, 2016. The FUSF program is
designed to help keep local telephone service rates affordable for customers in all
areas of the United States and to provide libraries, schools and healthcare facilities
discounted communication services.
Kansas Universal Service Fund Percentage Assessment Notice —
The Kansas Communicatin Commission (KCC) is requiring a KUSF assessment
method change. The per-line assessment method will change to a percentage
assessment method; currently set at 6.47%. This change will be reflected on your
March 2016 bill.
FREE PREVIEW WEEKEND
FRIDAY–MONDAY  FEBRUARY 19–22
ALL THE HITS
ALL YOU NEED
TCT Kansas Day
Poetry & Photo Contest
All of us at TCT wish you and
your family a Happy New Year.
We hope the months ahead are
filled with lots of shared laughter,
achieved goals, and amazing new
experiences. We look forward
to helping you stay connected
with what's important to you
in 2016 through our convenient
communications services.
The contest is open to students grades 6th, 7th and 8th,
whose parents or legal guardians are TCT Association
members. The topic of the contest is:
Interviews with the winners will air on Kansas Day, Jan.
29, on TCTTV Channel 2 and on TCT’s social media pages.
To enter, participants must submit an official entry form,
along with a typed copy of their poem and/or a JPEG file
of their photo to TCT by Friday, Jan. 15, 2016.
Entry forms are available at both TCT Solutions Centers
and online at www.tctelco.net.
Participants may email their entries to: publicrelations@
tctelco.net, or mail entries to: TCT, PO Box 299, Council
Grove, KS 66846. They may also drop off their entries at
either the Council Grove or Abilene Solutions Center.
TCT will contact the winners on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016
to arrange a time to film them reading their poems. The
videos and winning photos will be shown on Channel 2
throughout the day on Kansas Day, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016,
and the following Saturday, Jan. 30. Videos will also be
posted to TCT’s social media pages.
For more information contact Angie at 800.362.2576 or
publicrelations@tctelco.net.
WINNERS CIRCLE
Congrats to our
December winner(s):
Harry Sharr
Be sure to look through the newsle er
for two phone numbers in parenthesis.
If it’s your number call our office to
claim your prize!