November/December 2014

VOLUME 56 | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014
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BEK bill payments are due
on the 20th of each month.
➤November 27
Thanksgiving
BEK Office closed
for Holiday
Christmas
open house
➤December 7
Pearl Harbor Day
Remembered
12 18 2014
➤December 18
BEK Christmas
Open House
➤December 21
Winter Begins
➤December 24
Christmas Eve
BEK Office Closed
at Noon
➤December 25
Christmas
BEK Office Closed
for Holiday
➤December 31
New Years Eve
➤January 1, 2015
New Years Day
BEK Office Closed
➤January 15
Common Cents Grant
Application Deadline
➤January 19
Martin Luther King Day
Observed
Join us for a
Christmas Open House:
When: Thursday, December 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: BEK Headquarters - Steele, ND
What: Delicious treats and beverages
(and a great opportunity to meet and greet)
Register to win door prizes
2015 BEK Calendar
The BEK Calendar is really one of the best around.
We humbly make this statement because we know we
have some of the finest photographers in our service
area who submit some pretty awesome photos.
Each BEK customer household was sent a copy of this
eye-catching calendar as our gift. A special “hats off” to our
young photographer, Amelia Moch of Kintyre, who submitted a
very intriguing photo that worked perfectly for our October page.
Congratulations to all of the 2015 BEK Calendar photo contest
winners! We will enjoy your photos all year!
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The Missouri Slope Telephone Directory, LLP is the
only telephone directory sponsored by
BEK Communications Cooperative for directory
listings for BEK’s Cooperative and Rural Bismarck
listing(s) and Northern Directory Publishing (NDP)
is the only company authorized to secure ads
and print the directory.
NDP is based out of Montana and has been in the
directory publishing business for over 25 years.
Currently, NDP has four sales executives working in the
BEK service area and surrounding cities. The sales team
acquiring advertising for BEK’s telephone directory
is April Greenwood, Dave Chadduck, Angie Brinkman
and Marty Thielges. Their goal is to work with local
businesses to find the best advertising options.
Directory Advertising sales began in October and NDP
will continue to secure advertising contracts
through February.
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BEK Directory
Advertising
Sales Continue
Have You Met this BEK Spyder Man?
Ryan Heinsohn is a BEK Sales Executive who works from the sales office in Bismarck.
He doesn’t wear a cape, he can’t fly and he can’t shoot webs from his wrists,
but Ryan is a professional Spyder Man!
A few years ago, BEK began offering BEK SpyderTalk which is web powered business phones. It operates similarly
to the unique construction of a spider web. The web design allows the user (the spider) endless avenues to capture
a “visitor”. All business calls are captured through BEK SpyderTalk. The beauty of this product is that BEK owns the
technology and businesses do not have to invest in a phone system.
BEK supplies businesses with a web based business phone system and takes care of the upgrades. Businesses
using the product have virtually unlimited capabilities. In order for this intricate service to be a seamless experience for our businesses
customers, we have experts like Ryan at the forefront of BEK SpyderTalk client services to offer individual attention from sales to
implementation, demonstration and client satisfaction.
Ryan has been with BEK for nearly two years and he says his most interesting days are when he’s out of the office, meeting with current and
prospective customers. He really enjoys a good challenge and experiencing the satisfaction of solving customer issues in regards to their
voice and data infrastructures. His sales responsibilities include selling premise based telephony and SpyderTalk services. His “web” spins
in many directions such as designing overhead paging, network cabling, school intercom/clock systems and wireless infrastructure.
When he came to BEK, Ryan was looking for an opportunity to work in a business-to-business technology selling environment; one that
would give him the products and services portfolio he needed to solve challenges for customers. Now that he’s been with the company
awhile, Ryan has found that BEK’s business portfolio continues to grow and exceed his expectations. BEK has had a reciprocal experience
with him. Ryan is an energetic, outgoing person who you may find at Bismarck Mandan Chamber events, not only representing BEK, but also
serving as a Chamber Ambassador. He likes to golf, travel on the Missouri River with his wife Janelle, follow UND hockey and support the
Twins and Vikings as true Minnesotan fans do.
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Here to Serve You - BEK’s New CTO
When the interview is over, hands have been shaken and a start date is
determined, it’s nice to know that in looking for the right person to fill the job, you
also find a person who believes you are the perfect company for employment.
Mike Harian accepted the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position at BEK on August 5, 2014 and he is pretty
open with his reason why: “BEK is one of the most technology progressive telecommunications companies on
the planet. You should all be extremely proud of what you have accomplished.”
Mike manages Network Operations from BEK Headquarters in Steele. The central office, which handles network
operations, is a team of dedicated and highly skilled employees who provision the network devices to handle all
of BEK’s technology for voice, data, video and cloud services. This department is the backbone of the company and it’s a magical place;
a place where advanced technology dreams become reality.
Mike has a Master’s of Science degree from Syracuse University in Telecommunications and Network Management. His experience in
communications and technology is vast. He was General Manager for several subsidiaries of Sierra Tel, a communications company in
central California that offers services similar to BEK including Internet, Television, and Business Systems. Mike says he loves working
with people and technology.
Mike and his wife live in Mandan. They have three college age children. He is big into technology as well as photography, music and
online MMO’s – video gamer’s delight! It’s nice that all of his favorite hobbies can be done inside as he is a bit concerned about North
Dakota winters. With that being said; if you get a chance to meet him, please give him a WARM North Dakota welcome ;)
Outside Plant New Employees - Here to Serve You
In early spring, when the ground thaws, BEK construction equipment comes out of hibernation and
the outside plant crew begins their sunrise to sunset schedule of work activity. In May, BEK hired two
new Outside Plant Technicians to help them work through another busy season and prepare for the
next big project.
LeRoy Krueger is not new to the area,
but for the past 25 years he had been
away from home extensively working
construction for Strata Corporation
and Lee’s Construction. He loved the
work, but BEK not only offered a great
job opportunity for him; it allows him
to go home each night! That makes his
wife smile :)
When it comes to fiber installation and
splicing, Ron Hensch knows what he’s
doing. Ron knew that BEK would be a
good fit for him with his 20 years of work
experience as a Master in the underground
division of fiber optic installation for
Moorhead Electric and six years of contract
fiber splicing for A & I.
At BEK, Ron is responsible for outdoor
plant work orders relative to fiber installation and splicing. He
enjoys all aspects of his job; each day is a new challenge and that’s
what motivates him.
LeRoy is responsible for installing new cable to subscribers
and also repairing existing cable. With BEK’s continued
growth and maintaining existing customers, another new day
quickly turns into another week and here it’s already been six
months since LeRoy started his new job at BEK. LeRoy says
he enjoys meeting new customers who are excited to receive
the services BEK provides.
Ron is originally from Campbell, M.N. and he attended North
Dakota State College of Science. He and his wife Cindy now live
near Foxhome, M.N. Campbell and Foxhome are both small rural
communities probably quite similar to many of those in BEK
territory. Ron has put on a lot of miles since May – working all
over the BEK service area and trips back home. If he gets any
down time he enjoys hunting, fishing, sports, gardening and wood
working. Well Ron, at least four out of the five can also be done in
the winter!
LeRoy is originally from Tappen, N.D. and he attended North
Dakota State University in Fargo. He is a veteran of the
United States Marine Corps and we are honored to have him
on our team. LeRoy loves the outdoors; he enjoys hanging
out with his wife Kelly and friends whether they’re fishing,
golfing, camping or just playing cards.
Welcome LeRoy Krueger and Ron Hensch.
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Who Changed the Channel?
Whether you select your channels from the guide or punch in
a number, occasionally you’re going to notice that someone
changed the channel name. Who does that?
Video on Demand... Check it out!
Recently BEK implemented a significant upgrade to the TV
system, most notably our Video On Demand (On Demand)
options and interface. It is so slick and easy you just have to
check it out.
We know what you’re thinking - BEK changed another channel!
Actually the content providers make these changes, which they
call re-branding and we pass on that information to you.
So here’s what we’ve got going on for BEKTV:
With winter nipping at our heels and noses, staying in
and watching television seems like a fabulous option for
entertainment! And with all of the options BEK’s On Demand
has to offer, how could you go wrong; just look for yourself:
Channel Changes
YouTube is no longer available on BEKTV’s Cloud TV platform.
Rent A Movie
CH # 110 & CH # 1110 - The Hub and The Hub HD were rebranded as
Discovery Family channels on October 13, 2014.
You really should try it; there
are a lot of good new releases
and old favorites available
to view. To find just what
you are looking for, navigate
through the headings.
Starz/Encore FREE Preview:
Wednesday, November 26th - Monday, December 1st FREE preview of Starz/Encore programming to all current
BEKTV customers.* Check it out on channels 340-367!
Also check out the HD channels 1340-1348!
*If you do not want to receive these channels, you may change
your parental control settings to block them.
Watch Your Favorite Programs
From Discovery, AMC,
Animal Planet and many
more… Anytime you want;
watch or record. Select the
Free On Demand tab.
New Channel Additions
Variety Package
CH # 1262 – MoviePlex HD
Variety, Sportsmen Block of Tavern Core Sportsmen Block of Business packages.
Watch Premium Channels
CH # 80 & CH #1080 – Midco Sports Network
& Midco Sports Network HD
Are you subscribed to HBO,
Starz, Showtime? Did you
know you can watch movies
that play on these premium
channels whenever you
want? Oh ya, that’s right, you
can! You can find this under
the Premium Channels tab.
Starz/Encore Premium Package
CH # 1350 – Encore Black East HD
CH # 1352 – Encore East HD
CH # 1356 – Encore Suspense East HD
CH # 1360 – Encore Action East HD
CH # 1362 – Encore Classic East HD
Showtime Premium Package
Watch Bek Training Videos
CH # 1383 – Showtime Women East HD
CH # 1385 – Showtime Extreme East HD
CH # 1387 – Showtime Beyond East HD
CH # 1389 – Showtime Next East HD
CH # 1393 – The Movie Channel Xtra East HD
Looking for some helpful tips
on navigating through our
BEKTV system?
Look no further, the
BEK Local Videos tab has
what you need!
New Channels Coming Soon:
CH # 1198 – Fusion HD will be added to the Expanded,
News Info block of Tavern Core West, News & Info
block of Business Core West packages.
Additional Channels Coming
Soon to Classic Cable
CH # 34 – Fox Business
CH # 35 – Fox News
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You can find each of these options and MORE, all under
On Demand on BEKTV! Navigate through the On Demand
options from the top menu using the cursor arrows
(NOT the DVD control arrows) on your remote control and
select an option by choosing OK. Images and descriptions of the
available content will appear below.
There, now didn’t we just make your winter a little better?
LIVE ON
BEK Sports 2
girls basketball
BEK SPORTS NETWORK - CH 28
BEK SPORTS 2 - CH 29
BEK SPORTS CLASSIC - CH 30
Dec 2
Dec 5
Dec 9
Dec 16
Dec 19
Jan 9
Jan 13
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 23
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 29
Jan 31
Feb 2
Feb 6
Washburn @ Kidder County (Steele)
Hankinson @ Milnor/North Sargent
Washburn @ Linton-HMB (Hazelton)
Ellendale @ LaMoure
Edgeley-Kulm @ Kidder County (Steele) - 6:00 p.m.
Barnsville, MN @ Richland (Colfax)
Napoleon-GS @ Strasburg-Zeeland
Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah @ Lisbon - 6:00 p.m.
Garrison @ Wilton-Wing - 6:00 p.m.
Sargent Central @ Oakes - 6:00 p.m.
Drake-Anamoose @ Wilton-Wing - 7:15 p.m.
White Shield @ North Shore-Plaza - 6:00 p.m.
Max @ Garrison - 6:00 p.m.
New Town @ Parshall - 6:30 p.m.
South Border @ LaMoure
Northern Cass @ Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Regular season girls basketball games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.
boys basketball
Dec 18 New Town @ Watford City
Dec 19 Edgeley-Kulm @ Kidder County (Steele)
Jan 6
Kenmare @ Parshall
Sports
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Jan 10 Velva @ Wilton-Wing - 7:15 p.m.
Jan 12 Napoleon-GS @ South Border (Wishek)
Jan 16 Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah @ Lisbon
Jan 17 Garrison @ Wilton-Wing
Jan 20 Richland @ Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Jan 23 Sargent Central @ Oakes
Jan 27 White Shield @ North Shore-Plaza
Jan 29 Max @ Garrison
Jan 30 Kidder County @ Napoleon-GS
Jan 31 New Town @ Parshall - 5:00 p.m.
Feb 3
Strasburg-Zeeland @ South Border (Ashley)
Feb 5
Hankinson @ Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Feb 10 Ellendale @ Linton-HMB
Feb 12 LaMoure @ Lisbon
Feb 19 North Sargent @ Milnor
Feb 20 Medina @ Wilton-Wing
Regular season boys basketball games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.
womens basketball
Jan 21 Valley City State University @ University of Jamestown
(Jamestown Civic Center) - 5:30 p.m.
mens basketball
Jan 21
Valley City State University @ University of Jamestown
(Jamestown Civic Center) - 7:30 p.m.
wrestling
Find us on:
facebook.com/beksports
Dec 4
Linton-HMB @ South Border (Wishek)
Dec 11 Oakes @ South Border (Ashley)
Jan 22 Ellendale-Edgeley-Kulm/Lisbon/LaMoure Triangular
Regular season wrestling matches start at 6:00 p.m.
twitter.com/beksports
youtube.com/beksportsnetwork
Check the BEK Sports website for:
• Weekly/monthly game schedules
• Channel assignments
• Info about where you can watch
the BEK Sports Network.
www.beksports.com
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Location of games are highlighted in BOLD.
BEK area games are highlighted.
Schedules subject to change and blackouts.
Post season schedule to be announced.
BEK Sports not available in all areas.
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girls basketball
Dec 2
Dec 9
Jan 13
Jan 23
Jan 26
Washburn @ Kidder County (Steele)
Washburn @ Linton-HMB (Hazelton)
Napoleon-GS @ Strasburg-Zeeland
Linton-HMB @ Napoleon-GS
Drake-Anamoose @ Wilton-Wing - 7:15 p.m.
Regular season girls basketball games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.
boys basketball
Jan 30
Kidder County @ Napoleon-GS
Regular season boys basketball games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.
womens basketball
Jan 21 Valley City State University @ University of Jamestown
(Jamestown Civic Center) - 5:30 p.m.
mens basketball
Jan 21 Valley City State University @ University of Jamestown
(Jamestown Civic Center) - 7:30 p.m.
A select number of Network games will appear on
our BEK Sports LIVE streaming service available on
www.beksports.com.
BEK Scholarship Opportunities
Soon high school seniors will be applying for college and making financial arrangements that will allow them
to attend the college of their choice. Guidance Counselors will encourage students to apply for scholarships
whenever they can. BEK Communications Cooperative is proud to offer several scholarship opportunities.
BEK Technology Scholarship (University of Mary)
As in other years, high school seniors interested in applying for
BEK scholarships will be given the opportunity to choose from
several types of applications:
• Details pending - look for more information coming soon.
BEK Academic Scholarship
Additional Scholarships Available
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Foundation of Rural Services (FRS) and BEK Communications.
Up to three $500 Academic Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in an accredited college or university working towards a bachelor’s degree. Applications will be judged on grades, appearance of application, school activities, volunteer work, work experience, home activities and creativity.
The FRS was established in 1994, in cooperation with the NTCA,
which is the Rural Broadband Association. In keeping with its mission
to sustain and enhance the quality of life throughout Rural America by
advancing an understanding of rural telecommunications issues,
the FRS is offering scholarships to further the education of rural youth.
BEK Vocational / Technical Scholarship
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About the FRS Scholarships:
Up to three $500 Vocational / Technical Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in an accredited vocational, technical or trade college working towards a program certificate, diploma or associate degree. The applications will be judged on grades, appearance of application, school activities,
volunteer work, work experience, home activities and creativity.
There are 30 national FRS scholarships available. Should a student
from the BEK Communications service area be selected, BEK will
contribute an additional $500 to the scholarship, for a total one-time
scholarship award of $2,500. It should be noted that preference will
be given to individuals expressing an interest in returning to a rural
area to work following graduation.
BEK Broadcasting Scholarship
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Up to three $500 Broadcasting Scholarships will be awarded to students who have completed training in BEK’s broadcasting program and participated in at least one live event.
Students being considered must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, vocational, technical or trade college working towards a program certificate, diploma or
associate degree. The applications will be judged on grades, appearance of application, school activities, volunteer work, work experience, home activities, creativity and
BEK Broadcasting participation.
Students may also be eligible for four FRS Staurulakis Family
Scholarships valued at $5,000 each or two TMS Scholarships for
$1,500 each. Students who are majoring in math, science, engineering,
or medicine are given preference for the
FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships.
Applications are available from your guidance counselor or can be
downloaded from the FRS web site at http://www.frs.org. Completed
applications should be sent directly to FRS, postmarked no later than
March 2, 2015. Applications postmarked after March 2nd
will not be accepted.
It’s easy to obtain one of these scholarship applications:
*BEK Communications Cooperative is proud to sponsor the future of
its youth by offering college scholarships to current subscribers of
BEK Communications services (over BEK Fiber or copper) and their
dependents, excluding immediate families of BEK directors
and BEK employees.
1. Contact your local high school counselor. Applications will be mailed to the schools by late November.
2. Download your application online from BEK’s website at:
www.bektel.com/scholarships.
3. Call or stop in the BEK office to request a scholarship application. Our toll free number is 1-888-475-2361.
These three BEK Scholarship applications must be postmarked
by March 12, 2015.
BEK Technology Scholarship (Valley City State University)
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Specific to students currently attending or planning to attend Valley City State University, the BEK Technology Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,500 for an entire academic year.
To be considered, students must demonstrate a financial need, student or student parent must be a BEK customer or member, and the student must be enrolled in a program of technology study leading to an Associate or Bachelor degree. Examples of these majors include Software Engineering, Technology Education, and Computer Information Systems to name a few. Recommendations will be made to the BEK Board of Directors by the Valley City State University nominating committee,
Financial Aid office, and Enrollment Services staff.
Please note: the deadline for this scholarship is February 15!
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BISMARCK-MANDAN-BALDWIN &
OTHER BUSINESS LISTINGS
Burleigh Co Auditor.....................................................204-7748
Drechsler David.............................................................250-0564
Kary-Ressler-Ressler...................................................663-8741
First Court........................................................................751-5081
Fransen Larry.................................................................204-7378
Greater North Dakota Chamber..............................222-0929
Gross Matt........................................................................751-4569
Legacy Resources Inc..................................................354-7500
Nelson Troy & Kree......................................................221-0679
Radke Mike......................................................................250-7239
Renteria Carlos...............................................................204-7377
Tollefson Odin.................................................................223-6541
Venture Real Estate......................................................354-7540
Vogel Law Firm – Bismarck......................................258-7899
Vogel Law Firm – Fargo..............................................237-6983
Vogel Law Firm – Moorhead..........................218-236-6462
HAZELTON-TEMVIK
Poitra Joe..........................................................................782-4569
Rankins Lisa....................................................................782-3001
Fode Tamara & Rick.....................................................782-6851
KINTYRE-BRADDOCK
Manikowski Bobbie......................................................332-6405
Schaffer Samantha........................................................332-6624
LEHR
Scherbenske Delane.....................................................378-2413
LINTON
Fisher Melissa.................................................................254-5712
Look Justin.......................................................................254-5573
Strum Mary......................................................................254-5736
MCKENZIE-MENOKEN
Hanson Brent..................................................................673-3559
Kleinsasser Alex............................................................673-3552
Schafer Darrell L............................................................673-3587
NAPOLEON
Compaan Traci...............................................................754-4122
Gross Nicholas................................................................754-2468
STEELE
Bullinger Shaun.............................................................475-4781
Hayes Luella....................................................................475-4788
Spitzer Travis..................................................................475-4750
STERLING-DRISCOLL-MOFFIT
King Samantha...............................................................387-4877
STRASBURG-HAGUE
Ohlhauser Rodney & Bonnie....................................336-7980
Thompson Mark............................................................336-2443
Vander Vorste Louis.....................................................336-2497
Vander Wal Travis.........................................................336-2460
Vaughn Mary...................................................................336-2401
TAPPEN-DAWSON
CRYSTAL SPRINGS-LAKE ISABEL
Dewitz Justin...................................................................327-2232
Eberl Dean........................................................................327-2213
TUTTLE
Anderson Chris..............................................................867-2562
Flanders Merrill K.........................................................867-2913
Gallup Ben........................................................................867-2817
Mengel Flint.....................................................................867-2908
Sandy’s Leaning Post...................................................867-2731
Common Cents Grant Program
The Board of Directors of BEK Communications Cooperative offers a
“Common Cents Community Grant Program” as a means to provide
financial support through a structured program. It is designed to meet
the current and future needs of our communities.
The next application deadline for BEK’s Common Cents Community Grant Program is
January 15, 2015.
Two categories are considered in awarding grants:
• Community Outreach grants - to support those services, activities, and events that
contribute to the economic viability, health or safety, or general well-being of those residing in the community.
• Economic Development grants - to support communities in their efforts to create new jobs, retain businesses, and to provide incentives for prospective or newly developing industries.
Tax-exempt, nonprofit, community organizations or groups in
BEK Communications Cooperative’s serving area are eligible to apply for the
Common Cents Community Grant Program. Funding is awarded twice each year.
To see if you qualify or to get an application, please call our office at
1-888-475-2361 or visit our website at www.bektel.com/grants.
Here are the Winners!
To those who stopped in or sent their registrations for some great
Coop Month and Fall Treats gift baskets – Congratulations!
Coop Month and Fall Treats Gift Basket Winners
BEKTel Gift Package – Walter Klein of Zeeland
Cordless Phone & $25 Gift Certificate
BEKNet Gift Package – Keith Pfaff of Steele
Sherpa Blanket, $50 BEK Gift Certificate, Jump Drive, Stylus Pen & Computer Brush
BEKTV Gift Package – Jerry Bucholz of Regan
Sherpa Blanket, $50 BEK Gift Certificate,
3 BEKTV VOD Coupons & BEK Sports DVD Gift Certificate
BEK Sports Gift Package – Adam Emter of Steele
Duffle bag filled with sporting goods including a BEK Sports Sweatshirt, T-shirt,
Stocking Cap, Can Koozie, DVD Gift Certificate, BEK Water Bottle & Stress Football
Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook (facebook.com/BEKCommunications) – you’ll find
company updates, BEK Sports Live broadcast updates, contests and prizes!
You could be a winner just like…
Jackie Meier who won two VIP tickets to the Haunted Fort in Mandan,
Kelsey Roehrich who won two tickets to the Dierks Bentley concert in Bismarck and
Brian Schumacher who won two tickets to Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in Bismarck.
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Hetletved Lacey C.........................................................734-6038
Larson Glen......................................................................734-6189
WING-ARENA
Wing Theatre..................................................................943-2509
WISHEK
Hagel Harry.....................................................................452-4626
Meidinger Ellon.............................................................452-4484
Vetter Cody......................................................................452-2099
ZEELAND
Bollinger Gary................................................................423-4004
Brandner David..............................................................423-5599
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BEK Beacon
Published by BEK Communications
200 East Broadway • PO Box 230
Steele, North Dakota 58482
P (701) 475-2361 • F (701) 475-2100
www.bektel.com
September/October Trivia Winners:
Helen Garnaas, Linton, N.D., Rose Geffre, Napoleon, N.D.
Herman Kauk Sr, Wishek, N.D., Francis Schreiner, Wishek, N.D.,
and Phyllis Will, Hazelton, N.D.
BEK Communications Cooperative Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are the elected officials who meet monthly to guide the progress
of the Cooperative and its subsidiaries. They provide strategic vision, keep abreast of
changes in the industry and continue to influence national policy ensuring that rural
North Dakota will always have access to emergent telecom services at affordable rates.
The BEK Board is comprised of nine directors serving four districts as listed below:
Brett Stroh, President.................................................. Tappen................................327-8201
District II
Leo Meier, Vice President........................................... Hague..................................336-7258
District III
Billie Becker, Secretary/Treasurer......................... Wishek................................452-2928
District IV
Kevin Bernhardt............................................................. Linton..................................782-4213
District III
Gerald Burlack................................................................. Wishek................................452-4337
District IV
Doug Kalianoff................................................................. Steele...................................475-2839
District II
Vickie Martin.................................................................... Linton..................................254-4577
District III
Shane Morris.................................................................... Regan...................................286-6311
District I
Sanford Williams............................................................ Wing.....................................943-2474
District I
Derrick Bulawa, CEO/General Manager.....................................................701-475-1234
Manager Feedback.....................................................managerfeedback@bektel.com
Trivia Questions
1. High School students can apply for various
_________________________________________________
from BEK to help with college expenses.
2. The BEK office is closed on Thanksgiving Day, noon on
______________________________________________________________,
Christmas and _____________________________________________.
3. BEK Common Cents Grant applications are due
_______________________________________________, 2015.
Entries must be received by January 9, 2015.
Name _______________________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________________________
Clip and send to the BEK office at P.O. Box 230, Steele, ND 58482
You can also email answers to bekcomm@bektel.com. BEK will
draw for five $5.00 credits to be applied to the winners’ bill.