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PO Box 299Council Grove, KS 66846

PO Box 2991568 S 1000 Rd

Council Grove, KS 66846

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January winner(s):Carol WitukElla Boyce

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!

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TCT wants all of our customers to know about the “rural is cool” movement. #ruraliscool is a way for rural Americans to use their voices to shape the future of their communi es and local industries. The purpose of the movement is to highlight the posi ve impacts and contribu ons of individuals, businesses and communi es in rural areas.

In 2013, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sounded the alarm about some disturbing trends in rural America. In light of popula on decline, and fewer elected representa ves coming from rural areas, rural America is at risk of becoming less relevant na onally.

But as we all know, rural is relevant. Vilsack has pointed out that rural America contributes innova ons to technology, art, science and agriculture.

For example, more than 3 million American farmers have sold a total of $297 billion in goods, according to the USDA Na onal Agricultural Sta s cs Services 2012 Census. Rural American inventors include Idaho farmer Philo Farnsworth, one of the fathers of modern television industry, and Pam

Turner, who invented the Spiral EyeTM Sewing Needle in Blaine, Minn.

The voice of rural Americans and their stories can help shape and determine the policies and services that protect and invest in rural America. More stories mean more accurate informa on about the needs of rural America for a be er quality of life.

How You Can Get InvolvedShare what’s cool about your rural community with TCT on our Facebook page and use the hashtag #ruraliscool on other social media posts like YouTube, Twi er, Pinterest and Instagram. All of these channels are great pla orms to share stories and content about what makes rural communi es wonderful places to work and live.

Help the Movement GrowThe movement needs your voice! Invite your family, neighbors, customers, local businesses and social media followers to share their stories about what makes their rural community a cool place to live. Share others’ rural stories to show your support and connec on to their stories and to the movement.

Join the Movement — #ruraliscool

Congratulations goes out to Charlotte Fielder,

Council Grove, for winning the 32” TV from our Holiday “Blackout”

BINGO drawing!

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

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

Puppies for sale – half Puppies for sale – half Blue Heeler / half Border Blue Heeler / half Border Collie, come from working Collie, come from working parents and have some parents and have some great markings. Call 785-great markings. Call 785-366-7176 or 785-200-1171.366-7176 or 785-200-1171.

1991 Hitch Hiker 5th wheel 1991 Hitch Hiker 5th wheel camper, 27’ long, AC/camper, 27’ long, AC/hea ng, complete kitchen hea ng, complete kitchen and living room, queen size and living room, queen size bed, 17’ carefree awning, bed, 17’ carefree awning, excellent condi on and has excellent condi on and has always been stored inside. always been stored inside. Please call a er 5pm, 620-Please call a er 5pm, 620-323-0416.323-0416.

Mul ple items for sale; old Mul ple items for sale; old cast iron fi re hydrant, old cast iron fi re hydrant, old J.D. one row planter, old J.D. one row planter, old

manure spreader, old manure spreader, old dump rake, old 3-disc plow, dump rake, old 3-disc plow, several used res (15-20”). several used res (15-20”). Call 785-983-4844 or 785-Call 785-983-4844 or 785-983-4421.983-4421.

Cra sman 54” riding tractor, Cra sman 54” riding tractor, 7-years-old, runs good, 7-years-old, runs good, decking needs work. Call decking needs work. Call 620-767-6659. 620-767-6659.

10’ grader blade; big Bosch 10’ grader blade; big Bosch coil air nailer with 2 boxes, coil air nailer with 2 boxes, 16 & 20 penny nails; 1993 16 & 20 penny nails; 1993 chevy parts. Call 785-598-chevy parts. Call 785-598-2354.2354.

Sears gas cook stove, $30. Sears gas cook stove, $30. Call 785-983-4454.Call 785-983-4454.

Sausage stuff er; 3-pt. 8N Sausage stuff er; 3-pt. 8N drawbar; chains for 8N drawbar; chains for 8N tractor; 3-pt. tractor box; tractor; 3-pt. tractor box; camelback trunk (needs camelback trunk (needs refi nished); 2 an que steel refi nished); 2 an que steel

posts; house for small dog posts; house for small dog or cat; Ben Pearson, 45 or cat; Ben Pearson, 45 lb. recurve bow with 20 lb. recurve bow with 20 arrows; and Dayton 500 arrows; and Dayton 500 lb. electric cable hoist. Call lb. electric cable hoist. Call 620-767-5357.620-767-5357.

FREE:FREE:5-year-old half Pyrenees and 5-year-old half Pyrenees and

half ger dog, size of a lab half ger dog, size of a lab and is good with kids and and is good with kids and cats. You will also receive a cats. You will also receive a 10x10 pen and dog house. 10x10 pen and dog house. Call 620-767-6659.Call 620-767-6659.

WANTED:WANTED:Old Nancy Drew books; Old Nancy Drew books;

#47, The Mysterious #47, The Mysterious

Mannequin; #50, The Mannequin; #50, The Double Jinx Mystery; #52, Double Jinx Mystery; #52, The Secret of the Forgo en The Secret of the Forgo en City. Call 785-479-0935.City. Call 785-479-0935.

The Council Grove Pride The Council Grove Pride commi ee is looking for commi ee is looking for donated wire tomato donated wire tomato cages. Please contact Debi cages. Please contact Debi at 620-767-8333.at 620-767-8333.

Wan ng to lease a hay Wan ng to lease a hay meadow. Please call 785-meadow. Please call 785-497-2881.497-2881.

Looking for a good used Looking for a good used treadmill. Please call 913-treadmill. Please call 913-702-2897.702-2897.

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

The following is a summary of requirements for nomina ons to be selected for possible elec on to the TCT Board of Directors:

The Coopera ve is divided into fi ve (5) Districts for the purpose of nomina ng the Board of Directors. Each District is represented by two (2) Board members, along with one (1) “At-Large” representa ve, making a total of 11 Directors to serve on the Board. The Districts contain, as nearly as possible, an equal number of members. The Board reviews the composi on of the Districts each year for possible re-delinea on.

The Board appoints a Nomina ng Commi ee consis ng of two (2) members from each of the fi ve (5) Districts, making a total of 10, to select candidates for elec on to the Board of Directors. No current member of the Board may serve on the Nomina ng Commi ee. This commi ee, keeping in mind the principle of equitable representa on, shall prepare and post at the headquarters’ offi ce at least 20 days before the Annual Mee ng of Members, a list of Board Member nominees which shall include at least two (2) candidates for each Board posi on to be fi lled by the elec on. The nomina ons for Directors are listed in the “Offi cial No ce of the Annual Mee ng of Members” each year and printed in our monthly newsle er.

Any 15 or more members ac ng together may make other nomina ons by pe on, provided they are received in the offi ce fi ve (5) days before the Annual Mee ng so they can be included on the offi cial ballot. Other nomina ons shall be treated as nomina ons from the fl oor at the Annual Mee ng. No member may nominate more than one (1) candidate.

The meeting of the nominating committee will be held on February 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. at The Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc business offi ce.

Members of the Board are: Anita Hummel, Dan Reiff, Randy Parker, Jan Oleen, Larry Johnson, Kent Rock, Alona Hedstrom, Kenny Stroda, Shawn Tiffany, Linda Wessel and Ellen DeLay.

Rules for Nominating Directors

SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 15

Morris County Fair Building,Council Grove

Doors Open at 5p.m., Meal at 6:30p.m., Auction to follow

$45 General Membership and Meal$10 spouse Meal, $10 Children’s Meal19 and over need membership & meal.

Tickets purchased by Feb. 12,include extra bonus game chances

Flint Hills Chapterof Quail and UplandWildlife Federation

Banquet and Auction

Youth activities hosted by “Future of the Flint Hills”, the fi rst and

only all-youth chapter in the nation!

For more info contact the following:Faron Adams, 620-767-7283; Rick Haug, 620-767-6878; Don True, 620-767-6108; Chuck Kniebel, 785-466-2821; Chris Grant, 785-256-3867; Allan Cashman, 620-767-5532; Chris Myers, 620-767-3109; Jaxen Stewart, 620-767-3172; Mindy Glessner, 620-767-3002; John Watts, 620-794-3721.

What to Watch on TCT Channel 2 –February 2014

Movie Mondays  Classic Movies at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, & 8:00 pm

February 3rd – My Favorite Brunette: Bob Hope is baby photographer Ronnie Jackson, on death row. He tells reporters how he was framed for murder while taking care of his private-eye neighbor's office and asked by the irresistible Baroness Montay to find the missing Baron. Plot twists and a parody of thriller clichés make his comedy a classic favorite.

February 10th – That’s my Baby: This cleverly produced comedy stars Richard Arlen as a producer who presents a spectacular musical show to cheer up his melancholy father-in-law.

February 17th – Royal Wedding: Starring Fred Astaire. Tom and Ellen Bowen are a brother and sister dance act. Their agent books them in London during the Royal Wedding, and the fun begins! A light-hearted musical comedy.

February 24th – A Bride for Henry: On the day of her wedding a young woman's fiancé doesn't show up, sleeping off the results of the previous night's wild bachelor party. Miffed, the woman decides to go ahead with the wedding anyway to teach her fiancé a lesson, so she calls her lawyer,

Henry, and has him stand in for her missing groom. She intends to divorce her new "husband" at the first opportunity, but Henry--who has been in love with her for a long time--is determined to win his "wife's" hand.

Western Wednesdays Every Wednesday at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, & 8:00 pm

February 5th – Dawn of the Great Divide: Buck Roberts is leading a wagon train of railroad supplies. Outlaws Jim Corkle and Loder are out to stop them by using white men dressed as Indians for the attacks.  

February 12th – Water Rustlers: Shirley Martin finds that Waylon has diverted the water from her valley and her cattle are dying. She tries going to court, but when that fails Shirley has a second plan to return water to the valley.

February 19th – Singing Cowgirl: 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. When Harkins' brother arrives to take over they test Tolen by having the brother offer to swap ranches.

February 26th – Aces and Eights: Harden and Morgan are after Hernandez's rancho. They lend money to his son Jose which is then won back in a crooked poker game. But the notorious card shark, Tim Madigan now posing as Tom Harrington, steps in to help Hernandez.  

For information about advertising on Channel 2 and Channel 50 contact LuAnn Fuller, Mari Collins or Ryan Becker at 620-767-5153 or 800-362-2576 or email tcttv@tctelco.net.

ATTENTION VIEWERS: Starting February 2014, church services on TCT Community TV will air on Sundays only. For show times, please consult the on air channel guide or go to www.tctelco.net and click on the Community TV icon for more information.

February Local Story: Farmers & Drovers Bank

Shows M-F 1:00pm & 6:00pm, Sat. 1:00pm, 6:00pm & 8:00pm 

TCT gives an in-depth look into one of the oldest banks in Kansas, with detailed stories from the White family, who have

operated the bank for over a century.

Thanks to our Sponsors!

The Hays House Restaurant Blooms & Balance

Celebration Event Flowers by Jana Sweet Creations 

Rural Vista Heat 2/18/2014

Council Grove Braves 2/25/2014 Half Time Hoop Shoot Two names will be drawn from those attending each ball game. Participants will compete at 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 shuffle. A random drawing from all registered names will take place 2/28/2014, winner of the drawing will receive a 19” TV. Must be 12 years of age or older and participants must register 10 minutes prior to contest.

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

NEW LISTINGSEsther Brabb ...................(620) 767-5873Andrew Carlson .............(785) 983-4897Daniel & Sheila Dacy .......(785) 965-7292Tracy & Laura Ediger .......(785) 479-2395Don & Debby Ferguson ..(785) 349-2966Mark & Amber Goodwin (785) 466-2293Heather Hopke ...............(620) 767-8163Hoppas Family ................(620) 767-7091Jus n Kramer ..................(785) 598-2025Mandy & Ethan Nalker ...(785) 257-3575Gary L Smith CPA ............(620) 767-7257Shelby Sumner................(785) 497-2900Lawrence Svoboda .........(620) 924-5489C Walters ........................(785) 349-2946

TCT Solutions Center923 W Main

Council Grove, KS 66846

620.767.5153 | 800.362.2576

The 1st Bap st Church of Council Grove, 501 Country Lane, is hos ng a benefi t breakfast on Feb. 1 from 7—11a.m. Come enjoy some pancakes and sausage along with coff ee, orange juice, and milk. Cost is by dona on and all (767-6485) dona ons go to Relay For Life.

The Lyona United Methodist Church is hos ng their 70th Annual Ground Hog Supper on Feb. 5 beginning at 3:30p.m. (in case of bad weather the event will be held on Feb. 7). Serving waffl es, pancakes, sausage pa es, smoked link sausages and homemade ice cream. Dinner will be at the church fellowship hall, located 14 miles southwest of Junc on City on Lyons Creek/Wolf Rd, or 6 miles northeast of Woodbine. This will be a fun me for everyone, and all are invited to a end.

The United Methodist Church of White City is hos ng their annual Cupid’s Dinner on Feb. 15 at 6p.m. Dinner includes lasagna, salad, bread, and a drink; cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids. Tickets are available from any MYF member. All proceeds benefi t the United Methodist Youth Group.

Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid is sponsoring a Spaghe /Chili dinner on Saturday, Feb.15, from 11a.m.—1p.m., along with a cra and bake sale. St. Paul’s Lutheran is a country church at 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., Junc on City, Ks. Church services every Sunday at 9:30a.m. with Sunday School at 8:30a.m. Please call Lynn Anderson 785-482-3213 for more informa on.

The Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Feb. 17, 11a.m.—5p.m., at the Council Grove Chris an Church Fellowship Hall. Those with diabetes and high blood pressure may donate as long as their condi on is monitored by a physician and controlled with medica on. To be a donor eat breakfast and lunch and drink plenty of liquids, do not drink tea (for 24 hours before giving), it can aff ect your hemoglobin count. All types of blood are urgently needed however there is a great need for O nega ve, O posi ve, and A nega ve blood. To schedule a me call 620-767-5994. Walk-ins are welcome.Thank you for your response in the past drives looking forward to a good response during “Heart Month.”

The lunch sponsors are: Farmers Insurance Group, Community Thri Store, and Morris County Hospital Auxiliary.

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 66846620.767.5153 800.362.2576 tctelco@tctelco.net

#ruraliscool

The Annual Meeting of The Tri-County Telephone Association Members is scheduled for

Congratulations to TCT employee, Mike Markley. Mike, a volunteer on the White City Volunteer Fire Department, was recently named the “2013 Fireman of the Year” at the firefighters annual Christmas Appreciation supper. He was presented his plaque and gift from Fire Chief Tracy Schmidt.

above photo courtesy of the Prairie Post, Joann Kahnt

Two names will be drawn from those attending each ball game. Participants will compete at 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 random drawing from all registered names will take place 2/28/2014, winner of the drawing will receive a 19” TV.

Must be 12 years of age or older & participants must register 10 minutes prior to contest.

Rural Vista Heat 2/18/2014Council Grove Braves 2/25/2014

Half Time Hoop Shoot

TCT Channel 2 announces NEW Church Service Times—effective Sunday, Feb. 2

7a.m. — Calvary Bible School9a.m. — First Baptist Church

11a.m. — Wilsey Christian Church1p.m. — St. Paul Lutheran Church

3p.m. — Council Grove Dunlap United Methodist Church5p.m. — Our Redeemer Lutheran Church7p.m. — Lyona United Methodist Church

TCT’s Pick-It Bowl Challenge winner was Sid Sizemore. Pictured below receiving the 1st place prize, a Kindle Fire HD, is Sid’s daughter.

Celebrate St. Catrick’s Day...St. Catrick’s Day is a contest for all you cat lovers! Contest begins Feb. 3, so start sending in your photo’s. All photo’s need to be postmarked by Feb. 28 to be eligible. Winners will be announced on Mar. 17. Pictures will be posted on TCT Channel 2 (482-3508). You may mail, drop off or email your photo’s to TCT, Attn: Ryan Becker, rbecker@tctainc.net. Pictures will be returned upon request.

TCT is proud to off er high school graduating students the opportunity

to continue their education with several scholarships available.

Please visit with your guidance counselor or visit for more information. Most

applications are due by March 1, 2014.

More than before!

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We have a variety of service options to suit your specifi c needs. From converting your existing alarm system, to having a new system professionally installed, we can help.

Give us a call today at 620.767.5153 or

800.362.2576 for more information.