A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF TCT.

PO Box 299Council Grove, KS 66846

TCT Solu ons Center923 W Main

Council Grove, KS 66846620.767.5153800.362.2576

Hours: Monday–Friday 8am to 5pm

Tele-TalkNEWSLETTER

TCT has once again been in nego a ons with local off air broadcast sta ons in Wichita and Topeka for the consent to retransmit their programing on TCTTV’s network. These nego a ons typically occur every 3 years and local broadcasters usually use the opportunity to increase the fees they charge local providers, per subscriber, to retransmit their programing. 2015-2018 will be no diff erent. TCT has seen local broadcasters substan ally (767-7653) increase the retransmission agreement fees they charge for you to be able to view their programing. Un l the broadcaster and TCT reach an agreement TCTTV is prohibited from carrying the broadcaster’s signal. Therefore, TCT’s only choice is to pay the increase or not off er the channel to our viewers.

TCT has nego ated in good faith to con nue to provide these sta ons to you at a reasonable rate. Unfortunately, some local broadcasters use the popularity of their programming as a reason not to nego ate agreements that are mutual benefi cial to you, the end user. Because of the dras c increases that TCT is experiencing you may see addi onal charges or changes to your monthly subscrip ons beginning January 1, 2015. It is important for TCTTV’s subscribers to understand that these fees are NOT determined by TCT, but rather by the broadcaster.

It is TCT’s mission to exceed the expecta ons of our customers through providing high quality, reliable, compe vely priced, services. That is why TCT will con nue to advocate for you in order to keep prices as low as possible.

Increase in Retransmission Fees of Wichita and Topeka Broadcasters Impact TCTTV Subscribers in 2015

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

Saturday 9am to 1pm

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The TCT Business Offi ce and both Solutions Center locations will be closed on Jan. 1, 2015.

Statement of Nondiscrimination The Tri-County Telephone Associa on, Inc. is a recipient of Federal fi nancial 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 fi le a complaint of discrimina on, write USDA, Director, Offi ce 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.

We had a GREAT response to our Holiday

BINGO! Thanks for tuning into TCT Channel 2 and for

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

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

Generator – never used; Generator – never used; electric meat grinder – used electric meat grinder – used once; and circular saw. Call once; and circular saw. Call 785-598-2481.785-598-2481.

Cleaned black walnut meats. Cleaned black walnut meats. Call 785-349-2979.Call 785-349-2979.

New in the box freeze free New in the box freeze free Pride of the Farm 20 gallon Pride of the Farm 20 gallon ca le waterer with 2 lids. ca le waterer with 2 lids. Call 785-598-2470.Call 785-598-2470.

Free standing gas kitchen Free standing gas kitchen stove. Call 785-304-1582.stove. Call 785-304-1582.

Frigidaire smooth top electric Frigidaire smooth top electric range, 10-12 years old, $40. range, 10-12 years old, $40. Call 785-965-2651.Call 785-965-2651.

200 red bricks, $.20 each; 400 200 red bricks, $.20 each; 400 – 8” concrete blocks, $1 – 8” concrete blocks, $1 each, ’88 ¾ ton Chev pickup each, ’88 ¾ ton Chev pickup with 5th wheel, 4wd, with 5th wheel, 4wd, new starter, new motor new starter, new motor overhaul, new alternator, overhaul, new alternator,

new plugs, I think has new plugs, I think has bad switch, $1,000 or bad switch, $1,000 or best off er; 2x4’s from best off er; 2x4’s from 4-16’, 2x6’s, 2x8’s, 2x12’s, 4-16’, 2x6’s, 2x8’s, 2x12’s, diff erent lengths; 4x4, 4x6, diff erent lengths; 4x4, 4x6, diff erent lengths; 25 sheets diff erent lengths; 25 sheets of galvanized roofi ng, 14’, of galvanized roofi ng, 14’, $.45/ ., $.35/ . if you take $.45/ ., $.35/ . if you take all; s ll have a few sheets all; s ll have a few sheets of the wide colored roofi ng, of the wide colored roofi ng, $.75/ . Call 785-349-2983.$.75/ . Call 785-349-2983.

Pickup bed cover for Ranger Pickup bed cover for Ranger pickup, $15. Call 620-924-pickup, $15. Call 620-924-5244.5244.

Two livestock tank heaters. Two livestock tank heaters. Call 785-983-4349 or 785-Call 785-983-4349 or 785-466-6844.466-6844.

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.

Men’s shoes – good Men’s shoes – good condi on. Foot-So-Port, condi on. Foot-So-Port, suburban USA (brown), size suburban USA (brown), size

11C (le shoe has a ½” li ); 11C (le shoe has a ½” li ); Ambulator – APEX (brown), Ambulator – APEX (brown), size 11 wide (le shoe has a size 11 wide (le shoe has a ½” li ), two pairs available; ½” li ), two pairs available; Foot-So-Port, supreme-Foot-So-Port, supreme-hightop, black, size 11B (no hightop, black, size 11B (no li ). Call 785-366-7865.li ). Call 785-366-7865.

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.

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-dic plow; several old old 3-dic 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.

WANTED:WANTED:Will remove for free – all your Will remove for free – all your

old cars, trucks, mowers, old cars, trucks, mowers, stoves, anywhere within 25 stoves, anywhere within 25 miles of Junc on City. Call miles of Junc on City. Call 785-349-2983.785-349-2983.

FREE:FREE:Starck Cabrinet Grand piano, Starck Cabrinet Grand piano,

good condi on. Call 620-good condi on. Call 620-767-5678.767-5678.

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

More than before!

NEED HOPE FROM ADDICTIONS?It is possible to experience real and lasting freedom from addictions of all kinds. If you are tired of the bondage, and long to be free come and experience the power of H.O.P.E.

...DEADLINE EXTENDED...Do you have a unique refl ection of

our coverage area? Now is the time to submit your entries for the 2015 TCT Directory Cover contest. We will be accepting photographs and paintings that show a refl ection of our coverage area and its exchanges. You may send or drop off your entries at either of our Solutions Center locations, 923 W Main - Council Grove, or 120 NE 14th - Abilene, or you may mail your entries to TCT, PO Box 299, Council Grove, KS 66846. Please include your name, address and telephone number with your entries. The deadline to submit your items is Jan. 10. If your photo or painting is chosen, we will make a $100 donation to the charity of your choice.

A local chapter meets at:Berean Baptist Church

330 Huffaker St, Council Grove, KS 66846620.767.6451 / www.bbccg.com

Meeting time: Every Thursday at 6:30pm.

INTERNATIONAL�ADDICTIONS PROGRAM�

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What to WatchWeekly Movies TCT

InsiderReport

Nature Adventures

January 5-10 M-W-F: The Green Glove- An ex-solider and his new girlfriend comb France for a valuable relic...which others are willing to kill for.

T-TH-SAT: Kansas Pacific- With the Civil War about to begin, Southern saboteurs try to prevent railroad construction from crossing Kansas to the Frontier.

January 5-10M-W-F: Texas Gulf Coast A Wild ParadiseT-TH-SAT: Exploring the Grand Tetons

January 12-17 M-W-F: Trouble at Melody Mesa- Jimmy’s father died in suspicious circumstances. With Jimmy’s uncle planing to take over the ranch. Jimmy seeks help from his friend, the Marshal.

T-TH-SAT: The Amazing Adventure- A bored millionaire wagers his doctor that he can support himself at a working class job for a year without touching his inheritance.

January 12-17M-W-F: GW Exotic Animal Park Saving Big CatsT-TH-SAT: A Trip Through Monroe County TN

January 19-24 M-W-F: Ride, Ranger Ride- A Texas Ranger is working under cover to protect an Army wagon train full of supplies. The Army doesn’t believe him at first, until the Commanches arrive. T-TH-SAT: Bad Boy- As a juvenile delinquent sentenced to the Variey Club Ranch in lieu of jail, Danny is full of rage. The marshal seeks to find out the source of his rage.

January 19-24M-W-F: Discovering the Red DesertT-TH-SAT: Visiting Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

January 26-31 M-W-F: The Arizona Kid- Roy is a Confederate officer 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.

January 26-31M-W-F: Critters of the DakotasT-TH-SAT: Journey Through the Mountains of AR and OK

Airing at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.daily

TCT introduces a new series. Experience the outdoors with Terri and Todd from South Dakota. Nature Adventures will be replacing our Local Story time slots the newepisodes will air M-F 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Want more information? Contact LuAnn Fuller, Ryan Becker or Mindy Andres at 620-767-8288!

Tune in for a TCT Insider report once a

day to learn more about TCT and its monthly deals. Airing weekdaymornings at 7:30 a.m.

Shop Local Businessof the Month is...

Flinthills Floral

Topics:• Internet Speed• XP Updates• HBO Special• Retail Highlight

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

The St. Phillips Alter Society annual soup luncheon is scheduled for Jan. 11, 2015 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 off ering appreciated.

The Hope community blood drive will be held on Jan. 23, 2015 from 9:30am un l

2:30pm at the FNB annex. To be a donor, eat breakfast and lunch and drink plenty of fl uids. Do not drink tea for it can aff ect your hemoglobin count. All types of blood are urgently needed, however, there is a cri cal need for O nega ve, O posi ve and A nega ve blood. To schedule a me call 785-258-0307 or go online at redcrossblood.org. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Calling all cooks! Show off your skills at the Hope Chili Bowl,

Chili Cook-Off , Sunday Jan. 18, from 5–7pm, at the FNB annex, 124 N Main, Hope. Judges from the surrounding area will decide whose chili will go home with over $475 in cash prizes for fi rst, second, third and fourth place winners. A $100 prize will go to the People’s Choice winner who will be voted on by the public.

$20 early-bird registra on deadline is Jan. 16, a er that the fee is $25. Registra on forms are available at First Na onal Bank and The End Zone in Hope or online at www.hopekscommunity.com. A por on of the proceeds go toward the HCDG’s development of Hope’s Park Project and Walking Trail.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Hope’s history! Order a commemora ve brick with the names of families, individuals, groups, or businesses; forever displayed as part of the new park rest area! Donate a 4x8 brick for $50 or an 8x8 brick for $100.

Contact Angie with ques ons at publicrela ons@tctelco.net.

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 LISTINGSBarnett, Mike ................................ 785-366-7736

Becker, Michael ............................. 620-767-6965

Benedick, Yachol & Lorrie .............. 785-497-2025

Berner, Mark ................................. 620-767-5004

Black, Rachel ................................. 785-349-2304

Burns, Travis S ............................... 620-924-5099

Clevenger, Shannon ...................... 785-479-5578

Crawford, J .................................... 785-366-7796

Cuevas, Nicolas .............................. 620-767-5010

Davis, Brian ................................... 785-479-2015

Dungan, J ...................................... 620-767-6053

Estes, Lorena ................................. 620-767-5065

Foltz, Ryan Joseph ......................... 785-479-2022

Fritz, Brenda Lynn ......................... 785-949-2020

Hall, Greg ...................................... 620-767-5927

Huse, Shane M .............................. 785-949-2830

Jahn, Kevin & Karen ...................... 620-767-6716

Johnson, Larry D & Linda I ............. 620-787-2016

Klee, Jay P ..................................... 620-767-5224

Lasluisa, Rodrigo Alexander .......... 785-257-3002

Lee, Matthew ................................ 620-767-6050

LeMay, Floyd & Belinda ................. 620-767-7186

Miller, Alex .................................... 785-349-2905

Nelson, Amy .................................. 620-767-7384

Prairie Lodge Motel ....................... 620-767-5034

Price, B .......................................... 785-479-5585

Simecka, Jay & Monica .................. 620-767-5027

Stewart, Stacey ............................. 620-767-7029

Thiel, George & Tracy ..................... 785-965-7280

Thomas, Delbert R ......................... 785-349-5558

Traynor, J ....................................... 785-482-3056

Watts, Bonita ................................ 785-349-2834

Keep your PC running at its best with a check up from the TCT PC ParaMedic!

Need to update from Windows XP? Let us take a look and help you fi nd the best solu on. The ini al diagnosis is FREE!

Call today to schedule an appointment and receive the PC Repair special for $99* or receive 10% off a new PC or laptop; off er good through 1.31.15.

* This cost is for the check up only; any addi onal costs will

be discussed with the customer before any addi onal work is

done to the computer.

Visit us on the Web!www.tctelco.net

Celebrate the New Year with a faster Internet connec on! TCT High Speed Internet speeds recently increased at no addi onal cost to you; you automa cally received this upgrade.

1.5 Mbps to 3 • 3 Mbps to 6 • 6 Mbps to 12 • 12 Mbps to 251.5 Mbps to 3 • 3 Mbps to 6 • 6 Mbps to 12 • 12 Mbps to 25

Up to 50 Mbps* download and 10 Mbps* upload speeds Ideal for video streaming, online gaming and mul ple-device households

*High Speed Internet speeds are maximum only and are not guaranteed since several factors aff ect speed, including your computer equipment. Certain restric ons apply. All prices subject to change. Contact us for details.

TCT Solutions Center923 W Main

Council Grove, KS 66846

620.767.5153 | 800.362.2576 WINNERS CIRCLE

Congrats to our December winner(s):

Lisa Ragoschke

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!

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 random 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.

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

Rural Vista Heat – Feb. 10 (White City)

Half Time Hoop Shoot

The contest is open to students grades 6th, 7th and 8th, whose parents or legal guardians are TCT Association members. The topic of the poem and photos is “What I Like Best About Kansas”. Winners will be announced on Kansas Day, Jan. 29 on TCTTV Channel 2. To enter, participants must submit an offi cial entry form, along with a typed copy of their poem and/or a JPEG fi le of their photo to TCT by Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Entry forms will be available online at www.tctelco.net starting on Jan. 5, or at (983-4491) either one of TCT’s Solutions Centers located at 923 W Main, Council Grove, or 120 NE 14th, Abilene, KS.Participants may email their entries to: publicrelations@tctelco.net, or mail their 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 Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 to arrange a time to fi lm them reading their poems. The videos and winning photos will be shown on TCT

Community Channel 2 throughout the day on Kansas Day, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.For more information contact Angie at 800.362.2576 or publicrelations@tctelco.net.

PrizesPhoto Contest

1st - Tablet2nd - iPod Shuffl e3rd - Headphones

Poetry Contest1st - Tablet

2nd - iPod Shuffl e3rd - Headphones

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