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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
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
Off ering two Retail/Customer Service Loca ons to be er serve
our customers!
Visit us on the Web!www.tctelco.net
If you’ve ever been frustrated by a slow Internet connec on, you’ve probably toyed with the idea of upgrading your Internet service or ge ng a faster computer. But there’s an important piece of the puzzle that’s o en overlooked: your router.
Routers play an important role in op mizing connec vity speeds. And if you haven’t upgraded your router in awhile, it could be the culprit for lags and longer load mes. Older routers run old wireless standards and upgrading to a current model will improve your Wi-Fi capabili es.
Let’s say you’ve read our blog post about how to choose the right Internet speed (you have, right?!) and you’ve adjusted your service accordingly. But maybe you s ll no ce that your Internet speed isn’t quite up to par with what you expected. This is likely due to having a router that isn’t suited to your gaming, streaming, surfi ng, and/or working needs.
So, how do you fi nd out if you have an old or new router? Check the router itself. You’ll see numbers like these:
11ac — runs the newest standards11n — a bit older, but s ll func onal11g — pre y dated, so it’s probably me to consider
replacing itOther versions not men oned here are defi nitely dated and
should be replaced to op mize your connec vity.Wireless routers are an important piece of hardware and
occasionally need upgrading, especially if you’ve tried everything else and s ll aren’t ge ng Internet as fast as you want or need.
If you need to upgrade your router, we’ve got several newer models in stock. S ll unsure if you need to upgrade your router? Please call or stop by one of our Solu ons Centers near you to visit with a technician and shop our selec on!
How to Choose the Best Router
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CALL 800-362-2576FOR SPEEDS YOU’LL LOVEMENTION PROMO CODE KISSAD 923 W Main, Council Grove • 120 NE 14th, Abilene
800-362-2576 • www.tctelco.net
If you are like most people, you are using at least one social media pla orm, but you may s ll have ques ons about social media, like: is it safe or am I using it to make my life and the world be er?
Some of the posi ve points about social media are that it connects you to people you care about, no ma er how far away they are from you. You can connect daily with your family and friends, even if they live in another country. You can reconnect with a college roommate, your best friend from fi rst grade or former coworkers on social media.
Facebook, Twi er, LinkedIn and Pinterest are the most well-known social networking communi es, however, new networks are being introduced all the me. Social media
CONT. INSIDE Getting Social!
The Annual Meeting of The Tri-County Telephone Association Members is
Treasure Treasure Corner...Corner...FOR SALE:FOR SALE:
1 ½” road rock, lime and screening for 1 ½” road rock, lime and screening for farm fi elds and ¾” dryscreen gravel for farm fi elds and ¾” dryscreen gravel for driveways. All can be seen at 2087 S driveways. All can be seen at 2087 S 1600 Rd, Wilsey. Call 785-497-2881.1600 Rd, Wilsey. Call 785-497-2881.
JD F cul vator with 23 NH3 app.; knives, JD F cul vator with 23 NH3 app.; knives, 24 fl at spring teeth (20 extra), on 2 ½” 24 fl at spring teeth (20 extra), on 2 ½” sq. tubing, $400; metal water hauling sq. tubing, $400; metal water hauling tank, 5’ long, 3’ diameter, 2” drain tank, 5’ long, 3’ diameter, 2” drain pipe on bo om with valve, $60. Call pipe on bo om with valve, $60. Call 785-598-2353.785-598-2353.
42” round Oak drop leaf table with four 42” round Oak drop leaf table with four matching chairs, $150. Call 785-482-matching chairs, $150. Call 785-482-3835.3835.
GE 4-burner electric range, self-cleaning GE 4-burner electric range, self-cleaning oven, good condi on, $50. Call 785-oven, good condi on, $50. Call 785-366-7793.366-7793.
20 sheets of galvanized roofi ng 10’ long, 20 sheets of galvanized roofi ng 10’ long, $.35 running .; lots of 8” concrete $.35 running .; lots of 8” concrete blocks, $1 each; many boards from 4” blocks, $1 each; many boards from 4” wide to 1’ wide, 2x4-2x6-2x8, diff erent wide to 1’ wide, 2x4-2x6-2x8, diff erent prices; 6x6 some Oak, some pine, $1 prices; 6x6 some Oak, some pine, $1 running .; 6- 2x8-18’ long; mixed running .; 6- 2x8-18’ long; mixed fi rewood, $75 S-10 pickup load; lots of fi rewood, $75 S-10 pickup load; lots of short lumber. Call 785-349-2983.short lumber. Call 785-349-2983.
FREE:FREE:Will remove old cars and trucks free, Will remove old cars and trucks free,
also old mowers, wheels, ba eries, also old mowers, wheels, ba eries, stoves. Might pay small fee for stoves. Might pay small fee for complete vehicles. Call 785-349-2983.complete vehicles. Call 785-349-2983.
WANTED:WANTED:1086 Interna onal tractor or one similar. 1086 Interna onal tractor or one similar.
Call 785-497-2881.Call 785-497-2881.Roommate for 43 year old man. Call Roommate for 43 year old man. Call
785-497-2881.785-497-2881.
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
TCT Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)
Federal law allows you, the consumer, to choose how The Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc (TCT) uses your Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI). CPNI is data that is not publicly available, such as:
The type of service you subscribe to.
The number of telephones lines you have.
How much you use your services.
Calling and billing records.
Protecting your privacy is extremely important to TCT and the employees who work to deliver the kinds of telecommunications service you have come to expect from us. We value the trust you have placed in us, and your continued confidence is important to us.
In order for TCT to meet the future needs of our customers, we may share CPNI information with our affiliates including TC Wireless and TCT Technologies, Inc. We will disclose your CPNI records for the specific intent to analyze and/or provide products or services. This allows us greater ability to tailor the services we provide to you.
TCT does not share your information with any company other than those who work for us such as installation contractors, collection agencies, billing vendors, etc that may help us install, bill and market products and services to you. All such companies that act on our behalf are contractually obligated to keep the information we provide them confidential and to use the information we share only to provide the service we ask them to perform for us. TCT does not sell or share customer information with unrelated companies so they can market their products to you.
To restrict the use of your CPNI records, you will need to contact us in writing at PO Box 299, Council Grove, KS 66846 or email us at [email protected] within 30 days of receiving this notice.
If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 620-767-5153, 785-366-7000, or 800-362-2576. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. We thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.
WATCH SHOWTIME FOR FREE
Friday, Feb. 17 – Monday, Feb. 20
what watchTO
Nature Adventures
Shop Local by TCT
Monthly Movies Airing at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.daily**Council Grove City Council Meetings will air Thursdays at 8p.m
Experience the outdoors with Terri and Todd from South Dakota. Nature Adventures will air Monday - Friday 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Saturdays at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
M-W-F
M-W-F
T-TH-SAT
T-TH-SAT
January 30 -February 5
January 30 -February 5
February6-12
February6-12
February 13-19
February 13-19
Febrary20-26
Febrary20-26
The Arizona Kid- in Missouri during the Civil War. He must end outlaw
Cavalcade of the West-Two brothers are separated when young. One works for the pony express and the
other is an outlaw. In their next meeting, one brother is way-laying the other.
Roamin’ Wild- where Tom Barton’s brother is the Marshal but is miss-
For 2017, the TCT Shop Local program will go social!
The business will win a prize that will be determined. More information & details to follow online. Questions? Call 620-767-8288.
Saddle Mountain Roundup- An old man and his Chi-
ruthless killer, “The Raven.”
Paradise Isle- A blind artist is on his way to try to re-store his sight when the ship sinks and he washes up on
Earthworm Tractors- Alexander Botts is a self-de-
Hollywood & Vine- A young girl wants to be a movie
Call of the Yukon- A fur trader guides a writer and her animals to safety in the Yukon Territory when wolves are
Land Between the Lakes
Destination
Yellowstone
Cenbina Country Visit to the Big Horns
Gatlinburg, TN Gateway
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
Northwood’s Paradise
Florida’s West Coast
Special of Special of the Month...the Month...
The White City Senior Center will be serving breakfast on Feb. 4 from 7:30 to 11am. The menu will include biscuits & gravy, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and eggs. A free will dona on is accepted.
Stop by the Lyona United Methodist Church, 1850 Wolf Road, rural Junc on City, on Monday, Feb. 6, for the church’s 73rd Annual Ground Hog Supper. Meals will be served from 3:30 to 8pm. The menu will include waffl es, pancakes, sausage, homemade ice cream, and beverages. The all-you-can-eat meal is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Local musicians will provide wonderful entertainment in the sanctuary while you wait. Plain and smoked link sausage for home use can be reserved by contac ng the church at 785-257-3474 or [email protected]. In case of inclement weather, the supper will be on Saturday, Feb. 11. The public is invited.
The First Congrega onal United Church of Christ of Council Grove will host their annual Lenten Luncheons beginning Thursday March 2 in Fellowship Hall at 400 W. Main St. They are held each Thursday through April 6. Serving begins at noon and is followed with a devo onal me from an area pastor and concludes by 1pm. The menu includes a choice of two soups, dessert, relishes and drink. A list of speakers will be announced on TCT TV channel 2 and in the Council Grove Republican. There is a free-will off ering that is used for local mission projects of the church. Everyone is welcome to a end.
Mark your calendars! The White City Trunk Sales are star ng up again! Beginning in March, on the fi rst Saturday of every month we will have our downtown sales from 8am to 3pm inside the City Building. Several wonderful vendors will be there: homemade foods, jellies, soaps, cra items, gunsmith, tag sale items, and each month new and diff erent items will be available. For more info, call Ciri at 785-349-2411.
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 [email protected]
NEW LISTINGSBelt Micah .......................................... 620-767-7129
Chesmore Jayson & Dannita ............... 620-767-7221
Choate G R .......................................... 620-767-6120
Collins Dustin ..................................... 620-767-8030
Cook Rebecca ..................................... 785-598-2035
Davis Gina .......................................... 785-349-2010
Davis Jennifer & Michael .................... 785-598-2033
Dilts Jason & Korie .............................. 620-767-6063
Hanson Amy ....................................... 785-349-2082
Harold Angel ...................................... 785-366-7063
HMH Tampa Clinic ............................. 785-965-2207
Holm Janis E ....................................... 620-767-5565
Klein Daniel ........................................ 620-924-5005
Miller Jacob C ..................................... 785-965-2030
Neilson Laurie .................................... 785-479-2068
Sims C ................................................ 785-479-2066
Tetter Mike ......................................... 785-366-7032
White Cara L ....................................... 620-767-5006
Wirtz Matt .......................................... 620-767-5032
Wolter Brandon .................................. 620-767-5075
Young Greg ........................................ 620-767-5385
WINNERS CIRCLECongrats to our
January winner(s):Jim & Deanna Stalder
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!
The Wolgast Memorial Scholarship is being off ered to students planning to a end college or voca onal training/trade school during the 2017-2018 school year. This Scholarship is administered through the Wilsey Chris an Church in memory of Harvey and Ethel Wolgast, long me members of the Wilsey Community.
Students applying should either be a resident of Morris County (even if a ending school in another county), be a ending or have graduated from a high school in Morris county (even if they live
in another county) or have been home-schooled in Morris county.
Applicants must be ac ve in their church and have the goal of serving Christ through their college and post-college years. Copies of the scholarship are available in the offi ces of the local high school counselors, and Morris County Chamber of Commerce.
If you have any ques ons (767-5841) about the scholarship please call Rhonda Riedel at 785-466-1409.
Wolgast “Christian Endeavor” Scholarship Offered
networks allow you to make new friends and build business connec ons, increasing your interac ons with friends of friends, causing a mul plier eff ect.
These connec ons can help with a variety of things (983-4428) such as:
• Finding romance• Seeking a new job• Loca ng assistance• Ge ng and giving product and service referrals• Receiving support from like-minded individuals• Making or receiving career or personal advice• Sharing poli cal beliefs• Accessing news in real meIn many ways, these social communi es are like church socials where family and
friends gather to exchange news and get caught up. Private messages can be sent over social media much like the tradi on of pen pals has been upgraded as private messages can be sent over social media. When it comes to ge ng informa on, few methods are faster than social media.
Social networks also allow you to connect to others with common interests. Sites like Pinterest help you share informa on about hobbies, cra s, cooking or a support resource for more serious problems, like those with a rare illness.
When using any social media pla orm, take responsibility for your own safety and never join a group just because it is trendy or all your friends are doing it. In evalua ng the advantages and disadvantages of social networking, it's best to err on the side of cau on and protect your privacy. Be careful with what you post and treat others as if you were in a face-to-face situa on.
Getting Social! CONT. Notice of KUSF Rate Increase —Eff ective March 1, 2017 Kansas Rural Telephone Companies are directed by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to change the rate for Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF) to 7.25%. Th e KUSF rate is determined on an annual basis in order to ensure funds are available to pay for KUSF supported programs such as High-Cost Support, Lifeline and Kan-Ed. If you have any concerns about this , please contact the KCC at 800-662-0027.
Notice of Local Rate Increase —Eff ective March 1, 2017, each rate class is increasing $0.25 per month in accordance with Kansas state law requirements as determined by the Kansas Corporation Commission. In addition there is an increase for the residential rate class to keep pace with federal regulatory requirements as determined by the Federal Communications Commission. Th erefore, residential rates will increase to $18.65 per month, and business rates to $20.25 per month. TCT will receive no additional net revenue as a result of these increases. If you have any comments or concerns you may contact the KCC at (800) 662-0027, the FCC at (888) CALL FCC (888-225-5322), or TCT at 800-362-2576.
February 10th Council Grove High School
For more info. contact Jason Shelangouski at
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