November2010

Rural TelephoneService Company, Inc. 145 North Main • Lenora, KS 67645 v.785.567.4281 • f.785.567.4401 Toll Free 877.567.7872 e-mail: rts@ruraltel.net OfficeHours:M-F,8a.m.-5:30p.m. CEO/General Manager Larry E. SevierRural Connection StaffAward-winningmembernewsletterpublishedmonthlybyRuralTelephoneServiceCompany,Inc. Executive Editor SteveHerrs ManagingEditor Andrea Keesee

Contributors ChrisNorris DeborahAnderson RaleenGrandy Sara Bloom Tara Turner

IN THIS ISSUE:C lightning jack school

programs in full swing

C be watching for the new 'nex-tech Directory'

C training services scheDule

C reaDy for a new phone? upgraDe in one!

C offices closeD for thanksgiving holiDay

C kansas recycle

C lightning jack winners

C new Directory listings

The Lightning Jack school program focuses on telephone etiquette, dialing 9-1-1, and Internet safety. Training Coordinator, Jacque Beckman is pictured with Lightning Jack at their presentation to the Oberlin and Selden Elementary students.

Lightning Jack 2010 Schedule

Lightning Jack School Programs In Full Swingeach fall, lightning jack heads out to elementary schools for several weeks of

teaching children internet safety, proper telephone etiquette, and how to dial 9-1-1. he is welcomed by smiles, hugs and high fives. be sure to check the schedule and see where he has been and when he will be in your area!

School Town DateGolden Plains Grade School Selden October 4, 2010Oberlin Elementary School Oberlin October 4, 2010Hill City Grade School Hill City October 5, 2010WaKeeney Grade School WaKeeney October 5, 2010ThunderRidge Grade School Kensington October 11, 2010ThunderRidge Middle School Agra October 11, 2010Quinter Elementary School Quinter October 12, 2010Wheatland Elementary School Grainfield October 12, 2010Eisenhower Grade School Norton October 13, 2010Northern Valley Grade School Almena October 13, 2010Northern Valley Middle School Long Island October 13, 2010Logan Grade School Logan October 18, 2010Phillipsburg Elementary School Phillipsburg October 18, 2010Rock Hills Elementary School Mankato October 19, 2010Plainville Grade School Plainville October 20, 2010Sacred Heart School Plainville October 20, 2010Lakeside Elementary Downs October 22, 2010Victoria Grade School Victoria October 25, 2010Stockton Grade School Stockton October 26, 2010Natoma Grade School Natoma November 1, 2010Osborne Grade School Osborne November 2, 2010Pike Valley Elementary Courtland November 3, 2010Bickerdyke Elementary (3-5) Russell November 18, 2010Simpson Elementary (K-2) Russell November 18, 2010Palco Grade School Palco November 22, 2010Hoxie Grade School Hoxie November 29, 2010

Be Watching For The New Nex-Tech DirectoryDirectory distribution is currently underway and will continue through

november. if you have not received your directory by the end of the month, or if you would like additional directories, please call 877-883-9279. Directories are also available at your local chamber of commerce and rural telephone and nex-tech offices.

Don’t forget to also use your directory online at www.nex-techdirectory.com. it’s everything your paper directory is, with additional features like the business search, people search, reverse lookup, map search and so much more!

we’re your Directory. The Nex-Tech Directory.

Classes are held between9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hays Training Facility, 2418 Vine St.

your career with new skills fromReENERGIZE

Pre-Paid ClassesEnjoy a discounted rate on our regularly scheduled classes when purchased in blocks of 10 or more. Use them as needed for any of your staff members and on any scheduled day that works best for their individual needs.

Professional Development ClassesBecome a top-notch performer in the workplace with Nex-Tech Training Services. To book one of the business and professional skills classes or any of our other courses, call 785-625-7070 or 877-625-7872.

FHSU College CreditIn partnership with the Fort Hays State University Management Information Systems Department, we are pleased to announce time-efficient classes, whereby you may receive college credits.

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December

4th Quarter Schedule2010

help lightning jack® find his “lightning!” it is hidden in the Rural Connection every month.

to enter to win, simply write your name and phone number on a 3 x 5 card along with where “lightning” is located in the

Rural Connection. return this information with your payment by the 10th of the month.

three winners of $10 gift certifi-cates will be drawn each month from all correct entries.

LightningJackisaregisteredtrademarkofNex-Tech,Inc.

Virgil J Goetz WaKeeney

Delbert Inloes Quinter

Arnold Riemann Hill City

In the October issue: Lightning Jack’s lightning was located on page one in the top picture.

October WINNERSCan You Find

Ready to start recycling, but aren't sure where to bring your recycle items? A great place to start is www.kansasrecycles.org. Their interactive map lets you search by location and material type. You can also browse a list of curbside programs in your city!

www.kansasrecycles.org

Ready for a

UPGRADE INWith Nex-Tech Wireless, you can get a new phone

EVERY 12 MONTHS!

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new phone?

Rural Telephone and Nex-Tech

o�ices will be closed Thursday,

November 25, 2010.

We wish everyone a

Ha�� Thanksgiving!

Branch OfficesDowns • 901 N. Morgan Ave. • Downs, KS 67437 v.785.454.6025 • f.785.454.6099 • Toll Free.866.454.7872Great Bend • 3705 10th • Great Bend, KS 67530 v.620.792.3908 • f.620.792.5505 • Toll Free.866.792.7872Hays • 2418 Vine • Hays, KS 67601 v.785.625.7070 • f.785.625.4479 • Toll Free.877.625.7872Hill City • 118 W. Main • Hill City, KS 67642 v.785.421.2916 • f.785.421.2917• Toll Free.877.421.7872Hoxie • 825 Main • Hoxie, KS 67740 v.785.675.2400 • f.785.675.2008• Toll Free.888.675.7872Norton • 117 N. Norton • Norton, KS 67654 v.785.877.4135 • f.785.874.4497 • Toll Free.877.550.7872Osborne • 221 W. Main • Osborne, KS 67473 v.785.346.2199 • f.785.346.2499 • Toll Free.877.643.7872Phillipsburg • 770 4th • Phillipsburg, KS 67661 v.785.543.6694 • f.785.543.5362 • Toll Free.866.543.6694Plainville • 112 S. Main • Plainville, KS 67663 v.785.434.4946 • f.785.434.2053 • Toll Free.866.551.7872Quinter • 1127 Castle Rock • Quinter, KS 67752 v.785.754.2108 • f.785.754.2125 • Toll Free.877.750.7872Russell • 238 E. Wichita • Russell, KS 67665 v.785.483.5555 • f.785.483.5550 • Toll Free.866.383.6773Smith Center • 705 N. F • Smith Center, KS 66967 v.785.282.3535 • f.785.282.3539 • Toll Free.866.419.6439Stockton • 523 Main • Stockton, KS 67669 v.785.425.6750 • f.785.425.6539 • Toll Free.877.425.6750WaKeeney • 137 Main • WaKeeney, KS 67672 v.785.743.2747 • f.785.743.2777 • Toll Free.877.743.7872

Board of TrusteesF.C. Brungardt, President Galatia • Olmitz • Victoria

Jim Harries, Vice President Morland • Rexford • Selden • WaKeeney

Phyllis Weller, Secretary/Treasurer Hill City • Jennings • Lenora

Ron Rahjes, Assistant Secretary Agra • Athol • Burr Oak • Esbon • Gaylord • Ionia • Kensington • Lebanon

Glenn Lambert, Trustee Courtland • Damar • Natoma • Palco • Republic • Webber • Woodston • Zurich

Douglas Ziegler, Trustee Collyer • Gove • Grainfield • Quinter

Jerry Patterson, Trustee Edmond • Logan • Long Island • Prairie View • Woodruff

Don Heiland, Trustee Alton • Downs • Osborne

Peggy Chrisler, Trustee Russell

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Rural TelephoneService Company, Inc. 145 North Main • Lenora, KS 67645 v.785.567.4281 • f.785.567.4401 Toll Free 877.567.7872 e-mail: rts@ruraltel.net OfficeHours:M-F,8a.m.-5:30p.m. CEO/General Manager Larry E. SevierRural Connection StaffAward-winningmembernewsletterpublishedmonthlybyRuralTelephoneServiceCompany,Inc. Executive Editor SteveHerrs ManagingEditor Andrea Keesee

Contributors ChrisNorris DeborahAnderson RaleenGrandy Sara Bloom Tara Turner

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Appenfeller, Maureen, Downs ......................................................... 785-454-6042Augustine, David & Jolene, WaKeeney ............................................. 785-743-5275Austin, Charles, Rexford ................................................................. 785-687-2028Bailey, Kari, Downs ........................................................................ 785-454-3535Bainter, Mike, Grainfield ................................................................. 785-673-4751Barnett Sr, Craig, WaKeeney ........................................................... 785-743-2164Benoit, Laura & Tim, Esbon ............................................................. 785-725-3042Betts, Gene and Ruth, Russell ......................................................... 785-483-2324The Beverage Cellar LLC, Osborne .................................................... 785-345-4286Blakeley, Patty, Downs ................................................................... 785-454-9944Bolin, Candice, Gaylord ................................................................... 785-697-2284Bouchey, Tim & Karen, Damar ......................................................... 785-839-4002Brackney, Stacy & Jessica, Prairie View ............................................ 785-973-2012Bricker, Shani, Bunker Hill .............................................................. 785-483-2502Cameron, David, Natoma ................................................................ 785-885-4102Chamberlain, Michael, Russell ........................................................ 785-483-3856Chavez, Heraclio, Long Island .......................................................... 785-854-7238City of Edmond, Edmond ................................................................. 785-622-4203Conner, Georgina, Russell ............................................................... 785-483-2517Conrad, Bill, Alton .......................................................................... 785-984-2518Daniels, Cranston, WaKeeney .......................................................... 785-743-2084Delgado, Maria, Prairie View ........................................................... 785-973-2021Earich, David, Gaylord ..................................................................... 785-697-2225Fimon, Amanda, Hill City ................................................................ 785-421-2027Gerber, Matthew, Kensington ......................................................... 785-476-2171Gillespie, Ericka, Quinter ................................................................ 785-754-3731Hickling, Rebbeca, Russell .............................................................. 785-445-3527Hilburn, Jesse, Prairie View ............................................................. 785-973-2042Holsinger, John, Woodston ............................................................. 785-994-6252House, Lorene, Bogue ..................................................................... 785-421-2737Jacobs, Michael, Quinter ................................................................. 785-754-2116Ketchum, Mindy, Rexford ............................................................... 785-687-2042Kibbe, Erin or Jason, Osborne .......................................................... 785-346-5552King, Melvin Lee, Victoria ............................................................... 785-735-2407Knights Of Columbus Field Agent JJ Deges, Hill City .......................... 785-421-5483Leslie, P, Gaylord ............................................................................ 785-697-2201Leslie, James M, Gaylord ................................................................. 785-697-2234Mai, Martha, WaKeeney ................................................................. 785-743-2270McKinnon, Jason, Russell ................................................................ 785-445-3494Meade, Ray, Osborne ...................................................................... 785-345-4293Merker, Barbara, Victoria ................................................................ 785-735-2256Michael, Don, Hill City ..................................................................... 785-421-3100Niernberger, Caroline, Victoria ........................................................ 785-735-2366Overbay, Mike, Park ........................................................................ 785-673-5592Pheasant Creek, Esbon ................................................................... 785-725-4081Prater, Elvera, Russell ..................................................................... 785-483-2202Rick’s Food Store, Victoria ............................................................... 785-735-2929Roberts, Kaylon, Damar .................................................................. 785-839-4015Schwien, Sheldon & Nicole, Russell .................................................. 785-445-1908Sheldon, Zach, Kensington ............................................................. 785-476-2154Speedy Release Bail Bonds, Osborne ................................................ 785-345-4244Stacey, Thomas, Selden .................................................................. 785-386-4130Trueblood, Steve, Russell ................................................................ 785-483-6110Wimbley, Camillie, Hill City ............................................................. 785-421-2021