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March 24 — TCT Annual Meeting, Herington Community Building

The 57th Annual Mee ng of Members of The Tri-County Telephone Associa on, Inc. will be held at the Herington Community Building, 810 South Broadway, Herington, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Meal will be served beginning at 6pm followed by the video presenta on of the FRS Youth Tour and the recogni on of the TCT scholarship winners; the business mee ng offi cially starts at 7pm.

All ballots were mailed in advance and must be received by March 13, 2020, or received in person at any TCT offi ce by 5pm, March 13, 2020. There will be no vo ng at the 2020 Annual Mee ng!Nominees for the Board were:

District #4: Carrie Shippy, WoodbineDistrict #5: Chris Thomas, Council Grove Dusty Manson, Council GroveDistrict At-Large East: Chad Tischhauser, Wilsey Mark Block, Dwight Chris Rhodes, White City

Steve Shepard, Dwight Steve White, Council GroveThe mee ng will be conducted by

the President, Shawn Tiff any, and will consist of the following:

• Meet, Greet and Dinner.• Founda on for Rural Services

Youth Tour presenta on.• Recogni on of TCT Scholarship

winners.• Report on number of members

present to determine quorum.• Reading of No ce and Proof of

mailing thereof.• Reading of unapproved minutes

of previous Annual Mee ng and taking of necessary ac on, thereon.

• Presenta on of Reports of Offi cers, Directors, and CEO.

• Unfi nished Business.• New Business.• Announcement of elec on

results.• Announcement of door prize

winners.• Adjournment.

Offi cial Notice ofThe Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc.Annual Meeting of Members

Please note that our offi ces will close at 3pm on March 24 to allow our employees time to regroup and travel to Herington for our Annual

Meeting of Members.

Automatic Maytag washer, Maytag electric dryer, and Whirlpool electric range. $50 each. Call 785-366-7398.

Will remove your old cars, trucks, riding or push mowers, old wheels (no tires unless on wheels). Call 785-349-2068, can leave message.

The TCT Treasure Corner ads are unique to the members of the coopera ve and its subsidiaries. If you have an item you would like to list in this sec on, please give us a call or send us an email (tct@tctelco.net). All ads will be screened and

listed as space is available. Ad deadline is the 10th of the previous month.

Tune in to The Flint Hills Life Channel on TCT TV Channel 2.

“Paper or plas c?” What’s your typical response to that ques on? To be an earth-friendly shopper, the best response is to say, “Neither. I brought my own.” Choosing reusable bags instead of paper or plas c ones is a change in behavior that makes a real diff erence to the environment — provided enough of us do it.

It’s es mated that 500 billion to 1 trillion plas c bags are used, and discarded, annually worldwide. When these bags are discarded, they break down and harm the environment by killing marine mammals and contamina ng soil and water. Think paper bags are be er? The United States cuts down 14 million trees per year simply to supply the demand for paper shopping bags, and it requires more energy to produce and ship paper bags than it does plas c.

All you have to do is buy some reusable bags, keep them in your car, and remember to take them into stores. It’s a habit worth developing, and Mother Nature will thank you.

JUNE 6–10, 2020

www.FRS.org/youthtour

Spend a week in Washington, DC, and see the federal government up close and in action. The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour brings together high school students from across rural America to visit our nation’s capital and learn about rural telecommunications. The tour provides a forum for teens to meet and interact with their peers from other rural communities, as well as, key legislative, regulatory and government fi gures.

TCT sponsors one student each year. For more information and to apply, please visit https://tctelco.net/scholarships/.

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The Council Grove Dunlap United Methodist Women will be serving a Potato Bar lunch on Sunday, March 15. The meal will be served from 11am to 1pm in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church at 21 N Mission in Council Grove. Proceeds from a free-will off ering will be used to help fund special needs in the community and United Methodist Women’s mission projects.The menu will include a large baked potato with a variety of toppings, an assortment of yummy desserts, and drinks. Take out orders will be available. For more informa on contact the Council Grove Dunlap UMC offi ce at 620-767-5019. All are welcome!

The St Columba Catholic church in Elmo will hold their annual soup lunch from 11am to 1pm on March 15. Serving Chili, Chicken and homemade noodle soup, and homemade pies. Free will dona on. Take outs available. Stairway chair li available.

Join us on Sunday, March 29 from 11am to 1pm at the FNB Annex in Hope. On the menu: Chuck Wagon Stew, Homemade Breads, Homemade Desserts and Drinks. Freewill Off ering. Carry-outs available (767-5504)!

The White City Senior Center will sponsor a casino trip on April 9 to the Prairie Band Casino for fi ve (5) hours. Cost is $20 per person and you’ll get back 2,000 points. The bus will be leaving White City at 7am with a stops in Dwight and Alta Vista. Deadline to sign up is April 2. Please call Stella Roediger at 785-349-2901 or the center at 785-349-2813 to reserve your spot.

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

Congratulations to Jeremy & Sarah Cosgrove, winners of the 32” Smart TV!

Nov 25 - Dec 20

Nov 25 - Dec 20

Nov 25 - Dec 20

“A special thank you to the Morris County community

for your generous donations of food, personal items

and monetary gifts to Care & Share during the

Christmas season and throughout the year. Your

thoughtfulness and generosity has a positive impact

on the lives of others. Thank you!”

–Care & Share Volunteers

Do the above words describe any of your cell phone accessories? Stop in at any of our locations between March 9 – 20 and score some great deals during our Spring Sidewalk Sale.

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323 N Ash – Hillsboro

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WINNERS CIRCLECongratula ons to our

February winner(s):

Be sure to look through the newsle er for two phone numbers in (parentheses). If it’s your number call our offi ce within 30 days to claim your $10 bill credit and prize!

THREE LOCATIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS!

Digital Footprints can Leave a Trail for CybercriminalsWalking through snow as a child, did you ever turn around and look at the footprints you left behind? Just like walking through a snowy fi eld, your internet activity leaves footprints across the digital landscape. But instead of harmless footprints, hackers and identity thieves could use these tracks to fi nd their way to you. Things like social media posts and online account activations leave a digital trail that can be used to learn more about you and your habits. Taking charge of your data privacy doesn’t mean erasing yourself completely from the internet, but a few simple actions can help you gain more control over your data and the tracks you leave in the digital snow. Ask Why:

When you get a data requests from digital services, fi rst ask “Why?” Why are they asking for this data? Think about the relevancy of the request in relation to the service to be rendered. For example, does that email newsletter provider really need to know what state you live in? Search Yourself Online:

Searching for your name on the major search engines, like “Googling yourself”, will give you a snapshot of your online presence. It can be eye-opening to see what personal information is publicly available. Use a Password Manager to Take Inventory:

Using a (482-3028) password manager helps you realize how many online accounts you have. A password manager installed on your browser prompts you to use it every time it detects you logging into an account. Seeing all your online accounts in one place might make you realize just how big your footprint and that some of the accounts are unnecessary. Managing New Accounts:

Many online vendors require that you create accounts before you can use their services, even for one-time purchases. Although these accounts feel minor, they are useful to spam marketers, mailing lists, and cybercriminals. Always use a “purchase as guest” option if possible. It is also wise to delete old accounts you no longer use. Controlling Account and Privacy Settings

Be sure to look at the account privacy settings for your most used accounts like Google, Apple, and Facebook. These settings will allow you make your social posts and searches as private as possible, or at least limit what data these services collect about you. When it comes to social media, assume everything could be public, even if you’re vigilant about your privacy settings. Never post something that you wouldn’t be comfortable explaining to your boss or parent. And be particularly cautious about posting too many personal details, like your travel plans, for instance.Completely erasing your digital footprints is not necessary to be safe online, but a little knowledge and awareness can help keep you on the right path!

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57th Annual Meeting ofThe Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc. Members

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

New Vision.New Mission.