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PO Box 299Council Grove, KS 66846Tele-Talk
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Council Grove, KS 66846
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MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) will host six Regional Agribusiness Development Workshops in 2016. The workshops will provide Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses with resources, and current business development and organiza onal contacts to assist with startups or expansions.
The KDA Division of Agriculture Marke ng received a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant to help fund these state-wide workshops. Dates and loca ons of the workshops include:
• January 28, 2016 in Leavenworth, Kan.• February 11, 2016 in Belleville, Kan.• February 18, 2016 in Iola, Kan.• March 3, 2016 in Dodge City, Kan.• March 10, 2016 in Colby, Kan.• March 24, 2016 in Marion, Kan.“Agriculture accounts for 43 percent of the state’s economy and 12 percent of
the state’s workforce,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “These workshops will create an environment that facilitates growth and awareness about agricultural opportuni es in Kansas.” McClaskey said with more informa on and educa on, Kansas’ small and rural agri-businesses will be be er prepared to serve as economic engines for rural Kansas.
Established in the 2014 Farm Bill, USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant is a program intended to help with technical assistance, training and other ac vi es to allow small businesses in rural areas to expand.
Featured speakers at the event will include Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Department of Commerce, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, USDA Rural Development, Network Kansas, Small Business Development Center, local Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, economic development and E-Community representa ves.
KDA is commi ed to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. These workshops will provide support and assistance to help make Kansas businesses more successful.
For addi onal informa on, contact Robin Blume, KDA educa on and events coordinator, [email protected].
This ins tu on is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
KDA to Host Six Regional Agribusiness Development Workshops
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Treasure Corner...Treasure Corner...FOR SALE:FOR SALE:
Two story fi xer upper, Two story fi xer upper, located in White City; located in White City; 2008 Mitsubishi Raider, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider, low mileage, red in color, low mileage, red in color, automa c transmission, automa c transmission, $14,000 OBO. Call 785-349-$14,000 OBO. Call 785-349-2281.2281.
Treadmill, Horizon series Treadmill, Horizon series T150, price nego able. Call T150, price nego able. Call 785-466-2260.785-466-2260.
Brand new 33’ aluminum Brand new 33’ aluminum wheelchair ramp, ADA wheelchair ramp, ADA approved. Call 785-479-approved. Call 785-479-5902.5902.
200- 8x16 concrete blocks, $1 200- 8x16 concrete blocks, $1 each; 100 ribbed galvanized each; 100 ribbed galvanized roofi ng, $.35/ .; lots of roofi ng, $.35/ .; lots of colored roofi ng, 38” wide, 2’ colored roofi ng, 38” wide, 2’
to 16’, $1/ , $.75/ . if take to 16’, $1/ , $.75/ . if take all; 2x6 all oak, $1/ .; lots of all; 2x6 all oak, $1/ .; lots of 2x4’s, 2x6’s, 2x8’s, and a few 2x4’s, 2x6’s, 2x8’s, and a few 2x10’s. Call 785-349-2983, 2x10’s. Call 785-349-2983, can leave message.can leave message.
Baldwin Aerosonic piano with Baldwin Aerosonic piano with bench seat, good condi on, bench seat, good condi on, $150 or best off er. Call 785-$150 or best off er. Call 785-466-2803, evenings.466-2803, evenings.
Hedge posts, $5-$15. Hedge Hedge posts, $5-$15. Hedge and Hackberry fi rewood. and Hackberry fi rewood. Call 785-598-2353.Call 785-598-2353.
11.2-38 Titan Trac on res, 11.2-38 Titan Trac on res, $175-225 each; (2) 28”x12” $175-225 each; (2) 28”x12” 6 spline round spoke rims 6 spline round spoke rims for McCormick W30, $125 for McCormick W30, $125 each; Fordson radiator, each; Fordson radiator, $200; John Deere “D” $200; John Deere “D” radiator core, $150; 36”x3” radiator core, $150; 36”x3” round spoke rim for M&M round spoke rim for M&M
rake. Call 620-381-3446 day, rake. Call 620-381-3446 day, 785-983-4381 a er 7pm.785-983-4381 a er 7pm.
5- Tires and rims, 5 hole, 5- Tires and rims, 5 hole, 35x12.5-15; Maytag gas 35x12.5-15; Maytag gas dryer. Call 620-767-7613.dryer. Call 620-767-7613.
China hutch and round China hutch and round Oak table; 1989 Harley Oak table; 1989 Harley Davidson. Call 785-497-Davidson. Call 785-497-2979.2979.
Men’s black felt Stetson Men’s black felt Stetson cowboy hat, 4X Beaver, cowboy hat, 4X Beaver, good condi on, size 7 ½, good condi on, size 7 ½, $35. Call 620-767-5287, $35. Call 620-767-5287, leave a message.leave a message.
Firewood – hard, so , mixed, Firewood – hard, so , mixed, can go either way, $75 can go either way, $75 pickup truck load, can pickup truck load, can deliver. Call 785-366-7039, deliver. Call 785-366-7039, leave message.leave message.
FREE:FREE:Will pick up your old cars, Will pick up your old cars,
trucks, lawn mowers, trucks, lawn mowers, stoves, old heaters, stoves, old heaters, radiators, most heavy junk radiators, most heavy junk within 25 miles of White within 25 miles of White City. Call 785-349-2983, can City. Call 785-349-2983, can leave message.leave message.
WANTED:WANTED:Possibly need to purchase a Possibly need to purchase a
Ford Ranger or Chevy S-10 Ford Ranger or Chevy S-10 (or something else in similar (or something else in similar size), in good condi on with size), in good condi on with low miles. Call 785-819-low miles. Call 785-819-4650.4650.
White topper for a 2013 F-250 White topper for a 2013 F-250 short bed pick-up. Call 620-short bed pick-up. Call 620-767-5357.767-5357.
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 66846
620.767.5153 800.362.2576 [email protected]
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.
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Nature Adventures
February 1-7 M-W-F: 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.
T-TH-SAT: Earth Worm Tractors- Alexander Botts is a self-described natural born salesman and master mechanic who trying to sell Earthworm tractors.
February 1-7M-W-F: The Land Between the LakesT-TH-SAT: Destination Yellowstone
February 8-14 M-W-F: Roamin’ Wild- With trouble reported in Placerville where Tom Barton’s brother is the Marshal but is missing, Tom joins up with Mary Madison to x the town.
T-TH-SAT: Hollywood & Vine- A young girl wants to be a movie star. However, she does become a star of sorts--as the owner of a dog who DOES become a movie star.
February 8-14M-W-F: Cembina County T-TH-SAT: Our Visit to the Big Horns
February 15-21 M-W-F: Saddle Mountain Roundup- An old man and his Chinese servant are in danger of becoming victims of the ruthless killer, “The Raven.”T-TH-SAT: Call of the Yukon- A fur trader guides a writer and her animals to safety in the Yukon Territory when wolves are about to attack. They must hang on to life and live.
February 15-21M-W-F: Gatlinburg TN GatewayT-TH-SAT: Black Hills Wild HorseSanctuary
February 22-28 M-W-F: Guns of the Law - Texas Rangers, Tex and Jim, try to maintain order and protect a ranch who is about to be ruined by an pipline being installed right through it. T-TH-SAT: My Favorite Burnette- A local private eye is hired to locate a baroness’ husband. The investigator accepts and continues on an investigation with confusion and mishap.
February 29 - March 6 M-W-F: Prairie Pals- Vanadium ore puts Hank Stoner’s ranch at risk with theives. T-TH-SAT: Power Drive- Richard Arlen plays a test pilot who, with the help of hisbrother, create a new secret aircraft made out of plastic.
February 22-28M-W-F: Northwood’s ParadiseT-TH-SAT: Florida’s West Coast
February 29 - March 6M-W-F: The EvergladesT-TH-SAT: Sea Turtles
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 M-F 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Saturdays at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Want more information? Contact us! LuAnn Fuller, Ryan Becker or Mindy Andres at 620-767-8288!
Remember to nominate a business for their
customer service or product selection at the
Council Grove or Abilene Solutions Center.
For eligible businesses and more information go to,
tctelco.net/shop-local-by-tct
Do you have a story idea for Channel 2?
Let us know!
Channel 2 is looking for new stories for 2016 and
yours might be it!
Channel 2’s content is made up community events,
people/business features and non-pro t activites.
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Special of Special of the Month...the Month...
Stop by the Lyona United Methodist Church, 1850 Wolf Rd, rural Junc on City, on Monday, Feb. 1, for the church’s 72nd 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. In case of inclement weather, the supper will be on Saturday, Feb. 6. Plain and smoked link sausage for home use can be reserved by contac ng the church at 785-257-3474 or [email protected]. The public is invited.
Community Blood Drive, Feb. 8, 11am — 5pm, at the Council Grove Chris an Church Fellowship Hall, 106 East Main. 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. We encourage high school students 17 years and older to be donors. Eat breakfast and lunch and drink plenty of liquids, do not drink tea, it can aff ect your hemoglobin count. All types of blood are urgently needed. To schedule a me call 620-767-5994. Walk-ins are welcome. Thank you for being a donor. The lunch sponsors are: Farmers Insurance Group, Community Thri Store, and Morris County Hospital Auxiliary.
First Congrega onal United Church of Christ will host their annual Lenten Luncheons beginning Thursday, Feb. 11 in Fellowship Hall at 400 W Main St, Council Grove. They are held each Thursday through March 17. Serving begins at Noon, is followed with a devo onal me from an area pastor and concludes by 1pm. The menu is a choice of two soups, dessert, relishes and drink. A list of speakers will be announced on TCTTV 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.
Join us for dinner and music at the Community Chris an Church, 18 McCardle St, Council Grove, on Saturday, Feb. 13. Dinner will be served at 6pm with The Wrights in concert at 7pm. Please call 620-767-2600 for reserva ons; reserva on deadline is Saturday, Feb. 6. Cost is $10 per person.
The Tampa Trail Stop, a community owned, not for profi t, volunteer staff ed, grocery store in Tampa, is holding a breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8—9:30am at the (767-8203) Tampa Senior Center. Pancakes, sausage, coff ee and juice will be provided for $5.
The Burdick Bunch Relay for Life is sponsoring a soup supper, bingo, Texas hold ‘em, and auc on night at the legion hall in Burdick on Feb. 27. Serving begins at 5pm, auc on of pies and other items at 6:30pm, and games immediately following. A fun night for a great cause, please join us. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
The Council Grove Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to the Prairie Band Casino on March, 17. The cost is $23 per person with $10 playing money back. The bus will depart from Herington and make stops in Council Grove and Alta Vista. Payment will be due by March 1; check payable to S&S Tours. For more informa on, please contact Beverly Kraus at 620-797-6190, leave message.
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 LISTINGSAlderman Douglas A .......................... 785-257-3014
Asebedo W A George .......................... 785-497-2008
Avery Bryant ...................................... 620-767-5213
Carpentier Charles .............................. 785-598-2111
Carpentier M ...................................... 785-598-2018
Davies Ken & Frances .......................... 785-497-2011
Day Brandon ...................................... 785-983-4009
Evans Don .......................................... 620-767-5215
Frazier A ............................................. 620-767-5214
Harris Chase A .................................... 785-257-3015
Hoelscher Jessica ................................ 785-349-2046
Kohman James L ................................ 785-965-2007
Lewis Joshua ...................................... 785-598-2059
Litke Neil ............................................ 620-767-5209
Loucks Doug ....................................... 785-479-2052
Maclaird Gordon or George ................ 785-349-2895
Montgomery Drew ............................ 620-767-5191
Mueller Robert ................................... 785-965-7186
Penrod Shawn .................................... 785-366-7025
Reichart Adam & Sarah ...................... 620-767-6033
Rey Billy ............................................. 785-349-2043
Shelangouski Jason and Alison .......... 620-767-8005
Shepard Kyle ...................................... 785-482-3265
Shippy B & C ....................................... 785-257-3016
Shirley K ............................................. 620-767-7035
Svitak Dylan ....................................... 620-924-5020
Switzer Dillon ..................................... 785-482-3008
Talib Jonathan .................................... 620-767-5208
Taylor Steve & Kay .............................. 620-767-5198
Villalobos Jorge and Patricia ............... 620-767-5230
Wagner Michael ................................. 785-366-7050
Washburn Dulan ................................ 620-767-7013
Willis Amy .......................................... 620-767-5204
Wilson Ellen ....................................... 620-767-5212
Wornkey Bryant ................................. 620-767-5202
WINNERS CIRCLECongrats to our
January winner(s):Susan Misenheimer
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!
If you’ve been thinking about adding Starz or Encore, now’s the me to order (and even if you haven’t, you should!). TCT TV Nu-Vision customers can save half off of STARZ and Encore for six months—regularly $14.95 per month.
Seriously. It’s pre y much the best deal ever.
And, while you save, you’ll be watching movies you wished you had caught in the theater, shows everyone is talking about, plus all your favorites.
Come in or give us a call!800.362.2576
*Certain restrictions apply. Contact us for more details. Off er available 2.1.16–3.31.16.
TCT Kansas Day Poetry & Photo Contest Winners
The contest was open to students grades 6th, 7th and 8th, whose parents or legal guardians are TCT Association members. The topic of the contest was:
Photo Contest Winners:1st Place - Eden Crabb
2nd Place - Matthew Floyd3rd Place - Cheyenne Bailey
Poem Contest Winners:1st Place - Carissa Dalquest2nd Place - Michelle Patry
Basketball BING Win an Amazon Fire Tablet
or an Amazon Fire S ck
Play Basketball BINGO with TCT at the following area High School Basketball Games:
BINGO cards will be given to those who donate two (2) or more cases of bo led water or sports drinks. Cards will be available between half me of the girls’ game thru hal ime of the boys’ game. BINGO words will be announced each day on TCT’s Facebook page at 7pm, Feb. 17–24 (BINGO words (983-4498) will not be provided over the phone).
* Winners will be announced on March 12 on TCT’s Facebook page. *Please contact Angie with ques ons at: 800.362.2576/publicrela [email protected].
• Hope – Feb. 5• Centre – Feb. 9
• Council Grove – Feb. 12• White City – Feb. 16
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