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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: [email protected] OfficeHours:M-F,8a.m.-5:30p.m.
CEO/General Manager Larry E. Sevier
Rural Connection StaffAward-winningmembernewsletterpublishedmonthlybyRuralTelephoneServiceCompany,Inc.
Executive Editor SteveHerrs
ManagingEditor Andrea Keesee
Contributors ChrisNorris DeborahAnderson RaleenGrandy Sara Bloom Tara Turner
IN THIS ISSUE:C logan usd 326 receives
grant for play areaC green rewardsC rural telephone
scholarships availableC training services scheduleC hey kids! you could win
a $50 gift certificate!C internship program to
debut next summerC all phones are free*
from nex-tech wireless!C nex-tech elvesC lightning jack
winnersC new directory
listingsC holiday
closings
Logan USD 326 Receives Grant For Play Area
as rural kansans, we understand quality-of-life. we choose to live, work and play here because there really is no place like it. we know one an-other, take care of each other, volunteer, and make a difference right where we are.
in logan, the proof is in the pride displayed in creating a safe, nurturing environment not only for the 3- and 4-year-old preschool students, but for the entire community. tuesday, november 9, an offi-cial grand opening ceremony was held to celebrate the newly renovated school play area. renovations totaling over $10,000 were made possible by volunteer fundraising, a $440 donation from rural telephone, and a $2,500 matching funds grant from the foundation for rural education and de-velopment (fred) ethyl matching grant program.
with the matching funds from the fred ethyl matching grant program and donation from rural telephone, the following additions were purchased; a storage shed, steel curved balance beam, circle cycle, spring bouncer, club house climber, gate, fencing, and two benches.
“we are happy to be part of the team that made this project a reality, and we hope that by provid-ing our youth with tools they need to succeed at any age, we encourage them to remain in and be-come active members in their rural communities,” said rhonda goddard, chief operating officer for rural telephone.
Pictured from top to bottom:» Logan Preschool Teachers, Stacey Hofaker and Michelle Tien along with
Logan elementary students express their thanks Tuesday, November 9, at the official open house for the new preschool-kindergarten play area.
» 4-year Old Teacher/Program Director, Stacey Hofaker; 3-year Old Teacher, Michelle Tien; Rhonda Goddard, Rural Telephone Chief Operating Officer; and Dawn Berry, Grant Writer.
» Children playing on the circle-cycle and the bouncer, two items purchased with the FRED Ethyl Matching Grant funds.
Rural Telephone Scholarships Available To Area Students
Hey Kids! You Could Win A $50 Gift Certificate!
rural telephone recognizes the vital role education plays in order for young people to compete for their place in the workforce. high school students have developed increasingly higher educational aspirations which can lead to mounting expenses. to assist students and their parents with these expenses, rural telephone offers three scholarship awards to seniors in rural telephone exchanges.
Eligibilityany high school senior who resides within
rural telephone’s service area and whose parent or legal guardian subscribes to one or more communication services* (local tele-
phone, long distance, cable tv or internet) are eligible to apply. *Excludes Nex-Tech Wireless service
completed applications must be received at the business office in lenora, kansas, on or before 5:00 p.m., january 31, 2011. appli-cations sent via facsimile or email will not be accepted. incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Award Processa scholarship committee consisting of
rural telephone/nex-tech employees will re-view the applications and select finalists to be interviewed. interviews will be conducted at the business office in lenora, kansas, in
march 2011 and winners will be announced in april 2011. scholarship awards will be issued directly to the college in august 2011 or at the next available enrollment date if the winner is on an enrollment waiting list. the first place award is $1,500; second place is $1,000 and third place is $500.
additional scholarship information and the application form are available on-line at www.ruraltelephone.com.
for scholarship questions, please contact lisa wagoner toll free at 877.567.7872.
Green Rewards – Giving Back To You For Being A Great Customer!
August $50 Winnersjanell antholz – rexfordjean bennett – haysdonald and linda miller – downsdennis deyoung – palcomm denning – russelllyman attwood – smith centerkade o’dell – courtlandrick snider – phillipsburgrobert covington – almenasusan crist - Quinter
September $50 Winnersroger churbuck – russellneva marshall – salinajason brin – plainvilleblaine vankooten – phillipsburgdavid rall – hoxiejoseph kimzey – haysstanley smith – loganmichael kultgen – great bendjocelyn benoit – palcoralph thomas – bogue
October $50 Winnersbrenda markley – haysvictor potter – hill cityduane hearting – ogallahtammy mitchell – russellbernie roth – victoriabryan simoneau – damarelaine johnson – almenamonique montes – great benddarrell brobst – stockton
in addition to rewarding our great customers through green rewards, rural telephone and nex-tech promote living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. one easy tip is when parking your vehicle into your parking space, keep pulling forward into the space ahead. this way, when leaving the parking space, you can pull straight
forward instead of backing out. this will not only save you gas, but will also reduce your carbon footprint.
for more tips on going green or more information about green rewards, visit www.nex-tech.com/greenrewards.
green rewards is an awesome rewards program for our custom-ers who pay their bill on time. this program has been very success-ful since it launched in january 2009. each month these customers automatically have their names entered into a drawing, where ten
winners are randomly chosen to receive $50! sign up for automat-ic bank collect (abc) or ebill, and customers receive even more entries into the monthly drawings. congratulations to our august, september and october winners!
visit your local nex-tech/rural tele-phone store or go online to get your nex-tech elves coloring sheet. return it to your local nex-tech/rural telephone store by december 15th for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to a local store! use the gift certificate towards the purchase of a new bike or anything you like! one winner will be chosen from each store! for additional copies of this coloring sheet, visit www.nex-tech.com/elves.
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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.
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November WINNERSCan You Find
Internship Program To Debut Next Summer
October $50 Winnersbrenda markley – haysvictor potter – hill cityduane hearting – ogallahtammy mitchell – russellbernie roth – victoriabryan simoneau – damarelaine johnson – almenamonique montes – great benddarrell brobst – stockton when you bring
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*With quali� ed rate plan and 2 year service agreement. Certain restrictions apply. While supplies last. Nex-Tech Wireless is eligible to receive support from the Federal Universal Service Fund in designated areas. As a result, Nex-Tech Wireless must meet reasonable requests for service in these areas. Questions or complaints concerning service issues may be directed to the Kansas Corporation Commission O� ce of Public A� airs and Consumer Protection by calling 1-800-662-0027. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType®, SurePress™ and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.
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from the classroom to a career is the focus of a new intern-ship program, nex-generation, created by nex-tech/rural telephone. from june 6, 2011 to august 5, 2011, six high school students will have the opportunity to work with and learn from nex-tech/rural telephone business professionals in a fast-paced environment. along with a competitive salary, each intern will receive a new laptop that will be theirs to keep!
students will choose from six different tracks, spending ap-proximately two weeks in each track. they will receive hands-on experiences in a variety of technical and non-technical fields. upon completion of the program, students will have gained valuable skills that will help with their transition from the classroom to a career.
according to rhonda goddard, chief operating officer, “the idea for this program has deep roots in our company’s strategic planning for the future. we realize how important it is to reach young people with the message that western kansas is the best place in the world to live, work and raise a family. this is a key to maintaining economic viability in our area.”
our goal is to educate the students on how state-of-the-art technology is working for our company to provide challenging and rewarding careers in a variety of areas. there is a track for students with analytical and mechanical minds, tracks for technology and service oriented students, even tracks for visually creative students and those who wish to see the more social side of a business. we are seeking ambitious applicants that have a positive attitude and a love for western kansas.
any high school student 16 years of age by june 6, 2011 may apply, including may 2011 graduates. applicants must have a valid driver’s license and will be expected to travel to and from work by personal vehicle. the application deadline will be february 14, 2011. nex-generation information and applications will be distributed to the schools by the end of december 2010. you will also be able to find the application at www.nex-tech.com after january 1, 2011.
Please join us for the annual Holiday Open House at your local Rural Telephone and Nex-Tech stores.December 17, 2010Register to win a holiday gift pack!
Rural Telehone and Nex-Tech will be closed
Friday, December 24, 2010 &
Friday, December 31, 2010. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
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
www.ruraltelephone.com | www.nex-tech.com
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: [email protected] OfficeHours:M-F,8a.m.-5:30p.m.
CEO/General Manager Larry E. Sevier
Rural Connection StaffAward-winningmembernewsletterpublishedmonthlybyRuralTelephoneServiceCompany,Inc.
Executive Editor SteveHerrs
ManagingEditor Andrea Keesee
Contributors ChrisNorris DeborahAnderson RaleenGrandy Sara Bloom Tara Turner
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