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PO Box 299Council Grove, KS 66846 Tele-TalkNEWSLETTER

Ramona Fes vi es begin on Saturday, July 4, with the popular Redneck Run in downtown Ramona. The 10-K runners will start at 7:30am, followed by a 2-mile fun run at 8am. A country breakfast, featuring biscuits and gravy and other “fi xins” will be held at Ramona City Hall (302 D) from 8-10am; dona ons go to the 4th of July Fireworks Fund.

The 2nd annual Ramona Youth Council’s Lawn Art Contest begins at 10am. Kids ages 8-18 are invited to create a design and spray paint it on a 6’x6’ area of grass. Stellar cash prizes—sponsored by TCT—will be awarded. Pre-registra on is required by June 26 to secure a spot in the contest—the contest is limited to 30 teams. Registra on is free for teams with a Ramona kid as team leader, OR if you bring your own spray paint. Otherwise, registra on is $10 for ages 8-12 and $15 for ages 13-18, and spray paint will be provided for the team. Cash prizes will be awarded for both levels of compe on with $100 fi rst prize for ages 13-18 and $50 for 8-12 year-olds. Registra on form and details at www.Ramona.KS.com.

Concessions will open at noon with the Flame Chaser BBQ, Brasch’s Bratwurst, and The Snow Cone Shack.

At noon, registra on opens for the popular James Weber Memorial Basketball Compe on at the City Park. The 3-on-3 compe on begins at 1pm. Entry fee is $15 for three players; 50% of the funds are paid in prizes and 50% benefi ts the James Weber Memorial Scholarship Fund. Compe on levels: 1-6th grade, 7-9th, high school, and adults. This compe on is coordinated by James’s mother, Lisa Hanschu.

At 4pm, the popular Lawnmower Obstacle Course races with cash prizes, will commence.

The Redneck Parade is at 6pm on D Street (Ramona’s main street.) The Redneck theme began 7 years ago, and the funny parade entries just keep it going. Event organizers are seeking parade entries with $600 in prizes to be awarded. Come on folks, be in the parade—Redneck is easy! Parade entries are free and registra on begins at 5:00pm, at the City Park on 4th Street.

The Kid’s Tractor Pull follows the parade, along with contests for every age—pie ea ng for kids, Spam carving for the ar s c, and the Ramona Fire Department’s Tug-o-War, which is oh-so-muddy, but great fun!

The Clearview Band will delight and entertain, beginning at 7:30pm, performing un l the fi reworks fi nale lights up the sky at dark.

Everything you need to know about Ramona’s 4th of July, is on the City of Ramona website—www.RamonaKS.com—or Like us on Facebook at Redneck in Ramona. You can also call the City Clerk, Jessica Gilbert, 785-965-7110.

Redneck in Ramona — July 4th

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Council Grove, KS 66846620.767.5153800.362.2576

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Council Grove, KS 66846

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Large old stove from the 50’s, Large old stove from the 50’s, oven and broiler in great oven and broiler in great condi on with all the bells condi on with all the bells and whistles. For more and whistles. For more informa on call 620-924-informa on call 620-924-5269, early evening.5269, early evening.

Seneca child’s car seat, black, Seneca child’s car seat, black, like new, for children up like new, for children up to 40 lbs, comes with to 40 lbs, comes with instruc on booklet, $50. instruc on booklet, $50. Call 620-767-6054 and leave Call 620-767-6054 and leave message if no answer.message if no answer.

Farm fresh, free range chicken Farm fresh, free range chicken eggs, $2 per dozen. Call eggs, $2 per dozen. Call 785-497-2881. 785-497-2881.

Perennial roots, rhizomes, Perennial roots, rhizomes, bulbs and plants for sale bulbs and plants for sale in their transplan ng in their transplan ng seasons. Iris (many diff erent seasons. Iris (many diff erent colors of named Historic colors of named Historic varie es), Daylily (yellow varie es), Daylily (yellow large; orange), Turk’s Cap large; orange), Turk’s Cap Lily (orange with purple Lily (orange with purple spots), Daff odil (several spots), Daff odil (several types), Winter/Walking types), Winter/Walking Onions, Sedum (pale pink Onions, Sedum (pale pink fall blooming), Lily of the fall blooming), Lily of the Valley and Tulips (mixed Valley and Tulips (mixed types and colors). Come and types and colors). Come and chat at the monthly White chat at the monthly White City Trunk Sale: June 6, July City Trunk Sale: June 6, July 4, August 1, Sept. 5 & Oct. 4, August 1, Sept. 5 & Oct. 3. Would also be open to 3. Would also be open to trading for something you trading for something you may have growing in your may have growing in your garden. Call 785-349-2499 garden. Call 785-349-2499 or email dbeal@tctelco.net or email dbeal@tctelco.net for more info.for more info.

AKC registered Bri any pups. AKC registered Bri any pups. Call 785-983-4844.Call 785-983-4844.

5 ½’ & 6’ steel posts and fairly 5 ½’ & 6’ steel posts and fairly new barbed wire. Call 785-new barbed wire. Call 785-965-2299.965-2299.

Peterboro lined ice Peterboro lined ice bucket basket, $15; bucket basket, $15; Peterboro footed basket Peterboro footed basket 9 ½Hx12Wx18L, $25; 9 ½Hx12Wx18L, $25; Peterboro basket with lid Peterboro basket with lid 17x11x10, $25; Peterboro 17x11x10, $25; Peterboro lazy susan basket with lazy susan basket with separate segmented dip separate segmented dip tray and ceramic dish/pie tray and ceramic dish/pie

plate and lid, $35; white plate and lid, $35; white wicker clothes basket, never wicker clothes basket, never used, has sea shell accents used, has sea shell accents and liner; $10; Oreck and liner; $10; Oreck upright vacuum cleaner, upright vacuum cleaner, $25; Oreon black and white $25; Oreon black and white TV, works good, $10; large TV, works good, $10; large maple tone coff ee table or maple tone coff ee table or TV stand, $30; Bridgestone TV stand, $30; Bridgestone dueler HL re 225/65R17, dueler HL re 225/65R17, less than 500 miles on it, less than 500 miles on it, $45. Call 785-482-3578.$45. Call 785-482-3578.

Tractor re, 11.2 x 24”; 2 res Tractor re, 11.2 x 24”; 2 res P235/65R17; and 1 re P235/65R17; and 1 re P215/60R16. Call 620-767-P215/60R16. Call 620-767-6259.6259.

Window AC, 5,000 BTU, Window AC, 5,000 BTU, 5-years old, $50; 10,000 5-years old, $50; 10,000 BTU, 5-years old, $75; BTU, 5-years old, $75; Frigidaire 5,000 BTU, 1-year Frigidaire 5,000 BTU, 1-year old, $100; and GE 5,000 old, $100; and GE 5,000 BTU, 3-years old, $75. Call BTU, 3-years old, $75. Call 620-767-6659.620-767-6659.

Concrete blocks, some new Concrete blocks, some new and some cleaned, $1 each; and some cleaned, $1 each; lots of colored roofi ng, 38” lots of colored roofi ng, 38” wide and diff erent colors wide and diff erent colors and lengths, $1 running ; and lengths, $1 running ; 1 pedestal bathroom sink 1 pedestal bathroom sink (an que) but needs redone, (an que) but needs redone, $100; creosote poles, $100; creosote poles, 8’-10’-12’, $.50/ .; lots of 8’-10’-12’, $.50/ .; lots of lumber, boards and 2x’s. lumber, boards and 2x’s. Call 785-349-2983, leave Call 785-349-2983, leave message.message.

ZR10 225 amp portable ZR10 225 amp portable Lincoln welder, $2,400 Lincoln welder, $2,400 OBO; Time Out camp OBO; Time Out camp trailer, fold out with zip trailer, fold out with zip windows and door. Can be windows and door. Can be pulled behind motorcycle, pulled behind motorcycle, $2,000 OBO; Everlast #80 $2,000 OBO; Everlast #80 body punching bag, $50. body punching bag, $50. More info or pictures email More info or pictures email rlallenranch@hotmail.com rlallenranch@hotmail.com or call 620-787-2320.or call 620-787-2320.

Trip bucket loader for WD Trip bucket loader for WD AC tractor, cylinders good, AC tractor, cylinders good, $100. Call 620-767-5357.$100. Call 620-767-5357.

House in Tampa, KS, 2 House in Tampa, KS, 2 bedroom with central bedroom with central hea ng and air, has a hea ng and air, has a natural gas generator natural gas generator

hooked to house, on 6 lots hooked to house, on 6 lots with 3 car insulated garage; with 3 car insulated garage; DR Leaf and Lawn vacuum DR Leaf and Lawn vacuum in new condi on; Kimball in new condi on; Kimball Player piano, has small air Player piano, has small air leak, with box of old roller leak, with box of old roller tapes. Call 785-965-7131 or tapes. Call 785-965-7131 or cell 785-366-0754.cell 785-366-0754.

9-hole cigare e machine, 9-hole cigare e machine, Na onal Venders, Inc.; Na onal Venders, Inc.; 6-hole candy machine, 6-hole candy machine, Stoner Mfg. Corp.; 20’ Stoner Mfg. Corp.; 20’ Grumman aluminum canoe; Grumman aluminum canoe; A.G. saddle, made by A.G. saddle, made by Western Saddle Co., Denver Western Saddle Co., Denver CO. Call 785-482-3445.CO. Call 785-482-3445.

Old pedal stone grinder; Old pedal stone grinder; old John Deere one row old John Deere one row cul vator; old John Deere cul vator; old John Deere one row planter; old one row planter; old manure spreader; old manure spreader; old dump rake; old 3-disc dump rake; old 3-disc plow; several old doors and plow; several old doors and windows; several used res windows; several used res 14-20”; old steel wheel 14-20”; old steel wheel Oliver 2-bo om plow; and Oliver 2-bo om plow; and Dixon mowers. Call 785-Dixon mowers. Call 785-983-4844 or 785-983-4421.983-4844 or 785-983-4421.

1964 Johnson inboard/1964 Johnson inboard/outboard boat with trailer. outboard boat with trailer. See at 100 Lake Rd, City See at 100 Lake Rd, City Lake. Call 620-767-6659.Lake. Call 620-767-6659.

Many clean, regular size quart Many clean, regular size quart and pint jars, also glass and pint jars, also glass peanut bu er jars. Call 620-peanut bu er jars. Call 620-924-5590.924-5590.

WANTED:WANTED:Looking for vendors (groups Looking for vendors (groups

or individuals) for the or individuals) for the monthly White City Trunk monthly White City Trunk Sale. Held the FIRST Sale. Held the FIRST SATURDAY of each month - SATURDAY of each month - June 6; July 4; Aug. 1; Sept. June 6; July 4; Aug. 1; Sept. 5 & Oct. 3. We provide the 5 & Oct. 3. We provide the indoor tables at $5 each indoor tables at $5 each (please reserve early) and (please reserve early) and se ng up outside is always se ng up outside is always FREE with you providing FREE with you providing

your own tables, etc. Please your own tables, etc. Please call 785-349-2688 or 785-call 785-349-2688 or 785-349-2499 or email dbeal@349-2499 or email dbeal@tctelco.net for more info.tctelco.net for more info.

Renters for self-storage units Renters for self-storage units in White City & Dwight. $30 in White City & Dwight. $30 per month. Call 785-482-per month. Call 785-482-3285.3285.

Used 12 38 tractor res; used Used 12 38 tractor res; used 12 4 38 tractor res; used 12 4 38 tractor res; used 13 6 38 tractor res; 14 9 38 13 6 38 tractor res; 14 9 38 tractor res; 15 5 38 tractor tractor res; 15 5 38 tractor res; 2-wheel side delivery res; 2-wheel side delivery

hay rake; and a Model A or hay rake; and a Model A or Model B John Deere tractor. Model B John Deere tractor. Call 785-497-2881. Call 785-497-2881.

Looking for Items: Sell Looking for Items: Sell your “STUFF” at the your “STUFF” at the monthly White City Trunk monthly White City Trunk Sale’s SILENT AUCTION. Sale’s SILENT AUCTION. Individuals can consign Individuals can consign items or groups of items items or groups of items with a star ng price, with a star ng price, incremental bid price, incremental bid price, reserve price and if they reserve price and if they wish, a buy now price. wish, a buy now price. Bidding will be open from Bidding will be open from 8am to NOON with the 8am to NOON with the winners announced as soon winners announced as soon a er as possible. If the item a er as possible. If the item sells, the seller will pay 5% sells, the seller will pay 5% of the fi nal sale price. This of the fi nal sale price. This will help to cover the cost will help to cover the cost of running the auc on and of running the auc on and ren ng the Community ren ng the Community Building. Call or email if you Building. Call or email if you are interested in consigning are interested in consigning items. Please call 785-349-items. Please call 785-349-2688 or 785-349-2499 or 2688 or 785-349-2499 or email dbeal@tctelco.net for email dbeal@tctelco.net for more info.more info.

FREE:FREE:Will haul away your heavy Will haul away your heavy

junk, old cars and trucks, junk, old cars and trucks, stoves, ba eries, farm junk; stoves, ba eries, farm junk; all heavy junk will haul away all heavy junk will haul away free. Call 785-349-2983, free. Call 785-349-2983, leave message.leave message.

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 tctelco@tctelco.net

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Nature Adventures

June 1-7 M-W-F: Rogue of the Ranger- Doran goes undercover to bring in an outlaw gang leader.

T-TH-SAT: The Eagle- A wanted Russian lieutenant becomes a vigilante to seek venge-ance upon the amn who stole his family’s land, only to fall for his charming daughter.

June 1-7M-W-F: The EvergladesT-TH-SAT: Sea Turtles

June 8-14 M-W-F: In Old Caliente- Americans go west to California for peaceful settlement.

T-TH-SAT: Captain Calamity- are after a lost treasure.

June 8-14M-W-F: Cozumel MexicoT-TH-SAT: Jungles of the Yucatan

June 29 - July 5M-W-F: Land of the BisonsT-TH-SAT: Glacier Lakes

June 15-21 M-W-F: The Law Commands- The local doctor must prevent night riders by becoming the sheriff. T-TH-SAT: In Love With Life- dismissed from teaching and becomes a tutor for Mr. Morley’s grandson, Laury.

June 15-21M-W-F: Montana MountainsT-TH-SAT: Northern Idaho

June 22-28 M-W-F: Undergound Rustlers- Range Busters try to put an end to gold stage robberies. T-TH-SAT: The Town Went Wild- Feuding fathers deal with the shocking news that their sons were switched at birth, meaning that one of their daughters is about to marry her own brother.

June 29 - July 5 M-W-F: Big Trees- A quaker colony tries to save the giant sequoias from a timber baron. T-TH-SAT: Second Chorus- When perennial college students Danny O’Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw’s band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller.

June 22-28M-W-F: Plains of the DakotasT-TH-SAT: South Dakota Parks

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 LuAnn Fuller, Ryan Becker or Mindy

Andres at 620-767-8288!

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Join us downtown on Hwy 4 at the White City Community Building on Saturday, June 6, from 8am — 4pm (and the 1st Sat. of each month thru October). The Chris an Church ladies will be serving a breakfast of biscuits & gravy or pancakes & sausage from 8—10am and a lunch from 11am—2pm. We will have a Silent Auc on with the bidding open 8am to noon, as well as a door prize each month. Sit for a quick portrait by Terra Coons. Shop for handmade jewelry and cra s, homemade jelly, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, produce, vegetable plants, perennials and much more. Come and join us for breakfast, lunch, shopping or just to visit.

CG/D United Methodist Church will have an “Ice Cream Social” food booth on Saturday, June 20. Stop by for homemade pies, ice cream, cake, or an ice cold tea. Look for (767-6868) our booth in front of Rerun Consignments. All proceeds will go towards the fellowship hall/west wing remodeling project.

The Jeremy Hopper Memorial Ball Tourney will be held on Friday, July 3. A 5K run and 1 mile fun walk will take place at 8am on Saturday, July 4. The fl ag raising ceremony will be held at 9am and the parade is scheduled for 4pm. Old-fashion children’s games will immediately follow the parade. The “Best Show in the Area” Fireworks Display will take place at Dark! For more informa on call the City Offi ce at 785-349-2228.

The Woodbine Lions Club in co-sponsorship with Ci zens State Bank & Trust Co., City of Woodbine, KVK Inc., and TCT; will be hos ng a Fireworks show on July 4 (rain date — Saturday, July 5). W.O.W. concession stand will open at 7pm with proceeds going to support the Halloween supper and Easter egg hunt. Come for hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies, pop and water. The Jolly Jayhawkers 4-H club will have kids games and train rides at 7:30pm. The fi reworks show will start at dusk.

Council Grove’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebra on will be held on Friday, July 3, at the Swimming Pool Park. Join in on a Free Swim, Live Music, and a Community Cook-Out. For more informa on call Council Grove City Hall at 620-767-5417.

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

NEW LISTINGSBalboa Marcelo & Kristina ............. 620-767-5100

Callaham’s Bar & Grill .................... 785-349-2017

Davis Floyd & Ruthy....................... 785-497-2007

Edwards Construction ................... 620-767-5820

Edwards Stacy & Genna ................. 620-767-5820

Grimmett Olen & Amber ............... 620-767-5078

Kuntz Shari and Tyler ..................... 785-598-2007

Leathers H ..................................... 785-482-3004

Mascote Augustine ........................ 620-767-6010

Milton Joshua................................ 785-349-2012

Moore Hayley ................................ 620-767-6017

Pope Gary & Alberta ...................... 620-767-7635

Ryff Mike ....................................... 785-949-2000

Shaver Jesse .................................. 620-767-5085

Slawson Lisa Darlene .................... 620-767-5075

Vonpertz Karl ................................ 785-482-3002

Wilmore Mart ................................ 785-349-2007

WINNERS CIRCLECongrats to our May winner(s):

Gary DiepenbrockDoris French

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!

TCT Solutions Center923 W Main

Council Grove, KS 66846

TCT Solutions Center120 NE 14th

Abilene, KS 67410

620.767.5153 | 800.362.2576

SYMPHONY IN THE FLINT HILLSPATRON PASSES

TCT is off ering an opportunity to win Patron Passes to the Symphony in the Flint Hills on June 13, 2015 at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

All donations will go toward Dickinson County Heritage Center Projects and the Council Grove Riverwalk Expansion Project. To obtain tickets please stop by either of the TCT Solutions Center locations; 120 NE 14th, Abilene or 923 W Main St, Council Grove. Tickets are also available at the Dickinson County Heritage Center, 412 S Campbell St, Abilene.

DONATION - $10 for one ticket or $40 for 5 tickets. Patron Passes include 2 tickets for reserved seating, parking passes for reserved section, pre-concert reception and dinner, retail tent gift certifi cate and on site hospitality tent access. Patron Passes valued at $1,200.

For more information please email publicrelations@tctelco.net.

Council Grove Pride2nd Saturday CELEBRATION

June 13 — Ranching & Rus cs 9a–12p — North Neosho & Main Streets

Council Grove, KS

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ENJOY A WEEKEND OF FESTIVAL FUN

JUNE 19, 20 & 21COUNCIL GROVE RIVERWALK PARK

Arts in the Park, Council Grove Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo Boat Regatta, Council Grove Lake Independence Day Celebrations, Council Grove & White City

Ladies Night Out Morris County Fair August Youth Rodeo

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