Industry And Government Regulations Top Annual Meeting Topics
 The 61st Annual Meeting of Rural Telephone, dba Nex-Tech, was held April 20 at the Lakeside School Gymnasium in Downs where Ventriloquist, Nick Levendofsky, along with Elmer, welcomed guests. Early bird door prize winners were drawn and then the meeting was called to order with a greeting from Board President James C. Harries. Nex-Tech's 2011 activities and financial reportwere presented through a news video created by the media staff. Board Secretary/Treasurer Ron Rahjes gave a report from the nominating committee, followed by the election of Trustees. Trustees elected to three-year terms were: Phyllis Weller of Hill City, representing Zone 1, including the Lenora, Jennings and Hill City exchanges; Douglas Ziegler of Grainfield, representing Zone 3, including the Grainfield, Gove, Collyer and Quinter exchanges; and Peggy Chrisler of Russell, representing Zone 9, including the Russell exchange.
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Seniors Awarded PRIMO Scholarships
Two seniors from area high schools were chosen as recipients of $500 scholarships from PRIMO (Public Relations Independent Marketing Organization). Founded in 1992, PRIMO consists of marketing and public relations employees of independent telecommunications companies throughout Kansas and the surrounding states.
 | | Dylan Dreiling, Great Bend |
 | | Collin Pfeifer, Hill City |
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 | | Jamie Cockerham, Osborne |
Osborne Senior Awarded Scholarship
The $1,500 Bob Adkisson Scholarship is presented by the Western Telecommunications Alliance Foundation, Inc., to children of parents who are employed by a Western Telecommunications Alliance member company, and who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, integrity and commitment to education.
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 | | Emily Taylor, Hays |
Hays Student Selected For National Telecommunications Scholarship
Emilie Taylor, a 2012 graduate from Thomas More Prep-Marian High School in Hays, was selected to receive a $2,500 academic scholarship by the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED). Sponsored by Nex-Tech, the award is based on merit and demonstrated commitment to rural life. FRED will send the awarded scholarship to Kansas State University on behalf of Taylor.
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A Couple Of Amazing Videos You Don't Want To Miss
Oh Baby! This Boy Is Strong!
 At just 9-10 months of age, baby Jonas is already displaying an impressive combination of upper-body strength and determination. Take a look as he does chin-ups on the edge of the desk in order to try and see what's playing on the computer screen.
Delightful Dog Duo Dining
 With a little help from four human hands, two dogs enjoy a meal at a busy restaurant. You can't help but smile as you watch them politely dab their mouths with napkins, eat from china bowls using silverware, and interact with each other and the waitress. |
