March 2008 - Valley Tel Communications
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1. Volume 50 Number 3 Analog Sunset takes effect Valley Wireless Winter Promotion in full swing As of midnight on February 18 2008 cellular tele phone providers were no longer required by the FCC to provide an analog cellular signal What does this mean for you If you have an old reli able bag phone chances are that by the end of the month it won t work Most national cellular providers have notified their customers of this up coming change In order to receive cellular service you may need to purchase a new digital handset With these impending changes close at hand have you considered changing to Valley Wireless Valley Wireless is a full service wireless provider with access to the nationwide network of many national providers Valley Wireless offers nationwide calling and many dif ferent service plans for individuals or families along with advanced features such as voicemail caller id and call waiting all included with your monthly fee some of the plans offered by Valley Wireless even include unlimited nights amp weekends starting at 7 pm No more waiting until 9 pm to make your important calls Additional features such as text messaging bun dles and picture messaging are also available Your wireless service can be billed right on your month ly telephone bill eliminating the need to send another payment to another out of state company In addition to Valley Scholarship Deadline2. DTV ATSC or HDTV may be substituted for the word digital AS we mentioned last month a HDTV is not required to view digital content HDTV is only required if you wish to view digital programming in high definition If you cannot determine if your television has a digital tuner you should check the equipment for the manufacturer name and model number and contact a consumer electronics retail er or the manufacturer directly This information may also be available online through the manufacturer s website If you still have your user manual it may be a great place to start Page 2 How much will a DTV cost Prices vary depending on the many features and options available These may include dis play technology such as cathode ray tube Iii screens rear projection TV s front projection TV s and flat panel TV s Flat panel TV s are EE often the most expensive and can use either a liquid crystal display LCD or plasma screen technology Screen size is measured diagonally across the screen and the larger the screen generally the more expensive the TV Will my analog TV still work If you receive your over the air channels from a rooftop antenna and do not subscribe to a cable to satellite television service then you will need to obtain a digital to analog set top converter box Between January 1 2008 and March 31 2009 all U S households will be able to request up
3. to two coupons worth 40 each to be used toward the future pur chase of eligible digital to analog converter boxes A certified converter box is expected to cost between 50 and 70 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration NTIA is administering the coupon program How do I get a coupon There are several ways to obtain the discount coupons You can apply online at www DTV2009 gov or via phone by call ing 1 888 DTV 2009 To apply by mail obtain an application form from the above referenced website and return it to PO Box 2000 Portland OR 97208 You can also fax the com pleted application to 1 8 77 DTV 4ME2 Coupon supplies are limited and expire 90 days after they are mailed You may request one coupon now and another later but no more than two coupons will be issued per household Dial 511 for Weather amp Road Conditions Before venturing out into the snow and cold weather on a road trip this winter remember to dial 5 1 1 This toll free phone number provided by the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the South Dakota Highway Patrol offers information about weather and road conditions throughout the state By dialing 5 1 1 cellular and land based phone users can receive up to date location specific road and weath er information on any Interstate US or state highway in South Dakota and several adjoining states For more information visit www state sd us and clic
4. Approaches The 2008 Valley Telco 500 Scholarship Applications for area seniors must be received at Valley s Headquarters office by close of business on March 15 2008 The applications are available from area school guid ance couselors Valley s business _ office or via our website at Se www valleytel net Winners will officially be announced in our June 2008 edition of Valley News 102 Main St S March 2008 Herreid SD keeping your business right here f at home Valley s local customer _ service staff is available to assist you with any billing or service questions that may arise during your use of Valley Wireless We are pleased to offer a variety of tried and true Motorola handsets Our retail store also includes many wireless accessories and accessory bundles for your convenience Not sure if Valley Wireless will work in your area Valley Wireless utilizes the existing nationwide net work Keep in mind that wireless service in general is not a perfect product You may or may not have serv ice in a particular area on any given day depending on many factors including the weather other wireless traf fic or interference from metal buildings high line wires or other anomalies It may be easiest to think of wire less service as a great convenience when it works We have several activated handsets in our office that you may try prior to signing up for wireless service The national wireless carri
5. ent Hosmer 605 283 Charles Wolf Dae A WE naon R Aea pay eee ment for your March_telephone bill Ipswich 6052426 carcass uateneemuiieanen J David Williams Vice President py Sont todas Nour acconti wil be role BUS Salento sell charged a 10 00 late notice Long Lake 605 577 Charles Maule Mound City 605 955 Dean Wessel President March 20 Spring Begins The first Pollock 605 889 Donald Wittmeier Treasurer day of spring IS one thing and the first spring day is another The dif SS ee Ea 7 ference between them is some Roger The Ringer A times as great as a month Henry Hide amp Seek ClearConnections wales EE March 23 Easter Sunday Christian Roger is Hiding on Page festival to commemorate the resurrection of Christ My Phone Number Is EEEE E E a Page 4
6. ers as well as Valley Wireless do not guarantee service in all areas Not sure if your handset is analog or digital Stop by our office in Herreid or give us a call with your model number We ll check it out for you at no charge And you might just find a great Wireless Service avail able from your friends here at Valley While you re here be sure to ask how you can win a trip to Fabulous Las Vegas More information regarding the Analog Sunset is available on the FCC s website at the following address http www fcc gov cgb consumerfacts analogcellphone html Page 1 Video upgrades necessary As part of our commitment to our members we strive to provide quality services In order to meet that commitment software hardware and equipment upgrades are often nec essary Over the last month our technicians have worked dili gently to perform upgrades on our video system that will allow the addition of new and improved services In some cases the upgrades are required by our vendors These upgrades may involve many different companies and multi Notes from our Manager ple pieces of equipment The equipment and software upgrades are generally scheduled to begin after midnight and are anticipated to be completed before 6 a m with the least amount of inconvenience for our subscribers However sometimes things do not go as planned In the event that this occurs please be rest assured that our tech n
7. icians are working as quickly as possible to restore the system Because of the complex electronics and numerous pieces of equipment involved complete restoration may take some time We appreciate your patience and understanding Sincerely John Tormoehlen General Manager CEO What s all this DTV stuff about anyway Part H You may have seen the commercials running on your favorite channel referencing the DTV Transition quickly approaching in February of 2009 What is this DTV Stuff all about Over the next several months Valley will be running a series of informational arti cles to help you understand what DTV is and how you may be affected What should you look for when purchasing a new TV First of all remember that if you currently subscribe to Valley Video the STB set top box that we provide makes the digi tal transition for you even if you have an analog television If you are considering purchasing a new television be sure that it has a digital tuner As of March 1 2007 all television receivers shipped or imported into the United States are required to have a digital tuner Some stores may carry over old inventory and therefore have a leftover stock of televi sions without the digital requirement So be sure to look for a label or marking that may contain the following Integrated Digital Tuner or Digital Tuner Built In The word Receiver may also be substituted for Tuner and
8. k on the 5 1 1 icon on the left side of the page Happy amp Safe Traveling Unclaimed Money Every October we mail capital credit refund checks and every year we receive a number of checks back in our mail because their own ers have moved and havent kept us updated on their new address Please help us get these checks to their rightful owners We have listed them with their last known mailing address If you have any idea of where we can locate these people or a relative please con tact Connie at 437 2615 or via email at connie valleytel net Roscoe SD Mobridge SD Highmore SD Loveland CO Aberdeen SD St Paul MN Huron SD Leola SD Leola SD Leola SD Aberdeen SD Estelline SD Mobridge SD Leola SD San Diego CA Bismarck ND Lamberton MN Deerfield MO Hague ND Avondale AZ Cedar MN Mobridge SD Raymond SD Mound City SD Ray Ackerman Emma Aman Deceased need next of kin Atkinson Locker Gary amp Shelley Haier Tina Booton Jodi R Carrico Corvel Corporation Dakota Cafe Ralph Wolter Hermanus L Giliomee John L Gray Don Hammrich Kelly Hoeft Doug Klein Margaret Kositsky Frank Lawrence J Michael Marriner Linda Martel Tim Martin Jesse Murray Jr Corey Redmond Bev Schoonover Mike Thomson Edmund Trautman Jackie S Waldner Sheri L Wesley Roger s Hide amp Seek here Hello Roger the Ringer lt 0 February s lucky winners were Ted amp Ruth Anderson of the Glenham Exchange Ted am
9. or these purposes This will allow us to keep the cost of publishing The Phone Book to a i minimum We currently do not charge Valley members for additional copies of the telephone Telephone Call The first successful directory However this policy may change if we must increase our order quantities telephone transmission of clear speech when Alexander Graham Call Before You Dig It s The Law Bell spoke into his device Mr Watson come here want to see Call 811 at least 48 hours before you dig ed or Watson heard each word istinctly Pollock 605 889 Ipswich 605 426 Briley W 889 2305 Active Care Chiropractic Fax 426 6304 Lee May 426 6379 es will be disconnected by 8am the next day of business Valley technicians are unable to locate underground facilities unless we have received an order from South Dakota One Call Protect yourself and make the March 17 Saint Patrick s Day call It s FREE If you are outside Valley s service area or using a cell phone Commemorates the patron to place the call you may need to dial the toll free number 1 800 781 7474 saint of Ireland Bishop Patrick A D 389 461 who in about A D 432 left his home in the Severn Valley England and introduced Christianity into Ireland Your Valley Telco Board Of Directors Eureka 605 284 David Roggenkamp Secretary Glenham 605 762 Michael Schlomer Herreid 605 437 Helen Thullner March 20 Valley Telco Paym
10. p Ruth are the win ners of a 10 Gift Certificate from Valley Telco It s really simple to play just return the coupon from page 4 by March 17th and you might be the next lucky winner So on your mark get set GO Just For Fun will return next month Calling Feature SORTE rom a S pauer fin Sars ahd of The Month koecipe Dr Chili Snack Mix Herreid Exchange l 16 oz package corn chips l 11 5 oz can mixed nuts 1 7 2 oz package fish shaped cheese crackers CALL WAITING Call Waiting alerts you with a beep during a telephone conversation that another call is waiting to be answered To answer the sec ond call depress the switchhook or flash button for about one second to place your first call on hold After releasing the switch l 11 oz package pretzels 1 cup butter cubed 1 2 cup packed brown sugar 1 T garlic powder 1 T chili powder 1 2 tsp baking soda Combine corn chips nuts pretzels amp cheese crackers in large bowl Put butter brown sugar garlic powder amp chili powder in saucepan and bring to a boil Stir frequently Remove from heat and add soda Mix well and pour over chip mixture in the bowl Toss to coat Put in 15 x10 x1 baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 12 minutes Cool amp aor ONE airtight container Yield 6 quarts MF ORI FOOD SERVED HERE hook or flash button you will automatically be connected with the second caller Depress
11. the switchhook again to return to your first call 1 month Sign up for Call Waiting during the month of March and receive FREE ACTIVATION and your FIRST MONTH OF SERVICE FREE That s a savings of up to 11 Special ends March 31 2008 Page 3 Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Assn Inc 102 Main StS PO Box 7 Herreid SD 57632 Billing Service Requests 605 437 2615 ValleyNet Internet Email 24 Hour Help Desk 1 888 866 0812 www valleytel net valley valleytel net Office Hours 8am 5pm Monday Friday When submitting payments please be sure to include your payment stub Weleome New Members Eureka 605 284 Leola 605 439 Fiddler Delwin Jr 284 2110 Yost Ashley 439 3375 Hilton Vaughnda 284 2110 Worth Noting March 9 Daylight Savings Time Begins Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 am Spring lt 2 Ahead T March 10 Valley Telco Delinquent Disconnect Your February 2008 payment must be 2007 2008 Telephone Directories posted to your account by 5pm In order to make our 2007 2008 Phone Book as cost efficient as possible we have ordered today If it is not all of your servic only a limited supply of additional books Each telephone number receives one copy of The Phone Book We would appreciate your assistance in recycling the previous year s books by using them 4 your vehicles and or in other areas of your home instead of requesting additional copies March 10 1876 First Successful
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