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A Publication of New Hope Telephone Cooperative The Vol.Communicator 9, No. 10 October 2010 Manager's Comments National Cooperative Month gives members a chance to learn about NHTC is a member-owned corporation dedicated to providing communi- cations technology to the residents This month we we serve decide the direction of this busi- and businesses of New Hope, Grant and Owens Cross Roads. celebrate all the dif- ness, and they have the power to change ferent cooperatives that direction every year. Board of Directors across the country. By definition, cooperatives are cre- Barry Jones, President New Hope Exchange NHTC is proud ated to provide the best service possible David Ayers, Vice President to be part of this to their community. Part of that mission Grant Exchange tradition that blends the age-old values of includes returning our profits back to the Garland Elders, Secretary community service and caring for your members who support us. Every member Owens Cross Roads Exchange neighbor with innovation and creativity. of NHTC has a capital credit account. Jimmy Segler, Treasurer As a cooperative, we try to take the Whenever we earn money above our Grant Exchange best of modern technology — optical operating costs, we return it to you in the Jim Duncan New Hope Exchange fiber — and package it in a way that best form of capital credit. Sonny Cantrell serves our community. Cooperatives are transparent with Grant Exchange The cooperative way of doing busi- their finances. It’s important that all our Jeff Cooper ness has been used to provide food, members know exactly how their money New Hope Exchange health care, credit, electricity, and tele- is spent, and they know that if the coop- Mike Whitaker phone and Internet service among other erative prospers, so will they. I’m thrilled New Hope Exchange things. In October, we take the time to to be a part of a business with these val- Greg Glover Owens Cross Roads Exchange recognize this important idea: that a busi- ues. I hope everyone takes the time this The ness could be run by the very customers month to learn more about cooperatives, Communicator it serves, and that great values can fuel a and to be proud that you’re a member — Vol. 9, No. 10 October 2010 successful company. and an owner — of NHTC. is a monthly magazine published by New Hope Telephone Cooperative, Cooperatives take the principles of ©2010. It is distributed without charge democracy and apply them to business. to all Cooperative members/owners. Every year, our members vote on who New Hope Telephone Cooperative will represent their best interest on our Tom Wing P.O. Box 452 board of trustees. In addition, all our poli- New Hope, AL 35760 General Manager, www.nehp.net cies are member approved. The people New Hope Telephone Cooperative For Customer Service: Call 723-4211 For Editorial Advertising: Call 723-2008 or email [email protected] NHTC ACCEPTING BIDS Produced for NHTC by: New Hope Telephone Cooperative is presently accepting sealed bids for lawn care/grounds maintenance for the 2011-2013 seasons. Bid specifica- WordSouth Public Relations, Inc. www.WordSouth.com tions may be obtained weekdays at NHTC’s business office at 5415 Main On the cover: Drive in New Hope between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sealed bids can be returned DAR varsity basketball player to the same location, or mailed to NHTC, Attn: Lawn Care Bid, PO Box Aaron Troup shows some of his 452, New Hope, AL 35760. All bids are due no later than 5 p.m. on skills with the basketball. October 29, 2010. 2 | The Communicator October 2010 SHARE YOUR MESSAGE WITH THE MASSES Keep up with your Advertise your business in The Communicator cooperative on Facebook • Greater lifespan than newspaper • Monthly circulation of approximately 8,500 in New Hope, OCR & Grant • Professional design & ad development at no additional cost • Only cooperative members can advertise in The Communicator • Save hundreds or thousands over the cost of advertising in newspaper Call for advertising rates and ask about discounts for Now you can stay informed about quarterly and the latest happenings at NHTC annual contracts by becoming a fan on Facebook. 256-723-2008 You will hear about special offers, upcoming events and money saving tips. Become a fan today! ThompsonWay Farm & Garden 256-725-3000 9127 Hwy. 431 South, OCR Your local farm supply store that also covers your lawn and garden needs. We have feed for all your animals. Come shop our garden center, complete with a wide selection of flowers, shrubs, and landscaping materials. • Dog & Cat Food • Decorative Rock • Bird Seed • Mulch • Horse Feed • Fertilizer • Goat Feed • Sod And much more! Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday • Closed Sunday The Communicator October 2010 | 3 e are your cooperative. We were formed by you and for you to serve W the communications needs of this community. It is a responsibility we have proudly accepted since the early 1950s when our doors first opened. As a cooperative, we are very dif- ferent from phone companies in larger cities. We have our own way of doing things. Why? Because it worked then, and it still works for cooperatives across the nation every day. We simply follow a few basic principles: • Anyone can be a member. NHTC offers membership to anyone in the ser- vice area who accepts the responsibilities that come with joining. • Your cooperative is an equal partnership. Rebecca Hyde is a Customer Service Representative at NHTC You and your cooperative: A partnership that works! When you are part of a cooperative like NHTC, you matter. Your thoughts, your opinions, and your partici- pation are just as important as any other member. Every vote matters, whether electing a board of directors or deciding on special voting issues. It takes every voice to keep a cooperative strong. • NHTC is here for you, not for profit. We are not a big conglomerate looking to make Celebrate with us! profits while charging outrageous fees. NHTC was formed to provide the best service to our members at the lowest Monday - Friday possible cost. • Capital credit refunds for every member. OctobER 20 - 24 Margins above and beyond our operating cost are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily returned to our members in the form of individually ac- cumulated capital credit refunds. NHTC’s office on Main Drive in New Hope New Hope Telephone Cooperative thanks you, our members, for all the years of continued support and par- Enjoy refreshments with us all week ticipation you have given us. By working together, we will Register for door prizes given away daily continue to keep moving forward. Someone will win 1 month of FREE Services! 4 | The Communicator October 2010 The South Alabama Political Bosses Want Our TVA in-lieu-of Tax Dollars. Butch Taylor Won’t Let That Happen. “I will fight to keep every cent of our TVA dollars working here in Northeast Alabama.” Butch Taylor is the Proven Conservative Leader That We Need Sticking Up for Us in Montgomery Vote November 2, 2010 BUTCH TAYLOR Alabama House District 22 Pd. Pol. Adv. by Friends of Butch Taylor • Butch Taylor Chairman • 224 Taylor Ave, New Hope, AL 35760 D A R Patriots preparing for winning season Varsity Boys says Bell. In preparing for the Dan Bell loves his upcoming season, Bell has job. When asked how he taken a different approach feels about starting his than other coaches. “Most second year as head coach people do weights,” says for DAR’s varsity boys, Bell. “While strength he says “I don’t know is definitely important, a coach alive who isn’t bulking up is not really excited this time of year. what our sport is about If you don’t feel positive — that’s football. Instead, about what you’re doing, we’ve been taking from you really need to get into From Left to Right: Noah Wright (junior), Coach Matt Nelson, Michael Giles the P90X workouts. a different profession. I’m (senior), Coach Dan Bell, Aaron Troup (junior), Coach Jason Wright and KJ We’ve gotten our core thrilled.” Green (senior). Other players this year include Eli Philips, Riley Jones, Taku stronger, and we’ve gotten Kowai, Justen Rhyne, Jacob Rice, Charles Henry Ayers and James Mayes. In almost the same our muscles firing a lot breath, the coach will tell quicker.” you that last season was The plan seems to a struggle. “It was not very good at all,” and make them better? Can you make a be working. Over the summer, the boys says Bell. “We ended up with a 7-21 program that fits them?” participated in team camps at University record.” Bell is interested in working towards of Alabama Huntsville and Samford But the record does not always tell a winning season, and in building a University. “We were very pleased,” the whole story. “In 14 of those losses, program. “We’re working for the future,” says Bell. “We played against some great we were within two points of the lead says Bell. “We want great teams and competition, both 5A and 6A. We com- with less than two minutes to go,” says winning seasons, but first we’ve got to peted well.” Bell. “Our team was not nearly as bad as establish this program. We’re going to Joining Bell this year are Assistant the record says — we just didn’t know make it to where we are competitive year Coaches Jason Wright and Matt Nelson. how to finish games.” in and year out.” “Wright is someone we’re very fortunate Bell comes to DAR with fifteen years Bell was sure to point out that this to have here,” Bell says.