Grand River, MO-2019

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SEPTEMBER 2019

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IOWA STATE LINE MISSOURI

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Frequently Called Numbers

PHONE

NAME

ADDRESS

1001 Kentucky St., Princeton, MO

1-800-451-2301

GRM Networks ®

3406 Miller St., Bethany, MO

1-800-551-1930

GRM Networks ®

24/7 Tech Support & After Hours Outage Reporting Line

1-800-721-2577

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How To Reach GRM Networks ® & Table Of Contents

How To Reach GRM Networks ®

Repair Services Dial 333 (from within our serving area)

Business Office Locations You may apply for phone and Internet service, purchase a phone, pay your bill and perform other related services at our offices located at: 1001 Kentucky St., PO Box 167, Princeton, MO 64673 Dial 777 (from within our serving area) Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-748-4235 Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-451-2301

Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-721-2577 After Hours Trouble Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-721-2577

Buried Cable Locations Missouri One Call . . . . . . . . . . dial 811 or 1-800-344-7483 Iowa One Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . dial 811 or 1-800-292-8989

Directory Assistance Information Dial 1-area code-555-1212 (800) numbers dial 1-800-555-1212

3406 Miller St., PO Box 408, Bethany, MO 64424 Dial 777 (from within our serving area)

Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-425-2227 Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-551-1930

600 NW Church St., PO Box 240, Leon, IA 50144 Dial 777 (from within our serving area)

Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641-446-4222 Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-551-1940

Table Of Contents

GRM Networks ® Gives Back. . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Installation Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 16-17 1 + Distance Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 0 + Distance Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 International Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 Local Calling Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Relay Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 13-14 Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Voice Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Zip Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31

Access Line Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 29-30 Billing Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Buried Cable Location Number . . . . Pages 1, 10 Business Office Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Calendars (2019-2020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . Pages 13-14 Customer Rights And Responsibilities . . Page 9 Directory Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2-5 Enhanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 18-27 General Information . . . . . . . Pages 7-8 & 10-11

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Emergency Numbers

If the number you are calling from

Exchange

begins with

Fire

Police

Sheriff

Ambulance

Albany, MO

660-726

911 or 726-3323

911 or 726-3232

911 or 726-3721

911 or 726-3200

Allendale, MO

660-786

911 or 564-2122

911 or 564-2222

911 or 564-3310

Allerton, IA

641-873

911

911

911

Barnard, MO

660-652

911

911 or 660-582-7451

911 or 660-582-8188

Bethany, MO

660-425 & 426

911

911 or 425-3199

911 or 425-3199

911

Blockton, IA

641-788

911 or 788-3222

911 or 800-432-4386

911 or 788-3222

Taylor Co 641-464-3921 Ringgold Co

Brimson, MO

660-789

911 or 789-2555 ELB

911 or 359-2828

911 or 359-4357

359-5552 Grundy Co

Browning, MO

660-946

911 or 946-4144

911 or 660-895-5312

911 or 660-258-2261

Linn Co or 660-265-3313 Sullivan Co

Cainsville, MO

660-893

911 or 893-5221

911 or 425-3199

911 or 867-3340 Eagleville

Chula, MO

660-639

911 or 639-3255

911 or 660-646-0515

911 or 660-646-2332

Conception Jct., MO 660-944

911 or 944-2424

911 or 660-726-3721

911

Gentry Co 660-582-7451 Nodaway Co

Corydon, IA

641-872

911

911

911

Darlington, MO

660-666

911 or 660-726-3323

911 or 660-726-3721

911 or 660-726-3200

Davis City, IA

641-442

911 or 446-4111

911 or 446-4111

911 or 446-4111

Denver, MO

660-326

911 or 660-564-2122

911 or 660-726-3721 Gentry Co 911 or 660-564-2222 Worth Co

911 or 660-564-3310

Derby, IA

641-533

911

911

911

Eagleville, MO

660-867

911

911 or 425-3199

911 or 867-3340

Gallatin, MO

660-663

911 or 663-2345

911 or 663-2031

911 or 663-3535

2

Emergency Numbers

If the number you are calling from

Exchange

begins with

Fire

Police

Sheriff

Ambulance

Galt, MO

660-673

911

911

911 or 359-4357 660-265-3244 Sullivan Co

Garden Grove, IA

641-443

911

911

911

Gentry, MO

660-448

911

911 or 660-726-3721 Gentry Co 911 or 660-564-2222 Worth Co

911 or 660-726-3200

Gilman City, MO

660-876

911 or 876-5312

911 or 425-3199

911

Graham, MO

660-939

911 or 939-2115

911 or 660-582-7451

911

Grand River, IA

641-773

911

911

911

Grant City, MO

660-564

911 or 564-2122

911 or 564-2222

911 or 564-3310

Harris, MO

660-794

794-6355

660-265-3313

911

Humeston, IA

641-877

911

911 or 872-1566

911 or 872-2627

Jamesport, MO

660-684

911

911 or 660-359-2828

911 or 660-359-4357

Grundy Co

Grundy Co

660-663-2031

660-663-3535

Daviess Co

Daviess Co

Lamoni, IA

641-784

911

784-8711

911 or 446-4111

911 or 446-4111

Laredo, MO

660-286

911 or 286-3075

911 or 359-2828

911 or 359-4357 Grundy Co

Leon, IA

641-446

911

911

911

911

Lineville, IA

641-876

911 or 660-875-5235

911 or 641-872-1566

911 or 641-446-4111 or 641-872-2627

Linneus, MO

660-895

911 or 895-5135

911 or 895-5312

911 or 660-258-2261

Lorimor, IA

641-763

911

911

911

Lucerne, MO

660-793

911 or 794-6355

911 or 660-947-2515

911 or 660-947-3711 Putnam Co 660-748-4162 Mercer Co 911 - Sullivan Co

Meadville, MO

660-938

911 or 938-4144

911 or 895-5312

911 or 660-258-2261

Mercer, MO

660-382

911 or 382-4311

911 or 748-3165

911 or 748-4162

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Emergency Numbers

If the number you are calling from

Exchange

begins with

Fire

Police

Sheriff

Ambulance

Millerton, IA

641-897

911

911

911

Mt. Moriah, MO

660-824

911 or 824-4411

911 or 425-3199

911 or 660-748-4162

Murray, IA

641-447

911

911

911

New Hampton, MO 660-439

911

911 or 425-3199

911 or 660-726-3200

Newton, MO

660-794

911 or 794-6355

911 or 660-265-3313

911

Parnell, MO

660-986

911

911 Nodaway Co

911

660-564-2222 Worth Co

Princeton, MO

660-748

911

911 or 748-3165

911 or 748-4162

Powersville, MO

660-592

911 or 592-2455

911 or 660-947-2515

911 or 660-748-4162 Mercer Co 660-947-3711 Putnam Co 641-872-2627 Wayne Co, IA

Purdin, MO

660-244

911

911 or 895-5312

911 or 660-258-2261

Ravenwood, MO

660-937

911

911 Gentry & Nodaway Co 660-564-2222 Worth Co

911

Ridgeway, MO

660-872

911

911 or 425-3199

911

Sheridan, MO

660-799

911

911 Nodaway Co

911

660-564-2222 Worth Co

South Davis City, MO 660-735

911

911 or 660-425-3199

911

South Lamoni, MO

660-878

911

911 or 660-425-3199

911

South Lineville, MO 660-875

911 or 875-5235

911 or 660-748-3165

911 or 660-748-4162

Spickard, MO

660-485

911 or 485-6133

911 or 359-2828

911 or 359-4357 Grundy Co 748-4162 Mercer Co

Stanberry, MO

660-783

911 or 783-2552

911 or 726-3721

911 or 783-2552

4

Emergency Numbers

If the number you are calling from

Exchange

begins with

Fire

Police

Sheriff

Ambulance

Thayer, IA

641-338

911

911 or 641-782-7717

911

Trenton, MO

660-359

911

911

911

911

339

Van Wert, IA

641-445

911

911 or 446-4111

911

Washington Center, MO 660-845

911

911 or 425-3199

911

Weldon, IA

641-445

911

911 or 446-4111

911

Decatur Co 342-2914 Clark Co

Winterset, IA

515-462

911 or 515-462-2113

911 or 515-462-3575

911 or 515-462-2252

OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS

State Highway Patrol

Macon, MO

660-385-2132 816-387-2345 800-525-5555

St. Joseph, MO Missouri & Iowa

Federal Bureau of Investigation F.B.I. Iowa

515-223-4278 816-221-6100

Kansas City, MO

Poison Control

800-222-1222

Report Child Abuse & Neglect Missouri

800-392-3738 800-362-2178

Iowa

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24-hour Hotline Children and Family Center of NW MO

866-382-7867

Report Elderly Abuse & Neglect Missouri

800-392-0210

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GRM Networks ® Gives Back

FRS/GRM Networks ® Scholarship Senior students whose parents or guardians are members of GRM Networks ® can apply for The Foundation for Rural Service’s (FRS) $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to rural high school seniors: one per geographic region of the NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association membership, and one to a student sponsored by an NTCA associate member. The remaining awards will be distributed proportionate to the number of applications received from each NTCA region. FRS will fund $2,000 of each scholarship, with the sponsoring telecommunications provider or associate member of each winning applicant providing a $500 match. FRS will also provide four Staurulakis Family Scholarships valued at $5,000 each. Students who are majoring in math, science, engineering, or medicine are given preference for the FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships. Preference will be given to students expressing an interest in returning to a rural area to work following graduation. All scholarships are one-time awards.

GRM Networks ® Gives Back GRM Networks ® Community Improvement Grant Program Clubs and organizations within the GRM Networks ® service areas are eligible to apply for the GRM Networks ® Community Improvement Grant Program. The Grant program authorizes GRM Networks ® to award up to $1,250 per quarter to groups that submit an application describing a project that will better their community. Typically, the quarterly allotment is divided into two $500 awards and one $250 award. Applications are available at www.grm.net/grants .

GRM Networks ® Scholarship Program As a local cooperative business, GRM Networks ® places great importance on the education of students in our service area. To provide support to the students in rural Iowa and Missouri, GRM Networks ® has created the GRM Networks ® Scholarship program GRM Networks ® will award up to $5,500 to graduating high school seniors, and all seniors are eligible to apply as long as their parents or guardians are customers of GRM Networks ® in good standing at the time of the application deadline. Instructions on how to apply for the scholarship are posted at www.grm.net/scholarship each year in January and applications are due mid-March.

FRS/GRM Networks ® Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Every year students that are juniors in high school and whose parents or legal guardians are members of GRM Networks ® have the opportunity to apply for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. The five day, four night trip offers an exciting and fast paced tour of our nation’s Capitol. After applicants have been interviewed by a panel of GRM Networks ® board members, two students are chosen to attend the event. Applications are available in January at www.grm. net/youthtour , at the local business offices and from high school guidance counselors.

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General Information

Exchanges served by GRM Networks ® :

641-873 660-652 641-788 660-789 660-946 660-893 660-639 660-944 660-666 641-442 660-735 641-533 660-326 660-867 660-673 641-443 660-448 660-876 660-939 641-773 660-684 641-784 660-878

Allerton, IA Barnard, MO Bethany, MO Blockton, IA Brimson, MO Browning, MO Cainsville, MO

660-286 641-446 641-876 660-875 660-895 660-793 660-938 660-382 641-897 660-824 660-439 660-794 660-986 660-592 660-748 660-244 660-937 660-872 660-799 660-485 641-338 660-845 641-445

Laredo, MO

Leon, IA

660-425/426

Lineville, IA

South Lineville, MO

Linneus, MO Lucerne, MO Meadville, MO Mercer, MO Millerton, IA

Chula, MO

Conception Junction, MO

Darlington, MO Davis City, IA

Mount Moriah, MO New Hampton, MO Newtown/Harris, MO

South Davis City, MO

Derby, IA

Parnell, MO

Denver, MO Eagleville, MO

Powersville, MO Princeton, MO Ravenwood, MO Ridgeway, MO Sheridan, MO Spickard, MO Purdin, MO

Galt, MO

Garden Grove, IA

Gentry, MO

Gilman City, MO Graham, MO Grand River, IA Jamesport, MO

Thayer, IA

Washington Center, MO Weldon/Van Wert, IA

Lamoni, IA

South Lamoni, MO Exchanges served by SCC Networks ® :

641-872 641-447

Corydon, IA

641-763

Lorimor, IA

Murray, IA Exchanges served by Windstream Communications Inc.: Albany, MO Allendale, MO

Coffey, MO

Gallatin, MO Winston, MO

Grant City, MO

Jameson, MO

Pattonsburg, MO

Redding, IA Exchanges served by AT&T: Stanberry, MO

Trenton, MO Exchanges served by CenturyLink: King City, MO Maryville, MO Exchanges served by Holway Telephone Company Inc.: Maitland, MO Skidmore, MO

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General Information

Local Calling Area

Calling Number

Exchange Davis City, IA Redding, IA Lamoni, IA Blockton, IA Allerton, IA Lineville, IA Purdin, MO Laredo, MO Denver, MO Trenton, MO

Local Calling Area

Begins With

641 442 & 660 735

784, 446

641 767

x

641 784 & 660 878

442

641 788 641 873 660 244 660 286 660 326 660 367 660 382 660 439 660 448 660 485 660 533 660 535 660 564 660 592 660 639 660 652 660 663 660 666 660 673 660 684 660 726 660 748 660 749 660 783 660 786 660 789 660 793 660 794 660 799 660 824 660 828 660 845 660 867 660 872 660 876 660 893 660 895 660 928 660 935 660 937 660 938 660 939 660 944 660 946 660 986

660-799 872, 876

641 876 & 660 875

873 895

339, 359

448

660 359 & 358

286, 485, 673, 789 749, 828, 663, 533

Pattonsburg, MO Mercer, MO Bethany, MO New Hampton, MO Gentry, MO Spickard, MO Coffey, MO King City, MO Grant City, MO Maryville, MO Powersville, MO Chula, MO Barnard, MO Gallatin, MO Darlington, MO Jamesport, MO Albany, MO Princeton, MO Winston, MO Stanberry, MO Allendale, MO Brimson, MO Lucerne, MO Sheridan, MO Mt. Moriah, MO Jameson, MO Eagleville, MO Ridgeway, MO Gilman City, MO Cainsville, MO Linneus, MO Skidmore, MO Maitland, MO Ravenwood, MO Meadville, MO Graham, MO Browning, MO Parnell, MO Galt, MO Newtown/Harris, MO Washington Center, MO Conception Jct., MO

748

660 425-426

893, 867, 876, 824, 439, 872, 845

425, 426

326

339, 359

x x

786

660 562-582

x

793

x

939

828, 749, 533, 367

x

339, 359

x x

382

367, 828, 663, 533

x

564

339, 359 592, 794 641-788 425, 426 425, 426 425, 426 425, 426 425, 426 425, 426 793

367, 749, 663, 533

946, 895, 244

x x

986 895 652 895 937 x

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Customer Rights And Responsibilities

When Will I Receive My Bill? GRM Networks ® mails bills at or near the first day of each month. You should receive your itemized bill within the first few days of the month. If you do not receive your bill, please call our business office by dialing 777 from your home phone or by calling one of the office phone num- bers on page 1; we will mail you a copy of your current bill at no charge. Relay Service for hearing and speech impaired customers can be reached by dialing 7-1-1, and a Communications Agent will assist you in reaching our offices. How Can I Pay My Bill? You may mail your payment as directed on your bill, or you may pay in person at our business office. We also offer automatic bank deduction, debit card and credit card payment options. You may also pay online by going to grm.net and clicking on eBill . Contact your local business office for more information. You will save time and reduce the chance of error if you use the payment portion of your bill when paying. There is a charge for each returned check. When Does My Bill Become Delinquent? Your bill will be declared delinquent if it is still unpaid on the 21st day after the first mailing. How Can I Dispute A Charge On My Bill? If you believe a charge appearing on your bill is in error, you can inquire and/or dispute a charge by calling, writing or coming in to our office. You may call us by dialing 777 or you may come to the office at the addresses given on page 1, between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. Some locations are closed daily 12pm - 1pm. When Can My Service Be Disconnected? Your service can be disconnected when you have not paid delinquent charges, fail to pay a required deposit, fail to comply with a settlement agreement, misrepresent your identity, or refuse to allow inspection of Company’s facilities as provided by any state and/or federal law. Basic local phone service cannot be disconnected for non-payment if delinquent charges are for other products and services on the account. Phone service will not be disconnected on days when the office is not open for business or on the day before the office will not be open for business. Phone service may not be disconnected prior to 10 calendar days after notice has been given of the company’s intent to do so (Company will mail a 10-day reminder notice). The Company may block access to toll and eliminate any optional ser- vices and/or features for non-payment of charges for those services. How Can I Prevent Discontinuance Of Service During An Absence? Contact our business office and inquire about pre-payment. How Can I Have My Discontinued Service Restored? You may have your discontinued service restored by paying all undis- puted charges and the required deposit, if any, or the Company may elect to enter into a settlement agreement with you that would restore your service. You may be assessed a charge for restoring service and the Company may require a deposit. When Is A Deposit Or Guarantee Required? You may be required to post a deposit or provide a guarantee of pay- ment if you fail to meet our credit-worthiness criteria. Call our office to inquire about our credit-worthiness criteria.

How Can I File A Dispute/Complaint? If you have a dispute/complaint with GRM Networks ® , it may be resolved by contacting the District Manager at your local business office, or call one of the numbers given below. A “dispute” must be registered with the Company prior to the delinquent date in order to avoid discontinuance of service. If your complaint is still not resolved, Missouri customers may contact the Missouri Public Service Commission, which regulates GRM Networks ® . You may also contact the Office of Public Counsel. They represent the public (residential customer) before the Public Service Commission. Iowa customers may contact the Iowa Utilities Division Department of Commerce.

Missouri Public Service Commission Governor Office Building 200 Madison Street P.O. Box 360 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0360 800-392-4211

Missouri Office of Public Counsel Governor Office Building 200 Madison Street, Suite 650 P.O. Box 2230 Jefferson City, MO 65102-7800 573-751-4857 866-922-2959 (Toll-Free)

Iowa Utilities Division Department of Commerce 1375 E Court Ave Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-7300 877-565-4450 (Toll-Free)

Statement of Nondiscrimination In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 . Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www. ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the infor- mation requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992 . Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

(202) 690-7442 ; or

(2) fax:

program.intake@usda.gov.

(3) email:

GRM Networks ® is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Call your local business office from your home phone by dialing 777 or by dialing one of the office phone numbers on page 1. Relay Service for hearing and speech impaired customers can be reached by dialing 7-1-1, and a Communications Agent will assist you in reaching our offices.

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Statement of Nondiscrimination (cont’d) Spanish Translation De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las reglamentaciones y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA), se prohíbe al USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, y empleados, e instituciones que partici- pan o administran los programas del USDA, discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, género, identidad de género (inclui- das las expresiones de género), orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública, creencias políticas, o reprimendas o represalias por actividades previas sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad llevados a cabo o financiados por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas límite para la presentación de remedios y denuncias varían según el programa o el incidente. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información sobre el programa (por ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje americano de señas, etc.) deberán comunicarse con la Agencia responsable o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al ( 202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Transmisiones al (800) 877-8339 . Asimismo, se puede disponer de información del programa en otros idi- omas además de inglés. Para presentar una denuncia por discriminación en el programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en línea en http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , o en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncias, llame al (866) 632-9992 . Envíe su formulario completado o su carta al USDA por los siguientes medios: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (202) 690-7442 ; o (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. GRM Networks ® es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece iguladad de oportunidades. Abbreviated Dialing Codes Abbreviated dialing codes were established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for communities to use to provide access to special services. The FCC intended the abbreviated dialing codes to be easy-to-remember and universally recognizable numbers that would enable a critical connection between individuals and fami- lies in need and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 : Community Services, United Way 3-1-1 : Municipal Government Services, Non-Emergency 4-1-1 : Directory Assistance (fees may be charged) 7-1-1 : TDD Relay Services 7-7-7 : Telephone Company Customer Service 8-1-1 : Underground Public Utility Location Request Service 9-1-1 : Emergency Medical, Police or Fire Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) fax:

Warning - Buried Cable Cable and lines that provide your home service are buried. It will be to your interest to give us several days advance notice before you start trenching or digging. Damage to cables and lines impairs your service and the cost of repairs is expensive. Before digging or trenching, contact one of the following:

1-800-344-7483 MO One Call or dial 811 1-800-292-8989 Iowa One Call or dial 811 900/976 Call Blocking

Dialing 900 and 976 prefix numbers allows you to reach a variety of “pay-per-call” sources. All phones are capable of completing a call to any 900 or 976 prefix numbers unless call blocking is requested. If you so desire, the company will block call attempts to these prefixes from your phone. If you have any questions about this offering, please call your local business office. Missouri Universal Service Available To Missouri Customers The Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved the establishment of a Missouri Universal Service Fund (MoUSF) to help low-income and disabled Missourians receive discounts for basic local telephone service. The Missouri Public Service Commission issued an order (Case No TO-2014-0333) decreasing the Missouri Universal Service Fund assessment rate to 0.0010 (0.10%). This surcharge appears as a separate line item on customer bills detailed as “Missouri Universal Service Fund.” Missouri customers who receive Federal Lifeline support auto- matically receive an additional $6.50 per month in Missouri Service Fund support. The Federal Lifeline Program and the MoUSF together offer a discount to qualifying customers of $15.75 per month. Individuals who qualify for low-income or disabled support are required to complete a MoUSF Board approval application. The Application Form includes a release so that the Missouri Public Service Commission or its staff may confirm participation in the qualifying programs. By signing the authorization, the benefi- ciary recipient authorizes the appropriate federal, state or local agency to confirm to the Missouri Public Service Commission or its staff participation in the qualifying program at the time the application was made, and as subsequently deemed necessary for purposes of annual verification or other examinations of eligibility — this authorization continues for the duration of par- ticipation in the low-income or disabled program. Customers who qualify for low-income or disabled support are required to fill out an application that is available online.

All abbreviated dialing codes may not be available in your community.

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Telecommunications Access Program Are you, or someone you know, frustrated trying to use the telephone? Is it difficult to hear or understand the conversation? Do others have a hard time hearing you, or ask you to repeat yourself often? Is it challenging to dial a phone with small buttons or hard-to-read displays? Perhaps you don’t always hear the telephone ring or can’t get to the telephone in time before the caller hangs up. The Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) can provide you with a telephone specifically designed to help you with any of these difficulties. TAP provides specialized telephones FREE to those that qualify. Missouri residents with existing wireline (house) telephone service and income below $60,000 per year (for a household of 2; add $5000 per dependent) will qualify if certified as having a disability that interferes with hearing, seeing, speech, mobility or cognition. TAP provides equipment only; the consumer is responsible for the telephone service. Call 800-655-6700 or visit www.at.mo.gov to learn more about this free program to benefit Missouri residents. Residents of other states, visit www.tedpa.org to see if a program is in your state. Access Line Charges Listed below are the prevailing monthly access line charges. These rates do not include the Federal subscriber line charge nor applicable taxes. The rates for Residence and Business are $23.50 for the following towns: Barnard, Bethany, Brimson, Browning, Cainsville, Chula, Conception Jct., Darlington, Denver, Eagleville, Galt, Gentry, Gilman City, Graham, Jamesport, Laredo, Linneus, Lucerne, Meadville, Mercer, Mt. Moriah, Newtown, New Hampton, Parnell, Powersville, Princeton, Purdin, Ravenwood, Ridgeway, Sheridan, Spickard and Washington Center. The above rates were correct as of the date this directory was printed. Current rates and charges are always available from your business office, and at www.grm.net/phone .

Qualifying low-income or disabled programs include: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Programs, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), 135% of the Federal Poverty Level. There are no federal Lifeline Services offered for disabled con- sumers. The MoUSF program will offer a discount of $6.50 per month off the consumer’s local telecommunications service for disabled Missourians. If any member of the household has a disability and is receiving disability benefits as defined below, the consumer is eligible to receive the disability discount. Disability assistance is available to all Missouri residential cus- tomers who demonstrate, by providing documentation, that they are totally and permanently disabled or blind and receiving any of the following: Federal Social Security Disability bene- fits; Federal Supplemental Security Income benefits; Veterans Administration Disability benefits; State blind persons pursuant to Section 209.010 to 209.1602RSMo; State aid to blind per- sons pursuant to Section 209.240RSMo; State supplemental payments pursuant to Section 208.0302RSMo and Section 660.100.2RSMo 2000. You May Be Eligible For Assistance With Your Phone Bill LIFELINE is a federal government program that enables low-income applicants to receive a discount for telecommu- nications service. Applicants meeting certain eligibility criteria are able to receive a monthly federal discount of $9.25 (for Voice or Broadband Internet) and a state discount of $6.50 (for Voice or a service bundle of Voice and Broadband) for a total monthly discount of up to $15.75. Toll blocking is available at no charge to all eligible Lifeline applicants. To be eligible for LIFELINE , an applicant must participate in one of the following: 1. Medicaid 2. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps) 3. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 4. Veterans Pensions or Survivors Benefit Programs 5. Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) 6. Income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level Only one Lifeline or Disabled Service is available per household. If you feel you qualify for LIFELINE or the Disabled Program, call 777 and ask your GRM Networks ® Customer Service Representative to explain the application process.

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Phone Directories Numbers are frequently changed and the use of obsolete directories results in calling wrong numbers. Please transfer all special information to your new directory and destroy the old directory. If you do not receive the new directory, or if addi- tional copies are needed, call, stop by, or write the business office. An electronic version of this directory is available at www.grm.net/phone . Additional Listings For each customer, a single line insertion in the alphabetical list is made without charge. Customers may arrange for addi- tional listings under such regulations as apply to main listings to be placed in the alphabetical directory. Rates for additional Claims for damages due to errors or omissions in directory listings will be limited to prorated charges for the directory listing that is affected. Listings Not Appearing In The Directory Between directory issues, many phone numbers do not appear in the current issue of the directory due to changes and new installations. Patrons may obtain these phone numbers from “Directory Assistance” by dialing 4-1-1. Use Of Residential Phones For Business Purposes Residential phones are installed with the understanding that they will be used for domestic purposes. A residential phone will be changed to business service if used primarily or substan- tially for business purposes or if the residential phone number is advertised in connection with the sale of products or services. Establishing Or Transferring Phone Service To establish or transfer residential and/or business phone ser- vice, please call your local business office. To enable us to process your order to establish phone service, we will need to know your complete address and how you want to be listed in the directory. We also need to know about previous phone service in your name and other credit infor- mation. We will ask for identification and a contact number. Deposit Policy Customers may be asked to pay a deposit to establish service. The amount of your deposit is deter- mined when you apply for service. listings may be obtained from the business office. Directory Errors And Omissions

You Will Be Billed For Changes In Your Service All changes, except termination of service and disconnec- tion of certain options, require a service charge. The amount you are charged depends on the type of change requested. Consult your local business office for current rates. How You Are Billed Charges for local service, Internet access, and Skitter TV avail- able through GRM Networks ® are billed one month in advance. Toll calls and repair charges are billed after they occur. How, When & Where To Pay Your Bill Your payment due date appears on your bill. Your payment is considered past due if not paid by that date. You can mail your payment or pay your bill at your local busi- ness office. Please don’t send cash in the mail. We also offer automatic bank deduction, debit and credit card payment abil- ities or you may pay online by going to grm.net and clicking on eBill. Contact your local business office for more information. You will save time and reduce the chance of error if you use the payment portion of your bill when paying. There is a charge for each returned check. Error On Your Bill If you have a question on your bill, call your local business office. Explain the possible error to a Customer Service Representative. If the error cannot be resolved, please pay the undisputed charges on time so you’ll maintain a good payment record while the problem is being investigated. Paying The Bill On Time, So Your Service Will Not Be Disconnected If your payment is not received by the due date, or you do not meet payment arrangements, your service may be disconnected. How To Get Your Service Restored All relevant past charges must be paid before your service can be reconnected and you will be charged a restoral fee. You may also be asked to pay a deposit. CPNI Under FCC rules governing the use and disclosure of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI), we can only discuss CPNI at our retail locations with those individuals listed as an authorized user on the account and presenting a government issued photo ID. CPNI includes call detail information and certain account information, including the amount of your bill. For phone inquiries, other rules dictate how we authenticate a customer. You may add authorized users to your account by contacting your business office.

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Charges To Install And Change Your Residential Service The GRM Networks ® one-time charge to install or change your service may vary, depending on the type of work that is done. SERVICE ORDER: $4.00 You are charged for the processing of your order when you install or make changes in service. CENTRAL OFFICE CONNECTION CHARGE: $10.75 This charge is for the work we do to connect your line to the central office. Additional charges may apply if special construction is needed to connect your service. TIME AND MATERIAL CHARGES: Time at $75 per hour/$112.50 per hour overtime (subject to change) plus a material charge for the material used and work performed (which is not provided for elsewhere in our filed tariffs), plus equipment charge if applicable. A trip charge of $40 could apply. PROGRAMMING CHARGE: $5.00 This charge applies for programming changes into the digital central office equipment after the initial installation. The above rates were correct as of the date this directory was printed. Current rates and charges are always available from your business office. NO CHARGE TO DISCONNECT PHONE SERVICE: There is no charge to disconnect your phone. If you wish, charges can be stopped the day you call. Relay Service For The Missourians with hearing/speech impairments using a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) will be able to communicate with people using standard phone equipment. Missourians without hearing/speech impairments using standard phone equipment can call a TDD user. Relay Missouri will utilize specially trained agents located at the Relay Missouri Center to relay conversations between parties. Relay Missouri Service Center This center will operate and handle calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The center relay assistants can instruct you in making long distance calls. To place a call using Relay Missouri, Dial 7-1-1 or dial one of the toll free numbers below: TTY/ACSII: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-2966 Voice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-735-2460 Spanish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-520-7309 Voice Carry Over: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-0135 Speech-to-Speech: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-735-7877 Customer Service Information: . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-676-3777 PO Box 29230 Hearing / Speech Impaired Relay Missouri Service And How It Works

Relay Service For The Hearing / Speech Impaired TDD callers can access the Relay Missouri Center by calling 711. Voice callers can access the Relay Missouri Center by calling 711. Upon reaching the center, provide the relay agent with the area code and phone number you wish to call. If making a long distance call, advise the relay agent of the type of call you are making (direct dial, credit card, collect, person-to-person, etc.) and how you wish to pay (if using calling card, credit card or third number billing, you will need to provide your name and the necessary billing numbers). Relay Iowa Relay Iowa is a specialized service that guarantees all citizens access to prompt, professional and accurate communication through the phone. Consumers of these specialized services, specifically individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking, can communicate on the phone via TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech- to-Speech (STS), Spanish-to-Spanish and Captioned Telephone in order to connect with family, friends, or businesses with ease. Here’s How Relay Iowa Works: Dial 711 or the appropriate toll-free number provided to connect with Relay Iowa. A specially trained operator, called a Communication Assistant (CA), will ask for the area code and number of the person you wish to call and will begin relaying the conversation. Generally, the CA will voice the typed message from the text phone (TTY) user to the person on the other end. The CA then relays the spoken words by typing them back to the TTY user. Relay Iowa offers specialized services for individuals who have difficulty speaking and for Spanish speaking residents. Specially trained CAs are on hand to assist in these types of calls and may be reached by dialing the associated number provided on page 14. Since Relay Iowa offers a variety of services, please refer to the website listed or call Relay Iowa Customer Service for more detailed instruction on how a particular call is processed. Captioned Telephone is also available and ideal for individuals with hearing loss who are able to speak for themselves. A Captioned Telephone works like any other phone with one important addition: it displays every word the other person says throughout the conversation. Captioned Telephone users can listen to the caller and read the captions on the display window of the Captioned Telephone. Access To Services Both 711 and the 800 numbers are toll-free calls and provide access to the same relay services. If you are experiencing trouble dialing 711 to reach Relay Iowa, please call Relay Iowa Customer Service. All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers may place relay calls to English and Spanish speaking All calls are held strictly confidential. Specialized Services

Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-9230 Email: sprint.trcustserv@sprint.com Web: www.donthanguponrelay.com

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Customers’ Rights To Own And Provide Their Own Inside Station Wiring You have the right to provide your own inside wiring. Customers are not required to use the services of GRM Networks ® for the installation of new inside wiring. Upon request, GRM Networks ® will provide technical information. You are now responsible for maintaining all inside wiring. GRM Networks ® will maintain inside wiring for single line business and residential customers on a contractual basis for $.50 per month per line. Inside wiring maintenance is also available for multi-line business customers. Contact your local business office for rates. The above rates were correct as of the date this directory was printed. Current rates and charges are always available from your business office. Under Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines, you may supply your own phone or other terminal equipment and connect it directly to the nationwide phone network. You are not required to obtain your phone or other terminal equipment from GRM Networks ® in order to receive service. Rates and services are provided on an equal basis whether you provide your own equipment or obtain it from GRM Networks ® . If you supply your own phone or other terminal equipment it must be approved by the FCC and you are responsible for its proper connection, maintenance and repair. GRM Networks ® will verify the condition of a line if requested at no charge. A charge will apply for each visit by GRM Networks ® to a customer’s premises in connection with a service difficulty when it is determined that the difficulty was due to a condition in a customer-provided phone or other terminal equipment. Fraudulent Charges It is illegal to charge any calls to another person’s phone number or calling card without his/her permission. Persons placing such calls are subject to prosecution, and, if convicted, are subject to a fine and/or imprisonment. Harassing Calls State and federal law make it a crime to place obscene or harassing phone calls. The penalty is a fine and/or imprisonment . Unlawful Wiretapping It is a crime under federal and state laws to wiretap or otherwise intercept a phone call unless the consent of one or both of the parties actually participating in the call has been obtained. (The exceptions are properly authorized law enforcement offices, acting under court order, according to state and federal law.) The penalty for illegal wiretapping can be a fine and/or imprisonment. Customers’ Rights To Own And Provide Their Own Phones And Other Terminal Equipment

persons within Iowa, across the United States and even internationally. By law, each conversation is handled with strict confidentiality. There is no charge to access Relay Iowa, although standard long distance charges apply. Placing A Call With Relay Iowa TTY: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-2942 Voice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-2943 Spanish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-264-7190 Voice Carry Over (VCO): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-4313 Speech-to-Speech: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-735-1007 Customer Service Information: Voice/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-516-4692 To place a call using Relay Iowa dial 7-1-1 or dial one of the toll free numbers below: www.relayiowa.com Captioned Telephone Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-269-7477 To call a Captioned Telephone User Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-243-2823 The Iowa Equipment Distribution Program, called Telecom- munications Access Iowa (TAI), helps pay for specialized equipment for residents of Iowa who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking. Qualified individuals can receive a voucher for approximately 95% of the average cost of specialized telephone equipment. To apply online, go to: www.relayiowa.com/tai/ or call 1-800-606-5099 Voice/TTY. Emergency Calls Please note that 7-1-1 is only to be used to reach Relay Iowa. In an EMERGENCY you should continue to use 911. For emergencies, call 911 or your local emergency service TTY number directly. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all 911 centers have TTY and be prepared to handle emergency calls placed in this manner. Relay Iowa will make every effort to assist you in an emergency. However, it is important to understand that relay centers are not 911 centers and do not assume responsibility for emergency calls. Relay Iowa and the Iowa Equipment Distribution Program are both programs of the Iowa Utilities Board. Special Points Of Interest Iowa Equipment Distribution Program PO Box 285 • Aurora, NE 68818 Email: iarelay@hamiltonrelay.com Web: www.hamiltonrelay.com

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