Nehalem Telephone Provides Most Reliable & Affordable High-Speed Internet Service Available in Area

Nehalem Telephone has been providing Internet service to the area for over 8 years, and highspeed DSL service for the past 4 years. Now, over 95% of our customers have the access to DSL service as we’ve expanded our network and added modems and equipment. Nehalem Telephone is committed to providing the best leading edge technology to our customers.368-3161

When considering Internet service, there are several options, including wireless broadband service, but there are limitations. With wireless service, there must be a clear line of sight between antennas and other technological limitations, such as incompatibility with other networks, that make widespread use of wireless service questionable. Nehalem Telephone’s DSL Internet technology and service is not hindered by weather, trees or mountains, and it has been time tested, proven to be fast and reliable.

We make DSL service affordable by waiving the $95 installation fee with a one-year signed contract. The monthly charge is $47.90 ($32.95 for DSL, plus $14.95 for Internet), and you can save $2.00 off this price if you are a Nehalem Telephone long distance customer.

Be sure to look at all your options for Internet service, and when you’ve seen the rest, be sure to get the best – Nehalem Telephone DSL Service. Call our office at 368-5116 to setup a free in-home demonstration. Nehalem Telephone is your full-service telecommunications company – bringing technology home.

::TOP::

Nehalem Telephone’s commitment to the community continues with the company’s annual donation to the local Head Start program. Over $1,600.00 was given to Head Start in early December, from NT&T’s employee donations, which were matched dollar-for-dollar by the company. Head Start will use the money for Christmas items and necessities for the\ children’s families the program serves. This valuable educational program helps prepare kids for school. Nehalem Telephone is proud to support this worthy group and looks forward to helping out again in 2004.

::TOP::

Since our announcement that Nehalem Telephone is being sold, we have received quite a bit of feedback from our customers regarding the sale -- some positive and some negative. In general, people dislike change … because change brings a level of uncertainty and unfamiliarity. Change might appear especially difficult when it involves a fixture in the community, such as Lee Dillard and Nehalem Telephone.368-7634

Through this experience, I’m reminded of a story regarding “Attitude.” It goes like this:

A traveler pulled into a gas station in a small country town. As he was pumping his gas he asked the attendant, “What kind of town is this? We are considering moving and wonder if this might be the place.”

The attendant responded, “What kind of town do you come from?”

The traveler answered, “It is an awful place. The people are mean, the local politics are messed up, It has a terrible school, and it is ugly. That’s why we want to get out.” The attendant paused and responded, “You won’t like it here, that is exactly the kind of town this is.”

The traveler continued on his journey.

Later, second traveler came to the station with the same question. “What kind of town is this? My company is asking me to relocate to this area, and we wondered about this town.”

Again the attendant responded with a question, “What kind of town to you come from?” This traveler had a different answer, “It is a wonderful place. The people are great, everyone helps their neighbor, and it is beautiful. We hate to leave it.”

Without hesitation the attendant replied, “That is exactly what kind of town this is. You would love it here.”

“The currents that determine our dreams and shape our lives flow from the attitudes we nurture everyday.”

Attitude is everything. We at Nehalem Telephone are greatly appreciative and have the deepest respect for Lee Dillard and his family, and what they have brought to our community. We wish them well, and hope that they find happiness in their future plans. At the same time, we look forward to working with the Martell family, and are excited to see what the future will hold.

Until next time …

Sincerely, Steven C. Harper

Controller, Nehalem Telecommunications Co.

::TOP::

IT’S OFFICIAL! Effective January 1, 2004 Nehalem Telephone and Telegraph will become Nehalem Telecommunications, Inc. My management staff and I are diligently working on all the last minute details to make this a smooth transition for the customers and local staff of Nehalem Tel alike.

We look forward to providing quality phone service with continued excellent customer service for the area residents. A new logo design will be premiered in the next newsletter. There are also plans underway for an OPEN HOUSE in the Spring 2004. The Idaho corporate staff and owners will be available for customers to meet.

We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a successful and joyous New Year.

~Jim

::TOP::

New Business in Area Helps Get Things Organized and Washed

The rows of storage unites began to sprout just North of Nehalem in April, 2003. By September, Bayside Self-Storage and Corkrey's Laundramat were ready for customers. "We've only been in business a few months, but the response has been good. We have lots of units available," said owner Casey Corkrey. If you are running out of storage room, just contact Casey or Tari Corkrey for information about the 134 self-storage units -- in sizes from 5x10 up to 10x30. The storage units are heated and the Corkreys live on site.

Corkrey’s Co-Op Laundry is also open at the same location, 36180 Hwy. 101 North providing area residents and visitors with a valuable service with front load washers. The laundramat is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. After growing up in Seaside and traveling the world, Casey Corkrey returned to the coast, married Tari two years ago and plans to make his home in the Nehalem Bay area. For more information about storage unit rental and the coinoperated laundry, just call 368-3148.

::TOP::