A NEWSLETTER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT CHARITON VALLEY

DECEMBER 2017

Safety Strategies for Holiday Online ShoppingFor many of us, shopping online is our go-to move during the holiday season. It is convenient. It enables us to quickly compare prices between many virtual stores to get the best deals for our holiday gift giving. But beware, along with the perks of online shopping come some hazards, including online predators who make a sport out of stealing personal information.

To limit your vulnerability, there are some safety tips that you can implement.

1. Only shop from familiar store names. 2. Provide minimal personal information. Never give your social

security number.3. Create ironclad passwords. Use a combination of letters, numbers

and symbols, and avoid using information that would be easy to discern.

4. Do online shopping from home or where you know there is a secure network.

5. Pay for online purchases with a credit card. Credit card companies protect against fraud, and money is not directly withdrawn from your account, like when you pay with a debit card.

If you put these preventative measures into action, you can help to safeguard your personal information, not just during the holidays but throughout the year.

Happy Holidays

The holiday season is the perfect time to express our deepest appreciation for your continued support. We sincerely thank each of you for your patronage and extend to you our warmest wishes for a holiday season filled with joy and memo-rable moments. From our family to yours... Happy Holidays!

Contact Chariton Valley: 660.395.9000 Internet Help Desk 24/7 Support: 888.284.9930 Email: support@cvalley.net Visit Us Online: www.cvalley.net

Office Closures: Monday, December 25, 2017 Monday, January 1, 2018

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CONSTRUCTION ZONEWelcome to the “Construction Zone”, your destination

for updates on the progress of Chariton Valley Fiber-to-the-Home construction projects.

Project: Brookfield Update: Brookfield construction is underway. Zone 4 to be completed 1/02/18. Zone 7 to be completed 2/01/18.

Project: Ethel Update: Ethel construction is underway, with completion scheduled for 3/01/18.

Project: Highway BB Update: Highway BB construction is complete, and installs are underway.

Project: Highway DD Update: Highway DD construction is complete, and installs are underway.

Project: Bevier Update: Bevier construction is complete, and installs are underway.

Project: Clifton Hill Update: Clifton Hill construction is scheduled to be completed 12/04/17. Some installs have begun.

Project: Salisbury Update: Salisbury construction is progressing well, with completion scheduled for 1/15/18.

Project: New Boston Update: New Boston construction scheduled to be completed 3/18/18.

AppCORNERAppCORNERThe holiday season is a hectic time of year for most of us. From deco-rating to shopping and everything in between, life becomes chaotic. With such disarray, maintaining an organized and consolidated gift-list is complicated. There are several gift-list apps that are available to help you streamline your shopping and stay organized. For iOS devices, Santa’s Bag is a free app that helps you manage your gift-lists as well as monitor your holiday budget and the number of gifts you have purchased for each person. Christmas List Gift Planner, a free app for Android users, indicates who, on your list, remains without a gift. It also tracks your budget, how much you have spent and who is scheduled to receive the priciest gift. This season, give yourself the gift of a free holiday app, and eliminate some of the stress that comes along with the hustle and bustle we all experience this time of year.

Santa’s Bag

Christmas List Gift Planner

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