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1 May 2012 Serving Metamora & Magazine TV Service & Feature Upgrades Coming Soon! Locally Owned & Operated Since 1945 A Community Publication Provided By MTCO Communications MTCO Communications 220 N. Menard Street Metamora, IL 61548

2 Building Bridges With The Community Includes Adding New Features to digimax Since 1945, MTCO has always strived to lead the way with providing the best local communications a small community could support. Over the years we surpassed that benchmark of quality service and continued to give Metamora and the latest and greatest in communications. We introduced digimax, a cutting edge IPTV service, and offered it to our local residents. This service, along with our voice and internet services, extends our options to now include video entertainment. We didn t stop there either. In the next few months MTCO will be upgrading several digimax video services and features. The upgrade keeps our customers moving with technology. digimax now will offer the ability for you to view the Channel Guide, Record, and access your DVR library all from any computer or device that can access the Internet. Also in the works is an App for smartphones to access their DVR content and recordings. The upgrade has a list of new things offered including the ability to customize your Channel Guide. The text in the guide can be made larger, and you can increase the amount of channels you want displayed on the screen. The television guide data reaches out to 12 days and includes more detailed descriptions of your favorite shows. The upgrade will also give us the ability to service you even better than the superior service you get now with a virtual remote service feature. The DVR set top boxes can now record 2 shows while watching a 3rd one live. Another great and useful feature is that you can create your own personal folder to store the recordings you made on the DVR. Each member of the household can create their own folder, and of course there is a folder that stores all recordings. Now, with all of these new features along with the great service you get from MTCO, we need you to tell your friends and neighbors all about it. When you do, you can receive a $25 referral credit on your bill and so will the customer you referred. See our coupon below. Have a great Spring! On The Cover: A new 52 foot bridge built last year with volunteers from the area. The bridge is located in Black Partridge Park and maintained by the Metamora Park District. A press release about the bridge can be read on page 6 in this issue of Connected Magazine. For more information about our services, please visit or scan this QR code with your smart phone. President & CEO Glenn Rauh MTCO Communications 220 N. Menard Street Metamora, Illinois Wireless Operations Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Bob Becraft Marketing Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Kip DuBois Vice President & CFO Ann Dickerson Connected Magazine is published monthly by MTCO Communications with corporate office located at 220 North Menard Street, Metamora, Illinois, The publication is intended for use of the residents of Metamora and. No article in this issue or any part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written permission of the Publisher. For more information about this magazine, or for additional copies, contact Bob Becraft or Kip DuBois at or connected@ mtco.com. If you have questions or concerns regarding your services, please contact our Customer Service Representatives at (309) or Copyright 2012 MTCO Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Put money in your pocket...and your friends! EACH TIME you refer a friend that signs up for digimax services you ll BOTH receive a $25.00 credit off your MTCO digimax bill! Referrals must sign-up by Dec. 31, 2012 $25.00 credits effective after installation of service Only one referral credit per new customer (coupon required) Cannot be combined with any other offers. New Customer: Referred by:

3 Entertainment & Technology Live From Davenport, Iowa... It s EagleCam A pair of bald eagles joined the Alcoa Davenport community in Iowa in They built their 7-foot nest on their 400-acre facility in a tree near the Mississippi River. In the spring of 2010 they fledged a pair of eaglets and later that year Alcoa installed their first EagleCam. Employees and the community helped name the eagle pair Liberty and Justice, and in April 2011, an online poll named the single eaglet they fledged this year Freedom. WTVP May Highlights National Memorial Day Concert For over two decades, PBS s National Memorial Day Concert has led the nation in honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all the fallen who have given their lives for our country. This concert will be broadcast live on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CST in HD on digimax channel 504 or on digital channel 47. The event will be hosted by Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna. Performers include The National Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, U.S. Army Chorus, U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and more. So far in 2012, more than 2.25 million visitors from across the globe have tuned in to witness an American icon, the bald eagle, developing live within this unique eco-system. In the fall and winter the eagles use the nest to eat and prepare the nest for the next season. Eagles nesting in Iowa typically lay eggs in late February or early March and the eggs hatch in late March or early April. The eaglets grow quickly and are ready to fly fledge in late May or early June. You can view the EagleCam by going to and clicking on the EagleCam banner. The concert is also shown live via American Forces Network to the nearly one million American service men and women and Department of Defense civilians stationed in 175 countries as well at 140 U.S. Navy ships at sea. Discovery to Launch Destination America Sherlock, Series 2 Premiere Discovery s Planet Green channel will be renamed Destination America, effective May 28, 2012 (digimax HD channel 547, digital channel 100). Destination America will explore the themes that connect Americans such as lifestyle, how-to food, home renovation, antiques and design. The network s original programming slate for summer includes Fast Food Mania, United States of Food, Cheating Las Vegas, Super-Duper Thrill Rides, BBQ Pitmasters and Ghost Town Gold. From Masterpiece Mystery!, premiering at 8:00 p.m. on May 6, 2012 and continuing through May 20, Sherlock Holmes stalks again in the three-part Sherlock, Series 2. This modern version, set in 21st-century London, stars Benedict Cumberbatch (War Horse) as the go-to consulting detective and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit) as his loyal friend, Dr. Watson. In HD on digimax channel 504 or digital channel 47. Man s Best Friend Stunt Enjoy a whole day of movies dedicated to our canine friends on Saturday, May 5, 2012 on Hallmark Movie Channel. Watch Old Yeller, Because of Winn Dixie, Duke, and more. digimax digital channel 320. Keep up with Entertainment and Technology news. Add MTCO to your Facebook and Twitter groups and visit MTCO News on the right secton of the webpage.

4 Signs of Spring at MTHS Catch Redbird Varsity Baseball and Softballon channel 410 in HD (400 Digital) only with digimax. Baseball Game Broadcast May 4 vs IVC May 8 May 11 Harlan Zobrist Classic......May 15 Game TBD May 16 Limestone May 21 Softball* Game Broadcast May 1 vs East Peoria May 5 May 11 Notre Dame May 15 May 17 Limestone May 22 *One more game TBD at later date Games are broadcast at 7:00 p.m and 10:00 p.m. on scheduled days plus additional showings during subsequent days. Check digimax on-screen channel guide for broadcast times or visit for schedule updates.

5 MTHS Wind Ensemble Concert on the Square 3pm Middle School Choral Concert MTHS Auditorium 7pm American Legion Post Meeting 7:30pm Metamora Village Board Meeting 7pm Metamora Woman s Club Christian Union Church 7pm District #69 PTO Meeting 7pm Middle School Library Metamora Area Business Association Meeting 11:30am Metamora Village Board Meeting 7pm Metamora Park Board Meeting 7pm - Village Hall American Legion Auxilary Meeting 7pm MTHS Choral Concert MTHS Auditorium 7:30pm Metamora Grade School 8th Grade Graduation 7pm District Band Concert MTHS Auditorium 7pm Village Board Meeting 6pm 8th Grade Graduation 7:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Meeting at 12pm Jazz Ensemble District Concert MTHS Auditorium 7pm FREE Electronic Recycling Village Hall 9am - 1pm MTHS Graduation 3:30pm Planning Commission Meeting 7pm Village Board Meeting 6pm St. Mary s 8th Grade Graduation 7pm Memorial Day $25.00 Cash Back Offer! Sign up for Starz /Encore and receive a $25.00 mail-in rebate. Enjoy 16 channels ranging from Action, Westerns, Kids & Family, Mystery and more. Call or stop by MTCO for details.

6 In Our Community Recycle Your Old Electronics For Free Residents of can recycle their old unused electronics on May 19, 2012 at the Village Hall located at 216 Holland Road. The program will open at 9:00 a.m. and run until 1:00 p.m. The event is free, and it is open to all residents with a maximum of 10 items per household. No items will be allowed from businesses. Metamora Wind Ensemble Concert on the Square The Metamora Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the year on Sunday, May 13th at 3:00 p.m. The free concert immediately follows baccalaureate on the square in Metamora and is open to the public. This year s concert will feature music from throughout the concert season, highlighting the music that the ensemble performed at the 2012 Music for All National Festival (picture below). The Music for All National Festival is recognized as the epitome of scholastic instrumental music festivals in America. Music for All is one of the nation s largest and most influential organizations advocating in support of music education. The Metamora Wind Ensemble was among only 14 high school bands from across the nation to be selected to perform at the Festival, be evaluated by master music educators and participate in master classes and special events throughout the 3 day event. 4Hom The Metamora Area Business A s s o c a t i o n (MABA) recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4Hom with owners Michael and Gina Feld. 4Hom is located just off the square at 209 N. Menard Street in Metamora and offers innovative kitchen and bath construction and design by providing all of your kitchen and bath needs from start to finish, with in-house consultation and design. Their key products are builder, semi-custom and custom cabinetry, as well as Granite, Quartz and Laminate counter tops. Showroom hours are Monday 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. and by appointment on Saturdays. Call , to Mike@4hom.com, or visit their website at New Bridge Completed at Black Partridge Park The Peoria Area Mountain Bike Association (PAMBA), in cooperation with Metamora Park District, announces the completion of a fiftytwo foot bridge at Black Partridge Park in Metamora, Il. The bridge was funded, in part, by a $500 IMBA/Clif Bar Trail Preservation Grant awarded to PAMBA. It is made out of 4x4 structural steel with greentreat decking and handrails. The structure is supported by a steel pillar that is filled with rock and sand. In total, it took 25 volunteers over 150 hours to fabricate and build the 3000lb bridge. The new bridge at Black Partridge Park is a part of an extensive multi-use trail system that is enjoyed by nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts all seasons of the year. Directions to the park and information on future trail work days can be found at

7 Premium Protection. Zero Hassle. PTO Host BOGO Book Fair Each year, the PTO host two book fairs, sponsored by Scholastic, at both the Elementary and Middle Schools. This fundraiser not only gives parents the opportunity to purchase quality books at a great price, but the profits go directly to the teachers for classroom books as well as to the libraries at both buildings. Scholastic Book Fair during the fall of 2011 was again a great success! Combined sales for the Elementary and Middle schools were $11,756.54! This resulted in $ in book profits for our schools and libraries. Our next Book Fair is a Buy One Get One Free Spring Fair! This will be held May 3rd and 4th of It will only be held on two evenings and will not be offered online. Please join us on May 3rd in the Middle School Library from 2:30-7:00 pm and on May 4th in the Elementary School Library from 3:30-7:00 pm. Watch for upcoming information in the school newsletter and on the school website. Don t miss it! If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Book Fair Chairpersons: Gina Keele at or Jill Drier at Celebrating Cancer Survivors All cancer survivors and their family, friends and caregivers are invited to celebrate life and hope for a cure by joining in the Relay For Life Survivor Ceremony on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Metamora Township High School. All survivors are invited to a reception preceding the survivor lap which starts at 6:30 p.m. The survivor lap symbolizes the courage survivors and their families display in their lives everyday. To register yourself as a survivor and to participate in the opening lap visit www. relayforlife.org/metamorail or Natalie Wetterauer at natalie.wetterauer@cancer.org for more information. In the last four years alone this event has honored over 138 survivors and raised over $300,000 to continue American Cancer Society s mission of preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing the suffering from the disease. Comprehensive, automated protection for your PC, making Internet security effortless. FREE 24/7 Technical Support via Phone and Online for as long as you subscribe! Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Protection Hands-Free Updates Monthly Summary Report Automatic Hard Drive Maintenance to keep your computer running efficiently Parental Controls No contract so no worry about protection lapsing and not receiving updates! $4.95 a month for one computer ($3.95 a month for each additional computer) Installation: $15.00 (per computer) Includes Remote Assisted Install Call Today! Do you have some community news to share with the residents of Metamora and? Send it to connected@mtco.com, or mail it to us at 220 N. Menard St., Metamora, IL Attn: Connected Magazine.

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