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1 May 2012 Serving Marseilles Magazine Winds of Change digimax Gets Upgraded pg.2 MTCO Communications 244 Lincoln Street Marseilles, IL A Community Publication Provided By MTCO Communications

2 MTCO Keeps Up With Changes In Technology digimax Getting An Upgrade Since 1987, 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 Marseilles 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: The 18-sq.-mi. Grand Ridge Wind Farm (Phase I) consists of 66 turbines that together produce 99 megawatts of energy, enough to power 25,000 homes. Phase II-IV was completed in 2009 and produces an additional 111 megawatts. The wind farm is operated by Invenergy LLC. For more information about our services, please visit or scan this QR code with your smart phone. President & CEO Glenn Rauh MTCO Communications 244 Lincoln Street Marseilles, 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 244 Lincoln Street, Marseilles, Illinois, The publication is intended for use of the residents of Marseilles. 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 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 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. 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 click on the EagleCam banner. Discovery to Launch Destination America 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. WTTW 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 505 or on digital channel 11. 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. 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. Sherlock, Series 2 Premiere 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 505 or digital channel 11. 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 Zipping through the woods on a great spring day. Zip Chicago opened up on February 14th, and they are located just outside of Marseilles on Route 6. Daily tours are offered and reservations are strongly recommended.

5 Filipino Cultural Day Show St. Joseph s Parish 11:30am and 12:30pm All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at American Legion 8am - Noon Marseilles Nursing Marseilles Elementary School Early Dismissal 2pm Les Brown Memorial Farm Marseilles Tourism & Park Committee Meeting 6:30pm Service Monthly Clinic 8am - Noon City Council Meeting Marseilles City Hall 7pm IRACC Board Meeting Marseilles City Hall 5:30pm Marseilles Recreation Board Meeting Marseilles City Hall 7pm Farmers Market Knudson Park Noon - 5pm Marseilles Elementary School Early Dismissal 2pm City Council Meeting Marseilles City Hall 7:00pm Potluck Lunch/Bingo Breakfast w/soldiers American Legion Noon Farmers Market Knudson Park Noon - 5pm Memorial Day Farmers Market Knudson Park Noon - 5pm Masonic Lodge 8am - noon Milton Pope School 8th Grade Graduation 7pm Marseilles Elementary School 8th Grade Graduation 7pm First Congregational Church Salad Bar 11am- 1:15pm Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run Volunteer Meeting Marseilles American Legion Noon - 2pm Marseilles City Wide Garage Sales 8am - 3pm Youth Sports Vegas Night Lions Club 6pm-midnight $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.

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7 In Our Community Breakfast With The Soldiers Hosted By Marseilles Masonic Lodge Marseilles Masonic Lodge, located at 172 Washington Street, will be hosting Breakfast with the Soldiers from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Breakfast with the Soldiers is an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast for $10. Hourly raffles will be held along with some other treats for the crowd. The money raised will help fund therapeutic bicycles for disabled children and veterans in LaSalle County. The Masonic Lodge #417 has joined hands with Cornbelt Ambucs to make this worthy cause happen. With success this will be the first of an annual event to get a bike into the hands of anyone who thought they would never ride one. Bikes can be seen at To put your companies name on a raffle, or to help with funding please contact Rob Swon (815) Market In The Park Season Starts Marseilles Market in the Park Season opens Wednesday, May 16, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at Knudson Park. Looking for vendors, produce, crafts, bakers, flea market and nonprofits. Call (815) for more information. Open every Wednesday in May, June, July, August, September and October. Sponsored by Marseilles Tourism & Park Committee. Marseilles Youth Sports Vegas Night Fundraiser Marseilles Youth Sports Vegas Night at the Marseilles Lions Club will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The event will offer a night of fun and game at the annual Vegas Night! Admission is $10.00 and includes food and drink. Nobody under the age of 21 admitted. This year they will have a special acoustic performance by the very talented Chris Farrell from the Krank Daddies. Also, feel free to test your luck at one of the many games of chance for a good cause. Pet Project Seeks Volunteers Pet Project, Inc. is dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted, abused, or abandoned pets, and was the first shelter opened in the tri-county area. The organization uses volunteers to help maintain the pets and k e e p the facility operating. They are in need of volunteers willing to help keep these animals from being homeless. It is a truly rewarding experience, and just a little bit of your time makes a huge difference. They need people to walk the dogs, do laundry, help feed, water and clean the cages. If you are interested in becoming part of their team, please call Julie Beyer at (815) to leave a message. Donations are always accepted and highly encouraged. You can go to their website and click on the Pay/Pal Donate link. It s safe and easy, and your money goes a long way into helping these unfortunate pets. Pet Project, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. They are not state, county or federally funded, and all of their funding is raised entirely on donations and charity events. FREE Zumba This Spring FREE ZUMBA (aerobics set to Latin dance) is offered this spring every Tuesday & Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Marseilles fire station. Please enter through the west or west central door. Dress comfortably, and parking is available on the far north side of the fire station lot across the street from the fire station. It s a fun cardio workout to get you in shape for summer! City Wide Garage Sales May 19th The Spring City Wide Garage Sales will be held on May 19, To be located on the map the cost is $5.00, and you can sign up at City Hall. The last day for sign ups is May 11, The event is sponsored by the Marseilles Tourism and Park Committee. For more information they can be contacted at (815) Send your community news and events to: connected@mtco.com, or mail it to us at 244 Lincoln St., Marseilles, IL 61341, Attn: Connected Magazine.

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